Stellantis, Hyundai, Uber race for air taxi deployment
(NewsNation) — Forget about calling Uber or Lyft for a regular ride; now companies are competing to invest in air taxis. Auto giant Stellantis is the latest, announcing a major investment in air taxis. The maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and others will mass-produce Archer Aviation’s electric air taxis as part of a $150 million deal. There’s a lot of global competition to put battery-powered air taxis in the sky for short-distance, back-to-back trips from city centers to airports. Air taxis may be few years away, but people are already wondering how much a ride in one will cost.
Source:The Nation
January 10, 2023 09:59 UTC
'Black Monday' in NFL sees two head coaches fired
(NewsNation) — The NFL season came to an end for 18 teams Sunday, and two head coaches were fired the day after in what is traditionally known as “Black Monday.”The Houston Texans fired Lovie Smith after just one year, while the Arizona Cardinals parted ways with Kliff Kingsbury who had been with the team for four seasons. Three other teams fired their coaches in the middle of the season — Denver, Indianapolis and Carolina. Andrew Brandt, executive director of the Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law, joined “Rush Hour” Monday to discuss the firings and other headlines from around the league. Watch his interview above.
Source:The Nation
January 10, 2023 01:52 UTC
The 10 key moments from Prince Harry's interviews
Harry has shocked the world again with two interviews in which he launches another series of bombshells on the Royal family and the British press. In his interview with Bradby, Harry said: 'I always hoped that the four of us [Harry, Meghan, Kate and William] would get on. Speaking about what he wants from his family and book, Harry told Bradby: 'I want reconciliation, but first there needs to be some accountability. Speaking in the ITV interview, Harry said he had been searching for 'evidence' that his mother was dead and described looking at images of her devastating 1997 collision. He admitted that while it is 'difficult going back', he believes he is mentally strong enough to attempt a reconciliation with the Royal Family.
Source:The Nation
January 09, 2023 13:09 UTC
Shiffrin matches Vonn's World Cup record with win No. 82
KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) — The emotions came pouring out of Mikaela Shiffrin when she matched Lindsey Vonn’s women’s World Cup skiing record with her 82nd win Sunday. Most races these days I’ll think about him and I’m able to kind of refocus,” Shiffrin said. While the often-injured Vonn required 395 races for her 82 wins, Shiffrin has done it in just 233 races. And at age 27, Shiffrin could compete for several more years and win many more races. A few kids were waving American flags and family members of Paula Moltzan, another American skier, were on hand wearing USA hockey jerseys.
Source:The Nation
January 09, 2023 05:04 UTC
Extreme restrictions imposed on terrorist Blake Pender
In 2018 the troubled Sydneysider was recorded in a phone call saying 'cops are gonna die, people are gonna die, it's going to be beautiful, I'm ready'. Pender threatened to 'f***ing stab every one of you dogs in the throat' and claimed 'the proudest thing a man can do is behead a cop'. Pender later threatened to behead Magistrate Joanne Keogh when she refused to grant him bail. The NSW Supreme Court heard Pender has schizophrenia but refuses medication and also had a substance use problem. Last January the NSW Supreme Court heard Pender blamed his violent behaviour on a 'demon-god' named Gary, that lives in his head.
Source:The Nation
January 08, 2023 16:33 UTC
Morning thoughts at twilight
Morning thoughts at twilight Reminiscences by Dr Sanjiva Wijesinha View(s): View(s):After many years of living overseas, I am back once more in Colombo. Seated on the verandah in a comfortable armchair and sipping my morning cup of tea, I can savour the vista of green in front of me. I realise that my twilight is here and the shadows are gradually lengthening for me. For the present though let me just live in the moment and enjoy the early morning atmosphere, watching the birds and their antics and listening to the sounds of this rural morning. And I shall wait in pleasant anticipation for the mouth-watering breakfast that I know is being prepared for me.
Source:Sunday Times
January 08, 2023 10:33 UTC
Sea World helicopter crash survivors in bloody, confronting photos
Graphic photos show survivors of a doomed Sea World helicopter crash holding hands and crying in the cockpit while covered in blood - just moments after the mid-air collision killed a pilot and three tourists. Three other passengers who were rushed to hospital in serious conditions included Vanessa's son Nicholas Tadros, 10, and Leon de Silva, 9. The confronting images, released by Steenberg and Swart families, showed the aftermath of the crash - when pilot Michael James managed to land on a sandbank in Southport Broadwater. Survivors of the Sea World helicopter crash Winnie de Silva and her son Leon. The De Silva family, including Winnie's husband Neil, had decided to splurge on the helicopter ride during their holiday from Geelong West, in Victoria.
Source:The Nation
January 08, 2023 08:05 UTC
Follow nomination rules or pay the price
A panel of legal luminaries has told the Government that if proper legal procedures are not followed in calling for nominations for the Local Government election, the Election Commission members will have to pay the nomination deposits made by the candidates. President Ranil Wickremesinghe had inquired about this during a meeting with the members of the Election Commission on Thursday evening. Legal experts said that all election-related announcements should be made only after consulting the Returning Officers, Assistant Election Commissioners, Divisional Secretaries, the Police and security officials. It had also been revealed during the discussion between the President and theElection Commission members that the Election Commission had last summoned the relevant officers on December 21, 2022.
Source:Sunday Observer
January 07, 2023 22:29 UTC
Damar Hamlin's recovery continues, still in critical condition
Kayla Adeniji, center, wife of Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Hakeem Adeniji, tapes up a sign she made in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin outside UC Medical Center, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Cincinnati. In providing their daily update on Hamlin, the Bills said the player continues to breathe on his own but remains in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The NFL also will show support for Hamlin during all Week 18 games, which start Saturday afternoon, including a pregame moment of support, painting Hamlin’s No. 3 on the 30-yard line and pregame shirts with “Love for Damar 3.” The Bills will also wear “3” jersey patches. Fans, players and team owners have also made donations to Hamlin’s Chasing M’s Foundation, which has raised just more than $8.2 million by Saturday afternoon.
Source:The Nation
January 07, 2023 21:01 UTC
Hayleys Group honoured for export innovation and nation-mindedness
The Hayleys Group received top honours at the National Chamber of Exports Awards, with its export manufacturing, agriculture, tea export, and transportation and logistics sectors honoured for their resilience and significant contributions to the nation amid the unique challenges faced over the past year. Hayleys PLC Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage said, “Our market-leading export innovations, manufactured in Sri Lanka, are sought after across continents to help solve some of society’s most pressing issues. “Our management teams have ensured the right systems, controls and governance principles are in place to safeguard employees and our wider ecosystems amid the current economic predicament. “The ‘Business Today’ publication cited the Group’s performance as “a testament to prudent leadership and strategising that successfully harnessed the strengths across its multiple verticals to navigate a challenging year. Hayleys PLC is a pivotal contributor to the country’s socioeconomic progress, which is noteworthy when Sri Lanka is at its nadir in forex reserves,” he said.
Source:The Nation
January 07, 2023 20:57 UTC
Ex-NFL star in ICU after saving kids from drowning
New York Giants running back Peyton Hillis (33) rushes against the Buffalo Bills during the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibition NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis is in an intensive care unit following a swimming accident in Florida this week, NewsNation affiliate KNWA’s Alyssa Orange reported on Twitter. According to reports, Hillis went into the water at a beach in Pensacola to rescue his children from drowning. Hillis was airlifted to an area hospital and remained unconscious in the ICU on Thursday, according to Orange. During his career, he had 2,832 rushing yards, 1,050 receiving yards, scored 26 touchdowns and was on the cover of the Madden 12 video game.
Source:The Nation
January 07, 2023 11:23 UTC
Jim Chalmers reveals his shock health diagnosis
Mr Chalmers said he was diagnosed with a melanoma on his chest at the end of 2020 and is now speaking about it to bring awareness. 'I got especially complacent about a mark that I had on my chest that had been there for a while.' After the melanoma was surgically removed, Mr Chalmers said he suffered from some post-op 'dramas' in the wake of the discovery. Mr Chalmers said he was very aware of how badly things could've been if he didn't get the mark checked out. 'We cannot be complacent about these things; we've got to have these checks, we've got to put the sunscreen on and the rashie and the hats,' he said.
Source:The Nation
January 06, 2023 06:02 UTC
Owner of Sea World helicopters breaks his silence
Sea World Helicopters chief pilot Ash Jenkinson, 40, was killed when his helicopter was struck by another helicopter descending to land above the water of Queensland's Gold Coast at about 2pm on Monday. In a moving statement on Thursday, director and owner of Sea World Helicopters John Orr-Campbell said Mr Jenkinson was a 'first-class pilot and a first-class man'. I, along with all the staff at Sea World Helicopters are gutted to the core. Mr Jenkinson is survived by his fiancée Kosha (pictured right) and his one-year-old son KaydenIn an emotional statement on Thursday, Sea World Helicopters John Orr-Campbell (pictured) described Mr Jenkinson as a 'first-class pilot and a first-class man'In 2019, Mr Jenkinson became Chief Pilot of Sea World Helicopters and oversaw all aspects of safety and flight operations for the company. 'We have lost a first-class pilot, a first-class man and a wonderful father, partner and friend,' Mr Orr-Campbell wrote.
Source:The Nation
January 05, 2023 09:08 UTC