8 h. ago Air taxi service plans eVTOL rides from all three NYC airports

Archer Aviation and United Airlines have teamed up to offer a more environmentally friendly way to skip New York City's traffic jams and reach your destination more quickly.

Economics

32 h. ago After paying people to leave, one federal agency is scrambling to fill positions

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has opened up 73 jobs to internal candidates. They include roles just vacated by people who are receiving full pay and benefits through September.

Politics

53 h. ago Airbnb is quietly rolling out an AI customer service bot in the US

Airbnb started rolling out an AI-powered customer service bot in the U.S. last month, CEO Brian Chesky said during the firm’s first-quarter conference call on Thursday. Chesky said 50% of Airbnb’s U.S. users are already using the AI bot for customer service, adding that the company plans to roll out the feature to all its […]

Economics

5 d. ago The government suggests defunding the 988 suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth

A leaked budget proposal shows that the federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 crisis line.

Politics

5 d. ago Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Move to Remove Synthetic Dyes Receives Bipartisan Applause

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan to phase out synthetic dye from the nation's food supply has received bipartisan applause. The post Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Move to Remove Synthetic Dyes Receives Bipartisan Applause appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

7 d. ago San Diego Takes Center Stage In Alaska Airlines’ US Travel Plans With New Routes And Boosted Frequencies Amid Domestic Service Reductions

San Diego Takes Center Stage In Alaska Airlines’ US Travel Plans With New Routes And Boosted Frequencies Amid Domestic Service Reductions  Travel And Tour World

Events

1 week ago Uber, Volkswagen pair up to launch robotaxi service in US with self

Volkswagen of America and Uber on Thursday unveiled an ambitious plan to launch a commercial robotaxi service — using autonomous electric VW ID. BUZZ vehicles — in multiple U.S. cities over the next decade. The companies expect to launch a commercial service in Los Angeles, the first city on the list, by late 2026. VW […]

Economics

1 week ago RFK Jr. wants to phase out synthetic food dyes, alleging harm. Experts weigh in

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert. F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a plan on Tuesday to start phasing out eight synthetic food dyes. Are they unsafe? Experts weigh in.

Politics

1 week ago RFK Jr. is moving to phase out synthetic food dyes. Are they safe?

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert. F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a plan on Tuesday to start phasing out eight synthetic food dyes. Are they unsafe? Experts weigh in.

Politics

1 week ago Travel With a Pet | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Travel With a Pet | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service  aphis.usda.gov

Politics

1 week ago HHS says it will soon move to phase out artificial food dyes

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will announce his plans to phase out artificial food dyes from the American food supply on Tuesday.

Science

2 w. ago A new kids’ show will come with a crypto wallet when it debuts this fall

A new animated kids’ series expected to premiere this year won’t be headed for a TV network. Or a streaming service. Instead, the founders of production studio We Ghosted Media plan to launch on a decentralized web platform that uses blockchain technology. And yes, a crypto wallet will be involved.  We Ghosted Media — founded by […]

Politics

2 w. ago NASA studies wind effects and aircraft tracking with Joby aircraft

NASA engineers began using a network of ground sensors in March to collect data from an experimental air taxi to evaluate how to safely integrate such vehicles into airspace above cities—in all kinds of weather.

Events

2 w. ago Inside Archer's bold plans for air taxi rides across NYC, SF, and LA

Inside Archer's bold plans for air taxi rides across NYC, SF, and LA  New Atlas

Politics

2 w. ago Waymo and Uber prepare to launch robotaxi service in Atlanta this summer

Uber is inviting customers in Atlanta to join a list if they’re interested in hailing a Waymo robotaxi as the companies prepare to launch a commercial service in the city. Uber and Waymo last September announced plans to offer a robotaxi service in Austin and Atlanta in early 2025 as part of an expanded partnership. […]

Economics

2 w. ago Water service interruption planned for Washington Ave area Tuesday

Water service interruption planned for Washington Ave area Tuesday  WTOV

Politics

3 w. ago Trump admin live updates: Acting IRS head to resign after DHS data deal

The acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service is planning to resign following the agency's data-sharing agreement with the Department of Homeland Security.

Politics

3 w. ago Trump’s Social Security Promise Under Strain as DOGE Cuts Take Toll

President Trump promised not to touch Social Security, but as Elon Musk’s team trims staff and plans cuts to phone services, the system is groaning under the pressure.

Politics

4 w. ago WATCH: Sleepy service dogs rest beneath plane passengers' seats

The two adorable golden retrievers were a welcome surprise!

Politics