www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-01-31 18:42:46

SUMMARY: Instructors at the Wings of Carolina Flying Club are awaiting details about the recent DC plane crash, emphasizing that flying remains a safe mode of transportation. Chief flight instructor George Shear, who has 30 years of experience, notes the importance of learning from aviation accidents to prevent future incidents. He highlights the significance of the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder in determining what went wrong during the incident, which involved a collision between an Army Blackhawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet that resulted in 67 fatalities. Shear anticipates discussions with students about the crash and the investigation’s findings.

The most crucial piece of evidence was recovered from the passenger jet: the black box. The hope is it will help make flying safer …

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2025-01-31 15:22:00

SUMMARY: U.S. Rep. Dr. Greg Murphy of North Carolina is advocating for the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act to protect care access for Medicare beneficiaries, especially in rural areas. This follows a recent 2.83% cut in Medicare reimbursement rates, which are projected to lead to a 6.43% reduction in physician payments due to rising practice costs. Murphy highlights that ongoing cuts threaten private practice viability, forcing doctors to retire early or shift to larger systems. With a predicted shortage of 86,000 physicians by 2036, lawmakers emphasize the need for reforms to adequately reflect the costs of delivering care.

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ncnewsline.com – Galen Bacharier – 2025-01-31 11:25:00

SUMMARY: Former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announced he will not run for the U.S. Senate in 2026 following controversies that impacted his 2024 governor campaign. Robinson, a Republican, stated he has no plans for future elected office and is dropping a defamation lawsuit against CNN related to negative coverage of his online remarks. Citing a “futile effort,” he directed his attorney to dismiss the case. Robinson emphasized the need for change in the political arena, stating that the sacrifices made in politics are unrecognized and that no monetary compensation could suffice. His withdrawal leaves U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis’s seat contested.

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