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  • VIDEO: My Portugal Trip: Avoid This NIGHTMARE!

    06/08/2025 11:54:08 AM PDT · by PJ-Comix · 35 replies
    Rumble ^ | June 8, 2025 | DUmmie FUnnies
    VIDEOIn this second episode of my Portugal trip I warn viewers to avoid doing something that could easily turn into a horrible NIGHTMARE. My advice, at least in Portugal, is to AVOID renting cars. It could not only end up costing you an absurd amount of money, but it could also become afn extreme annoyance. Transportation in Portugal is inexpensive plus you meet a lot of interesting people on public trasport which would not happen if you are sealed in a car. Finally, in order to navigate many of the roads in Portugal, you have to drive in a manner...
  • ‘Not Just For The Jetsons’: Trump Lifts Regs On Drones, Supersonic Flight, Opens Door For Flying Cars

    06/07/2025 3:49:18 AM PDT · by RoosterRedux · 25 replies
    Daily Caller ^ | Daisy Roser
    President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on Friday, lifting regulations on aviation technology and working to boost American manufacturing of drones. The trio of orders lifts regulations that had made domestic production of drones costly, prioritizes the usage of American-made drones by federal agencies and provides for the creation of a grant program for U.S. authorities to buy drones, according to NOTUS. The American drone industry had in recent years been struggling to compete with that of China, The Wall Street Journal reported. “Red tape has hindered homegrown drone innovation, restricting commercial drone use and burdening their development,” Michael...
  • CNN journalist mocked for saying she’s ‘afraid’ to travel to the US: ‘As if I was going to North Korea’ (Amanpour)

    06/06/2025 9:48:59 AM PDT · by Libloather · 45 replies
    NY Post ^ | 6/06/25 | Emily Crane
    CNN’s famed war correspondent, Christiane Amanpour, is being mocked for claiming she’s terrified of traveling to the US — and even needs burner phones and other prep “as if I was going to North Korea.” The British-born journalist, who has covered war zones extensively throughout her career, revealed that she spoke to CNN security and carried a burner phone when she traveled to the US last month to give an address at Harvard University. “I must say I was afraid. I’m a foreigner. I don’t have a green card. I’m not an American citizen. I’m fairly prominent, and I literally...
  • President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation to ban travel from 12 countries

    06/04/2025 5:06:40 PM PDT · by janetjanet998 · 51 replies
    Afghanistan Myanmar (Burma) Chad Republic of the Congo Equatorial Guinea Eritrea; Haiti Iran Libya Somalia Sudan Yemen
  • Trump Bans Citizens of 12 Countries From Traveling to U.S.

    06/04/2025 5:52:35 PM PDT · by airdalechief · 26 replies
    www.msn.com ^ | 6/4/2025 | Story by Michelle Hackman
    WASHINGTON—President Trump has signed a sweeping travel ban on 12 countries and introduced more-limited travel restrictions on seven others, the White House announced, reintroducing a controversial immigration policy that came to define the early days of his first term.
  • TSA Bans Popular Travel Item From Checked Bags—Here’s What You Need to Know

    06/04/2025 9:33:50 AM PDT · by Twotone · 40 replies
    Only In Your State ^ | June 3, 2025 | Jasmine Vieau
    Flying soon? TSA just banned lithium batteries from checked bags. Here’s what’s allowed and how to pack your electronics the right way. If you’re like me and always pack a portable charger or spare battery for your devices, you’ll want to pay close attention to a new rule that could impact your next trip. The TSA has just banned lithium batteries—including those in power banks and charging cases—from checked luggage. Here’s what you need to know before you head to the airport. What You Need to Know Spare lithium batteries (including power banks and charging cases) are now banned from...
  • Air traffic controllers working with ‘World War II technology’

    05/26/2025 5:51:39 PM PDT · by Rummyfan · 24 replies
    NJ Spotlight News ^ | 21 May 2025 | Brianna Vanozzi
    Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday experienced its fourth communications outage in less than a month. The Federal Aviation Administration says this latest outage lasted for two seconds at the Philadelphia air traffic control center, also known as TRACON, that handles flights into and out of Newark. The agency, which is investigating the latest outage, insists the system remains safe. But recent equipment failures, staffing shortages, and aging infrastructure have raised questions. Randy Babbitt served as FAA administrator from 2009 to 2011 under then Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. In an interview with NJ Spotlight News, Babbitt said he is not...
  • Podunk, USA exists in Upstate NY— blink and you'll miss it

    05/26/2025 8:33:16 AM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 43 replies
    Syracuse dot com ^ | July 22, 2022 | Sunny Hernandez
    "A hypothetical small town regarded as typically dull or insignificant."That's the definition Google assigns to the word "Podunk." For many it's a mythical place filled with country bumpkins and nothing to do.As it turns out, Podunk actually exists and it's right in Upstate New York.There are no official signs to let you know you've arrived, other than map coordinates and the nod of a street sign reading "Podunk Road," but one can actually visit the hamlet of Podunk, New York. The tiny no-stoplight-town, made up of a handful of houses, is inside the town [township] of Ulysses, nestled within the...
  • Missouri Legislature Punts on Public Transportation Carry Bill

    05/26/2025 4:44:07 AM PDT · by marktwain · 3 replies
    AmmoLand ^ | May 21, 2025 | Dean Weingarten
    The Missouri Legislature had once again killed a bill to restore the ability to legally exercise rights protected by the Second Amendment on public transportation. Senator Schnelting has been promoting these bills for years. They make progress, then they are killed by inaction. From mo.gov: On April 10, HB328 passed the House, 106 to 45. HB328 was sent to the Senate. On April 22, the Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety committee held a hearing on the bill. On April 24, an “SCS” (Senate Committee Substitute) was passed. No other action was taken on the bill before the Senate adjourned...
  • “Reduce the Need for Personal Vehicles”: Top Massachusetts Democrat Wants to Limit How Many Miles Residents Can Drive or Drive at All, Because ‘Climate Change’

    05/25/2025 2:24:17 PM PDT · by Jacquerie · 99 replies
    Gateway Pundit ^ | May 25th 2025 | Kristinn Taylor
    Massachusetts Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Stone Creem (D) introduced a bill this year to create a commission with the goal of reducing the number of miles driven by residents in their cars because of ‘climate change’, with an ultimate goal to “reduce the need for personal vehicles.” The 82-year-old Creem wants the state government to promulgate regulations that could fine residents for driving too much and force them into riding public transportation, using bikes paths and walking. Excerpt from Bill S. 2246: Section 81. (a) To relieve traffic congestion, improve air quality, and promote compliance with the greenhouse gas emissions...
  • You Might Be Breathing In Unusual ‘Onion-Like’ Jet Particles If You Live Near An Airport

    05/22/2025 7:28:59 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 34 replies
    Study Finds ^ | May 22, 2025 | Akihiro Fushimi, National Institute for Environmental Studies
    Scientists had never detected these strange particles in plane exhaust before. (santi lumubol/Shutterstock) ============================================================================ In a nutshell * Scientists have discovered previously unknown “onion-like” nanoparticles in jet engine exhaust that could pose new health concerns, especially for people living near airports. * These tiny particles, measuring just 10-20 nanometers, appear downstream from aircraft engines and may originate from the breakdown of lubrication oil, not fuel combustion. * Unlike traditional soot, these particles remain even when using sustainable aviation fuels, posing a potential challenge for clean aviation initiatives. ============================================================================ TSUKUBA, Japan — Living near an airport might be more complicated than...
  • Low-Cost Airlines to Launch Standing-Only Seats in 2026

    05/21/2025 1:24:04 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 67 replies
    Euroweekly News ^ | 21 May 2025
    If you’ve ever grumbled about sky-high air fares, get ready for a whole new level of frugality—plus a bit of leg work. Imagine balancing on a padded bicycle saddle, only this one is strapped to the cabin floor and ceiling, and you’re cruising at 35,000 feet. That’s pretty much the gist of Skyrider 2.0, dreamed up by Italian outfit Aviointeriors back in 2018. Here’s the lowdown: Low-Cost Airlines to launch standing-only seats in 2026 Goodbye bank transfers? Lean, not lounge: You’ll rest at about a 45° angle, weight on your legs and core muscles—think of it as a mini workout....
  • Ready For Flight 9? SpaceX Starship - MASSIVE Progress In One Single Day!! [21:12]

    05/15/2025 10:35:11 AM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 3 replies
    YouTube ^ | May 13, 2025 | What about it!?
    Pad B is crossing a major milestone: the Orbital Launch Mount has arrived! With Ship 35 doing another static fire and the launch window fast approaching, how close is Flight 9? And how about the Starship future? SpaceX is radically redesigning major parts of Starship! Meanwhile, Rocket Lab is getting closer to pulling off a move even SpaceX hasn’t accomplished yet. Ready For Flight 9? SpaceX Starship- MASSIVE Progress In One Single Day!! | 21:12 What about it!? | 595K subscribers | 281,558 views | May 13, 2025
  • BREAKING NEWS Chaos at America's busiest airport as ALL flights are grounded due to 'equipment failure'

    05/11/2025 10:09:35 AM PDT · by Morgana · 64 replies
    Daily Mail UK ^ | May 11, 2025 | Rachel Bowman
    A ground stop was ordered at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on Sunday due to an equipment outage. The Federal Aviation Administration issued the ground stop at 10:40 a.m. ET on Mother's Day. 'Departures to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International are grounded due to equipment outage,' the agency said. The ground stop was issued for flights scheduled to leave from East Coast area airports bound for Atlanta, reported Atlanta News First. Arrivals were slowed down due to 'a runway equipment issue,' and technicians worked to fix the issue. The ground stop was lifted shortly before 12:30 p.m., and departures continued to be delayed by...
  • TA-2 First Recoverable Hypersonic Flight [5:20]

    05/09/2025 8:46:23 AM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 3 replies
    YouTube ^ | May 7, 2025 | Stratolaunch
    History has been made by Stratolaunch, a hypersonic flight test research company headquartered in Mojave, California. The fully autonomous Talon-A2, equipped with landing gear, has successfully exceeded speeds of Mach five and completed its second autonomous landing at Vandenburg Space Force Base. This mission documentary follows the first recovered flight of TA-2, the result of five years of effort and dedication marking a pivotal moment in sustainable hypersonic flight test for our country. Congratulations to the Stratolaunch team and partners on this success! Next steps: fly TA-2 again and again, increasing the cadence of hypersonic flight tests for the United...
  • Starship Flight 9: New Local Notice to Mariners cites NET May 19 for launch

    05/09/2025 8:23:33 AM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 4 replies
    Facebook ^ | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | NASASpaceflight
    Starship Flight 9: New Local Notice to Mariners cites NET May 19 for launch. Obvious caution required as we wait for status on Ship 35. NASASpaceflight.com on Facebook
  • American tourist reportedly impaled on Rome's Colosseum fence as dozens watch in horror

    05/05/2025 5:32:09 AM PDT · by V_TWIN · 32 replies
    foxnews.com ^ | May 4, 2025 | Sophia Compton
    Dozens of witnesses reportedly looked on in horror as a U.S. tourist visiting Rome screamed in pain after impaling himself on a metal fence at the Colosseum. The man — a 47-year-old American citizen living in Taiwan — was stabbed in the spine while attempting to climb over the historic monument's fence. He was possibly attempting to get a better view, according to Italian newspaper Il Messaggero. Bystanders who saw the horrific event called for help as the tourist, stuck on the fence, screamed until he lost consciousness. Law enforcement and paramedics quickly arrived at the scene, but it took...
  • Screaming US tourist impaled on Rome’s Colosseum fence while possibly seeking selfie in horrifying scene

    05/04/2025 1:51:01 PM PDT · by Libloather · 81 replies
    NY Post ^ | 5/04/25 | Anthony Blair
    An American tourist in Rome impaled himself on a metal fence at the Colosseum while possibly trying to take a selfie — screaming in pain as he was left helplessly dangling for more than 20 minutes. The unidentified visitor, a 47-year-old US man based in Taiwan, pierced his spine and needed 80 stitches after the Friday afternoon horror at the Piazza del Colosseo, according to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero. It took paramedics more than 20 minutes to remove the man from the metal railing. He screamed till he lost consciousness and then hung lifelessly from the fence in horrifying...
  • Newark airport air traffic controller offers damning assessment: ‘It is not safe. Don’t fly into Newark’

    05/04/2025 11:27:29 AM PDT · by DFG · 39 replies
    NY Post ^ | 05/04/2025 | Alex Oliveira
    Newark Liberty International Airport is “not safe” for travelers, one air traffic controller at the has reportedly warned. “It is not safe. It is not a safe situation right now for the flying public,” the federal air safety employee reportedly told NBC News correspondent Tom Costello. “Really an incredible statement, unsolicited. He just said that to me, and separately, ‘Don’t fly into Newark. Avoid Newark at all costs,’” Costello recounted on MSNBC. The airport, which saw 24.3 million passengers and is the second busiest in the New York City area, has been drowning in delays and cancellations for days. Federal...
  • US issues ‘do not travel’ warning for 21 countries — here’s what you need to know

    05/04/2025 4:57:28 AM PDT · by Libloather · 46 replies
    NY Post ^ | 5/03/25 | Adriana Diaz
    The US has added two countries to its “do not travel” list. Last month, government officials added North Korea and Burkina Faso to the list of countries Americans are advised against visiting. The State Department has four travel advisory levels: exercise normal precautions, exercise normal precautions, reconsider travel, and do not travel. The threat level in North Korea and Burkina Faso has been upgraded to Level 4. It’s the highest of the US State Department’s safety ranking system. Travel to North Korea has been discouraged due to “the continuing serious risk of arrest, long-term detention, and the threat of wrongful...