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Illinois EPA seeks fleet partners for up to $12M diesel emissions grants
Politics
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The Illinois EPA is seeking public and private fleet operators to partner on a federal program offering up to $12 million per award to replace older diesel vehicles and equipment with cleaner models, prioritizing projects that deliver the greatest emissions reductions. The initiative aims to cut harmful pollution while helping fleets manage fuel costs and improve operations.
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Cathay orders 14 Airbus jets, fleet deliveries reach 120
Business
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Cathay Group ordered 14 more Airbus aircraft—11 A330-900s for Cathay Pacific’s regional network and three A321neos for HK Express—to expand passenger and cargo capacity and modernize its fleet. The order brings planned deliveries from 2026 to 120 and the group’s investment commitments through 2035 to more than HK$150 billion.
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Marcus Bell
Mixing A330s with A321neos for HK Express should give them better flexibility across different route lengths.
Report: Iranian Ghost Fleet Smuggled Petroleum to China
1 source
— Nov 2, 2026
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Tom Gallagher
Sanctions clearly aren't working if Iran can still move oil this way to China.
COSOL Secures A$11M Ten-Year Spokane Transit Deal
Business
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COSOL secured a 10-year, approximately A$11 million contract with Spokane Transit Authority, in partnership with IBM, to provide asset-management software and services, including for its bus fleet. The company also forecast higher first-half FY27 EBITDA despite revenue expected to remain flat, as restructuring benefits take hold, and is targeting a return to dividends in the second half of FY28.
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Jared Kim
Aiming for dividends by late FY28 is reasonable after the recent changes, assuming they stick to the plan.
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US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern Country
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 16h
Italy Seeks 54% Increase in F-35 Budget
Politics
— 3d
Italy is seeking parliamentary approval for an additional €7.28 billion for its F-35 program, raising its projected cost from €13.5 billion to €20.8 billion for procurement and facilities through 2039; the planned fleet has been reduced from 131 aircraft to 115. The government cites upgrades, security needs, inflation and exchange rates, while critics question the higher spending and documentation, and parliamentary review is still underway.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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CBO Puts Trump Battleship Program Cost at $275 Billion
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Nov 6, 2026
President Donald Trump's proposed fleet of massive new battleships could cost American taxpayers approximately $275 billion, even as the Navy struggles to construct the warships it already has.
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IJR shares Psalms 30:5 NIV on fleeting anger and lasting favor
Community
— Oct 30, 2026
Posted to IJR by IJR.
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easyJet Plans Starlink Wi-Fi Across Fleet From 2027
Tech
— Oct 26, 2026
easyJet will fit SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi across its Airbus fleet from H1 2027—its first onboard internet—after CEO Kenton Jarvis said in January 2026 the economics did not work.
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Marcus Bell
Hope they keep the connection reliable and affordable, or most passengers won't bother on short hops anyway.
SES Wins Inflight Deals With Finnair, Air Astana
Business
— Oct 30, 2026
Finnair selected SES to provide multi-orbit satellite Wi-Fi on 18 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft serving European routes, with service expected as the planes enter its fleet from 2027. Air Astana has begun introducing SES connectivity on its Airbus A321LR fleet, with rollout continuing across the aircraft and passenger access offered through complimentary and paid options.
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FAA Grounds Nationwide Flights Over Communications Issue
The FAA grounded all departing flights nationwide Friday over communications problems at regional air traffic control centers, citing safety concerns as technicians investigated. Airports advised travelers to check with their airlines for u
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Seligman retires single happiness score for five-pillar PERMA model
Books
— Oct 31, 2026
Happiness surveys mostly track fleeting mood, so psychology needs a broader well-being model institutions can actually build.
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Philippine Air Force Grounds SF-260 Fleet After Crash Kills Four Pilots
World
— Oct 24, 2026
PAF grounded its entire SF-260 fleet after two trainers crashed inside Fernando Air Base on Oct. 23, killing four pilots; cause unconfirmed.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Officials Across Regions Consider E-Bike, Scooter Limits
Auto
— Nov 6, 2026
Authorities are weighing or imposing tighter rules on bikes and scooters: Antalya will restrict motorcycle and bicycle travel on some routes during COP31, while Reno and Owensboro are considering stronger e-bike and scooter limits, particularly for young riders. In Britain, proposed national standards would let local governments license shared-bike operators and regulate parking, fleets and rider conduct.
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Topper, Lipton Cup and J/70 events span UK, US and Canada
Sports
— Oct 30, 2026
Sailors competed in demanding conditions at the Topper and RC Laser championships, where race winners included Alfie Tollit and Emily Doughty in the Topper fleets and Chris Jermyn overall in the RC Laser event; Lake Forest Sailing finished first among Midwest teams at Women’s Nationals, with its B fleet placing in the top five. In other regatta news, Paul Green’s Progress leads the J/70 North American Championship after the opening day, while 12 clubs are set to contest the 111th Lipton Cup in San Diego.
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Supply Chain and Fleet Roles Open From Entry Level to Specialized
Business
— Oct 19, 2026
Small fleets can face outsized costs when vehicle parts are discontinued, so businesses should watch for supply delays and price increases, verify official replacement parts early, and plan ahead to avoid downtime. The other articles list unrelated local logistics and supply-chain job openings.
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Out: Republican Dumbness. In: Democrat Dumbness. Always: Uniparty Dumbness
Seton Motley · 7 min · 17h
Rare royal barge procession to sail Bangkok river on Nov. 6
World
— Nov 2, 2026
Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River will host a rare Royal Barge Procession, with 52 ornate boats and about 2,200 Royal Thai Navy rowers carrying King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida to Wat Arun for the Buddhist Kathin ceremony. Months of training and restoration have prepared the fleet for the centuries-old ceremony, which is held on special royal occasions.
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What hobby should you actually pick up?
Quizie
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Not another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.
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India Char Dham Helicopter Operators Suspend Flights
Business
— Nov 2, 2026
Aviation programs are moving toward production, with ScaleBirds shipping beta assemblies for its scaled P-40 and Electra establishing an Ohio facility for its short-takeoff EL9. Fleet and mobility plans are also progressing: Icelease ordered a Boeing 767 freighter conversion, IndiGo expects its first A350 in 2028, and EHang and a Florida university are pursuing regulatory pathways for advanced air mobility and eVTOL operations.
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Waymo reportedly plans 20,000-car fleet
Waymo
— Oct 19, 2026
Waymo plans to use $5 billion in recent borrowing to grow its fleet from about 4,000 vehicles to 8,000 by the end of 2026 and 20,000 by the end of 2027, while expanding service in the U.S. and abroad. Its planned deployment of thousands of Chinese-made Zeekr vans has also raised data-security and technology-competition concerns in Washington.
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Bridgestone Opens $3 Million Akron Retread Training Center
Business
— Oct 29, 2026
Bridgestone opened a $3 million Bandag Training Center in Akron, its second facility dedicated to teaching commercial tire dealers and fleets the retreading process. The hands-on center is intended to expand training and support retreading’s economic and environmental benefits, while also serving as a site for product and manufacturing innovation.
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Pennsylvania Awards $37M for 515 Philly-Area EV Ports
Auto
— Oct 27, 2026
Pennsylvania awarded $37 million in federal grants for about 515 new EV charging ports across Philadelphia and four nearby counties, targeting neighborhoods and community locations with limited access. Separately, Seattle plans up to 200 curbside chargers by 2030, while Puget Sound Energy is adding public and fleet charging in Redmond and other Eastside communities.
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White House Officials Clash Over Nvidia Ties to Suspected Spy
A reported clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick erupted inside the White House Situation Room as officials debated the handling of a… — by Andrew Powell
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Allegiant expands Boeing 737 MAX order to 56
Business
— Oct 23, 2026
Allegiant Air exercised options for six Boeing 737-8 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2028, adding to its shift from an all-Airbus narrowbody fleet. The order brings its firm Boeing commitment to 56 jets, with 22 delivered and options for 74 more remaining; the six aircraft carry a combined list price above $720 million before discounts and escalations.
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Nicole Hardy
Adding six more planes brings their total commitment close to 60, which should help with route growth in smaller markets.
USS Abraham Lincoln Plans Homeport Move to Bremerton
World
— Oct 19, 2026
The Navy will permanently move the USS Abraham Lincoln from San Diego to Bremerton, Washington, by the end of 2026 for long-planned maintenance after its 322-day deployment. The shift will relocate the carrier’s crew and families and reflects the Navy’s plans to maintain and strategically disperse its fleet.
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Driving Job Listings Span Five U.S. Cities
Business
— Oct 26, 2026
Local transportation openings across Canton, Cartersville, Hope Mills, Boonville and Twin Falls include delivery and warehouse-driving jobs, seasonal package routes, CDL trucking, fleet leadership and heavy-equipment work. Requirements range from a standard driver’s license to commercial credentials or specialized experience, with many employers advertising benefits, training and advancement opportunities; listings may change quickly.
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Tesla widens Houston robotaxi zone eight to ten times larger
Elon Musk
— Oct 26, 2026
Tesla has substantially expanded its Houston Robotaxi service area, extending coverage from northwest Houston toward downtown and Bellaire; estimates suggest the zone is roughly eight to 10 times larger than before. Its rocket-shaped boundary sparked speculation about a SpaceX reference, though Elon Musk called the resemblance coincidental, and reports say Houston’s service still has a limited driverless fleet and no public Cybercab rides.
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Honeywell lifts business jet delivery forecast 4.4 percent through 2035
Honeywell Aerospace
— Oct 20, 2026
Honeywell forecasts nearly 10,000 new business jet deliveries and about 4,200 turboprop deliveries from 2026 to 2035, as global business aviation demand grows. The company projects the fleet will expand about 29% and flight hours about 34%, with charter and fractional operators contributing to increased aircraft use.
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Feds Launch Investigation Into State’s Largest Teachers Union
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 17h
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