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NoneIn addition to the Broadcasting Corporation's response, the African National Congress (ANC) has also distanced itself from the incident. The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has expressed its concern following a viral video showing an altercation involving one of its employees, Nobuntu “Nobs” Mkhize, aboard a FlySafair flight. The incident has sparked widespread attention and criticism on social media platforms. In the video, Mkhize reportedly referenced the SABC and claimed that the matter would be featured on the corporation’s news platforms. This statement, coupled with her behaviour during the altercation, has drawn scrutiny and raised questions about professionalism. In an official statement, the company acknowledged the incident, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity and respect in all interactions involving its staff. “The SABC regrets this incident and always encourages staff members to uphold the SABC values of respect and integrity in all their interactions,” the statement read. The broadcaster further clarified that its news division operates with full editorial independence and that decisions related to news content are made within the newsroom, free from influence by individual employees. “We would like to reiterate that SABC News is guided by the Editorial Code and maintains its editorial independence,” the SABC added. In addition to the Broadcasting Corporation’s response, the African National Congress (ANC) has also distanced itself from the incident. While Mkhize has no official ties to the political organisation, speculation on social media linking her actions to the ANC prompted a brief statement. The party reiterated that it does not condone inappropriate behaviour and stressed the importance of professionalism in public spaces. As part of its response, the SABC has committed to addressing the matter internally and engaging with the parties involved. The organisation has also reassured the public that it will use appropriate internal channels to resolve the situation. As social media continues to amplify both actions and consequences, public figures are increasingly challenged to align their conduct with the values they uphold.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. Trump criticized Biden’s decision on Monday to change the sentences of 37 of the 40 condemned people to life in prison without parole, arguing that it was senseless and insulted the families of their victims. Biden said converting their punishments to life imprisonment was consistent with the moratorium imposed on federal executions in cases other than terrorism and hate-motivated mass murder. “Joe Biden just commuted the Death Sentence on 37 of the worst killers in our Country,” he wrote on his social media site. “When you hear the acts of each, you won’t believe that he did this. Makes no sense. Relatives and friends are further devastated. They can’t believe this is happening!” Presidents historically have no involvement in dictating or recommending the punishments that federal prosecutors seek for defendants in criminal cases, though Trump has long sought more direct control over the Justice Department’s operations. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what specific actions he may take and said they would be in cases of “violent rapists, murderers, and monsters.” He highlighted the cases of two men who were on federal death row for slaying a woman and a girl, had admitted to killing more and had their sentences commuted by Biden. Is it a plan in motion or more rhetoric? On the campaign trail, Trump often called for expanding the federal death penalty — including for those who kill police officers, those convicted of drug and human trafficking, and migrants who kill U.S. citizens. “Trump has been fairly consistent in wanting to sort of say that he thinks the death penalty is an important tool and he wants to use it,” said Douglas Berman, an expert on sentencing at Ohio State University’s law school. “But whether practically any of that can happen, either under existing law or other laws, is a heavy lift.” Berman said Trump’s statement at this point seems to be just a response to Biden’s commutation. “I’m inclined to think it’s still in sort of more the rhetoric phase. Just, ‘don’t worry. The new sheriff is coming. I like the death penalty,’” he said. Most Americans have historically supported the death penalty for people convicted of murder, according to decades of annual polling by Gallup, but support has declined over the past few decades. About half of Americans were in favor in an October poll, while roughly 7 in 10 Americans backed capital punishment for murderers in 2007. Death row inmates are mostly sentenced by states Before Biden’s commutation, there were 40 federal death row inmates compared with more than 2,000 who have been sentenced to death by states. “The reality is all of these crimes are typically handled by the states,” Berman said. A question is whether the Trump administration would try to take over some state murder cases, such as those related to drug trafficking or smuggling. He could also attempt to take cases from states that have abolished the death penalty. Could rape now be punishable by death? Berman said Trump’s statement, along with some recent actions by states, may present an effort to get the Supreme Court to reconsider a precedent that considers the death penalty disproportionate punishment for rape. “That would literally take decades to unfold. It’s not something that is going to happen overnight,” Berman said. Before one of Trump’s rallies on Aug. 20, his prepared remarks released to the media said he would announce he would ask for the death penalty for child rapists and child traffickers. But Trump never delivered the line. What were the cases highlighted by Trump? One of the men Trump highlighted on Tuesday was ex-Marine Jorge Avila Torrez, who was sentenced to death for killing a sailor in Virginia and later pleaded guilty to the fatal stabbing of an 8-year-old and a 9-year-old girl in a suburban Chicago park several years before. The other man, Thomas Steven Sanders, was sentenced to death for the kidnapping and slaying of a 12-year-old girl in Louisiana, days after shooting the girl’s mother in a wildlife park in Arizona. Court records show he admitted to both killings. Some families of victims expressed anger with Biden’s decision, but the president had faced pressure from advocacy groups urging him to make it more difficult for Trump to increase the use of capital punishment for federal inmates. The ACLU and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were some of the groups that applauded the decision. Biden left three federal inmates to face execution. They are Dylann Roof, who carried out the 2015 racist slayings of nine Black members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina; 2013 Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev; and Robert Bowers, who fatally shot 11 congregants at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018, the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S history. _______ Associated Press writers Jill Colvin, Michelle L. Price and Eric Tucker contributed to this report. Advertisement AdvertisementTwo Key Steelers Defensive Starters to Miss Eagles GameWatch Bezos’ new super rocket blast its engines. It's about to launch.
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WASHINGTON — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne about an hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop for the airline. The order, which prevented planes from taking off, was issued at the airline's request. The airline said in an email that the problem was caused by trouble with vendor technology that maintains its flight operating system. An American Airlines employee wearing looks toward quiet check-in counters Tuesday in the American terminal at Miami International Airport in Miami. Dennis Tajer, a spokesperson for the Allied Pilots Association, a union representing American Airlines pilots, said the airline told pilots at 7 a.m. Eastern that there was an outage affecting the system known as FOS. It handles different types of airline operations, including dispatch, flight planning, passenger boarding, as well as an airplane's weight and balance data, he said. Some components of FOS have gone down in the past, but a systemwide outage is rare, Tajer said. Flights were delayed across American's major hubs, with only 37% leaving on time, according to Cirium, an aviation analytics company. Out of the 3,901 domestic and international American Airlines flights scheduled for Tuesday, 19 were canceled. Cirium noted that the vast majority of flights departed within two hours of their scheduled departure time. A similar percentage — 36% — arrived at their destinations as scheduled. Meanwhile, the flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that 4,058 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed, with 76 flights canceled. The site had not posted any American Airlines flights on Tuesday morning, but showed in the afternoon that 961 American flights were delayed. Cirium said Dallas-Fort Worth, New York's Kennedy Airport and Charlotte, North Carolina, saw the greatest number of delays. Washington, Chicago and Miami experienced considerably fewer delays. Travelers wait in line for security checks Tuesday at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles. Amid the travel problems, significant rain and snow were expected in the Pacific Northwest at least into Christmas Day. Showers and thunderstorms developed in the South. Freezing rain was reported in the Mid-Atlantic region near Baltimore and Washington, and snow fell in New York. Because the holiday travel period lasts weeks, airports and airlines typically have smaller peak days than they do during the rush around Thanksgiving, but the grind of one hectic day followed by another takes a toll on flight crews. Any hiccups — a winter storm or a computer outage — can snowball into massive disruptions. That is how Southwest Airlines stranded 2 million travelers in December 2022, and Delta Air Lines suffered a smaller but significant meltdown after a worldwide technology outage in July caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Many flights during the holidays are sold out, which makes cancellations even more disruptive than during slower periods. That is especially true for smaller budget airlines that have fewer flights and fewer options for rebooking passengers. Only the largest airlines, including American, Delta and United, have "interline agreements" that let them put stranded customers on another carrier's flights. An American Airlines employee wearing a Santa Claus hat walks through the American terminal Tuesday at Miami International Airport in Miami. This will be the first holiday season since a Transportation Department rule took effect that requires airlines to give customers an automatic cash refund for a canceled or significantly delayed flight. Most air travelers were already eligible for refunds, but they often had to request them. Passengers still can ask to get rebooked, which is often a better option than a refund during peak travel periods. Finding a last-minute flight on another airline tends to be expensive. An American spokesperson said Tuesday was not a peak travel day for the airline — with about 2,000 fewer flights than the busiest days — so the airline had somewhat of a buffer to manage the delays. The groundings happened as millions of travelers were expected to fly over the next 10 days. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 40 million passengers through Jan. 2. Airlines expect to have their busiest days on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. American Airlines employees check in travelers Tuesday in the American terminal at Miami International Airport in Miami. Many flights during the holidays are sold out, which makes cancellations more disruptive than during slower periods. Even with just a brief outage, the cancellations have a cascading effect that can take days to clear up. About 90% of Americans traveling far from home over the holidays will be in cars, according to AAA. "Airline travel is just really high right now, but most people do drive to their destinations, and that is true for every holiday," AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz said. Gasoline prices are similar to last year. The nationwide average Thursday was $3.04 a gallon, down from $3.13 a year ago, according to AAA. Charging an electric vehicle averages just under 35 cents per per kilowatt hour, but varies by state. Transportation-data firm INRIX says travel times on the nation's highways could be up to 30% longer than normal over the holidays, with Sunday expected to see the heaviest traffic. "It's not the destination, it's the journey," said American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. Ralph clearly was not among the travellers on one of more than 350 cancelled or 1,400 delayed flights after a worldwide tech outage caused by an update to Crowdstrike's "Falcon Sensor" software in July of 2023. U.S. airlines carried nearly 863 million travellers in 2023, with Canadian carriers accounting for another 150 million, many of whom experienced lost luggage, flight delays, cancellations, or were bumped off their flights. It's unclear how many of them were compensated for these inconveniences. Suffice it to say, posting a crabby rant on social media might temporarily soothe anger, but it won't put wasted money back in pockets. Money.ca shares what to know in order to be compensated for the three most common air travel headaches. Bags elected to go on a vacay without you? Check off the following: If you expect a large payout, think again. Tariffs (air carrier contracts) limit the compensation amounts for "loss of, damage to, or the delay in delivery of baggage or other personal property." In the case of Air Canada, the maximum payout is $1,500 per passenger in the currency of the country where the baggage was processed. To raise that limit, purchase a Declaration of Higher Value for each leg of the trip. The charge is $0.50 for each $100, in which case the payout limit is $2,500. For Delta Air Lines, passengers are entitled to up to $3,800 in baggage compensation, though how much you'll receive depends on your flight. Delta will pay up to $2,080 for delayed, lost, and damaged baggage for international travellers, almost half of what U.S. domestic passengers can claim. If your flight is marked delayed for more than 30 minutes, approach the gate agent and politely request food and hotel vouchers to be used within the airport or nearby. Different air carriers and jurisdictions have their own compensation policies when flights are delayed or cancelled. For example, under European Union rules, passengers may receive up to 600 Euros, even when travelling on a non-EU carrier. Similarly, the DOT states that travellers are entitled to a refund "if the airline cancelled a flight, regardless of the reason, and the consumer chooses not to travel." However, US rules regarding delays are complicated. Some air carriers, such as Air Canada, do not guarantee their flight schedules. They're also not liable for cancellations or changes due to "force majeure" such as weather conditions or labour disruptions. If the delay is overnight, only out-of-town passengers will be offered hotel accommodation. Nevertheless, many airlines do offer some compensation for the inconvenience. If your flight is marked delayed for more than 30 minutes, approach the gate agent and politely request food and hotel vouchers to be used within the airport or nearby. In terms of cash compensation, what you'll get can differ significantly based on things like departure location, time, carrier, and ticket class. The DOT offers a helpful delay and cancellations dashboard designed to keep travellers informed about their compensation rights. The dashboard is particularly helpful because, as the DOT states on its website, "whether you are entitled to a refund depends on a lot of factors—such as the length of the delay, the length of the flight, and your particular circumstances." The Canadian Transportation Agency is proposing air passenger protection regulations that guarantee financial compensation to travellers experiencing flight delays and cancellations, with the level of compensation varying depending on the situation and how much control the air carrier had. The proposed regulations include the following: The airline is obligated to complete the passenger's itinerary. If the new ticket is for a lower class of service, the air carrier would have to refund the cost difference; if the booking is in a higher class of service, passengers cannot be charged extra. If the passenger declines the ticket, the airline must give a full refund, in addition to the prescribed compensation. For overnight delays, the air carrier needs to provide hotel accommodation and transportation free-of-charge. Again, if you are unsatisfied, the Canadian Transportation Agency or Department of Transportation may advocate on your behalf. Passengers get bumped because airlines overbook. When this happens, the air carrier must compensate you. For international flights in the US, the rate is 200% of your one-way fare to your final destination, with a $675 maximum. If the airline does not make travel arrangements for you, the payout is 400% of your one-way fare to a maximum of $1,350. To qualify, you must check-in by the stated deadline, which on international flights can be up to 3 hours ahead. Keep in mind that if you accept the cash, you are no longer entitled to any further compensation, nor are you guaranteed to be rebooked on a direct flight or similar type of seat. Don't be too quick to give up your boarding pass. Negotiate for the best compensation deal that would include cash, food and hotel vouchers, flight upgrade, lounge passes, as well as mileage points. But avoid being too greedy—if the gate attendant is requesting volunteers and you wait too long, you'll miss the offer. According to Air Canada's tariff, if a passenger is involuntarily bumped, they'll receive $200, in cash or bank draft, for up to a two-hour delay; $400 for a 2-6 hours delay; and $800 if the delay is over six hours. (Air Canada was forced to raise its payouts in 2013 due to passenger complaints.) The new rules would raise the payout significantly: $900 for up to six hours; $1,800 for 6-9; and $2,400 for more than nine hours, all to be paid within 48 hours. Statistically speaking, Delta Airlines is the carrier most likely to bump. A few years ago, Delta raised its payout maximum to $9,950, while United Airlines tops out at $10,000. This story was produced by Money.ca and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Some of the common causes for higher insurance rates are Inflation, car accidents, extreme weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes and wind, along with increased vehicle theft claims. Mercury Insurance has partnered with financial literacy influencer Sam Jarman to highlight specific ways consumers can address these rising costs. "Your car is the second biggest expense for most people, right behind your home, and car insurance is a big part of that," said Jarman. "Checking rates and coverage with your Mercury Insurance agent makes sense along with choosing a car with low maintenance costs." According to Consumer Price Index data released earlier this year, car insurance rates are up almost 21% year-over-year for the 12 months which ended in February. The last time car insurance rates rose that much on an annual basis was 1976. Here are some auto insurance statistics recently released from Forbes : The national average cost for car insurance is $2,150 annually for full coverage. The cost of auto insurance increased by 63.8% between 2014 and 2023. The average car insurance cost for 16-year-old drivers with their own policy is $8,765. The average rate for 17-year-olds is $6,829. Car insurance is cheapest for 60-year-old drivers, averaging $1,915 annually. The vast majority of drivers have comprehensive and collision coverage . In addition to buying liability car insurance, 79% of insured drivers buy comprehensive coverage and 75% purchase collision coverage. A staggering one in seven drivers have no car insurance. "Our goal is to help our customers get the best rates possible because we know that every dollar counts." said Justin Yoshizawa, Director, Product Management, State. "We encourage consumers to build a close relationship with their agent and discuss what discounts they may be eligible to receive. The answer might be surprising." Mercury offers the following tips for lowering your insurance costs: Review your deductibles with your insurance agent – It is recommended that you review your coverage and deductible with your Mercury agent at least once a year. Their wisdom and experience can help you make wise decisions regarding your insurance. Explore car insurance discounts – In addition to bundling your home and auto insurance, Mercury offers discounts for multi-car, good drivers, good students and auto pay. Your agent may have additional discounts to offer. Let Your Insurer Track Your Driving – Most insurers offer discounts for customers who install telematics. This technology allows your insurance company to collect information regarding your mileage and driving habits. This can also provide valuable information regarding your driving as well as saving you money. Drive a safe car with low repair costs – According to Bankrate , some of the cheapest cars to insure are the Subaru Outback, Honda CR-V and Honda Pilot. Also, look for cars with lower repair costs such as the Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius and Tesla Model 3. Doing some research before you purchase a vehicle can save you money over the length of ownership. Install an anti-theft device on your car – Drivers may receive an additional discount on your auto insurance if you install an anti-theft device on your car. Before you buy a car, compare insurance costs – You can get a fast and easy quote from your Mercury Insurance agent. To receive a quote, you can reach us at 844-514-2893. To learn more about common types of auto insurance discounts, visit https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/resources/auto/understanding-types-of-auto-insurance-discounts.html . For more information on your auto insurance, you can reference the Insurance Information Institute .
CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) — Carter Welling's 21 points helped Utah Valley defeat West Georgia 77-74 on Tuesday night. Welling had 11 rebounds for the Wolverines (4-1). Trevan Leonhardt added 11 points while going 4 of 5 from the field while they also had three steals. Dominick Nelson shot 3 of 11 from the field and 4 of 7 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points, while adding six rebounds. Shelton Williams-Dryden finished with 18 points for the Wolves (0-7). Kyric Davis added 16 points and four blocks for West Georgia. Malcolm Noel had 14 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death rowCHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Zion Fruster had 15 points in Eastern Illinois' 99-55 victory over Division-III Blackburn on Saturday night. Fruster shot 6 of 11 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (4-8). Obadiah Curtis added 15 points while going 7 of 9 from the field while they also had five steals. Kooper Jacobi went 6 of 9 from the field to finish with 13 points. Odis Grissom led the Beavers in scoring, finishing with 19 points. Blackburn also got seven points and five assists from Darius Duff. Caleb Schaab had seven points and two steals. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Arizona (and one of the top ten busiest in the United States ). Making life somewhat easier, the new PHX Sky Train is now operating and transporting travelers between Valley Metro Rail at 44th and Washington streets and the airport terminals terminating at the Rental Car Center. The rail has made it much easier for passengers to get to and around the airport. The convenience of the PHX Sky Train is just one reason why Sky Harbor has earned itself the accolade America's Friendliest Airport . The PHX Sky Train The PHX Sky Train is free and open to the public and operates 24 hours every day. The airport rail has transformed transportation at the airport (it serves over 120,000 passengers daily). It is arguably the best way to get to and from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport . "Serving more than 120,000 passengers a day, Phoenix Sky Harbor has embarked on several infrastructure projects to keep pace with the Valley’s growth, ensuring it can continue to meet future demand with safe, efficient services. Working with the City of Phoenix, lead engineering firm Gannett Fleming and general contractor Hensel Phelps, SmithGroup was tasked with the architecture and lighting design of two new stations that would expand the light rail network through the airport property." - Phoenix Airport After the completion of Phase 2, the line now connects airport terminals to the new stations at 24th Street and the PHX Rental Car Center. The train is automated (and called an automated people mover or APM). It enhances the overall airport experience for domestic and international travelers. PHX Sky Train: First segment opened: 2013 Completed: 2022 Cost: Free Wait time: 3 to 10 minutes Ridership: 120,000 passengers daily Stations: 6 Line length: 5 miles The train has three Cell Phone Waiting Lots. Sky Harbor says these are ". ..parking areas where drivers may wait in their vehicles for passengers while they deplane, pick up luggage and walk out to the curb. The lots are east of Terminal 4, west of the West Economy Garage, and south of the 44th Street PHX Sky Train Station ." Wait times for the Sky Train between 05:00 and 22:00 average three to six minutes, while those during the night (22:01 to 04:59) can average seven to ten minutes. There can be some delays during the night as nightly maintenance on the line is performed seven days a week. The number of cars per train was increased to three cars from the previous limit of two-car trains. The train line is electric, and its first segment opened in 2013 (with the final 2.5-mile segment opened in 2022). The train replaced the shuttle buses that were previously used for transport around the airport. The PHX Sky Train also has a 100-foot-tall bridge spanning Taxiway R (a taxiway connecting the north and south runways). It was the world's first transit bridge built over an active taxiway and is tall enough to allow the largest aircraft (Boeing 747s and Airbus A380s) to pass under it. "The PHX Sky Train eliminates the need for shuttle buses and cars between airport terminals and passenger facilities, reduces road congestion and encourages the use of more sustainable transportation options, making this automated people mover project an excellent example of sustainability. Hopefully, this project will encourage other major airports to consider ways to reduce their own environmental footprint.” - Melissa Peneycad , ISI’s Managing Director and Director of Sustainable Projects. The project helps to ease traffic congestion on Sky Harbor Boulevard and helps to support the airport's sustainability goals (it reduces the daily vehicle count by an estimated 20,000 vehicles a day. In 2020, it even won the Envision Gold Award (the award is given to projects that enhance sustainability across five categories: Quality of Life, Leadership, Resource Allocation, Natural World, and Climate and Resilience. Innovia APM 200 rolling stock The rolling stock is Innovia APM 200 - an automated people mover manufactured by Alstom (formerly Bombardier Transportation). It is the successor to the Innovai APM 100 and has since been succeeded by the Innovia APM 300. Alstom's people movers can be found at Florida's Tampa International Airport as well as Los Angeles International Airport. Other airports around the world with these electric trains include Dubai in the UAE and Frankfurt and Munich in Germany. Alstom says of the people mover, " The driverless Innovia APM is a transportation solution specially designed to serve airports and dense urban areas. It offers quick, comfortable, and convenient service for commuters within cities, to and from airports, or between airport terminals. Innovia APM cars operate on a dedicated guideway underground, on ground level, or elevated, avoiding interference with surrounding road or runway traffic ." Construction on the terminal will not begin until at least 2030. PHX Sky Train stations 44th Street & Washington station The PHX Sky Train has a total of six stations and each of these has different amenities. At one end is the 44th Street & Washington station. This station is an alternative for people dropping off or picking up passengers at/from the airport. At the station, people will find four-hour parking meters, a pet relief area, cell phone waiting lots, boarding pass kiosks, and Valley Metro Rail Ticket Machines. While the PHX Sky Train is free, the city's metro system is not and passengers can purchase the Valley Metro Rail tickets at the station (the ticket kiosks are located on Level 2). The boarding pass kiosks enable passengers to print their boarding passes with participating airlines before arriving at the terminal. The station has around 25 Cell Phone Waiting Lots while the men's and women's restrooms are located inside the station. The pet relief area is located on the northwest corner and is called The Park 'n Play. East Economy station At East Economy Station, passengers can expect a pet relief area, a family-friendly accessible parking area north of the station, and boarding pass kiosks. The pet relief area is called The East Economy Park & Bark and is located near the East Economy parking garages. Note to check the train's destination before boarding as the trains go in both directions from this station. Terminal 3 & Terminal 4 Passengers can find the Terminal 3 Sky Train station on Level 5 (it is easily accessed by escalators). The station is simple as it is located inside the airport (so no parking or anything). Terminal 4 station is located on Level 3 (from here passengers can walk directly to the security checkpoint and onto their flights). 24th Street & Rental Car Center 24th Street is adjacent to 1,600 new parking spots on the west side of the airport. It is located south of Buckeye Road and is the waypoint between Terminal 3 and the Rental Car Center. Finally, the terminus for the PHX Sky Training is the Rental Car Center (it is located within its own building at 1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle South). Here passengers can find most of the family car rental companies like Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Budget, Easirent Car Rental, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt, Thrifty, and others. Southwest and American lead the competition. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is located 3 miles from downtown Phoenix and is a hub for American Airlines and a base for Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines. Additionally, the airport is used as a military airport being home to the 161st Air Refueling Wing (which flies the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft - built from Boeing 707 aircraft). Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Opened: 1928 Annual passengers: 48.6 million (2023) Top airlines by market share: Southwest Airlines & American Airlines (both with around one-third share each) Top domestic destination: Denver International Airport Top international destination: San José del Cabo, Mexico Other Phoenix airports: Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport Sky Harbor serves over 120 domestic and international destinations with around 1,200 daily flights. It is served by around 18 carriers and is located less than 10 minutes from the Phoenix downtown. America's "friendliest airport" getting friendlier Sky Harbor is sometimes known as America's friendliest airport as it is one of the most convenient airports in the country. It is even a dementia-friendly airport and has a " special lanyard to travelers who self-identify as needing a little extra time. To make travelers feel more comfortable and confident, airport staff has been trained to assist and offer extra assistance to passengers wearing a special green Compassion Cacti lanyard around their neck. " Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport has nine areas for pets (where they can stretch their legs, drink water, and relieve themselves). Two are in Terminal 3 (one is on Level 1 called the Paw Pad and the other is after security) and three are in Terminal 4 (one before security called The Boneyard and two after security). Two are located near the PHX Sky Train stations. The airport also has the Compassion Corner (which has a chapel and the Sensory Room). The airport has long sought to be a friendly airport to its passengers (e.g. it was one of America's first airports to offer free WiFi). The friendliness extends to pets and the new PHX Sky Harbor Train is another example of the airport making flying more convenient for passengers.The Washington Commanders put kicker Austin Seibert on injured reserve Tuesday, just over 48 hours since he missed an extra point that would have tied the score with 21 seconds left against Dallas. Seibert also missed a field-goal attempt and another extra point in the loss to the Cowboys. He missed the previous two games with a right hip injury but said afterward he was fine and made the decision to play. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train used a shirt to fan the flames, a prosecutor said Tuesday at his arraignment on murder charges. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, who federal immigration officials said is a Guatemalan citizen who entered the U.S. illegally, was not required to enter a plea and did not speak at the hearing in Brooklyn criminal court. Zapeta, wearing a white jumpsuit over a weathered black hooded sweatshirt, will remain jailed at the city's Rikers Island complex and is due back in court on Friday. His lawyer did not ask for bail. Zapeta is charged with two counts of murder, accusing him of intentionally killing the woman and killing her while committing arson. He is also charged with one count of arson. The top charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez called the attack a “gruesome and senseless act of violence” and said it would be “met with the most serious consequences.” The apparently random attack occurred Sunday morning on an F train that was stopped at the Coney Island station. The victim's identification is still pending. Authorities say Zapeta approached the woman, who may have been sleeping in the train, and set her clothing on fire with a lighter. Zapeta then fanned the flames with a shirt, engulfing her in fire, Assistant District Attorney Ari Rottenberg said in court Tuesday. Zapeta then sat on a bench on the subway platform and watched, Rottenberg said. According to Rottenberg, Zapeta told detectives that he didn’t know what happened but identified himself in images of the attack. Zapeta's lawyer, public defender Andrew Friedman, did not speak to reporters after the arraignment. A message seeking comment was left for him. Video on social media appears to show some people looking on from the platform and at least one police officer walking by while the woman is on fire inside the train. NYPD Transit Chief Joseph Gulotta said Sunday that several officers responded to the fire and one stayed to keep the crime scene “the way it’s supposed to be" while the others went to get fire extinguishers and transit workers. “Officers who were on patrol on an upper level of that station smelled and saw smoke and went to investigate. What they saw was a person standing inside the train car fully engulfed in flames,” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. They eventually put the fire out, but “unfortunately, it was too late,” Tisch said, and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Zapeta was taken into custody Sunday afternoon while riding a train on the same subway line after teenagers recognized him from images circulated by the police. A Brooklyn address for Zapeta released by police matches a shelter that provides housing and substance abuse support. The shelter did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Federal immigration officials said Zapeta was deported in 2018 but later reentered the U.S. illegally. The crime deepened a growing sense of unease among some New Yorkers about the safety of the subway system, amplified by graphic video of the attack that ricocheted across social media. “It creeped me out real bad,” said Deandre Nelson, 22. Others said the attack hasn’t changed their daily routine or how they feel about the subway. “I don’t think it gave me pause," said Collin Burroughs, 24. “I think it mostly just made me sad.” Overall, crime is down in the transit system compared to last year. Major felonies declined 6% between January and November compared to the same time period last year, according to data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. But murders are up, with nine killings this year through November compared to five during the same period last year. There have also been several high-profile incidents, including one in September where police inadvertently shot two bystanders and a fellow officer when they opened fire on a man holding a knife in front of a train. Earlier this month, a Manhattan jury acquitted former Marine Daniel Penny in the chokehold death last year of an agitated subway rider. The case became a flashpoint in debates over safety, homelessness and mental illness on the system. Policing the subway is difficult, given the vast network of trains moving between 472 stations. Each stop contains multiple entry points and, in many stations, multiple floors and platforms. This story has been corrected to show that the name of Zapeta's lawyer is Andrew Friedman, not Ed Friedman. Associated Press reporter Melissa Goldin contributed to this report.Shrimpers boss Maher wants to add to festive celebrations
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