COLOGNE, June 18, 2025 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have published a comprehensive plan to mitigate the risks stemming from global navigation satellite system (GNNS) interference. The plan was part of the conclusions of a jointly-hosted workshop on the topic of GNSS interference. Given the […]
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Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 in favor of a Tennessee law that prohibits the use of certain medical treatments—such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and gender-transition surgeries—for minors seeking to medically transition their gender. The majority opinion, delivered by Chief Justice John Roberts, held that the law does not […]
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John D. Walker, former CEO of Hansen Helicopters, Inc., has been sentenced to 405 months in federal prison for criminal aviation violations, including fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering. The sentencing was handed down by Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood in the District Court of Guam on June 9, 2025. Fraudulent Aviation Scheme and Convictions Walker was […]
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As the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan remains amongst the most severe in the world, the European Commission will provide €161 in humanitarian aid to help the most vulnerable Afghans in the country and in the broader region. This funding will support humanitarian organisations working inside Afghanistan with over €141 million, while also responding to the […]
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that on Tuesday, Russia launched a large-scale assault on Ukraine, deploying over 440 drones and 32 rockets across multiple regions of the country. The capital city, Kyiv, experienced the most severe impact, with a missile striking a residential block and causing significant destruction. The attacks resulted in at least 15 […]
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During a recent state visit to Kazakhstan, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kazakhstani officials signed approximately two dozen agreements aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two countries. This significant diplomatic engagement underscores the growing strategic partnership between China and Kazakhstan, particularly in areas such as trade, infrastructure, energy, and regional security. The agreements cover […]
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Circumvent, an Australian cloud security startup, has raised $6 million in seed funding from Paladin Capital Group to develop a network of autonomous agents for prioritization and remediation in cloud security. AI-Driven Cloud Security Innovation With offices in Sydney and San Francisco, Circumvent aims to transform cloud and application security management by autonomously correlating and […]
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Telehealth firm 9amHealth has partnered with Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company to provide U.S. employers with lower-cost obesity treatment options. The collaboration aims to expand access to affordable medications for weight management and chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. How Cost Plus Drugs Lowers Prices Cost Plus Drugs contracts directly with […]
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EUROCONTROL has announced its Showcase Summit: Smart Sustainable Skies, scheduled for November 17–18, 2025, at its Brussels Headquarters. The two-day event will focus on reducing aviation’s environmental impact and advancing sustainable solutions. Summit Highlights The summit will bring together developers, researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability professionals to discuss cutting-edge strategies for greener aviation. Attendees […]
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WILMINGTON, Del. – A Philadelphia gang leader has been convicted in connection with the kidnapping and execution-style murder of a Wilmington resident, marking the sixth conviction in the case. Dwayne Alexander, 41, a high-ranking member of the Shotgun Crips, was found guilty by a federal jury on June 5, 2025, for his role in the […]
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