The Federal Aviation Administration is working with three bidders to develop artificial intelligence software to help air traffic controllers manage flights across the nation's airspace. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discussed the effort during a media event on Friday, and said the goal is to help anticipate schedule conflicts and improve planning for bottlenecks at busy airports.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Ukraine believed Russia was making preparations that showed that it would once again try to involve its ally Belarus in the four-year-old war pitting Kyiv against Moscow. read more
Lawyers for President Donald Trump are engaged in talks with the IRS to resolve a $10 billion lawsuit the president filed against his own tax collection agency ... read more
When Keith Czika learned the brass-instrument factory where he had worked for nearly 18 years was closing and his job was headed to China, the 62-year-old Ohioan focused on what he saw as a source of leverage: the plant's ultimate owner, billionaire investor John Paulson, a close ally of President Donald Trump. read more
A trove of previously redacted documents was filed as part of the tech giant's anti-trust battle with the state of California. Amazon denies it engages in price-fixing read more
Another view ...
Iran rebuffs Trump announcement of new peace talks, state news agency reports
www.reuters.com
... Iran rejected new peace talks with the United States, its state news agency reported on Sunday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump had said he was sending envoys to Pakistan for talks and would strike Iran unless it accepted his terms.
Trump posted on Truth Social that his envoys would arrive on Monday evening for negotiations, a timetable that would leave only a day for talks to make progress before a two-week ceasefire ends.
"We're offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don't, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran," he wrote. "NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!"
Iran's official IRNA news agency cited no specific source in its report that Iran had rejected the talks.
"Iran stated that its absence from the second round of talks stems from what it called Washington's excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions, and the ongoing naval blockade, which it considers a breach of the ceasefire," IRNA wrote. ...
Local coverage ...
New Jersey Transit says cost of train ticket to World Cup will be $150 this summer
abc7ny.com
... Officials with New Jersey Transit said they will charge $150 for train rides between Penn Station and MetLife Stadium during the World Cup this summer.
That's nearly 12 times the regular $12.90 fare for the roughly 15-minute, 9-mile ride from Manhattan to the stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
On-site parking won't be available for most fans, so New Jersey officials anticipate that around 40,000 fans will use mass transit for each match.
The home stadium for both the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets is set to host eight World Cup matches, including the tournament final on July 19. Group stage matches for soccer powerhouses Brazil, France, Germany and England, along with other nations, begin June 13.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has suggested the upcharge was necessary to ensure that her state's commuters weren't stuck with a "tab for years to come" for hosting the World Cup on its return to the U.S. for the first time since 1994.
NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri said the cost has to be $150 to recoup the $48 million cost to run dedicated trains to MetLife.
"This isn't about apportioning blame, this is about the governor saying we need to make sure that the people who are going to this game pay for the service we're providing," Kolluri said. "So when you net out how we are thinking about this, this isn't profit making. We're not trying to gouge anybody. We're trying to recover the cost of $48 million that it's going to cost by charging $150 a ticket period." ...
To accommodate 40,000 fans, outbound service from Penn Station will be limited to stadium trains for four hours prior to kick-off. But inbound commuter service to Penn Station will be normal. For returning fans, inbound service to Penn Station will be limited to stadium trains for three hours after the match, while outbound commuter service will be normal.
For fans living in or staying in New York City, including all five boroughs, officials say they will have to use Penn Station for rail travel to the stadium on match days. ...
To reduce congestion and ensure safety, there will be no general spectator parking on stadium property on match days.
A limited amount of premium parking will be offered at American Dream on matchdays by advance purchase only.
They are currently priced at $225. ...
@#1 ... He said that in 2019 ...
So he did ...
Sean Hannity says faith is 'stronger' than ever after leaving Catholic Church over 'institutionalized corruption' (2019)
www.christianpost.com
... Popular talk show host Sean Hannity says that despite leaving the Catholic Church due to "institutionalized corruption," his Christian faith and relationship with God continue to be the source of his peace, security, and fulfillment.
In an interview with Ainsley Earhardt, co-host of FOX & Friends and host of FOX Nation's "Ainsley's Bible Study" that will be broadcast online Wednesday, Hannity opens up about his journey to finding God, his current religious beliefs, and why he loves the Christmas season.
The host of "The Sean Hannity Show" revealed in a clip shared with The Christian Post that despite attending Catholic school for 12 years, he is no longer affiliated with the Catholic Church due to "too much institutionalized corruption" that has not been "rectified." However, Hannity said his faith has "gotten stronger" as he's "gotten older." ...
@#4 ... NY POST?
That rag? ...
New York Post " Bias and Credibility
mediabiasfactcheck.com
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Overall, we rate the New York Post on the far right end of the Right-Center Bias spectrum due to its story selection, which typically favors the Right, and Mixed (borderline questionable) for factual reporting, based on several failed fact checks.
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According to an LA Times article, the New York Post is reported to be former U.S. President Donald Trump's preferred newspaper, which maintains frequent contact with Rupert Murdoch. The Post, according to a survey conducted by Pace University in 2004, was rated the least credible major news outlet in New York. The Post has been criticized since the beginning of Murdoch's ownership for "sensationalism, blatant advocacy, and conservative bias."
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Chet Atkins & Mark Knopfler - There'll Be Some Changes Made (1990)
www.youtube.com
The two artists have fun with this one.
This is a fav fun song for me ...
Animaniacs - Wakko's America (1994)
www.youtube.com
(fun lyrics in the video)
@#12 ... Trump was never wrapped too tight to start with ...
Yeah.
I've seen [then citizen] Trump on the local media since the late 1980's.
He has always seemed to have been ~out there~ to me.
But, I will also say that I am not a medical professional, so, what do I know?
Found this ...
Buying a Trump property, or so they thought (2011)
www.nbcnews.com
... For many middle-class Americans, it is the most coveted brand in real estate, synonymous with sky-piercing luxury and can't-miss quality: Donald J. Trump.
Far from the New York City towers that bear his name, in cities like Tampa, Fla., and Philadelphia, house hunters clamor to buy into his developments, sometimes exhausting credit lines and wiping out savings for a chance to own a piece of his gilded empire.
But as Mr. Trump, who is weighing a bid for the White House, has zealously sought to cash in on his name, he has entered into arrangements that home buyers describe as deliberately deceptive " designed, they said, to exploit the very thing that drew them to his buildings: their faith in him.
Over the last few years, according to interviews and hundreds of pages of court documents, the real estate mogul has aggressively marketed several luxury high-rises as "Trump properties" or "signature Trump" buildings, with names like Trump Tower and Trump International " even making appearances at the properties to woo buyers. The strong indication of his involvement as a developer generated waves of media attention and commanded premium prices.
But when three of the planned buildings encountered financial trouble, it became clear that Mr. Trump had essentially rented his name to the developments and had no responsibility for their outcomes, according to buyers. In each case, he yanked his name off the projects, which were never completed. The buyers lost millions of dollars in deposits even as Mr. Trump pocketed hefty license fees.
Those who bought the apartments in part because of the Trump name were livid, saying they felt a profound sense of betrayal, and more than 300 of them are now suing Mr. Trump or his company. ...
Tossing this in there ...
Kremlin says US has rejected its proposal that Russia take Iranian uranium stocks
www.reuters.com
... The Kremlin's spokesman was quoted as saying on Wednesday that the United States had rejected its proposal that Russia take all of Iran's enriched uranium out of the country as a way to help resolve the Middle East conflict.
Russia first proposed last June that it take control of Iran's uranium stock, but no action was taken. According to news reports, Russia issued the proposal again this week. ...
Hungry all the time'? US Navy calls USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Tripoli food shortage claims fake news'
www.wionews.com
... US Navy rejects reports of food shortages on USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli as crew complaints and logistics questions surface.
Reports from sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli sparked controversy after claims of food shortages and poor meal quality surfaced during the Middle East deployment. Crew members allegedly described being "hungry all the time," raising concerns about supply chain disruptions. The issue quickly gained traction online, putting pressure on the US Navy to clarify conditions aboard its deployed warships.
Pentagon pushback: 'No food shortage', says Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth dismissed the allegations, calling reports of shortages 'false'. He said both USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli have sufficient food supplies, with nutritionally balanced meals provided to all personnel. Emphasising troop welfare, he reiterated that the Navy ensures proper portioning and health standards, countering viral claims circulating across social media platforms. ...
@#2 ... if they don't, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran," ...
Geneva Conventions of 1949,
Article 51 - Protection of the civilian population
ihl-databases.icrc.org