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Traffic dept seeks cancellation of 31K DLs, 2.67 lakh RCs
UP Police Traffic Directorate has recommended the suspension or cancellation of as many as 31,392 driving licenses (DLs) and suspension or cancellation of 2.67 lakh vehicle registration certificates (RC) for traffic violations. The action is a...

Shipping cover leaps by 60% as tensions rise
The Strait of Hormuz, which lies between Iran and Oman, funnels nearly a fifth of the world’s petroleum supply each day. Recent developments have magnified the region’s fragility. On Monday, two tankers - the Adalynn and Front Eagle - collided...

Shipping container full of cannabis seized by police on way to Derbyshire
Half a tonne of cannabis worth £5m and heading for the streets of Derbyshire has been seized by police. The discovery was made on February 12 following a partnership between Amber Valley Safer Neighbourhood Team, Border Force and the National...

GPs to contact patients with key warning signs of pancreatic cancer
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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Wednesday + last day of school
6:11 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, June 18, 2025. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES Cloudy, chance of showers, high in the upper 60s. Today’s sunrise was again at 5:11 am (as early as it gets); sunset will be at 9:10 pm. (Summer officially...

Traffic stop leads to arrests for drugs, theft, fraud
Police conducting surveillance at a Dededo home stopped a suspicious vehicle and made arrests for drugs, theft and credit card fraud, according to a magistrate's complaint filed in Superior Court. John Joseph Aflleje Crisostomo, 37, and Randelle...

Train With Local Coaches: St. Mary’s County Basketball Sport Academy Registration Open For Grades 3–9
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Basketballs will be bouncing and sneakers squeaking across St. Mary’s County this summer as local high school coaches take the lead in teaching young athletes the fundamentals of the game. The Basketball Sport Academy Camps kick...

Traffic Alert: Columbus
As part of the ongoing construction project, the frontage roads along IH 10 between Alleyton Road and FM 102 have been converted to oneway. The frontage road on the north side of IH 10 is westbound only. The frontage road on the south side of IH...

Transport minister called upon to provide additional funding for Wexford roads – ‘Wicklow has better roads than us because they get the same money’
Generally regarded as having some of the worst roads in the country, Wexford has once more called upon the Department of Transport to provide additional funding to repair and reinstate some of the most impacted areas. At the June meeting of...

Truck boom strikes highway bridge in Dundee, closing M-50 for a couple of hours
By Paula Wethington Paula Wethington Web Producer Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the...

Ship Happens: Maybe It’s Time to Privatize the Port of Guam
Charlie Hermosa By Charlie Hermosa for Kandit News & Views For those that remember, “ship my pants” was a creative and humorous way Kmart tackled online free shipping. In all seriousness, the Port Authority of Guam has long stood as the gateway to...

Planned train track maintenance causes delays at Denver International Airport Tuesday night
DENVER — Passengers packed onto the platform in Denver International Airport's C concourse late Tuesday waiting for a train to take them the terminal. Denver7 reached out to airport officials to see what caused the delays. "The trains were not...

Aviation course returns to Ashtabula Technical & Career Campus
JEFFERSON, Ohio — An aviation course has landed once again at the Ashtabula Technical & Career Campus. News 5 visited the campus last year, which was the first time the course was offered. Students explore careers in aviation thanks to new program...

Navantia gets green light to build Spanish Navy’s new combat supply ship
As part of Spain’s ongoing defence modernisation efforts, the Ministry of Defense has signed the execution order with local shipbuilder Navantia for a new combat supply ship. Credit: Navantia As disclosed, the vessel will have a length of almost...

Shipbuilder elaborates on indigenous submarine’s first sea trials
Taiwan's first indigenous defense submarine, the Hai Kun (海鯤), or “Narwhal,” yesterday completed tests involving its propulsion, rudder, electricity, communication and navigation systems during its first day of floating navigation trials just...
Paris Airshow: Boeing's aim to support the aviation sector in Angola
The memorandum will explore initiatives aimed at advancing the Angolan aviation sector, in partnership with TAAG Angola Airlines. The Republic of Angola has prioritised the development of the aviation industry to enhance tourism and stimulate...
Charter Spotlight: Eleven Aviation
BCA sister publication Air Charter Guide recently profiled Eleven Aviation, an air charter operator based in Kirkland, Washington. Inspired by an exceptional journey, the number “11” signifies a commitment to providing service that transcends...
China Focus: Domestic autos go global via China-Europe freight trains
CHONGQING/HOHHOT, June 18 (Xinhua) -- A new batch of vehicles produced in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality is about to embark on a journey to overseas markets via the China-Europe freight train service. The shipment, valued at...

Shipbreaking yard on a beach in Bangladesh
Key Biscayne, FL (33149) Today Rain showers this morning with some sunshine during the afternoon hours. High around 85F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.. Tonight Partly cloudy this evening followed by increasing clouds with showers...

Captain Cook's long-lost ship found after 250 years
HMS Endeavour, the long-lost ship once commanded by the famous British explorer Captain James Cook during a voyage in the Pacific Ocean, has been discovered off the coast of Rhode Island, ending a 250-year maritime mystery, according to Sarajevo...