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We're demystifying the different noises you hear on airplanes.

Why Airplanes Make These 7 Common Sounds During a Flight

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Talker

"I enjoy flying so much and feel so happy doing it."
The post Girl becomes youngest pilot to get helicopter license appeared first on Talker.

Girl becomes youngest pilot to get helicopter license

War History Online

When the B-29 Superfortress was developed, male pilots were too scared to train in it... Until two female pilots demonstrated their skills.

Two Women Were Recruited to Fly the B-29 When Male Pilots Were Too Scared to Hit the Skies

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

More than a dozen passengers on board a Boeing 737 Max 8 plane are recovering after the aircraft unexpectedly dropped 25,000 feet due to an onboard error. Korean Airlines Flight KE189 made an emergency landing in Incheon, South Korea on Saturday, June 22. The aircraft had originally departed from Incheon and was scheduled to arrive at Taichung International Airport in Taiwan within two hours.

13 Passengers Injured as Boeing Plane Drops 25,000 Feet Due to Error

California State

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Virginia State

The next-gen aerospace company Electra has achieved a remarkable milestone with its hybrid-electric test aircraft, which took off in under 170 feet on its first test flight — around 10% of the typical length of conventional airplane runways. In a company news release, Electra said that test flights of...

Video shows new hybrid aircraft complete mind-blowing test flight with 'almost no runway': 'An incredible achievement'

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

The Independent

A woman has detailed her nightmare travel experience after sitting in between a couple on a flight.In a viral video shared earlier this week, TikTok user Malia Makaila (@maliamakaila) showed herself sitting in between a couple, who had booked an aisle seat and a window seat, during a recent United flight.“I’m on a flight sitting in an economy plus middle seat in between husband and wife who purchased the aisle and window seat,” Makaila wrote over the clip, which has been viewed more than 140,000 times. “They’re just passing chips and drinks over me having a full conversation, meanwhile the...

Plane passenger details nightmare sitting in between couple on flight

Daily Mail

A near-collision between two passenger planes over a New York airport has sparked a Federal Aviation Administration investigation.

Moment two passenger planes appear to have very near-miss over NY airport, sparking FAA investigation

Denver, CO

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

I’d be impressed by this woman’s time management skills and hustle, if only her actions weren’t so reckless…. Pilot reportedly worked at Virgin Atlantic & KM Malta Airlines. Airline pilots have a lot of responsibility, given the number of lives they have in their hands. This is...

Pilot Caught Secretly Working For Two Airlines

TravelNoire

What is a dutch roll on a plane? In the realm of aviation, few phenomena are as intricately fascinating and crucial to understand as the Dutch roll. This aerodynamic dance involves a combination of yawing and rolling oscillations that can be both mesmerizing and hazardous if not properly managed. Let’s delve into what a Dutch roll is, and explore its significance in light of the recent Boeing southwest incident that has captured the attention of the aviation community.

What Is A Dutch Roll On A Plane? Southwest Boeing 737 Incident Explained?

Josue Torres

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week that in a significant move to alleviate the financial burden on residents, the state has cleared water and wastewater utility bills for 4 million Californians.

California forgives water utility bills for 4 million residents

Wide Open Eats

A Boeing flight ended in panic and terror as a plane suddenly dropped more than 25,000 feet. The reason? A fault in the cabin's pressurization system. Per Newsweek, the plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Incheon, South Korea. This is yet another horrible disaster in a string of Boeing-related "errors" and "faults."

13 Passengers Injured Following A Terrifying Boeing Plane Malfunction

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Since the First World War, aircraft have played a key role in military engagements, offering fire support and conducting essential reconnaissance missions. Throughout the past century, it has been evident that the technological superiority of fighters, biplanes and jets often determines the outcome of battles. Here, we present 15 of...

The Most Dangerous Aircraft to Ever Take to the Skies

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Captain Theresa Claiborne has just come to the end of a legendary career as a pilot.

I was the first Black female pilot in the US Air Force, and captained a commercial jet for 30 years. Some people still questioned if I was qualified to fly.

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Ultimate Issue: Are You the One for That First Flight?

Your airplane project has been a part of life for a long time, it seems. Out there in the garage or in the basement, perhaps, it...

Ultimate Issue: Are You the One for That First Flight?

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