In an unprecedented move, New Jersey Transit's train engineers laid down their tools this Friday, leaving an estimated 350,000 commuters in New York City and New Jersey scrambling for alternatives to reach their respective destinations. This labor action marks the first transit strike in the state in over four decades, throwing daily commute schedules into disarray. The … [Read more...] about Train Engineers Strike in New Jersey, Stranding 350,000 Commuters
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DOT Overhauls Legal Team in High-Stakes NYC Congestion Toll Case
According to The New York Post, the Department of Transportation has announced that it has replaced the U.S. Attorney's Office lawyers in Manhattan after they accidentally submitted a report outlining the legal issues surrounding the Trump Administration's plans to replace New York City's tolls for congestion pricing. In a letter dated Wednesday evening, April 11, it was … [Read more...] about DOT Overhauls Legal Team in High-Stakes NYC Congestion Toll Case
Biden EPA Greenlights California’s Ban on New Gas Cars After 2035—Will Trump Take Action to Reverse It?
California's Gavin Newsom, along with the California Legislature, are very concerned about climate change and have proposed to ban new gas-powered vehicles in the Golden State until 2035. The Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), citing the Clean Air Act, granted California authority to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars on Wednesday. The … [Read more...] about Biden EPA Greenlights California’s Ban on New Gas Cars After 2035—Will Trump Take Action to Reverse It?
Man Arrested at Airport for Smuggling Hundreds of Tarantulas Strapped to His Body
Authorities in South America have announced that they arrested a man with hundreds of insects strapped on his body, as part of a possible wildlife trafficking scheme. The Peruvian National Forestry and Wildlife Service reported that the 28-year-old South Korean was in possession of 320 tarantulas and 110 centipedes when he tried to board a plane at the Jorge Chavez … [Read more...] about Man Arrested at Airport for Smuggling Hundreds of Tarantulas Strapped to His Body
