Today and every day, give thanks for the lifesaving role of vertical flight. Millions of people around the world are here today because of the incredible capabilities of #helicopters, #rotorcraft and #VTOL #drones.
2025 was a busy year for helicopter rescues. Check out my latest article on Forbes.
2025 was a busy year for helicopter rescues. Check out my latest article on Forbes.
Helicopters Save Lives During Natural Disasters And Every Day
Every day, helicopters provide vital services to communities, including saving and protecting lives. Recent massive natural disasters showcased helicopters saving lives.
www.forbes.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Today and every day, give thanks for the lifesaving role of vertical flight. Millions of people around the world are here today because of the incredible capabilities of #helicopters, #rotorcraft and #VTOL #drones.
2025 was a busy year for helicopter rescues. Check out my latest article on Forbes.
2025 was a busy year for helicopter rescues. Check out my latest article on Forbes.
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The war will end when the Ukrainian army withdraws from Ukraine.
Putin told reporters that the fighting will end when Ukrainian forces withdraw from the territories they currently hold.
November 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The war will end when the Ukrainian army withdraws from Ukraine.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Senate Democrats say the new Kennedy Center leadership has led to "millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies." The performing arts center denies the allegations. n.pr/4pk6IzW
Senate Democrats are investigating the Kennedy Center for 'cronyism, corruption'
Senate Democrats say the new Kennedy Center leadership has led to "millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies." The performing arts center denies the allegations.
n.pr
November 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Senate Democrats say the new Kennedy Center leadership has led to "millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies." The performing arts center denies the allegations. n.pr/4pk6IzW
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Students know: ICE doesn't belong in our schools or our community.
Over 30,000 Charlotte students absent from school in protest of ICE operation, reports say
Over 30,000 Charlotte students were absent on Monday, according to school officials.
www.wafb.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Students know: ICE doesn't belong in our schools or our community.
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Czech-based Zuri partners with Ambitious Air Mobility Group to accelerate development of Zuri’s hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft and uncrewed aerial systems for cargo, defense and regional passenger flights: zuri.com/news/zuri-aa...
Vertical Flight Society welcomes Zuri as our newest corporate member!
Vertical Flight Society welcomes Zuri as our newest corporate member!
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Czech-based Zuri partners with Ambitious Air Mobility Group to accelerate development of Zuri’s hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft and uncrewed aerial systems for cargo, defense and regional passenger flights: zuri.com/news/zuri-aa...
Vertical Flight Society welcomes Zuri as our newest corporate member!
Vertical Flight Society welcomes Zuri as our newest corporate member!
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At 17, Gary Tyler was sentenced to death by an all white jury for a crime he didn’t commit. He was released from prison at age 57, after spending 42 years behind bars.
Wrongful convictions are a feature, not a bug, of the death penalty. We must end it once and for all.
Wrongful convictions are a feature, not a bug, of the death penalty. We must end it once and for all.
Gary Tyler Spent 42 Years on Death Row. Racism Put Him There. | ACLU
Tyler’s case shows how bias, fear, and discrimination drive wrongful convictions — and why confronting racial injustice in the legal system remains urgent today.
www.aclu.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
At 17, Gary Tyler was sentenced to death by an all white jury for a crime he didn’t commit. He was released from prison at age 57, after spending 42 years behind bars.
Wrongful convictions are a feature, not a bug, of the death penalty. We must end it once and for all.
Wrongful convictions are a feature, not a bug, of the death penalty. We must end it once and for all.
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The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.
40 years ago, Calvin and Hobbes' raucous adventures burst onto the comics page
The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.
n.pr
November 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.
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Breaking news: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced that she will resign from Congress as of Jan. 5, a surprise announcement that came days after a public spat between President Trump in which he lobbed public insults at his longtime ally.
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she is resigning from House
The longtime MAGA supporter says she is stepping down from office as of Jan. 5.
wapo.st
November 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Breaking news: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced that she will resign from Congress as of Jan. 5, a surprise announcement that came days after a public spat between President Trump in which he lobbed public insults at his longtime ally.
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President Trump's refusal to share the legal justification for his airstrikes on civilian boats at sea is shocking, but not unprecedented. For too long, both parties have looked the other way as presidents abuse their power and evade accountability.
From Secret Law (2001-2024) to None at All (2025-present)
The Trump administration's lethal strikes are the apotheosis of the last quarter century's often always secret and often unreviewable executive branch legal reasoning.
www.justsecurity.org
November 22, 2025 at 1:48 AM
President Trump's refusal to share the legal justification for his airstrikes on civilian boats at sea is shocking, but not unprecedented. For too long, both parties have looked the other way as presidents abuse their power and evade accountability.
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"The U.S., which has benefited greatly from its ability to draw the best minds from across the globe over the past century, can ill afford to lose its academic sheen," the Editorial Board writes.
Opinion | The dulling of America’s scientific edge
U.S. researchers are increasingly looking to do their work abroad.
wapo.st
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
"The U.S., which has benefited greatly from its ability to draw the best minds from across the globe over the past century, can ill afford to lose its academic sheen," the Editorial Board writes.
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For 13 consecutive years, NASA has been named the best place to work in the federal government.
But since the Trump administration took over and proposed deep budget cuts, there has been an exodus from the agency.
But since the Trump administration took over and proposed deep budget cuts, there has been an exodus from the agency.
NASA has lost thousands of workers. Here’s what that means for science.
Staffers told The Post about months of turmoil and sweeping changes that, if fully implemented, could transform NASA and American science beyond the Trump years.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
For 13 consecutive years, NASA has been named the best place to work in the federal government.
But since the Trump administration took over and proposed deep budget cuts, there has been an exodus from the agency.
But since the Trump administration took over and proposed deep budget cuts, there has been an exodus from the agency.
America is losing its #ScientificDominance. So many cuts to #NASA, #NSF and #DoD research and technology. Check out my article on this:
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
America is losing its #ScientificDominance. So many cuts to #NASA, #NSF and #DoD research and technology. Check out my article on this:
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
The brain drain of American engineers, scientists and intellects accelerates as US federal policies drive them away.
Over the past decade, there has been a rush of scholars moving across the Pacific to China, drawn by Beijing’s drive to become a scientific superpower.
But President Trump’s return to the White House has turbocharged this effort.
But President Trump’s return to the White House has turbocharged this effort.
Why Trump’s cuts to scientific research are a big win for China
China is attracting American scientific talent, especially in STEM fields, partly due to funding cuts and immigration restrictions under President Donald Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The brain drain of American engineers, scientists and intellects accelerates as US federal policies drive them away.
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More than 1 million U.S. workers have been laid off in 2025 so far, a level typically seen in recessions, according to new data.
Layoffs rise to recession-like levels through October, new report says
Layoffs are rising to recession-like levels, with U.S. employers announcing 1.1 million job cuts so far this year, according to a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
More than 1 million U.S. workers have been laid off in 2025 so far, a level typically seen in recessions, according to new data.
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The Trump administration told the Supreme Court that raising government revenue is not the purpose of the emergency tariffs that the president imposed this year on all imported goods.
White House tells Supreme Court it doesn’t care about the tariff money raised
The Trump administration argued before the Supreme Court that its emergency tariffs aren’t intended to raise revenue, despite the president’s previous boasts about the money generated.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Trump administration told the Supreme Court that raising government revenue is not the purpose of the emergency tariffs that the president imposed this year on all imported goods.
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At issue is whether the president can bypass Congress and impose tariffs by citing national security. n.pr/4nLufZr
Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump's tariff arguments
At issue is whether the president can bypass Congress and impose tariffs by citing national security.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
At issue is whether the president can bypass Congress and impose tariffs by citing national security. n.pr/4nLufZr
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Beta CEO Kyle Clark wants to run his public company like a private one theaircurrent.com/industry-str... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
Beta CEO Kyle Clark wants to run his public company like a private one
The electric aircraft developer’s initial public offering is structured with a view to the long term.
theaircurrent.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Beta CEO Kyle Clark wants to run his public company like a private one theaircurrent.com/industry-str... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent
It's not often when liberals like Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and conservatives like Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) agree on things, but they agree about tariffs. "Massive tariffs on close trading partners such as Brazil and Canada are ill-advised abuses of presidential power that will make Americans poorer."
"These votes present our colleagues with an important choice," @kaine.senate.gov and Sen. Rand Paul write.
"Do they side with American consumers or back an overreaching tax policy?"
"Do they side with American consumers or back an overreaching tax policy?"
Opinion | Why we’re forcing Senate votes on Trump’s tariffs
Do our colleagues side with U.S. consumers or back the president’s economically damaging policy?
wapo.st
October 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It's not often when liberals like Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and conservatives like Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) agree on things, but they agree about tariffs. "Massive tariffs on close trading partners such as Brazil and Canada are ill-advised abuses of presidential power that will make Americans poorer."
Very insightful comments from the leader of the Catholic Church. Those who say that they had to vote from Trump because of their Catholic faith are selective in which part of their religions they decide to pay attention to. How about we all respect all life — past, present and future?
Pope Leo XIV has spoken out about abortion and the “inhuman treatment of immigrants” in the U.S., calling for Americans and Catholics around the world to show “greater respect for one another” in rare comments addressing Trump administration policies. https://wapo.st/4nzo9w2
October 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Very insightful comments from the leader of the Catholic Church. Those who say that they had to vote from Trump because of their Catholic faith are selective in which part of their religions they decide to pay attention to. How about we all respect all life — past, present and future?
This opinion by @shadihamid.bsky.social puts a very fine point on something that I struggle with daily as a devout Christian. How can someone who has accepted Jesus as their Savior find these words acceptable? "I hate my opponent, and I don’t want the best for them.” May the Lord forgive us all.
"How can a faith tradition emphasizing sacrifice, humility and enemy-love navigate the messy — and increasingly violent — world of American politics?" @shadihamid.bsky.social writes. https://wapo.st/46LxMAy
Opinion | Two versions of Christianity battle for America’s soul
Charlie Kirk’s memorial shows how politics is reshaping this religious faith.
wapo.st
September 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
This opinion by @shadihamid.bsky.social puts a very fine point on something that I struggle with daily as a devout Christian. How can someone who has accepted Jesus as their Savior find these words acceptable? "I hate my opponent, and I don’t want the best for them.” May the Lord forgive us all.
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One of the biggest mistakes left-of-center pundits and influencers made was decamping to Bluesky. They made themselves irrelevant, shrunk their audiences, and dramatically lessened the positive impact they could have on our public debate at the precise time we needed it most.
September 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
One of the biggest mistakes left-of-center pundits and influencers made was decamping to Bluesky. They made themselves irrelevant, shrunk their audiences, and dramatically lessened the positive impact they could have on our public debate at the precise time we needed it most.
@vanjones.bsky.social: "Violence like this should compel people in both parties to turn down the heat, seek common ground and look for off-ramps from the vitriol — as Kirk was doing with me, the day before he died."
CNN's Van Jones reveals what Charlie Kirk messaged him one day before his assassination. https://cnn.it/4ndwHsl
September 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
@vanjones.bsky.social: "Violence like this should compel people in both parties to turn down the heat, seek common ground and look for off-ramps from the vitriol — as Kirk was doing with me, the day before he died."
My recent article about cuts to #NASA #Aeronautics, particularly the elimination of the Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology (#RVLT) project. There's still a chance to save America's civil #VTOL scientific research leadership if Congress approves NASA's full budget!
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
NASA Cuts Imperil Vertical Flight Technology Leadership
Proposed cuts to NASA's aeronautics budget would have a outsized impact on critical research for civil and military helicopters and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.
www.forbes.com
September 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
My recent article about cuts to #NASA #Aeronautics, particularly the elimination of the Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology (#RVLT) project. There's still a chance to save America's civil #VTOL scientific research leadership if Congress approves NASA's full budget!
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
www.forbes.com/sites/mikehi...
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Turkey already demonstrated the most effective response to Russian violations of NATO airspace 10 years ago: Warn them off, and if they ignore the warning, shoot them down.
Do nothing and Russia will keep coming. Hit back and they back down. The choice is ours. #Article4 #Estonia
Do nothing and Russia will keep coming. Hit back and they back down. The choice is ours. #Article4 #Estonia
September 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM