Does air taxi exist yet? Trump should slow on flying cars

Whether air taxis will benefit more than wealthy jetsetters will depend on whether communities below help determine where and how they fly. Douglas Yeung  |  Opinion contributor Highways in the sky? First ‘flying car’ approved by the FAA The U.S. government has authorized the Alef “Model A,” the first flying car, to take flight. Ryan…

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7 people missing after California firework factory explosion

California fireworks warehouse explosion causes fire See the moment pyrotechnics and debris are sent flying into the air in Northern California after a warehouse explosion. Seven people are unaccounted for after a Northern California fireworks factory exploded Tuesday, July 1, according to officials. Officials confirmed a “significant explosion” Tuesday afternoon at a warehouse storing fireworks…

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When to get new item on McDonald’s breakfast menu

Lil McDonald’s Happy Meals: Food and a tiny piece of McDonald’s New mini McDonald’s toys including miniature replicas of ordering kiosks, food plates and restaurants are coming to Happy Meals July 1. As part of the fast food chain’s 50th anniversary celebrations for the McMuffin, McDonald’s is releasing a series of new options to “spice…

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Why we love Copper Dog Books in Beverly, MA

Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities. They provide culture and community, generate local jobs and sales tax revenue, promote literacy and education, champion and center diverse and new authors, connect readers to books in a personal and authentic way, and actively support the right to read and access to books in their communities….

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GOP’s rush to open Alligator Alcatraz will harm Everglades

President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to open Alligator Alcatraz is government gone rogue, and the Everglades are paying the price. Eve Samples and Jessica Namath  |  Opinion contributors ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ opening draws protests The opening of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ drew protests, including from environmentalists and Indigenous groups. A watery wilderness lies between…

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