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Dec 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Fatigue on the Flight Deck: Why Pilots Can't Be Fired for Being Tired

Imagine a hectic morning at an airline, flights are lined up, crews are assigned, but severe weather is causing delays. Suddenly, a pilot calls in, explaining they can't fly due to fatigue. Despite causing more headaches and delays, this is a reasonable call. Pilots can be fired for various reasons,

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Syria's Tel Rifaat: A Night of Quiet After Years of Fear

In the small town of Tel Rifaat, Syria, the skies were finally still after years of turmoil. Ali, a 48-year-old guard, sat by a wood stove at an old police post, watching over the northern entrance. He was cautious, using only his first name for safety. But this night was different; there were no bo

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Dec 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Drone Sightings Near Nuclear Plants: A Mystery Unfolds

In a surprising turn of events, New Jersey's primary utility firm, PSE&G, has reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to halt all air traffic above two of its nuclear power plants. This request comes after mysterious drones were spotted flying over these sensitive sites. Congressman

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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Bid for Easier Global Aircraft Sales

You might think selling airplanes internationally would be a breeze for a giant like Boeing. But there are some rules getting in the way, and Boeing is asking for a little help from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Since the '80s, Boeing has been looking for ways to make selling and demons

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX Eyes New Starship Test Launch Date

SpaceX has announced that its sixth test flight for the Starship rocket is scheduled for early November. The upcoming flight follows the recent success of the fifth test, which achieved the significant feat of catching a Super Heavy Booster mid-air. This new test aims to repeat this achievement whil

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Nov 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Phoenix Gets Air Deliveries: Amazon's Drones are Flying

Buckle up, Phoenix residents! Amazon's air drones are now whizzing around the West Valley, delivering packages in a jiffy. These tiny flies in the sky can carry up to 5 pounds, making them perfect for light parcels. The MK30 drone fleet is using smart systems to avoid mid-air hiccups and get your st

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Electric Air Taxis Get Green Light from FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally unveiled its long-awaited rules for electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs). These aircraft, often dubbed air taxis, are set to revolutionize air travel. The FAA believes they'll be the first new aircraft category since helicopter

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Oct 13 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX's Starship Test Flight Gets Green Light After Delays

SpaceX recently got the go-ahead from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its fifth uncrewed test flight of the Starship rocket. The test is set to happen at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas. This is a big deal because Starship is the most powerful rocket ever built. The plan is to send

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Oct 09 2024CRIME

Tragedy Strikes: Plane Crash Claims 5 Lives on Catalina Island

On Tuesday night, a disturbing news broke out: a small plane had crashed on Catalina Island, taking the lives of all five people on board. The news was confirmed the following day by local authorities. The Avalon Sheriff Station received an emergency notification just after 8 p.m., indicating a coll

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Tragedy Strikes: Plane Crash on Catalina Island Claims Five Lives

In a sudden and devastating turn of events, a small plane crashed while taking off from Catalina Airport on Tuesday evening. The tragic incident took place just moments after the aircraft departed from the airport near the island city of Avalon. The plane, a twin-engine Beechcraft 95, was carrying f

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