SUMMARY: Local, state, and federal leaders gathered to address the community following a tragic aviation disaster in Northeast Philadelphia. U.S. Senators, Congressman Evans, and local officials, including Mayor and Governor, expressed gratitude for the support and resources available to affected individuals. The Mayor emphasized the “One Philly” philosophy, highlighting unity and neighborly support during this crisis. Pennsylvania officials deployed state troopers, transportation teams, and environmental protection members to assist. The U.S. Secretary of Transportation also offered support, with FAA and NTSB members dispatched to the scene. Leaders will provide updates as they work together to support the community in this difficult time.

This is live video of a news conference in Philadelphia after a plane with six people crashed tonight.

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SUMMARY: Rent prices for one-bedroom apartments are increasing across major U.S. cities, rising 2.5% nationally compared to last year, as reported by Zumper. New Haven, Connecticut, experienced the most significant increase at over 33%, while Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska, saw jumps of 26% and 24%. New York City tops the list with an average rent of $4,280, a 5.9% increase, followed by San Francisco and Jersey City. Conversely, some cities like Durham, North Carolina, and Chicago reported substantial rent drops of 12.8% and 11.1%, respectively. Austin, TX, is noted as the most affordable city for renters, with a median rent of $1,394.

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SUMMARY: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation banning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and Chinese-affiliated social media apps on state-issued devices to protect critical infrastructure from espionage by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This directive includes apps like RedNote, DeepSeek, and Lemon8. Abbott’s actions follow prior efforts, including a 2022 ban on TikTok and a 2023 law preventing its use on government devices. Abbott also ordered agencies to address security risks posed by Chinese technology and directed state officials to protect intellectual property and infrastructure from foreign threats. The ban extends to personal devices used for state work.

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