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Independently funded jet’s sound barrier mark revives talk of commercial supersonic travel in NC
An aircraft developed by Boom Supersonic has become the first independently funded jet to break the sound barrier. The XB-1 aircraft accelerated to Mach 1.05 at about 35,000 feet during a test flight Tuesday in the same Mojave Desert airspace in California where Charles “Chuck” Yeager was the first person to break the sound barrier in 1947. It’s a step toward reviving supersonic commercial travel, which has been on hiatus since the Concorde jet was grounded more than two decades ago. Boom Supersonic has contracts with at least two airlines to buy their commercial airliners once they are developed.… Continue Reading
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has struggled to answer questions at his Senate confirmation hearing about how he’d reform Medicaid or Medicare, the government health care programs used by millions of disabled, poor and older Americans. Kennedy inaccurately claims Medicaid is fully paid for by the federal government when states and federal taxpayers fund it. Kennedy’s hearing Wednesday to be the nation’s top health official quickly devolved into an argument over the questions he’s raised for years about vaccine safety. Kennedy is seeking to lead a $1.7 trillion agency that will oversee vaccine recommendations as well as food inspections and health insurance for half the country in President Donald Trump’s administration. Kennedy denies he’s anti-vaccine.… Continue Reading
Review of ex-North Carolina treasurer’s use of state cars ends with no charges filed
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A district attorney says an investigation into how then-North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell used state government vehicles is ending with no charges filed. Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman said Monday the review found any alleged policy violations were insufficient to support a successful criminal prosecution. Freeman did say that Folwell agreed to pay over $6,200 for commuting costs he should have been charged and the reimbursement for some miles driven. Folwell is a Republican who completed eight years as treasurer and didn’t seek reelection in 2024. He lost a bid for the GOP nomination for governor last year. Folwell said he was “relieved” about Freeman’s decision.… Continue Reading
Pet Adoption
Here are some pets in the Triangle that need a new home! ‘);… Continue Reading