Look what’s being made to fly inches from your face
HOVERAir X1 is a self-flying camera drone that can fly inches away from your face and take stunning photos from different perspectives. Imagine a camera that can fly around you and capture your best moments and perfect shots from every angle. Think of this as your personal flight photographer. It’s China’s latest innovation called the […]
What’s gone wrong at Boeing? – podcast | News
It was supposed to be a regular flight. Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 was scheduled to fly from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, earlier this month. However, just minutes after takeoff at an altitude of 16,000 feet (4,900 meters), the cabin door plug exploded, exposing the passengers to the outside air and sucking one passenger’s shirt […]
Post-Brexit trade deals: what’s been agreed and what could still come? | International trade
Negotiations on a trade deal between the UK and Canada have been suspended following disagreements over beef and cheese tariffs. Britain's ability to secure its own global free trade deal was touted as one of the big benefits of its decision to leave the EU, but progress has been mixed. Here we look at what […]
Tuvalu election: what’s happening, and what could it mean for Taiwan, China and the Pacific? | Tuvalu
On Friday, the small Pacific island nation of Tuvalu heads to the polls to elect its 16 members of parliament. Tuvalu's population is just over 11,000 people, so elections in Tuvalu rarely make international headlines. But with fierce geopolitical competition and China's growing influence in the region, this year's vote is under greater scrutiny, with […]
What’s the matter with Texas Republicans?
Texas is known as a conservative state and is often seen as a beacon of freedom amidst the storm of destructive, radical left-wing activity that is destroying the country. But that reputation is changing, and unfortunately, our Republican lawmakers are leading the effort to undermine conservative values and interests in our great state. Last year's […]
‘Showing the world what’s possible’: St Paul makes history with first all-female city council | Minnesota
When Rebecca Knocker first decided to enter politics in 2016, she was a young mother of two and had a lot of questions. Although she had her background with her education, she did not have her knowledge on how to run for office. “The system I saw around me felt broken and people were suffering, […]
Here’s what’s in the bipartisan tax deal
Tax leaders in both the House and Senate announced a $78 billion bipartisan agreement Tuesday as they rush to enact provisions before tax season begins in late January. Here are some successful trades: Expansion of child tax credit Under the agreement, the child tax credit will be strengthened, increasing the credit cap from $1,600 to […]
What’s next for Gov. DeSantis after second place finish in Iowa?
governor of florida Ron DeSantis After finishing second in Iowa on Monday night and moving the race to New Hampshire and South Carolina, questions are swirling about what the second-place finish means for the upcoming campaign. On Monday night, Mr. DeSantis outperformed some poll expectations, finishing at about 21%, compared to 15.7% in the Real […]
Ramaswamy drops out — and what’s next for Haley, DeSantis after Iowa
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy withdrew from the 2024 Republican presidential race Monday night, shortly after former President Donald Trump gave a victory speech after finishing strongly in first place in the Iowa caucuses. Supported Trump. Ramaswamy, 38, told supporters in Des Moines: “We didn't get the surprise we wanted to deliver tonight.” “There is no […]