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Dennis Katsnelson

Five killed in New York plane crash

A tragic plane crash in Upstate New York has resulted in the loss of five lives, including two children, who were members of a family from Georgia. The family was returning from a baseball tournament when the single-engine Piper Malibu Mirage aircraft they were traveling in tragically crashed. The plane had departed from Alfred S. Nader Regional Airport in Oneonta, New York, with a planned stop for refueling in West Virginia before continuing on to Cobb County International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Emergency response efforts, including the deployment of helicopters and drones, were immediately initiated to locate the aircraft. The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is currently on-site investigating the crash, and as of now, the cause of the accident remains unknown.

Train collides with bus in Slovakia, killing at least seven people

A tragic collision between a bus and an international express train in southern Slovakia has resulted in the loss of seven lives. The incident took place near the town of Nove Zamky, located 50 miles east of the capital city, Bratislava. At the time of the collision, approximately 200 passengers were on board the train, with around nine individuals traveling on the bus. The impact caused the train's engine to catch fire, while the bus sustained significant damage, resulting in it splitting into two parts and causing fatalities among the majority of its passengers.

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An investigation is currently ongoing at the crash site to determine the root cause of the accident. According to Transport Minister Josef Raj, heavy rainfall in the region the day prior led to the closure of the railway tracks to all traffic. Additionally, preliminary findings from the investigation indicate that the railway crossing's flashing lights and barriers were functioning properly at the time of the incident with no technical or system malfunctions reported. Following the incident, five individuals, including the train operator, were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

California Congressman Proposes Bill to Combat Rising Cargo Theft Problem

California Congressman David G. Valadao has recently introduced legislation aimed at addressing the issue of major thefts within supply chains. The bill focuses on enhancing collaboration and information sharing between government agencies and businesses, with the goal of diminishing cargo theft and improving safety for truckers. Cargo theft is a key problem in the United States, with the number of thefts increased by 57% in 2023 alone, according to CargoNet.

Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a specialized task force dedicated to investigating and preventing fraud and theft in supply chains. This task force will work to swiftly identify and dismantle criminal groups involved in theft, as well as develop targeted strategies to combat theft within the supply chain. Several lawmakers, including Brad Schneider (Dem.-IL), Darin LaHood (Rep-IL), Vince Fong (Rep-CA), August Pflueger (Rep-TX), and Jim Costa (Dem-CA), have voiced their support for the proposed legislation. Additionally, the American Trucking Associations have endorsed the bill, emphasizing the importance of protecting the integrity of the supply chain. Henry Hanscom, Senior Vice President of the Association, believes that the implementation of this legislation will significantly reduce risks and financial burdens on consumers, ultimately leading to a safer and more reliable industry.