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Indian Express
23-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
130 km in 30 minutes for just Rs 700: First electric passenger plane lands in US
A passenger-carrying electric aircraft has completed its first successful flight to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, marking a significant step towards sustainable air travel. The flight, operated by Beta Technologies, flew from East Hampton to JFK earlier this month, covering about 70 nautical miles (130 km) in just over 30 minutes, according to Fox News. Kyle Clark, founder and chief executive of Beta Technologies, was at the controls during the flight. He told Fox News, 'This is a 100% electric aeroplane that just flew from East Hampton to JFK with passengers on it, which was a first for the New York Port Authority and the New York area. We covered 70 odd nautical miles in 35 minutes.' Clark also pointed out how affordable the flight was. Charging the aircraft and making the journey cost just around $8 (about ₹700), far cheaper than a helicopter, which would have cost about $160 (₹13,885) in fuel for the same distance. 🇺🇸HISTORIC ALL-ELECTRIC FLIGHT LANDS AT JFK An all-electric aircraft made a landmark landing at JFK Airport on Tuesday, marking the first such arrival at the New York hub. Vermont-based Beta Technologies' Alia CX300 took off from Suffolk County for a 45-minute flight. CEO… — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 4, 2025 Passengers on board were able to talk easily during the flight, thanks to the quieter electric motors compared to conventional aircraft engines. Beta Technologies, based in Vermont and founded in 2017, has been developing electric aircraft for both conventional takeoff and landing and vertical takeoff and landing. The company recently raised $318 million to support production, certification and commercial operations. The CX300, the aircraft that flew to JFK, can travel up to 250 nautical miles on a single charge. The company hopes to secure certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by the end of the year. Clark explained that electric planes could offer a cleaner, quieter, and cheaper way to travel for short journeys between cities or suburbs. The lower operating cost and reduced noise could make them popular with commuters and those living near airports. Transport companies are also looking at using electric aircraft for city flights that can take off and land vertically, helping reduce road traffic and emissions. The FAA has already put rules in place for pilot training and certification for these air taxis.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Portland's State Theatre building for sale
Jun. 12—The landmark Congress Street building that houses the iconic 1929 State Theatre was listed for sale on Thursday. The six-story building, which has more than 120 tenants, has a listing price of $10.9 million, according to the Porta & Co. Commercial Real Estate website. The building has been owned since 2015 by Burlington, Vermont-based Crostone Portland LLC, according to city property records. That company bought the building for $4.2 million. The building's largest and best-known tenant is the 1,900-seat State Theatre, which opened in 1929 as a movie palace and has operated since the 1990s as a concert venue, bringing hundreds of national acts to Portland each year. The theater has "several years left" on its current lease, said Erik J. Hoekstra, a managing partner in the company that owns the building. Hoekstra said his company may also try to negotiate a longer lease with the theater, to help ensure its future. He said that the theater's success and status as a focal point of Portland's music and entertainment scene is a big reason why "we've been able to be successful as the building's owners." "The current operators have done a phenomenal job, and our goal is for them to continue to operate for a very long time," said Hoekstra. "We couldn't have been successful without them." The State Theatre is leased and run by Crobo LLC/State Theatre Presents. It had been closed between 2006 and 2010, but then was reopened by the current management after a $1.5 million renovation. The State Theatre also books outdoor summer concerts at Thompson's Point in Portland. The theater's online calendar lists shows booked into October. Shows scheduled in coming days and weeks include Clutch on Friday, The Big Gay Dance Party on June 21, Sleep Theory on June 22 and Disco Biscuits on July 12. Hoekstra said his company put the building up for sale because its focus is shifting toward industrial properties and hotels. The listing for the Congress Street property says that because current tenants are paying below-market rents, "a buyer should have the ability to quickly add 12%-15% to the gross rents." The listing says the building contains "entrepreneurial workspaces and creator-driven suites" and that the diversity of tenants reduces investment risk. The Arts District along Congress Street, where the State Theatre building is located, has seen a number of business closings and vacant storefronts in recent years. The owners of the Renys department store, just a couple blocks from the theater building on Congress Street, announced this week they will be closing that location, largely because sales have not rebounded since the pandemic. After its early life as a movie palace showing Hollywood fare, the State Theatre had become a pornographic film venue by the late 1960s and remained one until the late 1980s. It was renovated and restored in the early 1990s for use as a performing arts space, but a series of operators could not make a go of the place, leading to its closing in 2006. The theater has been run continuously as a performing arts venue since 2010. City records show the building was sold three times in the past 26 years, before the present owners bought it: for $5.2 million in 2003, for $5.1 million in 2002 and for nearly $2.6 million in 1999. Copy the Story Link
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New CEO at WhistlePig Whiskey
US distiller WhistlePig Whiskey has named Charles Gibb as its new CEO. Gibb's appointment follows the departure of former CEO Jeff Kozak, who stepped down from the position to 'pursue other opportunities' in January. Following Kozak's departure, WhistlePig's board member Marty Birkel took on the role as interim CEO. In a statement, the Shoreham, Vermont-based distillery said Gibb's appointment comes at an 'inflection point' for the business and marks the 'next stage of evolution' for its WhistlePig brand and its 'super-premium' whiskey portfolio. Gibb has held previous roles at Fever-Tree, Bacardi, Diageo, and LVMH-owned Belvedere Vodka. Wilco Faessen, co-founder and chairman of WhistlePig Whiskey, said: 'Post an extensive search process, where we had an opportunity to consider various exceptional candidates, we are excited to welcome Charles to the WhistlePig team as we tackle the next phases of growth.' Just Drinks has asked WhistlePig Whiskey for an update on the company's latest financial results and share ownership but had not received a response at the time of writing. Gibb was credited with establishing Fever-Tree's operations in North America. WhistlePig Whiskey said he drove the mixer brand 'to the top of the ginger beer and tonic water charts', while broadening its relevance across a variety of consumption occasions. During his time at Belvedere Vodka, Gibb led global expansion initiatives, establishing partnerships such as Project RED and James Bond, 'elevating' the brand's worldwide presence, the rye and bourbon producer added. Gibb said: 'As a Scot, I could not be more excited to be joining this exceptional American whiskey brand. I thrive in an innovative, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. 'I have been involved with start-ups, initiated new markets and transformed developed markets by breaking apart paradigms to accelerate growth. That is exactly what WhistlePig does with whiskey. We have the perfect mix to shake up the market. Or stir up, if you prefer.' "New CEO at WhistlePig Whiskey " was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Boston Globe
11-06-2025
- Science
- Boston Globe
Fighting climate change, one yard at a time
'There's this feeling of, 'Oh my gosh, this problem is so much bigger than I am,'' said C. Adam Schlosser, senior research scientist and deputy director at the But Schlosser said he disagrees: It took a collective effort to get here, and it will take one to get us out. 'My answer has always been, every little bit counts,' he said. Home gardeners can take their clues from what some industry professionals are adopting in the face of climate change, starting by fine-tuning their carbon footprint. Increased atmospheric carbon contributes to climate warming. The garden is full of opportunities to practice carbon-neutrality. Advertisement 'We obviously have a lot of technologies that are trying to remove carbon from the air, but … the best way of doing that, in terms of nature, is to plant new vegetation,' Schlosser said. Schlosser said that heat-tolerant varieties will stand up to weather patterns and require less water. To add a buffer against unpredictable weather extremes, create microclimates in the home landscape, said Ben Falk, a Vermont-based regenerative landscape A monarch butterfly fed on New England aster. Conserve water by catching rainfall in a barrel or other container. Soil health is another important consideration, Falk said. Avoid using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that contain While Falk said he doesn't characterize his approach as outright resistance to climate change, adapting to it may soften its impact. 'If the wind's blowing, you know, put up your sail,' he said. 'The best responses to climate change also are the most beneficial footprint upon our ecological systems, which could have the best impact on reducing climate change simultaneously.' Landscaping tools have long relied on gas fuel, but Mark Richardson, executive director of the Advertisement Iconic to the suburban landscape are manicured lawns and geometric hedges. But monocultures are more likely to suffer total losses when problems strike. 'The advice that I would give is to expect the unexpected,' Richardson said. A resilient, biologically diverse garden can mix native and non-native species that overall require less maintenance. Even in tough years when not everything thrives, Richardson said, the garden isn't decimated. 'You're hedging your bet that when you have a diverse garden, some things will make it and other things won't,' he said. Plants take in carbon, a process known as carbon sequestration, as part of photosynthesis. To encourage even more of this, don't just plant more, but plant diverse gardens full of native species. 'All forms of resilience seem to rely on diversity, and that certainly goes for gardening,' Falk said. Just as biodiversity improves carbon sequestration, its absence can drive a self-reinforcing cycle: warming climates cause species to struggle, reducing diversity, and ultimately increasing carbon output, said 'The climate crisis cannot be solved without also solving the biodiversity crisis,' Abramson said. 'As we lose more species … we're losing the ability of our landscapes and systems to stabilize the climate.' Advertisement Plant diversity can also provide physical resilience, he said. For example, a mixed meadow will be more resilient to flooding or drought than a turfgrass lawn. Seek inspiration from other areas of the state that are used to wet or dry conditions, such as coastal plains or Berkshires grasslands. And though many ecological changes can be slow to observe, Abramson said if you plant it, pollinators will come. After just three years, his team observed an increase from two to seven insect pollinator species at one of his planting sites. Red columbine flowered in Norwell. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Essentially, it's a process of ecological restoration. Start by adding a few keystone species — such as aster and goldenrod, which support many types of wildlife — and adding other plants that attract specialists. Shrubs are another often overlooked planting that provide natural bird food and habitat. Abramson said to observe what's there, and add what's missing. Turning to native plantings doesn't have to mean ripping out your roses. Native plants don't always have the ostentatious flare of some annuals, but Chieppo urged gardeners to trust the process while shopping. 'When you go to a nursery and you see a bunch of native plants, they're not probably going to be beautiful at the time … because it's nature,' Chieppo said. 'If it doesn't bloom this year, it most certainly will next year.' Advertisement In May, the state of Massachusetts launched Even native plants are sold in plastic pots that end up bound for the landfill. Chieppo Chieppo said that when it comes to climate resilience, the key is to rethink nature as your partner. 'Ask your landscape what it needs from you, as opposed to, 'What do you want on your landscape?''
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Ground beef sold at Whole Foods might be contaminated with E. coli, USDA warns
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for some raw ground beef products sold at Whole Foods Market because of a risk of E. coli contamination. The products are 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher organic 85% lean and 15% fat ground beef with use- or freeze-by dates of June 19 or June 20. They came from Vermont-based NPC Processing and have an establishment number Est. 4027 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The raw ground beef is no longer available for purchase, but FSIS says it's concerned that the packages may still be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. They should not be used and should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. According to FSIS, there have been no confirmed reports of illnesses related to these products, but people should contact a health care provider if they're concerned. Organic Rancher says the products were available from May 26 through June 3 in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as the District of Columbia. Other states were not affected, it says, and products with different use- or freeze-by dates are not involved and are safe to use. E. coli is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps for two to eight days after exposure. Although most people recover within a week, some may develop a serious complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to kidney failure or death. It can happen in any age group but is most common in children younger than 5 and older adults. 'The root cause of the issue has been identified, and immediate corrective actions have been put in place to ensure the ongoing integrity of the Organic Rancher brand,' the company said in its alert. 'We are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and are fully committed to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our customers.' FSIS emphasizes that all consumers should consume only ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit, and the only way to confirm that ground beef has reached a temperature high enough to eliminate harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that can measure internal temperature.
