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Air taxis to be used at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Visitors to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles could fly between venues to escape the city’s notoriously congested freeways, after organisers asked Archer Aviation to supply an air taxi service for the event. The company says it will use a fleet of “ …

Truck pull in Castleton-on-Hudson raises money for Special Olympics

People were pulling heavy equipment around in Castleton-On-Hudson on Sunday. This was the annual Dagen Truck Pull for Special Olympics. The trucks weigh about 30,000 pounds, and teams had to pull them 125 feet. They’re competing side-by-side. They’ve …

Annual torch run raises funds for Special Olympics

More than 100 runners embarked on a 5-kilometer (5k) run at Chena Lake Recreation Area Saturday to support Special Olympics in the Tanana Valley at the annual Alaska Law Enforcement Torch Run. The run got its start in Alaska in the 1980s when Alaska State …

Carlos Alcaraz Convinced Novak Djokovic Is ‘Capable’ of Playing 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Despite Slump in Form

Novak Djokovic is currently dealing with a slump in form. Forget about trophies, he is struggling to win even his opening-round matches this season. This season, twice he registered defeats in three consecutive matches before and after the Miami Open. On …

'That Night, I Sat Alone & Cried': PV Sindhu Reveals Her Ordeal After Winning Silver In 2016 Rio Olympics

PV Sindhu. | (Image Credits: X) Veteran Indian badminton player PV Sindhu has opened up on the defeat at the Rio Olympics 2016 final defeat, depriving her of gold. Although Sindhu said the world might have viewed it as victory, given she bagged silver but …

Nathan MacKinnon drops bold prediction about $2,925,000 superstar's chances in 2026 Olympics

Nathan MacKinnon had strong praise for San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini. Celebrini scored 63 points in his rookie season, the same number as MacKinnon in the 2013-14 season. But right now, Celebrini is skating with Sidney Crosby and Nathan …

Pro BMX riders descend on Longview with eye toward 2028 Olympics

Professional and amateur BMX riders arrived Saturday at Longview’s Dodson Action Sports Complex for the Monster Energy Recon Tour. Hair-raising bike stunts followed shortly after, including some impossible to capture in words or a still photo. After a …

No podium for Sha’Carri Richardson in her season-opener after Paris Olympics glory

Sha’Carri Richardson finished fourth in her season opener at the Golden Grand Prix in Tokyo. The reigning World Champion competed in the 100m against a highly competitive line-up and clocked 11.47s (-0.9) in the Japanese capital to miss a spot on the …

Which Saints players should compete in 2028 Olympics' flag football?

The 2028 Olympics are still rather far away, and despite that, it will likely be upon us sooner rather than later. This raises the question that has been on many NFL fans' minds ever since flag football was announced: could they see their favorite …

Community spirit shines at Juneau’s Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

Runners enjoyed a short burst of clear Juneau weather at the Alaska Law Enforcement Torch Run and pledge drive held on Saturday. The annual 5K run is organized by the Alaska Peace Officers Association (APOA) and Special Olympics Alaska. Approximately 50 …

Cops Hop on a Rooftop for Special Olympics

By Jeremy Coumbes on May 17, 2025 at 8:42pm Officer Rosa Speaker on the roof of Dunkin' Donuts for Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser Motorists traveling through the intersection of Main and Morton in Jacksonville likely did a double-take Friday morning. A …

Nigeria’s chances in the Paris 2024 Olympics games

Nigeria’s Domestic Olympics: Ogun Welcomes National Talent For Sports Festival

May 18, (THEWILL) – The 22nd National Sports Festival commenced on May 16 in Ogun State, Nigeria, and will conclude on May 30. This biennial event, often described as Nigeria’s domestic equivalent to the Olympic Games, brings together athletes, coaches, …

Traffic in Los Angeles? No problem at the 2028 Olympic Games

In preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics, Los Angeles organisers have partnered with Archer Aviation to introduce an air taxi service aimed at avoiding the city’s notorious traffic congestion. The plan involves deploying a fleet of electric vertical …

Insider Claims NFL ‘Strong Arming’ Olympics Into Flag Football

Getty Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Imagine you’re a television executive. You work for NBC and you’ve been put in charge of putting together television programming for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. One day, some years ago, …

Palestine's Omar Ismail makes history by qualifying for 2024 Paris Olympics in taekwondo

Undefeated Akani Simbine Shares Secret Behind Mindset Shift From Paris Olympics Disappointment After Dominant Atlanta ...

Akani Simbine’s Olympic journey has been one of near misses—it reached a boiling point last year. Despite a top-tier season, he left the Paris 2024 Olympics again empty-handed. A third straight Olympic final… and still no medal. He had looked as sharp as …

Special Olympics at URI, May 27 – June 1

May 17, 2025 The Special Olympics Rhode Island’s 2025 Summer Games will take place Thursday, May 27 through Sunday, June 1 at URI. Boss Lot 27 will be unavailable beginning the morning of Thursday, May 27 until the games have concluded. Students, faculty, …

Paul Stenhouse: Air taxis during the LA Olympic Games, TikTok's sleep aids, ChatGPT coding

How do you get around LA's terrible traffic? From the sky.   It'll only be worse for the Olympics, so Archer will be the "official air taxi provider" for the LA28 Games. These look like a small plane, rather than a helicopter, and have a …

FEMA and the State of Arkansas Are Assisting Arkansans Where They Are

LITTLE ROCK– In coordination with the state of Arkansas, FEMA Individual Assistance teams will offer face-to-face help for residents of the nine Arkansas counties affected by the March 14-15 severe storms and tornadoes. Homeowners and renters in Greene, …

Leander Texas Roofing Inspector and Leander Savanna Ranch Resident Recaps May 2025 Hail Storm Damage

Leander, Texas, Roofing Inspector and Leander Savanna Ranch Resident Recaps May 2025 Leander Tx Hail Storm Damage. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Central Texas Devastated by Massive Hailstorm; Local Roofing Expert …

Dayspring Restoration Launches New Website

Montana’s premier disaster restoration company delivers a better user experience and more comprehensive information to customers with their new website. BOZEMAN, MT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dayspring Restoration is …

Survivors Living in FEMA Direct Housing Urged to Prepare for Storm Season

With Hurricane season right around the corner the safety and well-being of occupants living in FEMA temporary housing units is an important concern of the agency. Below are tips for preparing for Hurricane season. If severe weather is predicted, stay alert …

Arkansas Survivors Affected by the March 14-15 Severe Storms and Tornadoes Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in nine counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 14-15. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

Brownlow Utility District to Receive $1 Million to Repair Crackers Neck Road Waterline

FEMA has approved more than $1 million to repair the waterline that runs along Crackers Neck Road and serves the community near Vaught Creek, which was damaged after Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September.  FEMA’s Public …

9 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie,  Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by  the February severe storms and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Lincoln County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Lincoln County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Muhlenberg County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Muhlenberg County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Warren County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Warren County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

More Than Half of Energy Leaders Say Their Weather Forecasts Are Not Accurate Enough

Meteomatics’ New Report Reveals Energy Leaders’ Concerns as They Navigate Weather’s Increasing Impact on Operations MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meteomatics, the weather intelligence and technology company …

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Greer Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Arizona in combating the Greer Fire burning in Apache County.  On May 14, the state of Arizona submitted a …

Kentucky Homeowners With Privately-Owned Road and Bridge Damage May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you had a privately-owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by the April severe storms, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs. FEMA Assistance FEMA may provide …

Chippewa County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO — Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Chippewa County. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local …

Cass County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO — Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Cass County. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood …

Kentuckians in 24 More Counties Now Eligible To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following April Severe Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. –Twenty-four additional counties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been added to the major disaster declaration for Kentucky’s severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides and flooding that began …

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local …

Gilayo Offers Scalable, Rapid Housing Solutions for Homeless Encampments in California and Beyond

Innovative Modular Steel Structures Provide Immediate Relief and Long-Term Solutions for the Homeless Crisis AUBURN, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California takes bold steps to address its homeless crisis, with …

Hurricane Preparedness in Louisiana: Key Measures Homeowners Can Take Before the Storm

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As hurricane season approaches, property owners across Louisiana are urged to begin preparations early to reduce potential damage and improve recovery outcomes. The Gulf Coast region …

NxGenComm Demonstrates Advanced 5G Network Relay Capabilities at Project Convergence Capstone 2025

Advanced 5G Relay Demonstrated MORRISVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NxGenComm (NXG) today announced the successful demonstration of its enhanced M5NS Joint Communications Platform at Project Convergence Capstone …