Trump Admin Cancels $26 Million Funding for Baltimore-DC Maglev Train Project
The project proposed setting up a high-speed rail system based on superconducting magnetic levitation (Maglev) technology between Baltimore and Washington, at an estimated cost of almost $20 billion.
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- New York Times
Lamar Jackson drops No. 8 trademark challenge against Troy Aikman's company
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has withdrawn his effort to block Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman from using the No. 8 on his company's sports apparel and merchandise. Documents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show Jackson's attorney, Andrea Evans, dropped her client's opposition to FL101 Inc.'s use of 'EIGHT' on Monday. The Patent and Trademark Office made the dismissal with prejudice official on Tuesday, meaning the case is permanently closed. Advertisement The challenge from Jackson, who wears No. 8 for the Ravens, argued FL101's use of 'EIGHT' violated several of his trademarks, including 'Era 8' and 'YOU 8 YET?' FL101 lists Aikman as one of two directors in its SEC filings. The three-time Super Bowl champion wore the No. 8 in his 12 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. His company will now be able to use 'EIGHT' on its apparel products. It already sells an 'additive-free' light beer and other beverage products under the 'EIGHT' trademark it secured in June 2024. Jackson also challenged FL101's trademark application in that instance. Trademark registrations specify which industries the trademark applies to and how rights holders can stylize or differentiate their logos, and disputes over their use often hinge on the idea that consumers might be confused about the identity of the product's seller. Attorneys for Jackson and FL101 did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Aside from Aikman's company, Jackson also has challenged the use of the No. 8 by entities including NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., who drove under the number from 1999 to 2017. Earnhardt dropped his pursuit of a trademark for a stylized 8 in April after securing the trademark for 'Budweiser No. 8,' previously owned by his stepmother, Teresa Earnhardt. His withdrawal came one day after Jackson filed his challenge. .@DaleJr explains what really happened with the No. 8 trademark. 8️⃣ — Dirty Mo Media (@DirtyMoMedia) April 9, 2025 '(Jackson) wasn't suing me, he was just contesting it, and there's a part of the trademark process where if you believe somebody's applying for a trademark and it will hurt your brand, you can oppose it,' Earnhardt said of the brief dispute during an April episode of his podcast. ' … We got what we wanted, and down the road, I was not gonna argue with Lamar over something that I didn't plan on using. I wasn't going to spend thousands of dollars with my lawyers to fight for something I didn't need.' Advertisement Jackson is preparing for the upcoming NFL season, with the Ravens set to face the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 7 in a rematch of last year's AFC Divisional playoff game. The Ravens won their first preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday and will, coincidentally, play the Cowboys this Saturday. (Photo of Lamar Jackson: Greg Fiume / Getty Images) Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Play today's puzzle
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Yahoo
Ravens' Lamar Jackson ends No. 8 trademark battle with Troy Aikman
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has ended his challenge to Troy Aikman's trademark use of the No. 8, according to the Baltimore Sun. Jackson originally filed the challenge in July 2024, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office said this week that the Ravens quarterback filed to withdraw his challenge on Monday. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] At issue was Aikman owning and applying for several trademarks featuring the word "EIGHT" on apparel and bags, which Jackson's legal team reportedly argued would be "likely to cause confusion, or cause mistake, or to deceive" the public when it comes to figuring out if they're buying a Troy Aikman T-shirt or Lamar Jackson T-shirt. FL101, the company behind the Aikman products, has several products featuring "EIGHT," including a light beer brand, but Jackson was only disputing the bags and apparel. Aikman responded jokingly on social media following the July 2024 news by telling Jackson, 'Hey Lamar, looks like a worthy conversation over a couple cold EIGHT beers! Maybe Steve Young can arbitrate??' Jackson has been making his own apparel for years under his Era 8 Apparel brand, with products including T-shirts that just have the numeral 8 on them. Jackson has reportedly applied for a number of trademarks around the number, most of them featuring the "Era 8" name. This isn't the first time Jackson has gone to battle over his apparel company, as he filed a lawsuit against Amazon in 2020 over selling unlicensed merchandise featuring his registered trademarks. He also resolved a trademark dispute with Dale Earnhardt Jr. in April after the NASCAR Hall of Famer secured the right to a different No. 8.
USA Today
14 hours ago
- USA Today
DOT launches faster, more secure system for airline complaints
The Department of Transportation announced an updated process for travelers to file air travel-related complaints. The agency said Wednesday, Aug. 13, that the change would make the resolution process more streamlined. According to the DOT, the complaint system previously relied on technology from the 1990s, which slowed the process for airlines and ticket agents to receive copies of the complaint and work toward its resolution. The new system, which users can access online, will automatically notify relevant parties once a complaint is filed. 'I'm committed to making USDOT work better for the American people. By modernizing our technology and getting rid of outdated legacy systems, we can better serve the traveling public and maximize efficiencies,' Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said in a statement. The DOT said the new system also improves data and privacy protection for users. The agency recommends travelers try to resolve their issue directly with the airline or their travel agency before filing a consumer complaint. Consumer complaints help the DOT's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OCAP) track industry trends and identify when enforcement action is needed for a particular problem. "For civil rights complaints, OACP will investigate every complaint that it receives and provide its findings to the consumer at the conclusion of the investigation," the agency's website explains. "For all other complaints, OACP is not able to respond to each complaint individually given the volume of complaints received. Although OACP does not respond to individual consumers who file complaints not involving civil rights, OACP will review and analyze non-civil rights related complaints from consumers when conducting targeted or sample reviews to determine airlines' and travel agencies' compliance with aviation consumer protection requirements."
