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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Equipment manufacturer turns heads with next-gen work vehicles boasting incredible performance: 'It is an ideal tool'
In a huge move for the industrial and construction industries, Spanish equipment manufacturer AUSA has introduced its first-ever electric rough-terrain forklift, per Electrek. Unveiled at the recent Bauma construction fair in Germany, the C151E is designed to bring the well-known benefits of electric vehicles into demanding job sites and represents a significant innovation in heavy‑duty material handling. AUSA shared in a video all the specs of the C151E, including a 3,000-pound loading capacity, battery with up to 18.6 kilowatt-hours, digital display with diagnostics, all-in-one joystick, zero carbon pollution, and it's nearly silent. AUSA said in a press release that the forklift is designed specifically for worksites with low pollution, like greenhouses and enclosed spaces. Electrek reported that the forklift also charges incredibly quickly: "Even if you drive the battery to nearly nothing, the AUSA can be charged up during a lunch break or shift change and ready to work again as soon as you reach for it." There is a growing trend of electrifying necessary equipment in manufacturing industries. Another European Union company announced an all-new electric line of construction equipment in 2024. Australia and China are also seeing similar innovations. Forklifts are indispensable across countless sectors, from agriculture and recycling to logistics and construction. Introducing electric models such as the C151E means smoother, more efficient operations and a great way to cut costs. "It is an ideal tool for working in emission-free spaces such as greenhouses, municipal night works, enclosed spaces, etc.," AUSA said, according to Electrek. Companies can expand their use, because electric assets are allowed where internal combustion isn't. "You can earn more work, get a higher utilization rate, and maximize not only your fuel savings, but generate income you couldn't generate without it," Electrek explained. Beyond financial savings, without tailpipe pollution, the forklift is also beneficial to the environment as well as the health of those operating it. Traditional diesel and gas-powered forklifts can negatively impact air quality and worker health, especially in enclosed spaces like warehouses, because of the release of carbon monoxide as well as known carcinogens. Thanks to innovations like the C151E, it's now easier than ever for companies to cut costs, protect worker health, and get the job done — without all the noise and fumes. It's a win for business and a win for the environment. If you're thinking about switching to electric yard tools, which of these factors would be most persuasive for you? Better for the environment Cheaper to fuel and maintain More enjoyable to use Produce better results Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wreaths Across America Executive Director Honored with Colonel Roger H.C. Donlon Patriot Award
The Kansas Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) recognized Karen Worcester for her continuous support of veterans and their families. Col. Roger H.C. Donlon Patriot Award Two recipients of the Col. Roger H.C. Donlon Patriot Award COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine and KANSAS CITY, Kan., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly announces that Karen Worcester, co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization, is the 2025 recipient of the Colonel Roger H.C. Donlon Patriot Award. The award was presented Saturday, June 14, by the Association of the U.S. Army's (AUSA) Greater Kansas City Chapter in recognition of Worcester's ongoing support of veterans and families of the fallen through the organization's yearlong mission to remember, honor and teach. Actor and philanthropist Gary Sinise—the inaugural recipient of the Col. Roger H.C. Donlon Patriot Award—presented the recognition during the chapter's 2025 program, marking its 26th anniversary with AUSA and the 250th birthday of the United States Army. The award honors Col. Donlon, the first American soldier of the Vietnam War and the first U.S. Army Special Forces warrior to receive the Medal of Honor. Donlon, who passed away in January, was a longtime volunteer and advocate for WAA and believed immensely in the program's mission. Past recipients of the Col. Roger Donlon Patriot Award include Gary Sinise, Morrill Worcester, Sen. Bob Dole, Art Fillmore, Donnie Edwards, Holly Petraeus and John Holt. Award-winning actor and philanthropist Joe Mantegna was also recognized with Worcester on Saturday night. 'Wreaths Across America exemplifies a steadfast commitment to honoring our nation's heroes,' said Norma Donlon, author, mother, grandmother and Col. Donlon's wife of more than 50 years. 'As we lay wreaths and speak the names of the fallen aloud, we do more than remember — we teach future generations the true meaning of freedom. Karen is the heartbeat behind this important mission, one that Roger believed deeply in, and I know he is looking down with pride.' Immediately upon creating the 501(c)(3) Wreaths Across America in 2007, the board of directors chose Karen Dow Worcester for the position of Executive Director. As a volunteer and co-founder of the nonprofit, Karen tenaciously works on ways the organization can best remember the fallen and honor those who serve. Her passion is to teach our children that our freedoms are purchased at a great cost. 'This award means a great deal to me,' said Worcester. 'Roger was a dear friend and mentor who taught me what true courage and service mean. Like me, he felt that teaching our nation's children to love their country is the most important thing we can do, and I strive every day to help ensure that happens. I am honored to accept this award on behalf of the dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly throughout the year to support this mission.' National Wreaths Across America Day will be held this year on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This free event is open to all, and the organization encourages community members to participate by volunteering locally or sponsoring a wreath for an American hero. For $17, you can help sponsor the year-long programs and resources Wreaths Across America provides. For more information, please visit # # # About Wreaths Across AmericaWreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization's yearlong mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington and thousands of veterans' cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. Attachments Col. Roger H.C. Donlon Patriot Award Two recipients of the Col. Roger H.C. Donlon Patriot Award CONTACT: Amber Caron Wreaths Across America 2075136457 acaron@
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Longtime federal prosecutor named acting U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – A longtime federal prosecutor has been named by President Trump as the acting United States Attorney of the Eastern District of Texas. Jay R. Combs has been working for the Department of Justice since 2006, where he started as Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) on the U.S.- Mexico border. While he was at AUSA, Combs focused on immigration, narcotics and human trafficking cases along with fraud and white collar crimes. 'Dead men can't testify': East Texas judge arrested on multiple charges released Thursday morning Through his tenure, Combs received multiple nationwide awards and was recognized for his contributions to the fight against international drug cartels. Combs served in the United States Army as a Judge Advocate General for six years after serving 20 years in the U.S. Army. While in the Army, he served in several roles, including Executive Officer of an Air Defense Artillery Battery. Combs looks to carry out the current administration's goal of keeping Americans safe. 'I am thankful to President Trump and Attorney General Bondi for this opportunity and humbled by the honor of leading the Eastern District of Texas,' Combs said. 'This opportunity to serve the American people is both a tremendous responsibility and a great privilege. This office plays a critical role in ensuring the American people are kept safe. I look forward to advancing the administration's core priorities of immigration enforcement; combatting human trafficking and smuggling; attacking transnational organized crime, cartels, and gangs; and protecting the federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to protect us all. I look forward to working alongside our great prosecutors, staff and brave law enforcement partners.' As federal prosecutor, Combs will oversee one of the busiest districts in the United States that prosecutes more foreign drug cartel leaders than most other U.S. Attorney's Offices nationwide. The district represents 43 countries and over 3.5 million people. The district currently comprises six U.S. District divisions with federal district courts in Beaumont, Sherman, Plano, Tyler, Lufkin and Marshall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Historic breakthrough: IDF reveals laser system shot down dozens of drones in war
The Iron Beam is the most advanced, operational laser in the world, though England, the US, and others have relatively advanced lasers. In a historic breakthrough, the IDF on Wednesday announced that its Iron Beam laser defense system has shot down dozens of aerial threats during the war. Already in fall 2024, the Jerusalem Post had learned that the Iron beam laser, produced by Rafael, had been used in operational situations, but was barred from reporting on that at the time. According to the Defense Ministry, the Iron Beam is the most advanced and operational laser in the world, though England, the US and others also have relatively advanced laser platforms. Sources have told the Post that what makes Iron Beam the most advanced is its reliability in different kinds of weather, its variable range, adaptability to different kinds of aerial threats, and the ability to place it in different contexts. In October 2024, Rafael announced that it was showcasing its latest defense capabilities at the defense AUSA exhibition October 14-16 in Washington DC, including a new Lite Beam laser-based interception system integrated into the Trophy multitasking defense platform. While not as much of a watershed moment as the Iron Beam laser defense system, the Lite Beam is still a powerful example of Israel succeeding in using layers at least for short range defense. Defense sources told the Post that the Lite Beam's operational capabilities have been proven, though they declined to disclose exactly when and how the IDF has used such capabilities in the field in Gaza or Lebanon. The implication was that the Lite Beam would be effective against drones and possibly against mortars, but would not shoot down most rockets or long range missiles which Israel eventually hopes the Iron Beam will do. In general, laser defense technologies are viewed as a major part of future air defense because they would end the arms cost race in which Israel and other wealthy countries constantly waste huge amounts of money to protect themselves from weaker adversaries using low attack cheap forms of threats. The sources added that the Lite Beam has hard kill neutralization capabilities which can be integrated on any vehicular platform and operational capabilities, and that it also can be a component of the drone dome which utilizes both soft kill and jamming. Rafael said that Lite Beam, 'offers advantages such as engagement at the speed of light, an unlimited magazine, and negligible cost per interception.' In February 2023, senior Defense Ministry official Brig.-Gen. (res.) Danny Gold said Israel's air defense lasers, when fully deployed in the future, could shoot down the drones Iran has been sending against Ukraine. Speaking at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference at Tel Aviv University, the Director of MAFAT [Directorate of Defense Research & Development] said his ministry is working on developing 'the next generation of using lasers.' He talked about multiple successful tests destroying rockets 'with a very sophisticated laser weapons system…We have done the same for mortars, rockets and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), like the Iranian UAVs they are sending to Ukraine. The same concept of UAV, we can shoot them down.' On Wednesday, Gold said, "Our vision for deploying laser weapons was realized during the war with tremendous technological and operational success. IDF combat units displayed boldness in integrating and carrying out the first successful operational deployments of the systems, and the lessons learned will be applied as we deploy more operational laser systems. Laser interception systems will provide an additional layer within Israel's multi-tiered air defense array, which has been meticulously developed through the tireless efforts of the defense industries and Israel's exceptional human capital. We will continue to advance this technology and deliver world-leading systems and capabilities to the IDF, turning vision into security in air, sea, land, and across every dimension.' Head of the Defense Ministry's Directorate of Research and Development Brig. Gen. Yehuda Elmakayes stated, "During the war, we deployed several high-power laser system prototypes, resulting in significant achievements, culminating in the world's first successful high-power laser interceptions on the battlefield. Throughout this period, we gained substantial experience in optimizing and operating laser technologies in the field. We are currently integrating these insights into the systems under development, while expanding the range of laser-based systems to protect Israeli civilians and IDF forces." Repeated top Israeli official statements have predicted that by the end of 2025, the Iron Beam will be more widely and publicly deployed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who Is Kerry Morgan? Cassie's Friend Name Dropped at Diddy's Trial
The trial of Sean 'Diddy'' Combs continues to reveal disturbing allegations about the rapper. Singer and actress Casssie, the star witness of the prosecution, made an appearance at the Manhattan court on Tuesday and gave testimony, accusing Diddy of abuse and torture. During this, she mentioned Kerry Morgan, a former friend of hers, and people are now interested in knowing more about him. So, who is Kerry Morgan? Here are all the details! Cassie mentioned during her testimony that Kerry Morgan was her close friend at one point. She stated that Diddy threw a wooden hanger at Morgan once, which gave her a concussion. Reporting on the testimony, the New York Post shared a photo of Cassie and Morgan from when they were younger. Notably, Cassie mentioned the incident in her 2023 lawsuit against Diddy, in which she accused the rapper of putting her throgh years of 'cycle of abuse, violence, and sex trafficking.' Per legal documents, the incident led to a settlement between Diddy and Morgan. Further, Cassie paid additional money in the hopes of resolving 'the dispute between her close friend and her abusive and controlling boyfriend.' The documents also state that the relationship between the two women became 'strained' after that. Cassie spoke about Morgan another time during the trial. The Assistant US Attorney Emily Johnson asked Cassie, 'Where did you celebrate your birthday, in this photo?' In response, the entertainer said, 'In Las Vegas. Kerry Morgan was there too. We were out on his patio on my 21st birthday, during the VMAs.' The AUSA continued by asking what happened after that. Cassie replied, 'Sean kissed me in the bathroom. I ran back to my hotel. I told Kerry.' Diddy and Cassie met when he was 37 and she 19. Morgan, who is a model, has not given any testimony at the time of this article's composition. Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on ComingSoon. The post Who Is Kerry Morgan? Cassie's Friend Name Dropped at Diddy's Trial appeared first on Mandatory.
