Illinois High-Speed Rail Project Progresses With ‘Major Step’
Plans for a high-speed rail route between Chicago and East St. Louis have moved forward after Illinois officials issued an update to a feasibility study into the project. In a May update, the Illinois High-Speed Rail Commission said it was on track to publish the report by 2026—which includes a survey of over 6,000 residents […]
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Donald Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Defense Project Takes Major Step
The Pentagon in the coming days will announce the first steps toward making President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system a reality, Bloomberg reported, citing the Pentagon’s spokesperson. Newsweek reached out to the Pentagon via email outside of normal business hours on Thursday evening for further clarification and comment. Why It Matters Trump in […]
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California Robotaxis Move a Step Closer
California’s push toward a driverless future has taken another leap forward after Tesla on Tuesday received the first in a series of approvals required to launch a promised robotaxi service in the state. Newsweek has contacted the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and Tesla for comment via email. Why It Matters The decision marks an […]
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Texas High-Speed Rail Moves a Step Closer
Plans for a high-speed rail line linking Dallas and Houston in Texas have received a boost after it emerged Amtrack, the company behind the project, has begun the procurement process to select a delivery partner for the scheme. Campaign group Texas Rail Advocates revealed on Thursday that Amtrak had issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) […]
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Gen Z Woman Sees Dog Being Surrendered at Shelter, Decides To Step In
There wasn’t a dry eye left on the internet after a woman shared a video about meeting and adopting a dog who was about to be surrendered to a shelter. Earlier this month, Christina Podolyan, 25, was told by her partner Leish that they were taking a surprise day trip—which turned out to be to […]
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