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CNN  —  This week’s close call at Chicago Midway Airport between a Southwest aircraft and a private jet is the latest in a string of incidents that have many air travelers on edge. In the US alone, it follows the deadly midair collision over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, a Medevac jet crash in Philadelphia and a regional airline crash off the coast of Nome, Alaska, that killed 10 people. Recent close calls in February include a Delta flight that made an emergency landing in Atlanta with a haze-filled cabin, and Delta flight 4819 which crash…

Eutelsat Group recently announced the successful deployment of satellite services to connect one million sub-Saharan Africa to trusted high-speed internet as part of its partner 2Connect Digital Coalition Pledge. Eutelsat achieved this milestone two years ago by deploying the Eutelsat Konnect Wi-Fi hotspot powered by the Eutelsat Konnect Geo Satellite. Global African success stories Partner2Connect (P2C) is a global initiative by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) aimed at promoting universal connectivity and digital transformation. By forming partnerships and ensuring commitments under the P2C banner, ITUs can mobilize new resources and promote reliable connectivity. To date, US$54 billion has been pledged…

On February 28, 2025, exciting things are brewed in Ballito – Ballito, South Africa, looking to change the game of local creatives and entrepreneurs. Workshop17 Ballito launches its latest workshop Wednesday series. This is a high-energy monthly event designed to connect the confusion of Trailblazers, Risk-Takers, and Industry. Step into Ballito's hottest new creative hub The first workshop Wednesday, held on March 5th, 2025, is a must-see event featuring local legend Andy Davis, a journalist who has turned creativity and a passion for business. Hosted by filmmaker Calvin Thompson, this interactive session is entitled “How to Turn Your Creative Ideas…

The aircraft's carbon brake structure utilizes carbon composites to provide efficient and reliable braking answers for current aircraft. These structures are designed to resist excessive temperatures and provide excellent friction performance, resulting in a shorter stop distance and advanced safety. The lightweight carbon brakes contribute to a typical plane's weight loss, improved gasoline performance, and lower operating fees. Carbon brakes are typically used in industrial, army and civil aviation, with applications starting from huge passenger jets to smaller, higher-performance planes. Their ruggedness and overall performance under intense circumstances will become essential to ensuring safe and clean aircraft operation. The size…

The UK is famous for its eccentric place names.There are charming towns and villages across the country with unique titles, and even more rude sounds.However, there is only one reconciliation with an exclamation point at the name. Westward Ho! This is a Victorian coastal village resort in Devon.The Tourism Bureau says the region has a “charm” because it has a historic character along with “reinvestment and modernization.” The village is named after a 1855 novel of the same name by Charles Kingsley.It was extremely popular and led to a tourism boom in the Bideford area.Local businessmen built a west ho!…

Tuesday, or colloquially known Pancake Day, is a much-loved British tradition. However, one British town has been renamed “Skip Day.”Shrove Tuesday is the day of the East Feast held at a build-up where people were rented out to remove sweet treats in their homes before they were rented out to make pancakes.According to the legacy of Scarborough Maritime, during the Anglo-Saxon period, people were called to confess, “forgive of sins” (forgive of sins), and therefore the development of the word shrove.The bell rings to appeal to people to confess. Eventually the bell was called the Pancake Bell and rang out…

Nigerian Dr. Amanda Bison holds a PhD in International Law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands. Academic achievements have given her a distinction of honorable “cum praise” for her exceptional research. This honor is a rare accolade across the Netherlands and Europe, and has been awarded to only 5% of doctoral candidates in the past 20 years. In particular, the university's law school has not given cum praise for the past 20 years. Under the guidance of Professor Thomas Spickerbore and Dr. Martin Stronx, Dr. Bison's research shows how local organisations such as the West African State (ECOWAS) and the European…

The popular hotspot loved by British tourists has launched another crackdown on dealing with growing overtourism. Ibiza Council and Airbnb reportedly have signed a “historic” contract to remove illegal tourist accommodation from the platform, Olive Press News reports. Under the “pioneering” plan, illegal property such as caravans, tents, yurts, boats and more will be removed from the website. This means that the property will be defeated “without discussion or appeal” to prevent costly legal delays. The agreement was signed by Ibiza Council leader Vice Mali and Spanish Airbnb director Jaime Rodriguez de Santiago.Other entities are also involved in the consultation,…

When you think of Wales, you might think of the majestic peaks and huge valleys carved into glaciers during the ice age.However, there are many beautiful seaside towns in the country, making it a great place to enjoy the day.Whether you prefer walking on the beach or lounge, enjoying a sea immersion, or taking a walk along the beach or taking a bite, there's a place for you.Of course, you can do all of the above.I was in Wales in a quarter, and my grandparents owned a caravan in Powis when they were growing up.This meant I was fortunate enough…

President Trump has promised “drills, babies, drills.” Now he wants to log.On Saturday, Trump directed federal agencies to look into ways to bypass endangered species species and other environmental regulations to enhance timber production on 280 million acres of national forests and other public lands.The move appears to be aimed at increasing domestic supply as the president is considering tariffs on the import of wood from Canada, Germany, Brazil and other areas. Environmental groups say increased logging will destroy American forests, pollute the air and water, and destroy wildlife habitats.Additionally, since wood absorbs and stores carbon dioxide, reducing greenhouse gases…