The Department of Transportation is imposing new limits to “drastically restrict” people from outside the United States from getting commercial driver’s licenses, and is threatening to withhold highway funds from states that don’t agree to comply. “The process for issuing these licenses is absolutely, 100%, broken,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday in a news conference. “It has become a …
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Ohio DOT reverses course, approves permit for new Browns stadium
A sudden and unexpected hurdle to the construction of a new Browns stadium has been suddenly unexpectedly cleared. Via Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland, the Ohio Department of Transportation has granted the team a building permit for its new facility in suburban Brook Park. The ODOT initially rejected the application last month, explaining that the height of …
Read More »DOT Report: Delta Bumped Zero—American Was Worst On Cancellations, Bags, Complaints, And Denied Boardings – View from the Wing
DOT Report: Delta Bumped Zero—American Was Worst On Cancellations, Bags, Complaints, And Denied Boardings View from the Wing Airline Service Quality Performance Data – June 2025 bts.gov Delta Bumped Zero, American Worst for Cancellations and Bags in H1 2025 Aviation A2Z Delta Remains No. 1 On-Time Performance Airline in the US | WEBN | Aviation Blog – Jay Ratliff WEBN N. American Airlines Show …
Read More »Personalized AI companion app Dot is shutting down
Dot, an AI companion app that aimed to be a friend and confidante, is shutting down, the company announced on Friday. On a message published on its website, the startup behind Dot, New Computer, said that the product will remain operational until October 5, giving users time to download their data. Launched in 2024 by co-founders Sam Whitmore and former …
Read More »No compensation for flight delays: Trump DOT pulls proposal
Travelers who run into a flight delay or cancellation will not automatically be owed financial compensation, after a decision made this week by the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Transportation withdrew a proposed rule that would have required airlines to compensate passengers $200 or more for major flight disruptions for problems like maintenance or crew staffing. Related: Airlines lobby …
Read More »Cardi B Wins Trial in $10,000 Polka Dot Suit, Immediately Ditches Pants
Cardi B wore a polka dot pantsuit for a court appearance on Tuesday, September 2. The rapper was accused of assault in a $24 million lawsuit brought by her former security guard; a judge cleared her of all charges. The mom of two celebrated her legal win by dancing pantsless on TikTok. Cardi B is celebrating her latest victory in …
Read More »DOT secretary says agency will ‘take over’ Washington’s Union Station, building it already owns – Politico
DOT secretary says agency will ‘take over’ Washington’s Union Station, building it already owns PoliticoView Full Coverage on Google News Source link
Read More »DOT warns WA could lose millions over commercial driver English rules – KIRO 7 News Seattle
DOT warns WA could lose millions over commercial driver English rules KIRO 7 News Seattle WATCH: Duffy threatens funding penalties for 3 states if English language rules for truckers aren’t enforced PBS Trump’s DOT threatens to withhold funds from states that don’t enforce English requirements for truck drivers NBC News Trump threatens WA, other states over enforcing trucker English rules The Seattle Times Trump …
Read More »Trump’s DOT threatens to withhold funds from states that don’t enforce English requirements for truck drivers
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Tuesday that three Democrat-led states must enforce English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers or face federal funding cuts. Duffy singled out California, Washington and New Mexico, saying they had 30 days to comply before seeing their funds from the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program cut off. That money aims to help state …
Read More »Arch Manning: ‘We’ve got a red dot on everyone else’
AUSTIN, Texas — Ranked No. 1 in both preseason polls, the Texas Longhorns enter the 2025 season as an upset target for their opponents, starting with the reigning national champion Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday in Columbus. In an echo of the “John Wick mentality” the Longhorns adopted during the 2023 season as they “embraced the hate” of their departure …
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