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Innovative eVTOL technology, such as Joby Aviation's S4 aircraft, is poised to revolutionize urban mobility with its quiet operation and nimble vertical take-offs and landings. Joby's partnerships with industry giants like Toyota, Delta Air Lines, and Uber reflect the growing interest in this emerging technology. Despite competition from companies like Archer Aviation, Joby's vertically integrated approach may lead to higher-performing eVTOLs with extended ranges. As Joby works towards FAA Type Certification and ramping up commercial...

Professional summarizer Amy Glover shares her experience with improving her scone recipe by following Nigella Lawson's tips, including using buttermilk, cream of tartar, and a mix of butter and vegetable shortening for fluffier, taller, and more tender scones. She emphasizes the importance of these ingredients and techniques in achieving the desired texture and taste, noting that substitutions may not yield the same results. Overall, Glover's scones went from rubbery to delightful with Lawson's guidance. Full...

Britain will impose new sanctions on Russia to mark the third anniversary of Putin's invasion of Ukraine, with Sir Keir Starmer planning a "triple whammy" of measures including military aid and crackdown on Russian dirty money. The sanctions aim to target Russia's revenues and military capabilities, with the UK working with US and European partners to achieve a "sustainable, just peace" in Ukraine amid growing rift between the US and Europe over support for Zelensky,...

Airliners crossing the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand were warned by the Chinese navy about a secret live-fire exercise happening in international waters. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles stated that Australian authorities were not notified by China about the exercise, but airlines flying in the region picked up the broadcast. This caused concern for commercial pilots, with Airservices Australia issuing a warning about potential hazards in the airspace due to Chinese warships conducting...

An illegal party with 350-500 people occurred in an old warehouse near Menen, ending at 6:30 a.m. after negotiations led by Police Chief Didier Vandecasteele to ensure safety and order. The police monitored the event, opting for a gradual approach to prevent panic or accidents, ultimately allowing the party to end peacefully. Concerns about safety were raised due to the lack of approval and proper security measures in the unsafe warehouse, with officials closely watching...

Germans vote in a snap election as Chancellor Scholz's government collapses, with Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats leading polls. The far-right AfD is expected to place second, while small parties like Die Linke and the Free Democratic Party aim to clear the five percent threshold. The "firewall" against extremist parties will be tested, with concerns over the AfD's potential impact on German politics and the stability of future coalitions. Full Article