San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFDMTA), or Muni logo. SFMTA is a department of the city and county of San Francisco responsible for the management of all ground transportation in the city. The SFMTA has oversight over the Municipal Ra… [1903 chars]
Trump breaks wind funding again, canceling $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore projects
The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects, the latest attack by the Trump administration on the reeling U.S. offshore wind industry.
Funding for projects in 11 states was resci… [5296 chars]
Oregon could join Hawaii in mandating pay-per-mile fees for EV owners as gas tax projections fall
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Oregon could become the second U.S. state to require electric vehicle owners to enroll in a pay-per-mile program as lawmakers began a special session Friday to fill a $300 million transportation budget hole that threatens basic service… [4482 chars]
Transportation Secretary withdraws $679M in funding for offshore wind projects
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Friday that $679 million in federal funding has been withdrawn for 12 “doomed” offshore wind projects – including three in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The scrapped funding includes $10.5 million… [3274 chars]
B-52 bomber nearly hit two different planes in North Dakota last month, NTSB says
The National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday that shortly after an airliner made an aggressive maneuver to avoid colliding with a B-52 last month over North Dakota, the bomber nearly collided with a small private plane as it flew past the … [4997 chars]
NTSB says B-52 bomber nearly hit two different planes in North Dakota last month
Shortly after an airliner made an aggressive maneuver to avoid colliding with a B-52 last month over North Dakota, the bomber nearly collided with a small private plane as it flew past the Minot airport, according to the National Transportation Safet… [3723 chars]
Pueblo asking community to complete online survey on upcoming transportation projects
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Pueblo is seeking public input on two major transportation projects aimed at enhancing safety, accessibility and connectivity on the west side.
City officials confirm that two projects, the Sun Mountain Roadway Pro… [2236 chars]
Trump Station? Feds coy on potential rebranding of NYC Penn Station amid redesign
The Trump administration’s plan to begin rebuilding Penn Station in 2027 doesn’t officially involve a rebranding — though Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was coy when asked about that possibility Wednesday.
“I imagine you’re asking, ‘is this goin… [3050 chars]
As new Acela rolls into Boston, Trump official says administration wants to address crime, cleanliness at South Station
“Here in South Boston, we need to address the cleanliness, the crime, the safety, and security of the station for the rail workers, for the passengers, because the people of Boston deserve that,” Bradbury said. “All the people up and down the Northea… [3480 chars]
Trump administration threatens some funding for 3 states for not enforcing trucker English rules
California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday.
An investigation launched after … [6219 chars]
US cancelling another $175 million in California high-speed rail projects
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Newsom blasts Trump admin over $50M threat tied to trucker English rule
Three states are at risk of losing some federal transportation funding because they are not enforcing President Donald Trump’s executive order that commercial truck drivers must be proficient in English, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said … [4606 chars]
Trump administration pulls $175 million from California rail
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Anne Arundel County school bus drivers wait for counteroffer before deciding to strike
The union that represents some school bus drivers in Anne Arundel County is expecting a counteroffer from the Student Transportation of America (STA) by the end of the business day on Friday, before they determine whether to move forward with a strik… [2129 chars]
Hexagon Agility secures major CNG truck order from Trayecto
Hexagon Agility has secured a major order to supply compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for 100 heavy-duty trucks operated by Trayecto, Mexico’s largest trucking company. The deal is a big leap in clean transportation for Latin America. The nat… [994 chars]
FAA Headquarters Staff to Move to DC’s Navy Yard, Duffy Says
US Federal Aviation Administration staff working at the agency’s current headquarters in Washington will be relocated to a newer facility already in use by the Department of Transportation, Secretary Sean Duffy said in a message to employees Tuesday…. [376 chars]
Duffy outlines new plan to enforce English proficiency rules for commercial drivers
Transportation Secretary outlined a new plan Tuesday to enforce President Donald Trump’s English proficiency rules for commercial vehicle drivers. The announcement comes following a deadly crash in Florida earlier this month, involving a foreign truc… [1726 chars]
Boston announces parking restrictions for college move-ins
Local News Boston announces parking restrictions for college move-ins The restrictions are set to begin Aug. 26 and last until Sept. 2, officials said. Moving vans parked along Aberdeen Street as students across Boston moved in and out of apartments … [6140 chars]
Trump cracks down on commercial truckers who can’t speak English
At least 3,000 truckers have been taken off American roads over the past two months after they failed mandatory roadside English tests, as the Trump administration gets tougher on commercial drivers nationally.
The move has drawn applause from many t… [8922 chars]
Truck Parking Club Says There’s No Parking Shortage-Drivers May Say Otherwise
According to Truck Parking Club’s August 2025 research report, the trucking industry has been looking at the parking problem all wrong.
Here’s the traditional view:
For years, that’s been the gospel. FMCSA, OOIDA, and even members of Congress have pu… [7052 chars]
The Link Between Hyper-Competition and Freight Fraud
Training gaps and outdated tools have left freight security full of blind spots; competition makes them wider.
The trucking industry carries roughly 70% of all goods across the United States, yet it’s operating in the middle of a freight recession. V… [9143 chars]
American Trucking Industry Reacts to Trump Admin’s Halt on Visas
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Indian Politician Defends Indian U-Turn Trucker
India’s government should oppose a U.S. government crackdown on the 150,000 Indian drivers in the U.S. trucking industry, said an Indian politician whose district includes many of the drivers’ families.
Harsimrat Kaur Badal represents a district in t… [6960 chars]
The Truth Behind the Driver Shortage Narrative – Why It Hurts Small Carriers the Most
The Truth Behind the Driver Shortage Narrative – Why It Hurts Small Carriers the Most
For years, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has pushed one of the most recycled headlines in transportation: “We’re facing a historic driver shortage.” If y… [1663 chars]
MDTA urges driver safety ahead of Labor Day travel surge
As the Labor Day weekend approaches, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is preparing for a significant increase in traffic at toll facilities across the state.
The MDTA is urging drivers to prioritize safety and plan their travels to avoid … [776 chars]
Transportation energy prices below norm as Labor Day approaches
(The Center Square) – As they often have throughout the summer, motorists in North Carolina are paying about 30 cents less than the nation on average for gasoline.
Summer’s unofficial closing of Labor Day weekend arrives this week, with many families… [2037 chars]
Ramp to Highway 24 from I-25 southbound closed due to crash
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The ramp to Highway 24 from I-25 southbound is closed due to a crash, according to Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) cameras.
CDOT says the closure is due to a crash. The Colorado Springs Police Department… [339 chars]
Nisga’a, Tahltan Nations secure ownership of Stewart bulk terminal
Partnership with Arrow Transportation Systems aims to drive critical mineral exports, build wealth
The Nisga’a Nation and Tahltan Nation have taken a significant step toward economic self-determination with the acquisition of a major piece of infrast… [3130 chars]
Trump Enlists More Agencies in His Crackdown on Washington, D.C.
President Trump is tightening his grip on Washington, D.C., with an executive order demanding inquiries into whether city authorities are enforcing safety requirements for housing and transportation — and threatening consequences if lapses are found…. [1092 chars]
Aging bridges threaten Metro Detroit infrastructure, MDOT warns
DETROIT – Michigan transportation officials warned that more than 100 state trunkline bridges could face closure by 2035, with Metro Detroit expected to bear the brunt of the infrastructure crisis.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) say… [2258 chars]
Florida paints Pulse crosswalk black again after protesters colored it rainbow
The Florida Transportation Department on Sunday once again painted over a rainbow crosswalk in Orlando that was part of the Pulse Memorial after protesters filled it in with multicolored chalk.
The Transportation Department initially painted the rain… [2863 chars]
How To Avoid Parking Hassles At The Minnesota State Fair
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is finally here, and if you’re one of the nearly 2 million people planning to hit the fairgrounds between August 21 and September 1, you’ve got one big question to figure out first: how the heck are you getting there?… [3518 chars]
Faced with Trump’s English mandate, Mexico’s truckers report to class
But to the Trump administration, it is a point of critical road safety that went too long unaddressed.
NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico — To Mexican companies, the rule was never much of a problem, largely ignored by US authorities, especially along a border wh… [5830 chars]
Transportation Stocks To Keep An Eye On – August 22nd
CSX, Berkshire Hathaway, Uber Technologies, Norfolk Southern, Caterpillar, Chevron, and Union Pacific are the seven Transportation stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat’s stock screener tool. Transportation stocks are shares of publicly trad… [5385 chars]
China’s Tropical Resort Island Orders Evacuations as Typhoon Kajiki Nears
Officials on a popular resort island off China’s southern coast have evacuated more than 20,000 people, closed businesses and halted public transportation as Typhoon Kajiki bears down, the Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua reported on Sunday.
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Fox Host Blames Cracker Barrel for Trump’s Military Takeover
Fox News host Rachel Campos-Duffy put a bonkers spin on President Donald Trump’s military takeover as she blamed Cracker Barrel’s “woke” revamp as the reason for him sending troops into Democratic cities.
Trump has been accused of “abusing his power”… [2086 chars]
TechCrunch Mobility: Waymo’s Big Apple score and Nvidia backs Nuro
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Lutnick backs Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he supports improved rail freight transportation that will come with Union Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern.
“Whether that should be through a merger or any other way, I’ll leave that to t… [769 chars]
Florida cities face deadlines to remove rainbow crosswalks
Some cities, like Miami Beach, are resisting, saying these crosswalks symbolize community values and unity.
FLORIDA, USA — Multiple Florida cities are now facing deadlines in the coming days after being ordered to paint over or remove so-called rainb… [4216 chars]
Florida cities ordered to remove rainbow crosswalks celebrating LGBTQ pride
Multiple Florida cities are now facing deadlines in the coming days after being ordered to paint over or remove so-called rainbow crosswalks, brightly colored street crossings meant to celebrate gay rights and LGBTQ pride.
In letters from the state t… [3902 chars]
NYC to test Waymo self-driving cars on crowded Manhattan and Brooklyn streets
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New York City approved the testing of self-driving cars on crowded streets in Manhattan and Brooklyn — but critics want to pump the brakes on the “dangerous,” big tech-boosting plan.
Mayor Eric Adams and transportation officials on Friday … [3563 chars]
‘It’s a much-needed service’: New transit system in Camden filling a gap
CAMDEN, S.C. (WIS) – For many, a trip to the grocery store or the library is just a short car drive—but for others in the Midlands, transportation can be a major hurdle.
But now, a new transit system in the city of Camden is helping to bridge that ga… [2037 chars]
Close call with passenger jet happened after Army helicopter tried to land without clearance, preliminary report confirms
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A Pentagon-bound Army helicopter that got less than half a mile from a commercial flight landing at nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in May did not have the… [3018 chars]
TSA bans new item from travelers’ checked luggage
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New rules from the Transportation Security Administration should have flyers thinking twice about what to pack in their beauty bag.
On Aug. 20, the TSA… [1319 chars]
Orlando officials condemn removal of rainbow-colored crosswalk at Pulse nightclub shooting site
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando officials on Thursday denounced the overnight removal by Florida transportation workers of a rainbow-colored crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub where 49 people were gunned down, saying it was part of an attack on LGBTQ… [2463 chars]
Orlando officials denounce removal of rainbow crosswalk near Pulse nightclub mass shooting site
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando officials on Thursday denounced the overnight removal by Florida transportation workers of a rainbow-colored crosswalk…
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando officials on Thursday denounced the overnight removal by Florida transpo… [2745 chars]
Take a Magic Carpet Ride to the Disney Parks and More with The Genie Transportation Services
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City officials denounce removal of rainbow crosswalk near Pulse nightclub mass shooting site
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando officials on Thursday denounced the overnight removal of a rainbow-colored crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub where 49 people were gunned down, saying it was part of an attack on LGBTQ lives by Republican Gov. Ron DeSa… [3253 chars]
Duffy Warns States After Crash Tied to Non-English-Speaking Driver
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Wednesday put states that allow non-English-speaking drivers to hold commercial licenses
RTA could transfer $74 million from Metra and Pace to CTA
Regional transportation officials may transfer $74 million from Metra and Pace to the CTA in an attempt to delay catastrophic cuts to Chicago’s transit system.
On Thursday, Regional Transportation Authority board members will vote on the measure, whi… [6280 chars]
Mast links deadly truck crash to immigration crisis, transportation failures
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Harjinder Singh’s deadly wreck on Florida’s Turnpike exposes not just the illegal immigration crisis but systemic negligence – or worse – in transportation-related areas, Florida Rep. Brian Mast told Fox N… [4329 chars]
Trump admin accuses Buttigieg of ‘juicing’ numbers tied to air traffic controllers
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The Trump administration’s Department of Transportation is raising standards for applicants seeking to become air traffic controllers, a move officials say will reduce the profession’s high washout rate.
M… [3994 chars]
TSA Has Officially ‘Banned’ 3 New Items From Checked Bags
The Transportation Safety Administration did travelers around the country a massive favor by getting rid of the rule requiring the removal of shoes, but new guidelines may have fliers rethinking what they place in checked luggage.
The much-maligned 3… [2619 chars]
Investigation report on Transdev to be released
The probe, announced nearly three months ago by Mayor Michelle Wu and Superintendent Mary Skipper, was to review safety policies and performance of Transdev, the French company contracted with BPS to provide transportation services since 2013, accord… [3590 chars]
MDTA reveals plans to alter proposed design of Baltimore’s Key Bridge rebuild
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) says it’s making a few changes to the proposed design of the new Francis Scott Key Bridge, which will hopefully speed up construction and limit some of the environmental impact.
MDTA is proposing moving th… [3990 chars]
How a ship that glides like a pelican could change travel and defense
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The winged passenger ferry gliding over the surface of Narragansett Bay could be a new method of coastal transportation or a new kind of warship.
Its maker, Regent Craft, is betting on both.
Twelve quietly buzzing propellers l… [7120 chars]
Truckstop.com acquires Denim for AI-driven invoice solutions
Boise, Idaho-based freight technology company truckstop.com announced Tuesday that it has acquired Denim, a transportation-focused financial tech business and factoring service that automates invoicing.
The strategic acquisition will help both carrie… [666 chars]
TSA Set to Test Major Changes at 3 Prominent U.S. Airports
TSA agents verify passengers identities on a checkpoint at Miami International Airport as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the imminent implementation of its REAL ID enforcement measures at TSA checkpoints nationwide, Wednes… [2476 chars]
TechCrunch Mobility: Ford’s big bet
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Ford made its big EV announcement early this week — a plan… [7954 chars]
‘Despicable’ State Failures Enabled Illegal Alien Driver’s Fatal U-Turn
“Despicable” failures by state officials enabled the illegal-migrant truck driver who killed three Americans on a Florida turnpike, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
“States MUST FOLLOW THE RULES. If they had, this driver would NEVER … [2482 chars]
Pedestrian seriously injured in early morning crash on MD-295 in Baltimore
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police are investigating a serious crash that left a pedestrian severely injured early Sunday morning on MD-295 in Baltimore.
According to police, the incident occurred on August 17 around 3:50 a.m. in the… [689 chars]
Citing Bay State results, lawmakers push for nationwide fare-free transit
Citing the apparent success of the idea as seen in the state’s regional transit systems, a pair of Bay State congressional delegates are pushing for fare-free public transportation nationwide.
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley met at … [2602 chars]
Newtown BOE Subcommittee Reviews Budget Transfers, Transportation Plans And Capital Projects
Politics & Government Newtown BOE Subcommittee Reviews Budget Transfers, Transportation Plans And Capital Projects Newtown BOE subcommittee reviews $236K surplus transfer, transportation app rollout, and capital improvement plan through 2029.
Newtown… [3744 chars]
School bank accounts take a hit as budget impasse persists
(The Center Square) – Many students across Pennsylvania began school on Tuesday, though the state funding that supports them did not follow.
That’s because the state spending plan is nearly three months overdue, leaving schools, safety net programs, … [2324 chars]
Calks Ferry Road bridge over I-20 closing for repairs in September
The closure is expected to remain in place until October.
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close the Calks Ferry Road bridge over I-20 in Lexington County for repairs beginning September 8, 2025.
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$1M will be awarded to transportation innovators with cost-saving ideas
Aug. 18 (UPI) — The U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday launched its new million-dollar idea challenge targeted at the future of American transportation and infrastructure initiatives that will lower costs and improve safety.
The infrastruct… [2352 chars]
Los Angeles leaders, residents push back against Dodgers Stadium gondola project
Local leaders and community members in Los Angeles gathered Monday to rally against the controversial Dodger Stadium gondola project, this time taking their frustrations out on politicians in Sacramento.
Monday’s rally at Los Angeles State Historic P… [2119 chars]
Interstate 35 to partially close in Lewisville this weekend
North Texas drivers traveling on Interstate 35 through Lewisville can expect delays this weekend.
The Texas Department of Transportation will close several sections of the highway as part of an ongoing roadway improvement project. Those will include:… [514 chars]
Air Canada Strike Leaves Stranded Passengers Frustrated and Angry
An ongoing labor dispute between Air Canada and its 10,000 flight attendants is wreaking havoc for half a million travelers and counting.
The labor strike, which began over the weekend, has grounded flights — 700 per day — and left customers stranded… [742 chars]
Medical Transportation Market Forecast Report 2025-2030,
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Gila County approves $519K grant to develop Safe Streets plan
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My son still doesn’t have a way to get to school in Chicago
It’s that time of year, when parents are buying backpacks, teachers are decorating classrooms and kids are heading back to school. But in Chicago, another tradition has become just as predictable: Chicago Public Schools can’t get all of our kids to c… [5287 chars]
EBR Schools is trying to improve transportation issues after child dropped off at wrong stop
EBR Schools is trying to improve transportation issues after child dropped off at wrong stop
BATON ROUGE – After a child was dropped off at the wrong bus stop, the East Baton Rouge Parish School District is working to fix transportation problems as s… [1936 chars]
Baltimore DOT announces downtown road closures for August 18-22
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation has announced a series of road and lane closures scheduled for the week of August 18-22, in the downtown area.
The closures are part of ongoing projects, including a BGE pipeline project and the Inner H… [1214 chars]
Pete Buttigieg let DEI cloud air traffic control decisions
It’s official: Biden-era Transportation Secretary “Mayor” Pete Buttigieg really did prioritize “racial equity” when it came to training new air traffic controllers.
That’s right: The charge made by his successor, Sean Duffy, as well as President Dona… [2360 chars]
Open house set on Post Falls transportation plan
POST FALLS — The city of Post Falls is inviting residents to attend an open house to learn about updates to the transportation master plan. It is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at 408 N. Spokane St.
It is suggested that transportation master plan… [613 chars]
Short Interest in First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (NASDAQ:FTXR) Rises By 450.0%
First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (NASDAQ:FTXR – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,100 shares, anincreaseof450.0% from the… [3115 chars]
BMO’s transportation group, major lender to trucking, may be for sale: report
The transportation group of BMO, one of the largest lenders to the trucking industry, may be up for sale.
According to a Wednesday report from Bloomberg, BMO (NYSE: BMO), the former Bank of Montreal, is “exploring” a sale of the transportation financ… [307 chars]
US tariffs impacting Mexican trucking industry, exports drop over 50%
Exports, production and domestic sales of Mexican-built heavy-duty trucks saw steep year over year declines in July.
Mexican trucking industry officials attributed U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper for the sharp contractions, along with the … [641 chars]
SCDOT to temporarily close lanes on I-20 W over Wateree River
Work continues on bridge over Wateree River in Kershaw County August 17-21
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Transit-tech firm Via reveals revenue gains in US IPO filing
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Aug 15 (Reuters) – Via Transportation’s revenue rose 27% in … [1792 chars]
TSA’s faster PreCheck lane is now available at these 15 airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) launched a quicker version of PreCheck, although the service is currently available at only 15 airports in the United States.
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID utilizes an enhanced facial recognition technolog… [4684 chars]
French controller suspended for yelling ‘Free Palestine’ to Israeli pilots
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A French air traffic controller has reportedly been suspended after declaring
Mickey’s Gift Station Removed From Transportation and Ticket Center Over 5 Years After Closure
Over five years after Mickey’s Gift Station at Walt Disney World permanently closed, the shop’s sign has been removed from the Transportation and Ticket Center.
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Mickey’s Gift Station was a last-stop gif… [1707 chars]
Trump administration will resume funding EV chargers : NPR
After a freeze, Trump administration reluctantly agrees to fund EV chargers
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The Trump administration is reopening a federal program to fund the installation of high-speed EV chargers along freeway… [7133 chars]
Across the land, rainbow crosswalks face orders to erase ‘asphalt art’
“That crosswalk is really important,” said Rodriguez, whose cousin was shot in the attack at Pulse but survived. The artwork was Orlando’s response to make the community feel “comfortable and welcome and loved.” And in the aftermath of “a horrible, h… [4631 chars]
SCDOT plans for major changes to Lowcountry highway system
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation says there could be some major changes coming to the Lowcountry’s highway system.
SCDOT Chief Operating Officer Justin Powell said they are in the early stages of environmental… [1471 chars]
How to Move Freight Across the Icy Roads of Alaska
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Safety upgrades at two Pueblo schools planned for this summer delayed until next summer
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — City officials and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) have different perspectives on why safety projects at two District 60 schools didn’t happen this summer, as scheduled.
The projects are funded by CDOT
Transportation Secretary Accuses Pete Buttigieg of Lowering Air Traffic Controller Standards
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Lawsuit claims Kentucky workers sold licenses to illegal immigrants
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Former Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) clerk Melissa Moorman sued her old employers for allegedly firing her because she reported on co-workers selling driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.
Accor… [3888 chars]
ITD monitoring North Idaho impacts amid strike
COEUR d’ALENE — The Idaho Transportation Department released a statement Wednesday afternoon regarding the operator strike in Eastern Washington.
Sean Duffy details spat with Elon Musk over firing air traffic controllers
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Over 100 drivers cited during Bay Bridge safety crackdown
Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police conducted a high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative on the Bay Bridge along US 50 on Tuesday, catching over 100 traffic offenders.
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The MDTA initiative was focused on the leading causes… [370 chars]
BMO exploring sale of transportation finance arm, Bloomberg News reports
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Aug 13 (Reuters) – Canada’s Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO) , opens new tab i… [1210 chars]
Townhall meeting discusses Lake County transportation issues
Hours before the 104th Illinois General Assembly adjourned its initial session May 31 by law, the State Senate voted 32-22 for legislation creating the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) to help avoid a $771 million fiscal cliff facing public… [3985 chars]
Los Angeles County announces plan to boost student attendance, address public health concerns
Los Angeles County officials announced a renewed plan to boost student attendance rates and help provide resources to support families.
Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, described absenteeism as more … [1588 chars]
Vanguard Group Inc. Buys 515,212 Shares of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KNX)
Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KNX – Free Report) by 3.6% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 14,935,845 shares of the transportation company’s stock after acquiring a… [5441 chars]
Waltham’s Global Partners files lawsuit for records related to travel service plaza lease
A Waltham-based company that operates travel service plazas along highways sued the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Friday in an attempt to force the agency to hand over records related to a decades-long service plaza lease awarded to Appl… [4453 chars]
Juveniles crashed stolen trains in South Carolina, police say
LAURENS, S.C. (WBTV) – Two juveniles were accused of stealing a train and crashing it in South Carolina this past weekend.
Police said the minors broke into Carolina Piedmont and CSX Transportation facilities sometime during the evening of Saturday, … [1283 chars]
NY’s MTA Snags S&P Upgrade on Congestion Toll and State Tax Hike
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s $17.1 billion of debt that’s repaid with farebox and toll revenue was boosted one notch to A from A- by S&P Global Ratings in part thanks to the agency’s successful congestion pricing rollout.
The credit gr… [323 chars]
Route 1 Bel Air Bypass repairs, closures to start Wednesday
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin repairs to a steel pipe under the US 1 Bel Air Bypass this Wednesday.
On July 18, following a series of heavy rainstorms, engineers determined that a 40-foot segment of… [635 chars]
Maryland awards $500,000 in new round of Purple Line small business grants
The Maryland Department of Transportation has awarded $500,000 to businesses affected by Purple Line construction in the second round of the Purple Line Small Business Grant Program.
The grants, ranging from $5,000 to $40,000, will help eligible busi… [2483 chars]
MDOT’s Purple Line grant program awards small businesses $500,000
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) granted $500,000 to businesses in their newest round of Purple Line Small Business Grants.
The program awarded more than 40 small businesses along the Purple Line grants between $5,000 and $40,000 to a… [1100 chars]
Why the I-375 project in Detroit has been delayed
DETROIT – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced a pause to the I-375 Reconnecting Communities project in Detroit, citing rising costs and design concerns. The decision leaves $37 million already invested in preliminary work as th… [1783 chars]
Delta, Aeromexico request extension to wrap up antitrust agreement
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MEXICO CITY, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Carriers Delta (DAL.N) , open… [496 chars]
DOJ Backs Denying Delta-Aeromexico Antitrust Protection
The Department of Justice has recommended that the Department of Transportation deny Delta Air Lines and Grupo Aeromexico antitrust protections that allows the carriers to plan and price flights jointly because
Michigan Department of Transportation delays I-375 construction project amid rising costs, pushback
The Michigan Department of Transportation is delaying its reconstruction project on Interstate 375 in Detroit following concerns from the public and rising costs.
The department says it will reevaluate design alternatives for the roughly $300 million… [3794 chars]
SC Highway 61 to receive safety improvements, $1.5 million approved in funding
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“Safety is a number one concern,” Dorchester County Councilman Jay Byars said.
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Public transportation in Texas ‘at a crossroads’ as population booms
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Last week, transportation leaders from … [4687 chars]
Metro Transit Police officer fires gun during ‘federal task force operation’
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Turbulence is getting worse. Here are the planet’s bumpiest flight routes
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Congress Must Swiftly Close Gaps in Air Safety | Opinion
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Resurfacing on MD 26 in Randallstown to last through late October
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The project spans between Pikeswood Drive and Owings Mi… [624 chars]
‘Strong statement’: CNN anchor stunned by rental truck company’s disavowal of Trump raid
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Ernst Presses DOT to Reclaim $14 Billion from Overbudget Rail Projects After Audit
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Pete Buttigieg Sums Up How Trump Makes Our Lives Worse In Refreshingly Simple Way
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Pete Buttigieg doubles-down on comments about trans athletes in women’s sports
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Pemex plan disappoints suppliers awaiting billions in overdue payments
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St. Mary Parish students return to school Thursday with increased security, realigned bus routes
St. Mary Parish students return to school Thursday with increased security, realigned bus routes
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Some EBR bus routes being combined; verify your student’s before school starts!
Some EBR bus routes being combined; verify your student’s before school starts!
BATON ROUGE – To make transportation more efficient, the East Baton Rouge School System is combining some bus routes ahead of the first day.
The school system did not spe… [306 chars]
Syria signs $14 billion in investment deals, including airport and subway projects
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BRG seeks role in ambulance transport across EBR, Acadian questions if there’s a need
BRG seeks role in ambulance transport across EBR, Acadian questions if there’s a need
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NASA’s plan to fast-track nuclear reactors on the moon misses the mark
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How to opt out of TSA’s facial recognition scan at airport security
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Trump’s FAA wants to let companies (and you) fly drones beyond the line of sight.
Trump’s FAA wants to let companies (and you) fly drones beyond the line of sight.
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What Brazil’s ‘Egg King’ Buying Hillandale Farms Means for US Eggs and Freight
What Brazil’s ‘Egg King’ Buying Hillandale Farms Means for US Eggs and Freight
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Planned US-Mexico rail route advances with environmental report
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Callihan pleads guilty to federal charges connected to murder, kidnapping of Loranger woman, daughters
Callihan pleads guilty to federal charges connected to murder, kidnapping of Loranger woman, daughters
NEW ORLEANS — A man arrested last year for the murder of a Loranger woman and her daughter pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal kidnapping charges.
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My Test-Drive in a Waabi Driverless Big Rig
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Federal Drug Hair Test Battle Rages On
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Transportation Secretary Duffy: US in Race to Moon
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DIA introduces new TSA PreCheck touchless ID lanes
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Transportation Department pushes for drones to transform delivery industry
The Department of Transportation is trying to move quickly on a future where drones dominate the delivery landscape, potentially replacing traditional trucks for package and food deliveries. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the departme… [2174 chars]
CDOT report on driver behavior shows high trends in impairment and speeding
STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) releases its driver behavior reports ahead of its annual Traffic Safety Summit.
CDOT says the safety summit is set to take place this week in Breckridge, where more than 340 tran… [761 chars]
1,000+ Plano students lose bus service after district redefines routes deemed hazardous to walk
On a recent summer day, several eighth graders tested out their walk to school — a mile and a half across two major roads to Otto Middle School in Plano.
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For-Hire Trucking Index shows fourth month of volume declines
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White Paper: State of the Industry – August 2025
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Trucking jobs bucked the tide, rising in July; warehouse employment is plummeting
In a monthly employment report that was mostly considered disappointing in its estimate of jobs as a whole, the data for truck transportation was solidly positive.
Seasonally adjusted truck transportation jobs rose 3,600 jobs to 1,523,300 jobs, accor… [4312 chars]
California trucking company closes after 40 years in business
Fresno, California-based drayage trucking company TGS Transportation has closed.
The company announced Thursday that it would be closing its operations effective that same day, according to a letter posted on LinkedIn by TGS President Peter Schneider… [516 chars]
COMET planning new location for hub in downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Major changes could be on the way for Columbia’s public transportation system.
Plans are in place to move the hub of the COMET service from its current location at the corner of Laurel and Sumter streets to a new facility on Ha… [1032 chars]
Save money during New England travel in August
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Final day of NTSB hearing on DC midair collision: investigators press for answers on tech that could have prevented crash
By Alexandra Skores, CNN
Washington, DC (CNN) — The National Transportation Safety Board questioned witnesses Friday on collision avoidance technology and organizational safety systems to manage risk. It is the third and final day of investigative he… [5884 chars]
Night vision goggles may have hindered helicopter pilots before jet collision, experts say
The pilots of a U.S. Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington in January would’ve had difficulty spotting the plane while wearing night vision goggles, experts told the National Transportation Safety Board on Friday.
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$12.2 million facelift coming to Beeline Highway
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City-Parish officials finish work on transportation project in Baton Rouge Health District
City-Parish officials finish work on transportation project in Baton Rouge Health District
BATON ROUGE — On Friday, city-parish officials formally announced the completion of a MOVEBR project enhancing transportation infrastructure near Baton Rouge G… [1118 chars]
USDOT pulls the plug on $26 million MagLev project citing poor planning, rising costs
Sean P. Duffy, the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary, cancelled two grants that would’ve funded the proposed high speed MagLev train between Baltimore to Washington, D.C.
The USDOT along with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) made t… [2120 chars]
ITD schedules projects for August
COEUR d’ALENE — Drivers should expect nighttime lane closures, detours and shifting traffic patterns throughout August as the Idaho Transportation Department performs a series of small maintenance and pavement preservation projects.
Work is scheduled… [2203 chars]
EV Trucking’s Future: Key Insights For Consumers & Investors
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Construction Walls Installed at Disney’s Transportation and Ticket Center
Construction walls are blocking several of the ticket booths at the Transportation and Ticket Center of Walt Disney World.
Transportation and Ticket Center Construction Walls
The walls surround the booths on the left side of the plaza when approachin… [1046 chars]
Army knew of Black Hawk altitude errors before DCA Crash, NTSB finds
Federal investigators revealed Wednesday that the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the deadly DCA crash may have misreported its altitude by more than 100 feet, a flaw the Army had long known about but never formally documented.
The testimony, deliv… [6049 chars]
ArcBest’s efficiency initiatives helping offset soft demand
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NCDOT: Asheville bus service resumes year after Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) – The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced it is resuming its intercity bus service in downtown Asheville nearly a year after it was suspended due to Hurricane Helene.
Officials said Greyhound will oper… [2050 chars]
DOT approves $6B in contracts for upkeep on reserve fleet of ships
July 30 (UPI) — The U.S Department of Transportation on Wednesday signed off on its multibillion dollar effort to update and bolster America’s reserve fleet of ships ready to quickly aid U.S. military operations at a moments notice.
DOT officials sa… [2629 chars]
Incorrect Ticket and Transportation Center Magic Kingdom Decals Removed
The directional decals incorrectly referring to the Transportation and Ticket Center as the “Ticket and Transportation Center” have been removed.
Transportation and Ticket Center Decals
New decals were added to the walkways of the Transportation and … [773 chars]
NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash with plane was above altitude limit
Salvage crews work in early February on recovering wreckage near the site of a January midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter in Arlington, Va.
Investigators probing the January midair collision of a passenger p… [6661 chars]
Key takeaways from the D.C. plane crash hearing
The hearing, which lasted about 10 hours, was technical and at times testy, with the morning focused on the helicopter and the possibility that the pilot of Black Hawk was unable to know with precision just how high up in the air she was flying. The … [5946 chars]
Day 2 of federal investigation into fatal midair crash of Army chopper, commercial plane opens
National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy, on monitor left, swears-in the witnesses from left: Dan Cooper, Sikorsky Aircraft, Lance Gant, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Army CW4 Kylene Lewis, Steve Braddom, U.S. Army, an… [5338 chars]
Sean Combs’ lawyers ask judge to release him from jail while awaiting sentencing
Sean Combs’ lawyers ask judge to release him from jail while awaiting sentencing
Combs is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 3. on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Combs is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 3. on two counts of t… [2316 chars]
Airlines to allow some passengers to skip customs security checkpoint
International travel is getting easier for some passengers.
American Airlines has partnered with the Transportation Security Administration to pilot a new program that allows some international travelers to skip the usual TSA and customs rescreenings… [2282 chars]
NTSB hearings will focus on fatal Army helicopter-passenger jet crash. Here’s what to know
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What to know about NTSB hearings on fatal helicopter-jet crash
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board will hold three days of hearings starting Wednesday on January’s midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter over the nation’s capital that killed 67 pe… [7681 chars]
NTSB hearings will focus on fatal Army helicopter-passenger jet crash. Here’s what to know
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board will hold three days of hearings starting Wednesday on January’s midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter over the nation’s capital that killed 67 pe… [7681 chars]
Report says Inland Empire warehouse, transportation jobs down over last six months
Despite the massive amount of sprawling warehouses located throughout the Inland Empire, a new report shows that there have been six straight months of job losses in the transportation and warehousing industry.
IEGO, or Inland Economic Growth and Dev… [1516 chars]
NTSB launches hearings on deadly Washington collision between a helicopter and passenger plane
The American Airlines plane from Wichita, Kansas collided with a Black Hawk helicopter while coming into land at Ronald Reagan National Airport and was the first in a string of crashes and near misses this year that have alarmed officials and the tra… [4768 chars]
Judge Judy recreates controversial American verdicts and challenges viewers in ‘Justice on Trial’
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Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan
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Teen who bought ice cream truck parlays lessons into career
Breanna Simon was featured in a 2012 Land of 10,000 Stories segment.
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What’s so different about this Mets pennant race
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Law & Order: Organized Crime
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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
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The Big Bang Theory’s Biggest Penny & Leonard Mistake Happened Long Before Their Divisive Pregnancy Twist
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ENG vs IND: Who is Jamie Overton, the fast-bowling all-rounder? – From IPL 2025 with CSK to earns place in 5th Test squad vs India
Jamie Overton, the formidable fast-bowling all-rounder from England, is currently making a significant impact across both franchise and international cricket.
Jamie Overton: From IPL 2025 with CSK to England’s decisive Test against India
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Horrifying New Stephen King Show Detail Teases One Of His Darkest Book Twists
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Clever EV hack could reinvent diesel trucking
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Steer clear of rumor about new US Department of Transportation rules for drivers 70 and up
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In summer 2025,… [2135 chars]
Maryland sets stricter coal dust control rules for CSX terminal in Curtis Bay with new permit
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has issued a new permit requiring CSX Transportation to surround its South Baltimore rail terminal with a windscreen taller than its coal piles, aiming to reduce coal dust blowing into the Curtis Bay n… [2850 chars]
Transportation Department To Audit FAA’s Relocation Of Newark Air Traffic Controllers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspector General’s office will audit the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) relocation of Newark air traffic controller responsibilities from New York to Philadelphia last year. The move aimed to addres… [4350 chars]
‘Stop hiding animals in weird places’: Woman attempted to smuggle two turtles in her bra at airport, TSA says
MIAMI (Gray News) – A woman in Florida attempted to smuggle two turtles through security at Miami International Airport by hiding them in her bra, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
“OK friends, please – and we cannot emphasize … [815 chars]
Historic Buildings at Denver’s Burnham Yard Demolished by State Agency
The Colorado Department of Transportation has started demolishing the remaining historic buildings left at the 58-acre Burnham Yard property, where the Denver Broncos may build a new stadium.CDOT purchased the land in 2021 with intentions to expand I… [5584 chars]
MTA calls out Connecticut over ‘scary’ double-digit Metro-North rate hike proposal
Connecticut wants to raise fares on Metro-North Railroad riders by a whopping 10% — and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority signaled Monday it’ll back the hike despite calling it “scary” and “exorbitant.”
The proposal from the Connecticut Depar… [2080 chars]
SCDOT to conduct nighttime traffic operation on I-95/I-26 interchange in Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct nighttime traffic pacing operations on the I-95 and I-26 interchange in Orangeburg and Dorchester counties starting July 29.
Lane closures and speed reductions will b… [665 chars]
Thousands of flights were delayed at Newark Airport. Investigators want to know if moving this FAA facility caused it
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The Department of Transportation’s inspector general has opened an audit into the relocation of the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic control facility res… [1752 chars]
Lake Bluff, Lake Forest adjusting regulating e-bikes, etc.
Amid safety fears, both Lake Forest and Lake Bluff are either adjusting or examining their procedures regarding the use of electric transportation devices.
As Lake Forest has announced a “zero tolerance” enforcement policy for some e-bikes and e-moto… [3575 chars]
Pilot faced ‘poor weather’ in fatal BC helicopter crash: Report
Transportation Safety Board says student pilot was unsupervised, had substance in bloodstream
MTA notches tiny drop in fare-beating — but a huge amount of riders still aren’t paying
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority revealed Monday it notched a tiny drop in fare-beating – but could still lose around $700 million to toll evaders even as it spearheaded a host of schemes to slow it.
Fare evasion across the Big Apple’s subwa… [3240 chars]
Elon Musk’s company just promised to save Nashville’s traffic problems. We’ve heard this story before
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Nashville officials on Monday announced a massive public transportation partnership with Elon Musk’s The Boring Company to alleviate the city’s significant traffic congestion problems for travelers bound to the air… [5202 chars]
CDOT erosion mitigation work will impact traffic on US 24 in Ute Pass this week
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Nearly two months after a rockfall mitigation project in Ute Pass, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has started a similar project to control erosion in the winding mountain corridor.
Work began on Monday… [618 chars]
Trucking company exits reach 12-month high
The number of trucking businesses leaving the market came in at 7,474 in April, the highest in 12 months and a 26% increase compared to March, according to ITS Logistics’ May ITS Supply Chain Report.
Ongoing volatility in the global supply chain is d… [566 chars]
SCDOT closing, detouring sections of Clemson Road for road work
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will again be tem… [989 chars]
SCDOT to close lanes on I-20 bridge in Kershaw County
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STB creates rail merger resource pages
The Surface Transportation Board has launched merger resources pages on its website just a day after Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirmed that they are engaged in advanced talks over a combination that would create the first U.S. transcontine… [657 chars]
SCDOT to temporarily close Sumter County bridge for maintenance
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Four lanes or 6? MLA comments reignite Pattullo Bridge debate
BC Conservative transportation critic says four-lane replacement bridge isn’t good enough, but NDP minister disagrees
B.C.’s Conservative transportation critic has reignited a longstanding debate on the Pattullo Bridge project with comments he made o… [5622 chars]
Texas speeders beware: Heightened enforcement to continue through next weekend
If you’ve noticed more police patrolling North Texas highways lately, you’re not imagining things.
Law enforcement throughout the state have ramped up patrols to catch speeders as part of a Texas Department of Transportation campaign.
Through Aug. 3,… [1286 chars]
New Magic Kingdom Signage Mistakenly Refers to Ticket & Transportation Center
Some of the new parking lot directional decals recently added to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) have the location’s name written incorrectly.
New TTC Directional Decals Mistake
As we reported on July 24, the Transportation and Ticket Cent… [1551 chars]
Over $7 million project to repair Lavey Road in Baker set to finish in September
Over $7 million project to repair Lavey Road in Baker set to finish in September
BAKER – Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development officials gave an estimated September 2025 completion date to repair Lavey Road.
The project, which began … [440 chars]
Night paving work to begin on U.S.-95 north of Athol next week
ATHOL — Beginning Monday, the Idaho Transportation Department will begin a two-week, nighttime project to grind and repave the center of U.S. Highway 95 from Granite Loop Road to Blacktail Road north of Athol.
Work will begin at 7 p.m. every weeknigh… [301 chars]
DOT Secretary plans to use AI to solve carrier identity
The Freight Fraud Crisis
The trucking industry is grappling with a surge in freight fraud, leaving carriers, brokers, and shippers vulnerable to sophisticated scams like identity theft and unauthorized double brokering. These schemes disrupt supply c… [4428 chars]
ATA’s push for teen truckers will make capacity glut worse
The trucking industry finds itself mired in one of the most protracted freight recessions on record, a predicament exacerbated by a flood of capacity that has outstripped demand. This surplus stems from an industry with negligible barriers to entry, … [1192 chars]
As merger talk heats up, deep bench will advise rail regulator
While investors and railroads are reportedly exploring what would likely touch off the final round of Class I mergers, the regulatory chief who will help decide the issue has put together a deep bench of rail, shipper, and policy executives to help e… [1363 chars]
‘You were nowhere near Texas!’ Dem lays into AWOL FEMA chief over flood response
Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ) scolded acting FEMA director David Richardson for being
Too much moose meat and antlers caused a plane crash in Alaska that killed congresswoman’s husband, the NTSB reports
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Too much moose meat and antlers strapped to a wing caused a deadly small plane crash in Alaska, a nearly two-year long investigation by the National Transpor… [2078 chars]
Coastal Rides bringing rideshare service inland to Revelstoke this winter
Sechelt-founded company looks to give Revelstoke ski bums safe, reliable transportation options and a new side hustle next season
Revelstokians may have more choice for a safe ride this next winter, as a B.C. rideshare company with years of success i… [4312 chars]
First look: Knight-Swift Q2 earnings
Knight-Swift Transportation reported only modest sequential improvements to trends during the second quarter. The company relied on cost cutting and operational efficiencies to squeak past analysts’ expectations.
“In a quarter of unusual crosscurrent… [964 chars]
TSA: ‘Stop Hiding Animals in Weird Places’
The fact that the Transportation Security Administration doesn’t want travelers to hide weapons or illegal drugs on them when they pass through airport security evidently goes without saying. But after recent seizures of turtles—with one of the cases… [808 chars]
Eight who died when boat capsized on Lake Tahoe were not wearing life vests, investigators say
None of the eight people killed when a boat capsized during a sudden and fierce storm last month on Lake Tahoe in California were wearing life vests, federal investigators said in an initial report released Wednesday.
Four members of a family who wer… [2707 chars]
New Parking Lot Directional Decals Added to Transportation and Ticket Center
The walkways of the Transportation and Ticket Center at Walt Disney World have brand-new directional decals.
New Parking Lot Decals
The decals point guests to the Heroes and Villains parking lots, as well as back towards the Magic Kingdom. They were … [1584 chars]
Rick And Morty Season 8 Has Been Great, But I’ll Be More Than A Little Disappointed If One Character Doesn’t Return In The Season Finale
It feels like Rick and Morty Season 8 only just arrived on the 2025 TV schedule, and it’s already time to say goodbye with the next episode. The season’s mostly episodic run has ben solid, and I’m generally pleased with these wacky new adventures. I … [2733 chars]
Steven Spielberg And Tim Burton Once Teamed Up For A Critically Panned TV Show
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Beyoncé dedicates her website to Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Beyoncé has featured a dedication to Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the
Beyoncé dedicates her website to Malcolm-Jamal Warner as tributes pour in after actor’s death
Beyoncé has featured a dedication to Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the
New England Revolution’s Andrew Farrell featured in Players’ Tribune
The 33-year-old Kentucky native has done that and more in his 13 seasons in New England. And earlier this month, his efforts were rewarded.
When Andrew Farrell was drafted by the Revolution in 2013, he wanted to show New England not just his skills, … [2859 chars]
10 Most Popular Lip Sync Artists
While many formats have come and gone throughout the storied history of RuPaul’s Drag Race, one fundamental tradition on the show has remained since the very beginning — the lip sync.
Whether it’s a lip sync for your life, a lip sync for your legacy,… [1340 chars]
Walton Goggins Replacing The White Lotus Season 3’s Original Rick Actor Missed A Reunion For One Of HBO’s Best TV Shows Of All Time
Prior to Walton Goggins’ casting, Rick’s original envisioned actor in The White Lotus season 3 would’ve led to a surprising True Detective reunion. The HBO series created by Mike White took audiences to the titular resort chain’s Thailand branch when… [5832 chars]
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham fined $500 for criticizing refs on TikTok
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has been fined $500 for a TikTok post criticizing the league’s referees, she wrote on X.
The original TikTok featured Cunningham lip-synching to song lyrics, saying,
‘Forever 12 years old’: 52 years later, community in Dallas remembers Santos Rodriguez
Fifty two years after a Dallas police officer wrongfully detained and killed 12-year-old Santos Rodriguez, the Dallas community again gathered to commemorate his short life.
The memorial, held at Pike Park, where Santos loved to play, featured organi… [5464 chars]
Woman seen in Coldplay kiss cam video resigns from Astronomer
The woman seen in the viral video of a couple trying to hide after being featured on a giant
Crews respond to bridge collapse in Pickens Co., officials say
PICKENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Shady Grove Fire Department reports it is responding to a bridge that collapsed in Pickens County on Monday.
Officials report the bridge over Lake Keowee on Crowe Creek Road near Newton Road is closed. The collapse … [1501 chars]
SCDOT to hold public drop-in meeting about Columbia bridge replacement project
EDITOR’S NOTE: The video above is a livestream of content from WIS as well as Gray Media’s Local News Live. We will update this with relevant video as necessary.
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) wi… [1339 chars]
DOT ignores air cargo infrastructure needs, study says
The Department of Transportation has little understanding of air cargo infrastructure challenges because officials, focused on other modes, don’t engage with industry officials and rely on incomplete and unreliable freight data, the Government Accoun… [1105 chars]
US cargo airlines welcome DOT aviation sanctions on Mexico
U.S. cargo airlines strongly endorsed the Trump administration’s decision on Saturday to target Mexico for alleged violations of a 2015 bilateral air transport agreement. Mexico’s forced relocation of all-cargo carriers in 2023 to a secondary airport… [7775 chars]
Dave Portnoy explains new Barstool Sports partnership with FOX Sports
NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles!
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy says the company’s new partnership with FOX Sports marks a major shift from past collaborations, and it’s one that finally feels like the right fit.
Portnoy reflected o… [2019 chars]
Dorchester County awarded $24 million grant to widening project
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – The United States Department of Transportation has granted Dorchester County over $20 million to help with plans of expanding US Highway 78.
The $24 million is being granted through Better Utilizing Investments to Lev… [1924 chars]
Would you feel safe sharing the road with this self-driving scooter?
NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles!
Chances are, you have never actually ridden a scooter like this, zipping around corners, but you have definitely seen them weaving through city traffic.
Just when you thought scooters were already a wild c… [4696 chars]
Cross Bronx Expressway redesign needs more public input: local politicians
A baker’s dozen of local politicians are calling on Gov. Hochul’s administration to commit to more community outreach around plans to repair and refresh the Cross Bronx Expressway.
A letter sent earlier this month by 13 elected officials to Hochul an… [2601 chars]
US 24 closed in both directions due to a crash
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — US 24 is closed in both directions due to a crash, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).
CDOT says the closure runs from Cotton Tail Drive and Curtis Road (3 to 4 miles east of Colorado Springs… [611 chars]
Nighttime road work to close several downtown Charleston roads
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will be conducting nighttime paving road work on several roads in downtown Charleston.
The paving will be from July 20 to July 26 and will last from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., according… [616 chars]
Duffy just getting started as acting NASA administrator
WASHINGTON — A week after being named NASA’s new acting administrator, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy appears to be just getting started on that job while continuing to lead the Transportation Department.
To continue reading this article: Reg… [464 chars]
Denver Transportation Alternatives to Corporate Rideshares
E-Scooters, Bikes and Gliders
click to enlarge E-scooters and bikes parked throughout Civic Center Park in Denver. Hannah Metzger
Free Bus Shuttles
Pedicabs
Denver Trolley
click to enlarge The Denver Trolley. denvertrolley.org
Private Unorthodox Ride… [3865 chars]
Trump DOJ ends Biden-era policy that let tax dollars indirectly pay for abortions
NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles!
The Trump administration reversed a Biden-era legal opinion from the Department of Justice on Thursday that permitted taxpayer dollars to be used for ancillary services associated with helping someone obta… [3009 chars]
Will County votes to remove 143rd Street project from road plan
Will County Board members voted Thursday to remove the controversial 143rd Street road widening project from the county’s five-year transportation plan, but actually stopping the project from advancing will require a separate vote, the county’s attor… [4890 chars]
Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown flips onto Honey Nut Cheerios box with ‘Honey Handstand’ celebration
DETROIT – Detroit Lions All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is featured on a Honey Nut Cheerios box with his iconic “Honey Handstand” touchdown celebration.
St. Brown will be donning a custom cereal-themed jersey and showing off his Honey Headsta… [1367 chars]
Chris Martin catches horrified couple on kiss cam during Coldplay concert
Caught in 4K.
Chris Martin called out a couple who seemingly didn’t appreciate being featured on the kiss cam during Coldplay’s concert in Boston Wednesday night.
While featuring loved-up twosomes during the show, a camera panned over to a man who ha… [2858 chars]
Emily Simpson Says ‘RHOC’ Season 19 Will Discuss Her Son’s Eating Disorder
The Real Housewives of Orange County season 19 premiered last week. The series, Bravo’s longest-standing housewives iteration, promises to bring plenty of drama, but Emily Simpson is hoping it will also bring awareness to her son’s rare eating disord… [2136 chars]
VIDEO: New Walt Disney Animatronic Breaks Down Mid-Show During First Day at Disneyland
A new social media video shows the new Walt Disney Animatronic featured in “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” experiencing some technical difficulties on its first day of performing for guests.
Walt Disney Animatronic Breaks Down During Show
“Walt Disney… [2685 chars]
California Sues Trump To Hang Onto $4 Billion Of Bullet Train Funds
California’s high-speed rail system is under construction in the Central Valley, but needs tens of billions of dollars to connect to San Francisco and Los Angeles. California High-Speed Rail Authority
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is su… [3555 chars]
SCDOT asking for public comment about possible traffic lane additions for section of Interstate 26
EDITOR’S NOTE: The video above is a livestream of content from WIS as well as Gray Media’s Local News Live. We will update this with relevant video as necessary.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WIS) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation is holding a pu… [985 chars]
TSA expands security checkpoint lanes for families with children and military members
Washington CNN —
The Department of Homeland Security announced an expansion of Transportation Security Administration checkpoints for families traveling with children and military members on Thursday.
TSA will add a dedicated family lane at security … [2003 chars]
Trump terminates federal funding for California’s $135B high-speed rail ‘boondoggle’
President Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that about $4 billion in unspent federal funding for California’s significantly delayed and overbudget high-speed rail project has been terminated.
“To the Law abiding, Tax p… [4981 chars]
Chickens deserve their place in history, too
State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada N… [716 chars]
‘Double-edged sword’: Dorchester County raises EMS service fee
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – Dorchester County is raising an emergency medical service fee for Basic Life Support transportation.
The previous BLS transportation fee was $400, and the mileage rate was $9 per mile, both of which haven’t been touch… [2447 chars]
J.B. Hunt still waiting for market to turn
J.B. Hunt Transport Services remains focused on improving its freight profile and removing costs as it awaits a positive inflection in demand.
The Lowell, Arkansas-based company reported earnings per share of $1.31 for the second quarter, which was l… [4796 chars]
James Gunn Cut A Problematic Superman Scene After Poor Feedback
Gunn has never had a problem with a little violence against animals in the past, with some pretty brutal bird deaths in
QB Joe Burrow featured on season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’, full season now streaming
QB Joe Burrow featured on season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’, full season now streaming
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Former LSU and current Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is featured on season two of Netflix’s hit docu-series
Lincolnwood Youth Strings played the Fourth of July concert in Lincolnwood as community members sang along
Independence Day in Lincolnwood started with patriotic concert that featured youth on strings.
The July 4 concert in the north suburb was part of the town celebrating 25 years of music and community. The Lincolnwood Youth Strings, under the direction… [277 chars]
Myrtle Beach man featured in ‘Tiger King’ set to be sentenced in federal case
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – The owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, who was featured in a popular Netflix series, will learn his fate in court on Tuesday.
A judge is set to sentence Doc Antle at 10:30 a.m. in Charleston in a federal animal trafficking case… [2634 chars]
Swiss village cashes in as tourists pay to visit dock featured in hit K-drama ‘Crash Landing On You’
GENEVA (AP) — A Swiss village has cashed in on a pay-for-entry turnstile used by avid tourists who flock each day to a lakeside dock featured in the hit South Korean Netflix series “Crash Landing On You,” often to snap souvenir photos.
Local leaders … [2680 chars]
Myrtle Beach man featured in ‘Tiger King’ sentenced to prison
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/WMBF) – The owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, who appeared in the Netflix series “Tiger King,” has learned how long he will spend in prison in a federal animal trafficking case.
A federal judge sentenced Doc Antle to a term of 12 m… [2570 chars]
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 Ring Girls: Meet Lexi Williams, Virginia Sanhouse and Other MVP Models
Jake Paul and MVP are leaving no stone unturned to make Amanda Serrano vs Katie Taylor 3 a spectacle. This clash, potentially the most significant in women’s boxing, headlines a groundbreaking all-female card at the legendary Madison Square Garden. W… [3621 chars]
Why Superman’s Post-Credits Scenes Are Way Different Than We’re Used To (And How Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Factors In)
Major spoilers for DC’s Superman lie ahead so, with that knowledge, read on at your own discretion.
James Gunn’s Superman is finally in theaters and, having seen the film for myself, I can say that the writer/director really put his foot into this fe… [3901 chars]
This Patriots squad ranked No. 1 NFL team of last 25 years by ESPN
It might be hard for some people to believe, but we have gone through the first 25 NFL seasons in the 21st century.
From 2000 through 2024, a total of 12 teams won the Super Bowl, and seven of them claimed the Lombardi Trophy multiple times. Two team… [3229 chars]
NotebookLM now lets you chat with expert guides from top publishers, and Shakespeare – here’s how
Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET
Google announced Monday that it is expanding the repertoire of NotebookLM, its AI-powered note-taking and research platform, to include the works of some prominent publishing names.
Also: NotebookLM now lets you … [4199 chars]
Here’s why Trump appointed the secretary of transportation to lead NASA
Six weeks after he terminated the nomination of Jared Isaacman to become NASA administrator, President Trump moved on Wednesday evening to install a new temporary leader for the space agency.
The newly named interim administrator, Sean Duffy, already… [1741 chars]
Delays for Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes users expected next week
CATALDO — Construction on the Interstate 90 bridge at Cataldo may cause short, intermittent delays for users of the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes starting as early as next week, a press release from the Idaho Transportation Department said.
The work wi… [870 chars]
SCDOT completes construction on two downtown Columbia roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it had completed two road repair projects on major downtown Columbia roads.
South Main Street and Harden Street Projects were created to “enhance the areas… [1415 chars]
Trump Picks Sean Duffy as Temporary NASA Chief
Sean Duffy has become the latest member of President Trump’s Cabinet to take on an extra job. Trump has named the transportation secretary as the interim chief of NASA after withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman, a close associate of Elon Musk… [1165 chars]
The ATA’s waning influence irks its leader
The American Trucking Associations (ATA), once the pre-eminent voice of the trucking industry, is losing ground. Its president, Chris Spear, is not pleased.
Last week, I posted on X a chart from SONAR, based on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administra… [3774 chars]
Federal spending bill imperils $335 million set aside for massive I-90 Allston project
“Every single American relies on transportation. It is essential for quality of life and for the success of our economy,” the statement said. “That is why it makes no sense that President Trump and Congressional Republicans just cut billions of dolla… [5238 chars]
DOTD announces bid results for repair and repaving projects around capital region
DOTD announces bid results for repair and repaving projects around capital region
BATON ROUGE – The Department of Transportation and Development announced Tuesday that 29 projects around the state received bids from contractors in June and will see f… [1163 chars]
TSA to end shoe removal policy at some airport security checkpoints, government source says
Traveler wait in a long security line at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
It’s now OK to keep your shoes on at some airports.
The Transportation Safety Administration will allow passengers at selected airports to keep their foo… [1625 chars]
Honeywell to review alternatives for two businesses
Honeywell said on Tuesday it would evaluate strategic alternatives for two of its businesses that serve the transportation and logistics industries as the industrial giant prepares for its three-way split.
The company has been streamlining operations… [818 chars]
Kremlin calls transportation minister’s death ‘tragic’ but gives no clues about his apparent suicide
FILE – Transport Minister Roman Starovoit attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. (Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, file)
MOSCOW – The apparent suicide of… [4074 chars]
‘Stupid liberals’: Sean Duffy slaps back after mockery over NYC subway
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared his fear of the
TSA to draw down shoe removal during requirement at some airports
People enter security as they check in for flights at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois in November of 2024. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo
July 8 (UPI) — The Transportation Safety Administration will soon let passeng… [1489 chars]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sentencing on prostitution offenses set for Oct. 3
Sean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced Oct. 3 following his recent conviction on prostitution offenses, a Manhattan judge ruled Tuesday.
Federal Judge Arun Subramanian rubber-stamped a joint request from Combs’ legal team and the Manhattan U.S. attorne… [2736 chars]
BNSF, UP clash over new Salt Lake City intermodal service
BNSF Railway wants to launch international double-stack service this week between Southern California and Salt Lake City via trackage rights over Union Pacific’s former Western Pacific route through the Feather River Canyon.
Not so fast, UP says.
Uni… [685 chars]
Charleston County leaders discuss new ideas for transportation sales tax
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – Charleston County leaders discussed several updates in departments, officials and projects at their retreat meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
One of the presentations involved new ideas for the transportation sales tax…. [2708 chars]
Trump immigration crackdowns could crunch trucking capacity
New immigration restrictions could curb driver availability, trigger a massive capacity crunch, and pull the trucking industry out of The Great Freight Recession. The Trump administration’s English Language Proficiency (ELP) mandate, effective June 2… [7722 chars]
ITD summer construction projects simmer in North Idaho
As residents ramp up for summer recreation around North Idaho, the Idaho Transportation Department has released information on roadways where summer construction may be taking place.
2025 bridge repairs:
There are repairs across bridges in the five n… [3006 chars]
NYC plan for bike lanes along busy Queens corridor is ‘recipe for disaster:’ critics
Queens residents and business owners are fighting a city plan to plop bike lanes onto 31st Street in Astoria, calling it a “recipe for disaster” that will crush commerce and threaten safety.
The city Department of Transportation is proposing to narro… [4226 chars]
ITD: Expect increased patrols starting July 1
Drivers can expect to see an increase in high-visibility patrols beginning today, as the Idaho Transportation Department and its law enforcement partners participate in a statewide impaired driving mobilization.
ITD reported an 18% decrease in fatali… [649 chars]
Diddy judge rules rapper must remain behind bars as he awaits sentencing
Diddy prosecution made a number of ‘fatal’ errors in RICO, sex trafficking trial: expert
Sean
I was chased out of MIT
Before Oct. 7, 2023, I was the literal poster boy for a PhD student at MIT. I was featured in a July 2023 profile in MIT News, which relayed my background and aspirations.
“Although he has just two years of graduate school under his belt,” it said, “… [5922 chars]
90 Day Fiancé’s Season 11 Tell-All Featured Daniele’s Franchise Return To The Franchise, But I Think It Was A Terrible Idea For Two Big Reasons
Warning! The following contains spoilers from the 90 Day Fiancé Season 11 episode,
Photographer shows the secretive, colorful world of Ghanaian funerals
CNN —
It was a funeral two years in the making. The deceased had laid in a morgue in Greater Accra, Ghana, biding his time in icy torpor as plans were made for his final journey. There was financing to be sourced, a coffin to be built, a procession t… [11580 chars]
Hit the brakes on rumored new US Department of Transportation rules for drivers 70 and up
Claim: As of July 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation will institute a set of standard requirements for license renewal for drivers aged 70 and up focused on vision, cognition and physical ability. Rating: About this rating False
In June 2… [1886 chars]
White Paper: State of the Industry – July 2025
The July 2025 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report… [883 chars]
Repaving project on US 24 in Teller County has drivers frustrated about traffic congestion
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) —The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) plans to start paving operations Wednesday on a 12-mile stretch of US 24, from just west of Woodland Park to just east of Florissant.
That has some drivers, who are already… [2816 chars]
‘Diddy Might Be Cooked’: Legal Expert Weighs In On One Detail That Could Derail The Rapper’s Case As Trial Winds Down
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial is seemingly nearing its conclusion over a month after it began in New York. Prosecutors made their case, in part, by utilizing testimonies from a vast array of witnesses. After that, Combs’ defense team shared all of its ar… [3065 chars]
FBI, cybersecurity firms say a prolific hacking crew is now targeting airlines and the transportation sector
The FBI and cybersecurity firms are warning that the prolific hacking group known as Scattered Spider is now targeting airlines and the transportation sector.
In a brief statement on Friday shared with TechCrunch, the FBI said it had “recently observ… [1584 chars]
Trucking market stalls in first half of 2025, despite tumultuous trade environment
Chart of the Week: Van Contract initial report of average base rate per mile, National Truckload Index (less estimated fuel costs above $1.20/gal) – USA SONAR: VCRPM1.USA, NTIL12.USA
Contract rates for dry van truckload shipments (VCRPM1) are nearly … [1319 chars]
Sad last days of Netflix reality show realtor killed in Hamptons
Sara Burack sold luxury homes to the Hamptons’ wealthiest buyers — and even appeared on the Netflix reality show “Million Dollar Beach House” — but at the time of death last week, the golden girl was “homeless by choice” and suffering from mental hea… [7430 chars]
SCDOT to close road temporarily in downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will be conducting nighttime road work on Harden Street.
The department will be placing pavement markings starting July 1, causing parts of Harden Street to be closed and detours … [673 chars]
2025 NBA Draft winners and losers: Ace Bailey’s plan backfires, Cooper Flagg saves the Mavericks
The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is complete, and while there was absolutely no surprise at the top — Cooper Flagg did indeed go to the Dallas Mavericks at No. 1 — there were plenty of unexpected decisions as the night progressed. It started w… [7914 chars]
Two Songs Have Been Featured Every Week
A celebration is in order: Billboard’s global charts turn 250 weeks old with Saturday’s June 28-dated rankings. Across almost five years, only a handful of songs have been there every single week – five on the latter and just two on the former.
The B… [2636 chars]
Transportation system deserves half of millionaires tax
Between faster trips and reduced wait times for trains, that’s how much time riders have gotten back each day from the MBTA since slow zones were eliminated in late December. Those 2.4 million minutes also represent the start of a public transportati… [3805 chars]
Homecoming for veterans in Coeur d’Alene
COEUR d’ALENE — Veteran Frank Conrad was living where there was too much noise, too many people and a few too many barking dogs.
He couldn’t take it. Not with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety already keeping him on edge.
“I just couldn’t de… [2506 chars]
Dorchester, MA van crash sends 7 to hospital
Seven people were taken to the hospital after a transportation van crashed into a building in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood Wednesday.
Boston police said they were called in around 1 p.m. for a report of a van that crashed into a residential build… [525 chars]
SB Nation partners with Sei Less to celebrate 2025 NBA Draft with ‘On The Clock’ party in NYC
With the help of partners at Don Julio Tequila, Corona, and Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies, Vox Media and SB Nation had a blast on the eve of the NBA Draft with the “On The Clock” party at Sei Less in New York City’s Garment District on Tuesday night.
The… [2830 chars]
Pueblo officials change roundabout strategy, will emphasize intersection improvements
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — City leaders have revealed that they will build only three of the five planned roundabouts featured in coverage by KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior last year.
Two reasons for the change: The traffic circles are expensive — up to $1 m… [1810 chars]
Traffic shift underway for 4-mile stretch of I-26 in Berkeley County
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation has shifted traffic for a portion of Interstate 26 in Berkeley County near the Jedburg Road exit.
The shift began Wednesday on the eastbound side of the interstate between… [714 chars]
These Boston restaurants featured in new ‘Somebody Feed Phil’
Food News These Boston restaurants appear in the new season of ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ The newest season of the travel food show airs Wednesday on Netflix. Somebody Feed Phil. Phil Rosenthal in episode 806 of Somebody Feed Phil. Credit: Courtesy of Netf… [1808 chars]
Why I’m leaving Rhode Island
Why? Because Rhode Island’s housing and transportation choices are sorely lacking compared to other places. Leading economic powerhouses of the 21st century like Cambridge, Mass., Austin, Seattle, and Salt Lake City have all figured out that to attra… [4835 chars]
Joe Burrow to be featured on season 2 of Netflix documentary series ‘Quarterback’
Joe Burrow to be featured on season 2 of Netflix documentary series ‘Quarterback’
BATON ROUGE — LSU legend and Cincinnati Bengals’ franchise quarterback Joe Burrow will be featured on the second season of the Netflix documentary series
Rockfall mitigation continues through Wednesday on US 24 eastbound out of Cascade
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) says the section of eastbound US 24 that is closed will remain closed through Wednesday, June 25, due to rockfall mitigation.
According to CDOT, drivers can expect mitig… [658 chars]

