A JetBlue flight transporting passengers to San Diego diverted from its planned route and made an emergency landing at a regional airport in central Kansas Saturday evening. The Airbus plane flying from New York’s John F. Kennedy airport had landed due to smoke in the cockpit, a representative of the Salina Airport Authority told KSNW, the NBC affiliate in Wichita, Kansas. “The pilot came on and let us know that he was seeing an alert for smoke in the cargo bay,” said Seth Odell, a passenger on the flight. “Some passengers did report hearing a loud bang, too,” he added.…
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – As Guyana takes major steps towards a digital revolution, the government will be implementing blockchain technology in some of its agencies, as part of efforts to enhance cyber security. Blockchain technology is renowned for its ability to maintain data integrity and prevent unauthorised modifications or tampering. It makes it difficult for someone to falsify or tamper with records. According to Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, the general secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), this technology will prevent record tampering for personal gain, especially at the Lands and Survey and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC). “Because…
From 22 to 27 September, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell will travel to New York for the high-level week of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He will host and participate in several high-level multilateral events and a number of bilateral meetings. On Sunday 22 September, together with President of the European Council, Charles Michel, High Representative/Vice-President Borrell will represent the EU in a trilateral meeting with the African Union and the United Nations. The President of the European Council and the High Representative/Vice-President, accompanied by Commissioner Jutta…
Fonye & The Souly Bird are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated video release party for their latest single, Wildin’ Time. The exclusive, strictly-by-invitation event will take place on October 5th, 2024, at 7:00 PM GMT, promising an unforgettable evening of music, visuals, and artistic expression. As one of the year’s most anticipated collaborations, Wildin’ Time blends Fonye’s signature Hiplife/Afrobeat vibes with The Souly Bird’s unique vocal stylings, capturing the attention of fans and critics alike. With the video release on the horizon, attendees are eagerly awaiting the visual experience set to accompany the already popular project, which they teased jointly on their official Instagram pages: Event Details: –…
The Reds announced Sunday morning that they’ve activated right-hander Hunter Greene from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start against the Pirates later in the day. Right-hander Alan Busenitz was designated for assignment in order to clear a roster spot for Greene. The club’s 40-man roster now stands at 39.Greene, 25, signed a six-year extension with the Reds in April of last year that keeps the right-hander under club control through the 2029 season. His first year after signing that extension was a somewhat lackluster one as he pitched to a 4.82 ERA (97 ERA+) while being limited…
Jorge Martin extended his lead in the championship standings thanks Francesco Bagnaia crashing out.Italian Enea Bastianini won his home Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after a final lap showdown with Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin to give Ducati a 100th MotoGP victory while reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia crashed out while in third place. Spain’s Marc Marquez finished third for Gresini Racing at the Misano circuit on Sunday. With three Ducati bikes on the podium, the Italian manufacturer also clinched the constructors’ championship with six rounds to spare. Constructors’ Championship secured at Round 14 ✅👑@ducaticorse make more history on home turf! 🏆 Congratulations on…
The national household median income grew by about 4% between 2022 and 2023, according to the latest Census Bureau Current Population Survey estimates. That may not seem like much, but it’s the first significant annual increase Americans have seen since 2019, the Bureau reports. From 2018 to 2019, the median household income nationally grew about 7%. But then it stayed around the same or dropped slightly — until 2023. At the state level, income changes were even more drastic. South Dakota saw the largest increase both in dollars and percentage growth. The median household income there was $81,740 in 2023,…
WASHINGTON, USA – Communications gaps and a lack of diligence by US Secret Service personnel preceded the July 13 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, according to a summary of the agency’s mission assurance investigation released Friday. The findings of the investigation have prompted the Secret Service to move into the accountability phase of this process. The Office of Professional Responsibility and the Office of Integrity are reviewing the findings. “It is important that we hold ourselves to account for the failures of July 13 and that we take the lessons learned to make sure that we…
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a meeting with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Eng. Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Finance, Mr. Ahmed Kouchouk, and Head of the Armed Forces Financial Affairs Authority, Lieutenant General Ahmed El Shazly. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting focused on plans to develop the national electricity system and the available financing mechanisms for this purpose. The meeting also reviewed the investments required to enhance distribution networks and improve service quality for citizens, notably in Upper Egypt. The President was briefed on efforts to expand electricity…
Here are the unforgettable highlights from the sold-out O2 Arena concert held by Asake on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in London. Although many say August 2023 was iconic for Asake as he sold out the iconic O2 Arena for the first time in his career we however believe September 2024 will be remembered in the Asake folklore more as the singer replicated his sold-out feat as he took to the stage on Saturday, September 21, 2024, to perform for over 20,000 fans who had attended his concert in London.From the excitement of fans to new stage sets and a new…