David Shepardson
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Reuters reporter in DC covering transportation, aviation, autos + (anything that moves) FCC tech Pvs @DetroitNews Michigan native. Father of three, husband
Washington, DC
Joined March 2009
#CA139 diverted to Shanghai after a lithium battery fire in the overhead bin.
Battery fire forced #AirChina flight #CA139 (#Hangzhou-#Incheon) to make emergency landing in #Shanghai today. The flight diverted to Pudong Airport after a lithium battery in overhead luggage self-ignited. No injuries reported.
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An honest, fair question. Truthfully, in the vast majority of situations it probably wouldn’t have an effect on the airplane to have your phone on, but it *could* in some scenarios. The WiFi is on a different part of the spectrum than cell signals, and doesn’t interfere w/
Why do airlines demand you put your phone in “airline mode” but then they want to sell you onboard WiFi?🧐
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A growing number of lawmakers have held airport press events to raise concerns about ATC and TSA officers not getting paid during shutdown
Thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents this week received their first partial paycheck. They are now working to keep our flying public safe without pay.
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We wrote about growing concern about lithium batteries on planes last month
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a safety alert on Tuesday to airlines over risks from lithium batteries in aircraft passenger compartments, citing a large number of serious incidents.
Fire breaks out in the overhead luggage bin on board Air China flight CA139 while flying between Hangzhou and Seoul. It is understood that the cause of the fire was a lithium battery in a passenger's luggage spontaneously combusting. The cabin crew contained the fire and the
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Fire breaks out in the overhead luggage bin on board Air China flight CA139 while flying between Hangzhou and Seoul. It is understood that the cause of the fire was a lithium battery in a passenger's luggage spontaneously combusting. The cabin crew contained the fire and the
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Trump approves expanding credits for US auto production, issues new 25% truck duties https://t.co/EqdYyRmttv
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed orders expanding credits for U.S. auto and engine production and setting new 25% tariffs on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts starting...
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White House budget director Russell Vought said on Friday that the Trump administration will freeze another $11 billion worth of infrastructure projects in Democratic states due to the ongoing government shutdown.
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White House budget director Russell Vought said on Friday that the Trump administration will freeze another $11 billion worth of infrastructure projects in Democratic states due to the ongoing...
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This is the bush in the centerfield plaza of Dodger Stadium where Shohei Ohtani’s second home run landed. 3rd longest homer in Chavez Ravine history.
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Reminder our Oct. 3 scoop had all the numbers -- 3.75% being extended for five years and being extended to engines for five years -- exactly what @POTUS announced
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U.S. President Donald Trump is considering significant tariff relief for U.S. auto production that could effectively eliminate much of the costs major car companies are paying, Republican Senator...
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Several New York Republicans who voted to expel Santos from the House are criticizing Trump’s commutation of the disgraced former congressman >>
George Santos didn’t merely lie — he stole millions, defrauded an election, and his crimes (for which he pled guilty) warrant more than a three-month sentence. He should devote the rest of his life to demonstrating remorse and making restitution to those he wronged.
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Here’s our story from two weeks detailing today’s tariff relief announcement for US auto production
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U.S. President Donald Trump is considering significant tariff relief for U.S. auto production that could effectively eliminate much of the costs major car companies are paying, Republican Senator...
President Trump will be remembered for many great achievements, chief amount them will be saving US automobile manufacturing. With this executive order, cars and trucks made in America will be basically immune from tariffs. https://t.co/AxYAThDVbi
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WATCH: Vice President Vance boards Air Force Two with second lady Usha Vance and their children.
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White House budget director Russell Vought said on Friday that the Trump administration will freeze another $11 billion worth of infrastructure projects in Democratic states due to the ongoing government shutdown.
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White House budget director Russell Vought said on Friday that the Trump administration will freeze another $11 billion worth of infrastructure projects in Democratic states due to the ongoing...
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President Trump on Venezuela's Maduro: "He's offered everything. You know why? Because he doesn't want to fuck around with the United States."
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George Santos is the 10th GOP Congressman to get a pardon or clemency from President Trump. The other nine lawmakers were also all convicted of crimes:
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Boeing can hike 737 MAX production to 42 planes per month, FAA says -
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Boeing can hike 737 MAX production to 42 planes per month after the Federal Aviation Administration lifted a 38 plane-per-month cap that had been in place since January 2024, the agency and planema...
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FAA lifts 38-per-month cap, allows Boeing to raise 737 MAX production to 42 jets/month #aviation
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Boeing can hike 737 MAX production to 42 planes per month after the Federal Aviation Administration lifted a 38 plane-per-month cap that had been in place since January 2024, the agency and planema...
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