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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
All aboard the WMAGA? Florida congressman wants to rename DC transit for Trump
"This is the Trump Train, next stop: Ronald Reagan National Airport," could be the conductor's call on Washington, D.C.'s commuter rail system if one Florida GOP congressman has his way. Rep. Greg Steube drafted "The Make Autorail Great Again (MAGA) Act," which would withhold $150 million in federal funding from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) until it is renamed "WMAGA" – or the Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access, in honor of President Donald Trump. It would also require the METRO rail system – six color-coded lines encompassing about 130 miles of track – to be renamed the "Trump Train." Duffy Slams Mta Over Fact-check Of Anti-israel Mobs' Grand Central Takeover Steube called upon a 1966 District of Columbia law granting congressional "consent" for the interstate compact and ensuing establishment of WMATA. "WMATA has received billions in federal assistance over the years and continues to face operational, safety, and fiscal challenges," Steube said in a statement. Read On The Fox News App "In the spirit of DOGE, this bill demands accountability by conditioning federal funding on reforms that signal a cultural shift away from bureaucratic stagnation toward public-facing excellence and patriotism." The day-to-day operations of WMATA and the METRO, including fares and routings, are controlled by its board – not Congress. It also receives funding and recommendations from the three state/district stakeholders. Dot Saves Taxpayers Over $60M By Terminating Texas High-speed-rail Contract WMATA's board consists of two members from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, plus two appointed by the federal government. Steube called WMATA a "struggling institution" in need of a "fresh identity," particularly ahead of global events scheduled in the region, including the 2027 NFL Draft and FIFA World Cup matches. Fox News Digital reached out to WMATA as well as Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., for comment. Several METRO stations already sport political names, though they often coincide with nearby sites – including for former President Ronald Reagan, ex-Secretary of State John Dulles, Pierre L'Enfant and Pierre DuPont. A move to rename the entire METRO system in honor of a dignitary, however, has never been tried article source: All aboard the WMAGA? Florida congressman wants to rename DC transit for Trump
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Southwest Houston: Victim dies after being shot on METRO bus; suspect on the run, police say
The Brief Police were called to a METRO bus on West Bellfort Avenue and Kirby Drive. The victim and suspect were allegedly arguing when the shooting happened. Anyone with information can call HPD (713-308-3600) or Crime Stoppers (713-222-8477). HOUSTON - A victim has died, and a suspect is on the run following a shooting on a Houston METRO bus, according to METRO police. What we know Houston Police received a shooting call at about 2:30 p.m. Officers arrived at a METRO bus on West Bellfort Avenue and Kirby Drive and found the victim. The victim was taken to a hospital. However, Houston police said the victim has died. According to METRO Police Chief Ben Tien, the shooting happened during an argument between the victim and the suspect. After the shooting, the suspect reportedly got off of the bus, went east on Bellfort, then turned right onto Centerpoint Drive. Police described the suspect as a Black male who is about six feet tall and may be between his mid-20's and early 30's. He was last seen with dreadlocks and was wearing a black t-shirt with blue and white striped shorts. What we don't know The victim has not been identified at this time. Police say he may also have been in his mid-20's to early 30's. It's not believed that the victim and suspect knew each other before the shooting, but that information is not confirmed at this time. What you can do Anyone with information on this shooting can call one of the following agencies: HPD Homicide Division: 713-308-3600 Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477) The Source Houston Police Department and METRO Police Department.
India Today
21-05-2025
- Climate
- India Today
Power out, trees uprooted, banners toppled: How massive storm hit Delhi
A powerful dust storm swept across Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening, leading to heavy rains and hailstorms. The sudden change in weather led to widespread disruption, including power outages, traffic jams and tree storm hit suddenly around 8 pm, reducing visibility drastically as strong winds carrying loose dust blanketed the parts of Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, and Ghaziabad witnessed intense hailstorms and torrential rain following the dust storm. In Noida, hail battered rooftops and roads shortly after the storm Many areas experienced power outages across Delhi-NCR due to the sudden weather change. Traffic snarls were reported on major stretches, including the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, Kalindi Kunj border, and DND WELCOME BOARD COLLAPSED, TREES UPROOTEDThe intense wind and rain led to infrastructure damage, including fallen trees and overhead electric (OHE) line Noida Welcome Board also collapsed under the force of the wind, while trees and banners fell at multiple spots, leading to severe traffic jams. Meanwhile, a large tree crashed onto a car at Copernicus Marg, near India Gate. The driver is safe. advertisement METRO DELAYED, SERVICES HALTEDDelhi Metro services were significantly affected, particularly on the Red, Yellow, and Pink Lines. Service was halted temporarily at several stations including Shaheed Nagar, Jahangirpuri, and Mayur Vihar Phase 1, over 30 minutes delay was reported as commuters crowded the station. While Pink Line services resumed by 9:18 PM, disruptions on the Red and Yellow Lines persisted late into the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) confirmed that the issues stemmed from fallen objects and damage to the OHE system, and teams were working swiftly to restore full from Amit Bhardwaj, Piyush Mishra, Arun Tyagi and BhupendraTune InMust Watch
New York Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Permits to Build New Apartments Have Plummeted
Apartment construction boomed during the pandemic as the transition to remote work allowed more Americans to relocate, fueling rental demand across the country. But two years later, permits to build new units have receded to below prepandemic levels, according to a recent study by Redfin. Researchers compared census data on permits issued for multifamily buildings of five or more units during three time periods: prepandemic (April 2014 to March 2020), mid-pandemic (April 2020 to March 2023), and post-pandemic (April 2024 to March 2025). During the post-pandemic period, developers nationwide have received permits to build about 12 multifamily housing units per 10,000 people — a 6 percent decline from the prepandemic period and a roughly 27 percent decline from the pandemic building boom. Among the 78 U.S. metro areas with populations of at least 750,000, the study found that 63 percent have scaled back on building apartments since March 2023. One exception: high-demand cities in the Sun Belt region. Austin, Texas, topped all metros with about 65 permits issued per 10,000 residents. Cape Coral, Fla., was second, with about 60 permits per 10,000 people. Following were North Port, Fla. (53 permits), Raleigh, N.C. (just over 41), and Orlando, Fla. (just under 41). Why is apartment construction soaring in the Sun Belt and plunging in other areas? In part, because builders there face fewer restrictions. 'Austin is still booming because they are allowing for more types of homes to be built by loosening restrictions on things like minimum lot sizes,' said Daryl Fairweather, Redfin's chief economist. Cape Coral, Fla., is helping to facilitate construction by expanding 'utility access that opens up the opportunity to build housing in places that wouldn't have been possible before,' she said. Economic uncertainty has also played a role in the building decline. Ms. Fairweather said that developers have dialed back because of high interest rates, volatility in the cost of materials because of tariffs, and uncertainty over the effects of deporting construction workers, many of whom are undocumented. New Apartments in Your City? The metros with the most and fewest permits issued for new apartments per 10,000 residents from April 2024 to March 2025. Fewest Most PERMITS PER 10,000 RESIDENTS PERMITS PER 10,000 RESIDENTS METRO METRO Stockton, Calif. Bakersfield, Calif. Providence, R.I. El Paso Baton Rouge, La. Birmingham, Ala. New Orleans Cleveland Fresno, Calf. Tulsa, Okla. 0.0 0.8 1.6 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.5 2.5 3.5 3.6 Austin, Texas Cape Coral, Fla. North Port, Fla. Raleigh, N.C. Orlando, Fla. Columbus, Ohio Omaha Richmond, Va. Charlotte, N.C. Nashville 64.5 59.6 53.3 41.1 40.7 37.9 37.5 35.4 30.0 29.8 Fewest PERMITS PER 10,000 RESIDENTS METRO Stockton, Calif. Bakersfield, Calif. Providence, R.I. El Paso Baton Rouge, La. Birmingham, Ala. New Orleans Cleveland Fresno, Calf. Tulsa, Okla. 0.0 0.8 1.6 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.5 2.5 3.5 3.6 Most PERMITS PER 10,000 RESIDENTS METRO Austin, Texas Cape Coral, Fla. North Port, Fla. Raleigh, N.C. Orlando, Fla. Columbus, Ohio Omaha Richmond, Va. Charlotte, N.C. Nashville 64.5 59.6 53.3 41.1 40.7 37.9 37.5 35.4 30.0 29.8 Source: Redfin By The New York Times For weekly email updates on residential real estate news, sign up here.
Cision Canada
08-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Carmen Fortino Honoured with Canadian Grand Prix Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Service to Canada's Grocery Sector Français
TORONTO, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is proud to recognize Carmen Fortino, Executive Vice President, National Supply Chain and Procurement for METRO Inc., with the Canadian Grand Prix Lifetime Achievement Award, in honour of his remarkable contributions, leadership, and lifelong dedication to the grocery retail sector in Canada. The Canadian Grand Prix Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals or families who have demonstrated outstanding service and dedication to the Canadian retail and grocery industries. Recipients reflect the industry's spirit of community and trust. They have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to their companies' growth and innovation, to the communities they serve, and to philanthropy. Since joining METRO in 2014 as Senior Vice President and Metro Ontario Division Head, Carmen has held several senior roles. In 2016, he was named Executive Vice President, Metro Ontario Division Head, and in 2019, his responsibilities expanded to include national supply chain operations. Since 2022, he has led both national supply chain and procurement for METRO Inc., bringing a comprehensive approach to product flow, merchandising, and vendor partnerships across the country. Carmen Fortino's leadership at METRO is grounded in decades of experience across Canadian grocery and international health and wellness sectors. He began his career in his family's grocery business, building a deep understanding of Ontario's retail landscape, and later held senior leadership roles with another major national retailer before joining the METRO team. Mr. Fortino's achievements have also been recognized industry wide. In 2022, he was honoured with the Golden Pencil Award and named one of Canada's Best Executives by Report on Business. "Carmen Fortino has been a constant in a rapidly changing industry. What sets him apart is his ability to evolve—bringing decades of experience, starting in a family business in 1985, into bold, forward-thinking leadership," said Diane J. Brisebois, President and CEO of Retail Council of Canada. "This Lifetime Achievement award is a tribute to the vision and the impact he's had across every level of grocery retail in Canada." Mr. Fortino joins a distinguished list of past Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer recipients from across Canada that include Longo's President and CEO Anthony Longo and the Longo Family, Cindy and Tina Lee of T&T Supermarkets, Burnbrae Farms' President & CEO, Margaret Hudson, Pattison Food Group's President, Darrell Jones, Morrison Lamothe Inc & Club Coffee L.P. CEO, John Pigott, Metro Inc.'s Former Senior Vice President Procurement & Corporate Brands, Serge Boulanger, Kruger Products CEO Dino Bianco, and Sobeys Inc. President and CEO Michael Medline. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Carmen Fortino at Retail Council of Canada's Canadian Grand Prix Awards Gala on June 4, 2025, at the Toronto Congress Centre. Capping off RCCSTORE25, Canada's premier retail conference, the Canadian Grand Prix Awards Gala will celebrate innovation in food, non-food, CPG and private-label categories. Taking place June 3–4, 2025, RCCSTORE25 will feature 75+ expert speakers and draw retail leaders from across North America and beyond. Media are invited to attend this prestigious event celebrating Jenn Harper and other esteemed award recipients. About Retail Council of Canada Retail is Canada's largest private-sector employer with over 2.3 million Canadians working in our industry. This sector is a major economic contributor, generating more than $93 billion annually in wages and employee benefits. In 2024, core retail sales (excluding vehicles and gasoline) exceeded $507 billion. Retail Council of Canada (RCC) members account for more than two-thirds of these core retail sales and 95 per cent of the grocery market. Our membership extends across the country, embracing over 54,000 storefronts in diverse formats such as department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent retailers, online merchants, and quick service restaurants. As the Voice of Retail™ in Canada, RCC, a not-for-profit, industry-funded association, proudly represents retail businesses of all sizes, from small independents to large national chains, in communities nationwide.
