2 rescued as 80-foot yacht sinks off Florida coast

St. Johns County Fire Rescue and the U.S. Coast Guard rescued two mariners aboard an 80-foot yacht that began taking on water off the coast of Florida.

MEYERS: The Transportation Industry Stands Against Trafficking

Pilot, 6 passengers on skydiving flight jump before small plane crashes in Missouri hayfield

A pilot and six passengers aboard a single-engine Cessna U206C all parachuted to safety before the plane crashed near a Missouri airport, officials said.

Maryland Gov. Moore delivers updates on Baltimore bridge as repairs continue

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered an update on the Francis Scott Key Bridge repairs. He said the bodies of all six people who died in the disaster were recovered.

Federal probe targets Waymo’s robotaxis amid traffic safety concerns

The self-driving taxi company Waymo is under federal investigation after a series of accidents. What does this mean for the industry? Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson explains.

New safety rules set training standards for train dispatchers and signal repairmen

The Federal Railroad Administration finalized new federal certification rules for signal repairmen and train dispatchers, which will set minimum standards and ensure workers have the skills they need.

3 dead including child after Amtrak train plows into car on tracks in New York

A 69-year-old man, a 66-year-old woman and a 6-year-old child were killed on Friday when their car was struck by a northbound Amtrak train in Western New York.

Driver in Florida crash that killed 8 Mexican workers told troopers he smoked marijuana oil, took meds: report

Bryan Maclean Howard, 41, is accused of crashing his pickup truck into a bus carrying over 40 Mexican farmworkers, eight of whom were killed.

Coast Guard studying if other bridges at risk following Baltimore bridge disaster

The U.S. Coast Guard says it is studying if other bridges across the nation are at risk after Baltimore collapse in March which resulted in the deaths of six people..

Stolen antique weathervane recovered 40 years later and returned to Vermont

The Vermont Agency of Transportation announced that an antique copper weathervane has been found and returned to the state, after being swiped from a railway station 4 decades ago.

Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston struck by barge, causing portion to collapse: officials

A barge smashed into the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday morning, causing a section of the bridge to fall onto the barge, Fox 7 Austin reports.

Highway safety administration warns against sticking aftermarket decals on steering wheels following accident

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a warning not to stick decals onto car steering wheels after a driver was severely hurt by one during a crash.

Florida bus carrying migrant farmworkers crashes, killing at least 8 and injuring dozens more: officials

A bus carrying nearly dozens of farmworkers crashed in Florida on Tuesday morning, leaving eight dead and 40 others injured, according to authorities.

3 killed, 3 injured in California after speeding Tesla flies into power pole and building, knocks out power

Three people are dead and three others seriously injured after a speeding car struck a curb and crashed into a power pole and building in California.

Lightning-fast Formula E race car does 0-60 in 1.82 seconds flat

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how the Gen3 Evo Formula E race car revolutionizes electric racing with its unmatched acceleration, advanced technology, sustainable design.

How to fly with your dog when money is no object

With airlines tightening their leash on pet travel, there are other more comfortable travel options for pets with private jet charters.

Trucker fell asleep at wheel in leadup to wreck that killed 3 PA workers, authorities say

A truck driver who struck a construction vehicle on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania and killed three workers was reportedly asleep at the wheel when the incident happened.

7 dead after bus falls into river in St. Petersburg, Russia

A bus veered off a bridge Friday in St. Petersburg, Russia, plunging into the Moika River and leaving seven people dead, according to officials.

At least 90 injured after passenger train hits boxcar, derails in Argentine capital

At least 90 people were injured Friday in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after a passenger train derailed after striking an empty boxcar on the tracks.

Large barge crashes into historic Fort Madision Bridge in Iowa, later sinks

A near 100-year-old bridge in Iowa was struck by a loose barge on Thursday prompting its temporary closure before later reopening without any significant damage or injuries.

Boeing 737 catches fire, skids off runway at Senegal's main airport

A Boeing 737-300 Air Sénégal flight carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at the African nation's main airport just outside Dakar.

Senate overwhelmingly passes FAA reauthorization, sending bill to House

The Senate passed a bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday, despite push back from multiple D.C.-based Democrats.

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Explosives will be used to free ship from section of fallen steel wreckage

Unified Command on Wednesday said that crews will use precision explosives on a collapsed section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Port of Baltimore.

1 worker dead, another injured after truck veers onto shoulder of California highway

One contract worker was killed and another seriously injured after a box truck veered onto the shoulder of California State Route 71 in Chino Hills.

Bitter Man-Child David Hogg Announces 'One Thing Men Want,' Is Mocked Into Middle of Next Week

Los Angeles bus driver fights back after female suspect attacks her over alleged fare dispute

Video captured a Los Angeles bus driver defending herself and fighting back after a woman attacked her on Sunday over an alleged fare dispute.

Small plane crashes in central Virginia, killing 2

John Latham, 63, of Haymarket, Virginia, and Niiben Ayivorh, 73, of Burke, were killed when their small aircraft crashed in densely-forested section of Fluvanna County.

Bear dragged body of man killed in Massachusetts car wreck, police say

A man who was dragged by a bear following a Hatfield, Massachusetts, car crash on Sunday was most likely dead at the time, State Police said.

TSA Discovers Bag of Snakes in Passenger’s Pants at Miami International Airport

A passenger at Miami International Airport was caught with some slithering stowaways in his pants, according to TSA.

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TSA to Passenger: Are Your Pants Full of Snakes or Are You Just Happy to See Us?

Pilot dead after small plane crashes in Georgia neighborhood

Jason McKenzie, the associate director of philanthropy at Augusta University, has been reported dead after his single-engine aircraft crashed in a residential part of the Georgia city.

Fuel Tanker Crashes into Tractor-Trailer, Bursts into Flames, Shuts Down I-95 in Connecticut

A tanker truck carrying 8,500 gallons of gas crashed into a tractor-trailer and burst into flames on I-95 in Connecticut Thursday morning.

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Death toll of China highway collapse rises to 36, more than 20 cars found

A large section of a highway in Meizhou in south China's Guangdong Province collapsed due to heavy rains and flooding, resulting in the confirmed deaths of 36 people so far.

Two killed after small plane crashes in rural Indiana

Two people were killed Tuesday afternoon after their small, single-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area in Elkhart County, Indiana.

'Tens of Thousands' of Driverless Trucks to Haul Freight on Highways in Coming Years

"Tens of thousands" of fully autonomous tractor-trailers are expected to haul freight on public roads in upcoming years.

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Tesla Semi’s impressive performance on ice marks another major triumph

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson: Video shows Tesla Semi can navigate icy conditions, potentially offering a sustainable, all-weather, heavy-duty transport solution amid emissions concerns.

A Hundred Billion Here . . .

(Steven Hayward)

Everett Dirksen, the Republican Senate leader back in the 1960s, is famous for saying, “A billion here and a billion there and pretty soon you’re talking about real money. . .”

That was in the days before multi-trillion dollar deficits. A billion dollars is hardly a rounding error in a federal program these days, and $1 billion is usually considered the entry fee for any proposed new program. A program that only costs $750 million is almost an insult at this point.

And Dirksen also never could have anticipated the utility of high speed-rail spending. If he was alive today, he’d likely modify his statement as follows: “A hundred billion here, a hundred billion there, and maybe someday you’ll have a high-speed rail line in California.”

To no one’s surprise, this is in the “news” this week:

California bullet train project needs another $100 billion to complete route from San Francisco to Los Angeles

As the state faces economic headwinds, California’s mega high-speed rail project between San Francisco to Los Angeles also faces major funding hurdles, the project’s CEO Brian Kelly told state lawmakers Tuesday.

Kelly testified in front of the State Senate’s Transportation Committee on the High-Speed Rail Authority’s updated draft business plan. In Tuesday’s hearing, Kelly told lawmakers the project has $28 billion dollars on hand, but noted it was still a few billion dollars short to complete the Central Valley segment between Merced and Bakersfield. Depending on how long the segment takes to finish, it could cost between $32 Billion to $35 Billion. Kelly said the project is hoping to fill the gap with federal funds. That segment of the project is expected to be fully operational between 2030 and 2033, Kelly said.

Project leaders estimate it will still need an additional $100 billion to finish what voters were originally pitched in 2008: a bullet train that runs between San Francisco and Los Angeles. A timeline on its completion has not been set as the authority waits for environmental clearances for those segments.

Bold emphasis added. Because everyone knows federal money is free, or grows on trees or something. But with a state deficit now likely to be over $70 billion this year, there’s little chance California can pay for the completion of the rail line itself. And there’s no timeline set because everyone with a brain understand the high speed rail line will never be fully completed. The “environmental clearances” make that certain.