Joby, a forward-thinking air-taxi company, broadens its presence in New York City and worldwide with a $125 million agreement as it approaches federal approval for carrying passengers.
Joby Aviation Expands in New York with $125 Million Acquisition Joby Aviation, the innovative air taxi company based in Santa Cruz, California, is increasing its presence in New York and other major cities globally through a $125 million acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s passenger division. The purchase, announced on Monday, follows Joby’s successful operation of […]
Six New Yorkers arrested for carrying $2.5 million worth of illegal cannabis products
Cross-Country Marijuana Smuggling Operation Busted in NYC This week, six individuals were taken into custody as authorities dismantled an alleged licensed marijuana smuggling ring that spanned across the country, resulting in the seizure of over $2.5 million worth of cannabis. The operation involved the use of a large tractor-trailer style truck transporting various cannabis products […]
Appeals court supports ruling that prevents DHS from carrying out immigration raids based on language and employment.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ruling on Immigration Operations A federal appeals court upheld a previous ruling on Friday that prohibits using race, language, or employment status as valid reasons for reasonable doubt regarding immigrants. The court’s decision, according to plaintiffs, restricts the Department of Homeland Security from conducting what they describe as “indiscriminate immigration operations.” […]
Man found carrying a gun in Bronx neighborhood arrested less than a day after fatal NYC shooting
Incident in the Bronx Following Mass Shooting A man was taken into custody after he was seen walking in a Bronx neighborhood, holding what appeared to be a long firearm. This occurred less than 24 hours after a mass shooting claimed the lives of an NYPD officer and three others at a high-end office building […]
Aircraft involved in crash that resulted in Peltola’s husband’s death was carrying too much moose meat.
A plane crash that resulted in the death of former U.S. Representative Mary Peltola’s husband, Eugene Peltola Jr., was attributed to an overload of moose meat, according to a report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday. Peltola was flying solo in a Piper PA-18-150 aircraft that had 117 pounds of additional […]
Rute Cardoso, wife of Diogo Jota, assists with carrying the coffin at the funeral
The widow of the late Portuguese football player Diogo Jota became overwhelmed with emotion while carrying a coffin after a funeral mass at the Igleja Matris Church in Portugal on Saturday. This came in the wake of Jota’s tragic death in a car accident earlier this week. Rute Cardoso was visibly shaken while assisting the […]
Most believe it should be against the law to stop ICE from carrying out its duties
Majority Think It’s Illegal to Hinder ICE Operations A recent investigation by YouGov, an economist and polling organization, shows that the majority of people believe it should be illegal for Americans to try to stop U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from carrying out their duties. The survey posed the question: “Do you think it […]
Cargo ship carrying thousands of vehicles sinks in the Pacific following a fire
A ship named Midas, which was about 600 feet long, sank in the Pacific Ocean on Monday. This event comes several weeks after a fire erupted on a deck where an electric vehicle was stored. The incident first occurred on June 3rd, prompting the crew to abandon ship as it drifted. The ship, owned by […]
25 undocumented individuals found packed inside box truck that a Texas smuggler claimed was carrying mattresses: bodycam footage
Last week in Texas, officers found 25 illegal immigrants, all around 11 years old, crammed inside a box truck in the sweltering heat. The driver, who was behind the wheel, claimed she was only transporting a mattress. Upon unlocking the truck and moving aside around 30 mattresses, officials discovered a group of immigrants hidden in […]
Hamas Targets Bus Carrying Workers from Aid Group in Gaza; 5 Dead; Hostages Likely
Hamas Attacks Aid Workers in Gaza A bus carrying aid workers from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) was attacked by Hamas on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of at least five local Palestinians associated with the organization. Some members of the GHF may also be taken hostage. In a statement, GHF reported: Late tonight, around […]