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Toronto Sun
6 days ago
- General
- Toronto Sun
Delta plane wing clips empty aircraft during pushback from gate in Atlanta
Published Aug 10, 2025 • < 1 minute read FILE - The company logo graces the side of a Delta Air Lines jetliner at Denver International Airport in Denver, on June 26, 2019. Photo by David Zalubowski / AP ATLANTA (AP) — A Delta Air Lines plane clipped another aircraft while pushing back from the gate Sunday morning in Atlanta, the airline said. The wing of the plane 'reportedly made contact' with an empty aircraft, Delta said in a brief written statement to The Associated Press. The flight was scheduled to travel from Atlanta to Guatemala City, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions. Passengers were transferred to another plane following a delay. On board the commercial aircraft were 192 customers, two pilots and four flight attendants. No injuries were reported, according to Delta, which has its headquarters in Atlanta. Additional information on the incident was not immediately available. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Columnists Columnists Sports Toronto & GTA Toronto Blue Jays
Time of India
08-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
McMahon orders federal audit of universities' admissions data to root out racial bias
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Declaring that 'meritocracy and excellence' must again define American higher education, US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Thursday ordered the government's chief education statistics arm to collect unprecedented levels of admissions data from universities, aiming to expose and eliminate race-based preferences. The directive to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) marks a significant expansion of federal oversight, coming directly on the heels of President Donald Trump's memorandum calling for greater transparency in admissions practices. A new level of disclosure Colleges and universities will now be required to break down their applicant, admitted, and enrolled student data by race and sex, not just for undergraduates but for certain graduate and professional programmes. The reporting will go beyond headcounts, demanding hard metrics: Standardized test scores, GPAs, and other academic credentials of each group. McMahon said the change was designed to cut through years of secrecy that have shielded admissions decisions from public view as states in a press release. 'It should not take years of legal proceedings and millions of dollars in litigation fees, to elicit data from taxpayer-funded institutions that identify whether they are discriminating against hardworking American applicants,' she said in a press release, referencing the Students for Fair Admissions v. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kalisari: Unsold Sofas Prices May Surprise You (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo Harvard case that pulled back the curtain on elite admissions practices. Audits and accountability NCES will also design a rigorous audit process to ensure universities report their data accurately and consistently. The information will feed into the existing Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), which already tracks enrollment and finances at federally funded institutions. Until now, IPEDS has only collected racial demographics for enrolled students, a narrow snapshot that left the admissions gatekeeping process largely in the dark. Legal backdrop The Supreme Court's 2023 decision in SFFA v. Harvard struck down racial preferencing in admissions, ruling it a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the Equal Protection Clause. Evidence in that case showed Harvard engaged in 'extreme racial preferencing,' a finding that ignited fresh political and legal challenges across the country. By expanding the scope of federal data collection, the Department of Education is positioning itself to enforce the court's ruling not through lawsuits, but through regularized, nationwide reporting. What's at stake The move raises the stakes for universities that rely on federal student aid; compliance with IPEDS is a condition of receiving Title IV funding. It also puts institutions under the microscope of both the federal government and the public, which will soon have the tools to see if qualified candidates are being passed over in favour of others based on race. For the Trump administration, the message is blunt: No more 'hidden math' in admissions. For colleges, it signals an era in which the cost of opacity could be far higher than the political fallout of transparency. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Newsweek
07-08-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
America's Most Stolen Cars Revealed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The most stolen vehicles in the United States for model year 2022-4 have been revealed by new research published by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). Chevrolets featured heavily taking three of the top 10 positions, including first place which was occupied by the Camaro ZL1. Also in the top 10 were vehicles produced by Acura, GMC, Ram and Land Rover. By contrast the 10 least stolen vehicles were primarily electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Newsweek contacted the Chevrolet, Acura, GMC, Ram and Land Rover press offices for comment on Thursday outside of regular office hours via email or online inquiry form. Why It Matters Some 850,708 vehicle thefts were reported in the U.S. in 2024, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a 17 percent decrease on the previous year. FBI data showed nearly 70,000 people were arrested for motor vehicle theft in 2022, including 2,000 who were carrying a firearm when arrested. What To Know On Friday, the HLDI published its list of the most stolen vehicles from the 2022-24 model years. The figures were based on motor vehicle theft claims, with the HLDI using the value insurers pay when the same vehicle is totaled in a crash to determine if the whole vehicle was stolen. Only these cases were included in the data and not other motor vehicles thefts. The HLDI gave each car on its list a "relative frequency claim" (RFC) for theft, with the average across all vehicles included being 100. Stock photograph showing a racing Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in Detroit in 2018. Stock photograph showing a racing Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in Detroit in 2018. Paul Sancya/AP The most stolen list was topped by the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, a powerful sports car, with an RFC of 3,949. This was stolen 39 times more often than the average vehicle according to the figures. It was followed by the Acura TLX 4WD and the Chevrolet Camaro with RFC's of 2,138 and 1,287 respectively. In fourth place was the Acura TLX 2WD with an RFC of 805, then the GMC Sierra 3500 crew cab 4WD with 742 and the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 crew cab 4WD on 662. The top 10 was completed by the Dodge Durango 4WD—on 592—the Land Rover Range Rover 4WD—with 540—and the Ram 1500 crew cab short-wheelbase 4WD on 524. Shopper looking over a 2025 Dodge Durango utility vehicle in the Stellantis display at the Colorado Auto Show Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Denver. Shopper looking over a 2025 Dodge Durango utility vehicle in the Stellantis display at the Colorado Auto Show Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP On the other side the least stolen HLDI list was primarily composed of electric and hybrid vehicles. This list was headed by the Tesla Model 3 4WD (RCF 1), the Tesla Model Y 4WD (RCF 2), the Tesla Model 3 2WD (RCF 3), the Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD (RCF 5) and the Tesla Model S 4WD (also RCF 5). The HLDI noted modern vehicles can be stolen using cloned versions of the owner's key fob and noted media reports that Chevrolet vehicles have seemingly been impacted by a technical glitch that makes this easier. According to FBI crime data, during the 2019-2023 period, the highest proportion of motor vehicle thefts were reported in Colorado, with 66.43 monthly per 100,000 citizens. This was followed by New Mexico and Washington in second and third place, with 42.05 and 41.48 monthly motor vehicle thefts per 100,000 people, respectively. Stock photograph showing a Tesla Model 3 vehicle is on display at the Tesla auto store on September 22, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. The Tesla Model 3 4WD had the lowest relative frequency claim... Stock photograph showing a Tesla Model 3 vehicle is on display at the Tesla auto store on September 22, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. The Tesla Model 3 4WD had the lowest relative frequency claim theft rate according to the data. More Allison Dinner/GETTY What People Are Saying HLDI Chief Insurance Operations Officer Matt Moore said: "Muscle cars have often topped this list, as thieves are attracted to vehicles with high horsepower. That also helps explain why the more expensive, more powerful ZL1 is stolen so much more often than the standard Camaro." Referring to Camaro's on the list, he added: "We expect powerful and high-value vehicles to be targeted, and these models check both those boxes. But it stood out to us that Camaros that were nearly 10 years old had such high claim frequencies."
CTV News
06-08-2025
- Health
- CTV News
West Nile virus season is upon us
Mosquitoes cling to the inside of a jar loaded with repellent during a test as part of a tour of the Center for Disease Control laboratory in Fort Collins, Colo., on April 4, 2024. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) Mosquitoes collected from a trap in New Tecumseth tested positive for the West Nile virus (WNv). As of Friday, no confirmed human cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease have been reported in Simcoe Muskoka. However, a dead bird found in Bradford West Gwillimbury in July also tested positive for WNv. West Nile virus circulates between birds and some species of mosquitoes. The virus can be transferred to people by a mosquito bite, if the bug has first bitten an infected bird. The best way to do avoid WNv is to protect yourself from mosquito bites, although the health unit says the risk of contracting WNv from an infected mosquito is highest in late summer. The following personal protection is recommended: Use an approved mosquito repellent and follow manufacturer's instructions. Wear light-coloured clothing and cover up in areas where mosquitoes are present. Stay indoors when mosquitoes are most active – at dusk and dawn – when possible. Although most people will not become sick if bitten by an infected mosquito, WNv can cause severe illness in some people. Symptoms of WNv include: fever, muscle weakness, stiff neck, confusion, severe headache a sudden sensitivity to light. In very rare cases, the virus may cause serious neurological illness. People who experience symptoms should seek medical advice. Anyone with concerns about a dead bird can contact the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) at 1-866-673-4781.
Japan Today
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Japan Today
Stellantis warns of $2.7 billion loss for 1st half of 2025 due to tariffs and some big charges
FILE - Shoppers look over a 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona hardtop in the Stellantis display at the Colorado Auto Show, April 17, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) By MICHELLE CHAPMAN Stellantis, the maker of Jeep and Ram vehicles, says its preliminary estimates show a 2.3 billion euros ($2.68 billion) net loss in the first half of the year due to U.S. tariffs and some hefty charges. The automaker anticipates an impact of about 300 million euros for net tariffs incurred, and also expects planned production losses related to implementing its response plan. The automaker provided preliminary financial figures on Monday after suspending financial guidance in April due to Trump's tariffs. It also halted production at plants in Canada and Mexico in response to a 25% tax on imported cars, and it temporarily laid off 900 workers at plants in Michigan and Indiana. Stellantis expects approximately 3.3 billion euros ($3.84 billion) of pretax net charges mostly related to program cancellation costs and platform impairments, restructuring and the net impact of costs related to emission standards. Automakers have been penalized if the average fuel economy of their annual fleet of vehicle production exceeds a certain level. Antonio Filosa took over as CEO two months ago after Carlos Tavares resigned under pressure last year. Stellantis, which was created from the 2021 merger of France's PSA Peugeot with Italian-U.S. carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, is the world's fourth-largest car manufacturer. It is based in the Netherlands. Stellantis will release its financial results for the first half of the year on July 29. President Donald Trump signed executive orders in April to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts, a significant reversal as the import taxes threatened to hurt domestic manufacturers. Automakers and independent analyses have indicated that the tariffs could raise prices, reduce sales and make U.S. production less competitive worldwide. Trump portrayed the changes as a bridge toward automakers moving more production into the United States. The tariffs ordered by Trump are hitting the entire auto sector, which sends vehicles and parts across the northern and southern borders of the U.S. repeatedly as they are assembled. The Center for Automative Research says that a uniform 25% tariff on all trading partners would have an increased cost of $107.7 billion to all U.S. automakers and an increased cost of $41.9 billion for the Big Three automakers in Detroit, Stellantis, General Motors and Ford. In May General Motors lowered its profit expectations for the year as the carmaker braced for a potential impact from auto tariffs as high as $5 billion in 2025. The Detroit automaker said at the time that it anticipated full-year adjusted earnings before interest and taxes in a range of $10 billion to $12.5 billion. The guidance includes a current tariff exposure of $4 billion to $5 billion. That same month, Ford Motor said that it expects to take a $1.5 billion hit to its operating profit from tariffs this year and was withdrawing its full-year financial guidance due to the uncertainty created by the Trump administration's evolving trade policy. Ford and Tesla are expected to see a smaller impact from tariffs than GM and other automakers because they assemble more of their cars in the U.S. Still, what impact they do see won't be insignificant. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
