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‘Don’t touch the zoo’: Council member, community leaders speak out against talks of closing West Jackson park

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fox40jackson.com – FOX40JACKSON.com – 2023-08-18 17:10:00

SUMMARY: Jackson City Councilman Vernon Hartley and community leaders held a press conference to oppose the defunding of the Jackson Zoological Park due to a budget shortfall. Hartley argued that closing the 100-year-old park to free up money for the 2024 budget would have negative consequences for the city. The park is seeking $1.6 million in funding for the next fiscal year, and Hartley emphasized the costs involved in maintaining the park and relocating the animals if it were to be closed. Supporters of the zoo also highlighted its economic impact and historical significance to the city.

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Families visit DC crash site days after the deadliest US air disaster in a generation

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-02-02 12:56:00

SUMMARY: On February 1, 2025, families of the victims from the deadliest U.S. air disaster in nearly 25 years visited the crash site near Reagan National Airport. An American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk collided on January 29, killing all 67 aboard, including figure skaters and hunters. Federal investigators are examining conflicting altitude data from the flight and helicopter, while the NTSB continues to gather information. The crash occurred in busy airspace and raises concerns about air traffic control staffing. Recovery efforts continue, with 42 bodies recovered. The incident remains under investigation, with a preliminary report expected in 30 days.

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All aboard American Airlines jet that collided with Army helicopter feared dead

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January 30, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Anna Chen – 2025-01-30 05:24:00

SUMMARY: A tragic collision occurred on January 29, 2025, when an American Airlines jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. At least 28 bodies were recovered from the Potomac River, prompting officials to transition from rescue to recovery operations. The incident is poised to be the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years. The flight, involved in a training flight with a military helicopter, experienced a loss of altitude before the collision. Investigations into the cause are underway as the search continues and the airport reopens the following day.

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Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back up

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January 19, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-19 09:20:00

SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.

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