New York City is on the verge of implementing a ground-breaking zone-based tolling program, set to be the first of its kind in the United States. Designed to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality, the tolling system is expected to commence in the spring of 2024. However, the impending toll increase and its potential
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The recent arrest of Joseph Daniel Schmidt, a former U.S. Army sergeant, on charges of attempting to provide classified national security information to China has raised concerns about espionage threats and the need for robust security measures. Schmidt, 29, was apprehended at a San Francisco airport upon his return from China. The U.S. Department of
There have been reports from users of Elon Musk’s X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, indicating that they are unable to see news links and headlines on certain posts. This change in the way media stories appear in their feed has caused confusion among X users. Instead of displaying the usual text-based headlines and
Email spamming has long been a nuisance for internet users, cluttering their inbox with unwanted and fraudulent messages. In an effort to combat this issue, Google recently announced new measures to make it harder for spammers to send messages to Gmail users. These changes aim to enhance user experience, improve email security, and tackle the
The upcoming trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX cryptocurrency exchange, took an unexpected turn as prosecutors requested permission for a Ukraine-based FTX customer to testify remotely. However, Bankman-Fried’s defense team vehemently opposed this proposal, indicating their non-consent. In a court filing over the weekend, the prosecutors sought authorization from Judge Lewis Kaplan to
United Airlines recently announced the approval of a new contract with its pilots, solidifying compensation increases of up to 40.2% over the span of a four-year agreement. This development marks a significant milestone, as United becomes the last of the three largest U.S. airlines to reach an agreement with its aviators amidst an ongoing industry
Delta Air Lines, one of the world’s largest airlines, recently faced significant backlash from customers following an announced overhaul of its loyalty program. The changes, which aimed to make it more expensive for travelers to earn elite status and access airport lounges, received strong criticism. In response, Delta’s CEO, Ed Bastian, admitted that the airline
Former Microsoft product chief Panos Panay has been announced as the new head of Amazon’s devices and services unit. This comes as longtime Amazon devices head, Dave Limp, steps down from his role after more than 13 years with the company. Panay will begin his new position at the end of October, reporting directly to
Meta’s Threads real-time messaging app has found it challenging to attract new users, as its popularity has waned since its remarkable debut in July. According to a forecast by Insider Intelligence, Threads now ranks near the bottom of the most popular social media platforms in terms of the number of U.S. users, surpassing only Tumblr.
AstraZeneca, a leading biopharmaceutical company, has caught the attention of investors with its robust pipeline of therapies that extend beyond the realm of oncology. Jefferies analyst Peter Welford recently upgraded the stock to a buy rating from hold, highlighting the potential that many investors have overlooked. With an increased price target on U.S.-listed shares of