TSA workers selling blood plasma and resting in their cars, according to an official
Concern for TSA Employees Amid Ongoing Shutdown As the Department of Homeland Security’s prolonged shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees have resorted to selling blood plasma to make ends meet, according to TSA Acting Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl. Speaking at Washington’s Reagan National Airport, Stahl highlighted the dire situation, citing instances of TSA […]
NYC politician opposed to cars proposes 5 million square feet of new pedestrian areas — critics worry about increased gridlock
Brooklyn Representative Proposes Expansion of Pedestrian Space in NYC A proposal from Brooklyn’s Rep. Lincoln Ressler aims to create one million square feet of additional “pedestrian space” in New York City annually over the next five years. The legislation, introduced recently, does not provide estimates on potential losses of parking spaces or lanes, which city […]
General Motors is recalling more than 17,000 cars because of a defect that poses a crash risk
GM Issues Recall for Over 17,000 Buick Vehicles General Motors has announced a recall that impacts more than 17,000 vehicles, primarily concerning broken rear toe links, which could potentially heighten the risk of crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) detailed in a recall report that approximately 17,050 Buick models are affected. The malfunctioning […]
The U.S. developed advanced cars with poor road financing
Call for Reform of the Highway Trust Fund On Friday, I joined over 100 economists and public policy experts from universities, think tanks, and corporations across the country in a letter to the 119th Congress, urging practical reforms for public policy, particularly regarding the highway trust fund. Our message is straightforward: Congress should take bipartisan, […]
Women’s college basketball players step in to help after a sinkhole engulfs two cars
Two college basketball players sprang into action on Tuesday following a two-vehicle accident in Nebraska that unexpectedly caused a sinkhole to form beneath their vehicle. A red SUV and a gray pickup truck were idling at a red light when the ground suddenly gave way, and both vehicles plunged into the hole. The pickup truck’s […]
Why there are no new cars available for under $50K: blame the government
Why New Car Prices Are Rising The cost of new cars in America is climbing, and it’s not merely due to greedy dealerships or temporary supply chain issues. The underlying issue is a shift in how modern cars are viewed—essentially as platforms for government regulation. This wave of regulation contributes to the decline of many […]
The White House states it will help Americans save $2,400 on buying cars – here’s the reason.
EPA and White House Claim Cost Savings on Vehicles The White House, alongside the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced on Thursday that reversing the Obama-era “hazard certifications” could lead to an average savings of $2,400 per vehicle. This move is part of President Trump’s efforts to roll back previous regulations. The shift, as explained by […]
House committee approves the SELF DRIVE Act for self-driving cars
Lawmakers Push for Autonomous Vehicle Safety Standards On Tuesday, a group of lawmakers, spearheaded by Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio), began seriously discussing how Congress might tackle the future of self-driving cars. Their focus is on creating national safety standards that could potentially overrule state regulations governing these emerging technologies. The House Energy and Commerce Committee […]
Snow plows in NYC crashed into parked cars and left the area.
Snowplow Driver Flees Scene After Hitting Several Cars A snowplow operator in the city collided with at least five parked vehicles following a recent snowstorm, then drove away, according to law enforcement and affected car owners. One driver, living at Netherland Avenue and West 236th Street in the Bronx, reported that a sanitation truck struck […]
Protesters create a checkpoint on a Minneapolis street to halt cars.
In Minneapolis, activists opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) established informal street checkpoints aimed at identifying federal agents. A recent video showcased these activists stopping vehicles and questioning drivers to assess if they were affiliated with ICE. Footage captured an individual in a black coat and mask approaching a halted car, inquiring whether it was […]