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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 26 MENDON, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri Department of Transportation plan released this year cited a need to improve safety at the rail crossing where an Amtrak train and a dump truck collided, resulting in the deaths of two passengers and the truck driver. The crossing in a rural area near Mendon in western Missouri, about 84 miles (135 kilometers) northeast of Kansas City, has no lights or other signals to warn of an approaching train. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief was traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago Monday afternoon when it struck the truck and derailed at the crossing. An Amtrak spokeswoman said injured passengers were taken to eight hospitals. At least 60 people were hurt, according to officials at many of those hospitals. The Missouri State … [Read more...] about State urged safety upgrades for site of fatal Amtrak wreck

As many as 50 people are dead after an abandoned tractor-trailer was found in southwest San Antonio Monday evening, and more than a dozen were rushed to nearby hospitals. They are all believed to be undocumented migrants. "This is nothing short of a horrific tragedy," San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg told reporters. "Our job is not to ask why. Our job is to ask how we can help. That's why you're seeing medical assistance. As far as the federal investigation goes, that's in the hands of the feds. I'm sure there will be more questions and hopefully some answers as we move forward." On Twitter, Nirenberg posted: "Migrants seeking asylum should always be treated as a humanitarian crisis, but this evening we're facing a horrific human tragedy." He also urged Texans to "think compassionately, pray for the deceased, the ailing, and their families at this moment." The San Antonio Police Department shared details of the "horrific tragedy" during a news conference near the scene on … [Read more...] about ‘These deaths are on Biden’: Gov. Abbott, Texas leaders react to 50 migrants found dead

UPDATE: 4:05 P.M. CT At a Tuesday press conference Precinct 1 Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores raised the death toll of Monday's immigrant trailer-tractor tragedy to 51, according to a CNN report. As many as 34 of the 51 victims have potentially been identified, Clay-Flores told reporters. Due to the number of casualties the county medical examiner's office has requested help from offices in neighboring counties to aid in processing the deceased. In a Tuesday phone interview with CNN, Homeland Security Investigations San Antonio agent Craig Larrabee described Monday's deaths as "the worst human-smuggling event in the United States." "This sheds light on how dangerous human smuggling is," Larrabee told CNN. --- END OF UPDATE --- As many as 50 migrants were found dead or dying Monday evening near Lackland Air Force Base in southwest San Antonio after law enforcement received calls about a trailer-tractor parked on a stretch of road in the area. … [Read more...] about Officials raise death toll of San Antonio immigrant tractor-trailer tragedy to 51

Pirelli have identified measures to help improve their tyre offerings for 2023, as they aim to reduce understeer characteristics. The tyre manufacturer have outlined how they intend to create a tweaked product for next season, aimed at reducing the understeer characteristics that the current cars have to cope with. F1’s new revolutionary regulations for this season have seen a complete change of philosophy, moving from a predominant over-body aerodynamic philosophy to one of ground effect – put simply, the cars are now sucked down onto the ground moreso than being pushed down. However, the philosophy change has had some side effects, given the change in characteristics on how the cars drive. Slow speed understeer is particularly prevalent now, given the reduced effect as a car slows down, while the cars have also gotten heavier – mostly due to the introduction of more stringent safety measures. With understeer now the dominant characteristic of many of the front-running cars, … [Read more...] about Pirelli look to ease understeer with tougher 2023 tyres

Bugatti enlisted former Formula One driver Juan Pablo Montoya to set a a new speed record in its $2.7 million Chiron hypercar. Montoya, a seven-times grand prix winner and two-times winner of the Indianapolis 500, set a new world record by accelerating from a standstill up to 400kph and back to a stop again in 41.96 seconds, covering 3.1 kilometres. The car carried the number 42 which was the number used by Montoya during most of his time in NASCAR after leaving F1. “It really was incredible to see that you didn’t need the complex preparations we have to make in racing for the 0-400-0 drive,” said Montoya. “With the Chiron, it was all quite easy. Just get in and drive off. Incredible.” The 41-year-old also revealed he did not use a HANS device for the record-breaking run. Bugatti has not announced which driver will be chosen for its attempts to break the record top speed for a production vehicle which is the 431.072kph it recorded with the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport in 2010. … [Read more...] about Pictures: Montoya breaks 400kph record in Bugatti Chiron – F1 Fanatic

WASHINGTON -- A former White House official revealed explosive new details Tuesday about President Donald Trump's actions on Jan. 6, 2021, telling Congress that he knew his supporters were carrying weapons, insisted on personally leading the armed mob to the Capitol, physically assailed the senior Secret Service agent who told him it was not possible, expressed support for the hanging of his own vice president, and mused about pardoning the rioters. The testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson, who was an assistant to then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, was the most chilling to date in the House select committee's Jan. 6 investigation. Recounting granular detail and private dialogue, she presented to the public a penetrating account of Trump's actions and mind-set as the Capitol came under siege from his own supporters, who were determined to stop the counting of electoral votes and impede the certification of Joe Biden's victory. Testifying alone, her appearance punctuated by … [Read more...] about Trump sought to lead armed mob to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide says

If you’ve been trying to find cheap flights out of Houston in recent months, you’ve surely noticed that prices are soaring . With the cost of fuel steadily climbing paired with our collective desire to travel after the pandemic kept us all cooped up at home, it makes sense that cheap tickets for flights are hard to come by! Fortunately, we’ve done some digging on how to get cheap airline tickets, so if you plan on booking a trip in the near future, check out these travel tips that will have you flying high on savings! How to find cheap flights with search engines & online travel agencies Search engines and online travel agencies offer consumers the ability to compare prices based on different criteria. They provide an eagle eye view of your options when searching for cheap tickets, allowing you to see offers from competing airlines, as well as suggesting different dates or times that may provide a better deal on your airline tickets. They’re also useful tools for … [Read more...] about Houston, here’s how to find cheap flights

Listen to this article In case you didn't get the memo, good ol' sedans and wagons have fallen out of favor. Crossovers are gradually taking their place, negatively impacting sales of minivans in the process. With demand for traditional body styles declining, automakers are thinking outside the box and this Citroën C4 X is a prime example. It's honestly hard to pinpoint its body style, but the double chevron says it's a "unique alternative" to hatchbacks and SUVs. Essentially, the C4 X is Citroën's version of the Peugeot 408 introduced earlier this month. It's 4,600 millimeters (181.1 inches) long, therefore it is positioned in the lineup between the C4 and C5 X in terms of overall length. It has the same 2,670 mm (105.1 in) wheelbase as the C4 while being 1,800 mm (70.8 in) wide and 1,525 mm (60 mm) tall. 2023 Citroen e-C4 X 54 Photos That makes it … [Read more...] about Citroen C4 X Debuts As High-Riding Fastback Because Sedans And Wagons Are Old Fashioned

Listen to this article UPDATE: An updated CARB filing from General Motors indicates the 2019 Camaro might not use a seven-speed manual (see image below). However, it would potentially use a ten-speed automatic, according to this paperwork. In addition, CARB has now marked the previous document as cancelled. Source: California Air Resources Board via Carbuzz Spy shots already indicate that the Camaro has a major refresh on the way for the 2019 model year, and evidence now suggests that the addition of a seven-speed manual gearbox could be among the upgrades for the Bowtie's pony car. The information comes from the California Air Resources Board's emissions certification for GM's 6.2-liter V8. Autoguide first discovered this info. Under transmission type for the Camaro, the 2019 model year filing (left) lists the certification as covering a six-speed manual, seven-speed manual, and eight speed automatic. The document carries a date of January 12, … [Read more...] about [UPDATE] CARB Filing Points To 2019 Chevy Camaro With 7-Speed Manual