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GM to halt EV van production in Ontario to adjust for market demand

GM is temporarily halting production of its electric commercial van at its assembly plant in Ontario due to slow sales, the company and the union

GM to halt EV van production in Ontario to adjust for market demand
Political|Travel|US

US warns airline passengers without REAL ID could be denied boarding starting May 7

The U.S.

US warns airline passengers without REAL ID could be denied boarding starting May 7
Political|Technology|US

FAA to conduct drone-detection testing in New Jersey

The Federal Aviation Administration will conduct drone-detection testing in New Jersey starting on Monday after a spike in reports last year and continuing

FAA to conduct drone-detection testing in New Jersey
Business|Crime|Travel|US

NTSB probes fatal New York helicopter crash that killed six

The National Transportation Safety Board launched a probe on Friday into the crash of a tourist helicopter into New York City's Hudson River the day before that killed

NTSB probes fatal New York helicopter crash that killed six
Economy|Health|Political|US

US lawmakers wants to stop clock switching. But what time?

U.S. lawmakers held their first hearing Thursday in more than three years on a long-running debate to end the practice of switching clocks twice a year.

US lawmakers wants to stop clock switching. But what time?
Crime|US|World

Helicopter crashes into New York's Hudson River, all six aboard killed

A tourist helicopter crashed into New York City's Hudson River on Thursday, killing all six aboard including three children, New York Mayor Eric Adams

Helicopter crashes into New York's Hudson River, all six aboard killed
Political|Travel|US

American Airlines plane struck on ground at Washington airport by another plane, no injuries reported

An American Airlines plane carrying at least three members of Congress at Reagan Washington National Airport was struck on the taxiway by the wingtip of

Political|US

US Army turns over helicopter safety memo to Congress

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US Army turns over helicopter safety memo to Congress
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Lawmakers seek details of USDOT ethics oversight of Elon Musk business probes

Two U.S.

Lawmakers seek details of USDOT ethics oversight of Elon Musk business probes
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump draws criticism from Michigan business and auto groups as auto tariffs remain

President Donald Trump on Wednesday paused for 90 days many tariffs but is not halting 25% tariffs on automotive imports and looming tariffs on auto parts,

Trump draws criticism from Michigan business and auto groups as auto tariffs remain
Business|Economy|US

Around 4,000 US transportation employees seek to take buyout, says official

Around 4,000 employees of the U.S.

Around 4,000 US transportation employees seek to take buyout, says official
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump says TikTok deal is still 'on the table'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said a potential deal to spin off the U.S. assets of TikTok is still "on the table" days after it

Trump says TikTok deal is still 'on the table'
Political|Technology|Travel|US

US lawmakers press FAA on recent outages of pilot messaging database

A bipartisan group of six U.S. lawmakers has questioned the Federal Aviation Administration about recent outages of the "Notice to Airmen" system that

US lawmakers press FAA on recent outages of pilot messaging database
Business|Economy|US

US Postal Service seeks to hike stamp prices to 78 cents

The United States Postal Service said on Wednesday it wants to raise the price of first-class mail stamps to 78 cents from 73 cents effective July 13.

US Postal Service seeks to hike stamp prices to 78 cents
Business|Political|Technology|US

US Senate panel advances Trump nominee to oversee $42-billion government internet fund

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US Senate panel advances Trump nominee to oversee $42-billion government internet fund
Political|Science|Technology|US

Moon vs. Mars: Trump's NASA pick says both can be done at the same time

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead NASA, entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, faced questions from senators on Wednesday about his ties to

Moon vs. Mars: Trump's NASA pick says both can be done at the same time
Business|Political|Technology|US

Top FAA air traffic control official stepping down

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic organization is stepping down after 40 years of federal government service, an agency

Top FAA air traffic control official stepping down
Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump's NASA pick wants to prioritize Mars, setting stage for tense Senate hearing

President Donald Trump's pick to lead NASA will tell senators on Wednesday that the agency will prioritize an astronaut mission to Mars,

Trump's NASA pick wants to prioritize Mars, setting stage for tense Senate hearing
Crime|Economy|Health|US

US traffic deaths fell 3.8% in 2024, lowest number since 2020

U.S. traffic deaths fell 3.8% in 2024 to 39,345, the lowest number since 2020, but fatalities on American roads remained above pre-COVID levels, the National

US traffic deaths fell 3.8% in 2024, lowest number since 2020
Economy|Political|Technology|US

US transportation chief still in talks with White House on air traffic reform plan

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Tuesday that he is still in talks with the White House on his plan to upgrade the aging, under-staffed U.S. air

US transportation chief still in talks with White House on air traffic reform plan
Business|Political|Technology|US

Senator Warner says new Trump TikTok extension may violate law

The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee said on Monday that President Donald Trump's decision to extend a deadline for China-based ByteDance to

Senator Warner says new Trump TikTok extension may violate law
Political|Technology|US

Expanding AI use, White House orders agencies to develop strategies and name leaders

The White House said on Monday it is ordering federal agencies to name chief AI officers and develop strategies for an expansion of the government's use of

Expanding AI use, White House orders agencies to develop strategies and name leaders
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Nearly 50 countries want tariff deals, Trump trade chief Greer says

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Nearly 50 countries want tariff deals, Trump trade chief Greer says
Business|Crime|Technology|US

Boeing settles lawsuits with two 737 MAX crash victims' families

U.S. planemaker Boeing Co reached settlements with the families of two people who died in the March 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX on the eve of a

Boeing settles lawsuits with two 737 MAX crash victims' families
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

TikTok deal put on hold after China indicated it would reject deal over tariffs, say sources

A deal to spin off the U.S. assets of TikTok was put on hold after China indicated that it would not approve the deal following President Donald

TikTok deal put on hold after China indicated it would reject deal over tariffs, say sources

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