The aviation industry is remarkably safe, with a track record of zero fatalities and minimal injuries among commercial airline passengers in the US each year. However, recent years have seen a rise in near-misses, communications blackouts, and other serious problems at airports across the country. New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport has been highlighted due … Read more
Israel has lifted its blockade on Gaza, allowing the entry of five trucks carrying humanitarian aid, including baby food, after almost three months. The delivery was welcomed by the UN as a “welcome development” but noted that more aid is needed to address the severe humanitarian crisis in the territory. The aid, which entered through … Read more
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics has found that nearly 19 million US children under 18 live with at least one parent struggling with a substance use disorder, significantly higher than previous estimates. The research used data from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. According to the study, 7.6 million of … Read more
A mysterious white streak of light was spotted over the US skies on May 17, leaving skywatchers puzzled and awestruck. The streak was initially thought to be a rare atmospheric phenomenon called STEVE, but it was later confirmed to be caused by a rocket launch. The incident occurred when a Chinese company, Landscape, launched its … Read more
New Jersey Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen have agreed to an end to their three-day strike, allowing trains to resume operation on Tuesday morning. The agreement was reached on Sunday night, just days after the strike began. The main sticking point between the two parties had been the engineers’ demand for … Read more
The maker of Dum Dums lollipops and Sweethearts candy hearts has refused to switch to natural colors despite the US government’s push for brighter, safer alternatives to synthetic dyes. CEO Kirk Vashaw cited a key challenge in changing ingredients – maintaining taste. He noted that using beet juice as a substitute for red dye results … Read more
Jessica Simpson made her first TV performance in 15 years on Sunday night during the “American Idol” finale. She performed her song “Blame Me,” accompanied by former season 23 contestant Josh King, who also covered Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” for the 2005 film “Dukes of Hazzard.” Simpson reposted a photo from … Read more
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has commended Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen for his consistent stance on the Israeli-Palestinian crisis, particularly in relation to the humanitarian situation in Gaza. On CBS’ Face the Nation, Van Hollen acknowledged that the US is complicit in the starvation of the people of Gaza, … Read more
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