MTA: Nearly half of bus riders not paying fare According to a shocking new study, nearly half of bus riders in New York City are not paying their fares, up 30% from 2020. FOX 5 NY’s Antwan Lewis looks at the steps the MTA is taking to deal with the problem. NEW YORK – According to a new report from the MTA, nearly half of bus riders in New York City are skipping out on paying their fares. According to officials, 48% of bus riders did not pay during the first three months of 2024, up almost 30% from 2020.…
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WASHINGTON, USA – The US Food and Drug Administration, on Monday, expanded the indications of the Insulet SmartAdjust technology, an interoperable automated glycemic controller previously indicated for the management of type 1 diabetes in individuals two years and older, to also include management of type 2 diabetes in individuals 18 years and older. An interoperable automated glycemic controller is software that automatically adjusts insulin delivery to a person with diabetes by connecting to an alternate controller-enabled insulin pump (ACE pump) and integrated continuous glucose monitor (iCGM). “The FDA has long worked with the diabetes community to ensure access to additional…
According to reports, Victor Osimhen’s agent has addressed reports of a proposed transfer move for the Nigerian international to the Saudi pro-league. Following initial confirmations of former Serie A champions Napoli receiving a transfer deal for Victor Osimhen from the Saudi pro-league side Al Ahli, the African Footballer of the Year 2023’s agent Calenda, in recent statements has reacted to the shocking news.Is Victor Osimhen moving to the Saudi Pro League?On Sunday, August 25, 2024, transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed via his official social media accounts that Al-Ahli has made the first serious offer for Victor Osimhen.The bid is…
After spending the first five years of his career in Dallas with the Cowboys, running back Tony Pollard signed with the Tennessee Titans during the offseason. Pollard spent his first few years playing behind Ezekiel Elliott and finally got his opportunity to be the focal point in Dallas’ backfield in 2023.The Cowboys came away from the season believing he wasn’t meant to be a workhorse RB. Pollard didn’t have a bad season, but he couldn’t build on what he’d accomplished previously.In 2022, Pollard was a Pro Bowl selection for the first time although he was still splitting time with Elliott.…
Social media platform alters Grok after complaint it produced false information about ballot deadlines in US states.The social media platform X has made a change to its AI chatbot after five secretaries of state in the United States warned it was spreading election misinformation. Top election officials from Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Washington sent a letter this month to Elon Musk complaining that the platform’s AI chatbot, Grok, produced false information about state ballot deadlines shortly after President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. The secretaries of state requested that the chatbot instead direct users who ask election-related questions to CanIvote.org,…
Former President Donald Trump has “expressed interest” in attending a fundraising campaign slated to be held at his New Jersey golf club in September that is geared toward raising money for defendants charged in connection to the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Despite his campaign stating on Friday that Trump would not be attending the so-dubbed “J6 Awards Gala,” an organizer said there is a chance he still shows up at the Bedminster club for the Sept. 5 event. “Mr. Trump has expressed interest in coming and we are waiting for the campaign’s final approval,” an organizer told NBC…
By Lin Chia-lung, Minister of Foreign Affairs ROC (Taiwan) Taiwan is an indispensable partner in global supply chains, producing more than 90 percent of the world’s high-end semiconductors and a significant portion of the advanced chips that are driving the AI revolution. Moreover, half of the world’s seaborne trade passes through the Taiwan Strait, making it a key international waterway. Yet even though large parts of the world – and billions of people – have enjoyed great prosperity thanks to the peace and stability that prevails across the strait, China continues to intensify its aggressive actions against Taiwan. Beijing’s attempts to…
Nigerian musician Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has ignited curiosity among his fans regarding the gender of his incoming baby with his new wife, Ivy Ifeoma. Over the weekend, Ivy Ifeoma took to social media to share stunning photos of herself. She showcased her prominent baby bump in a deep wine-red gown.Reacting to the pictures, Paul Okoye asked his fans to guess the gender of their unborn child. In a simple yet intriguing post, he wrote, “Guess boy or girl.” This left his followers to speculate and share their thoughts on the upcoming addition to the family.Meanwhile, the news…
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Murray is eligible to sign a four-year extension this summer for up to $209M, a deal that would keep him in a Nuggets uniform through the 2028-29 season. But he’s been eligible for this deal since the season ended, and he’s been in the city of Denver for two weeks with no deal yet. $209M for four years is the maximum that Murray can get, having failed the criteria for a supermax because he’s never made an All-NBA team. He’s never even made an All-Star team, though he’s played at a superstar level during the playoffs, namely in 2020 and…