In southern Utah, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments were created by Democratic presidents, reduced by Trump, and later restored by Biden. Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices have shown interest in reviewing monument designations, while a conservative plan aims to repeal the Antiquities Act and open up federal lands for oil drilling and mining. The debate over public lands ownership and environmental protection is a key issue in Western states, where most of the federal land is located, with conservatives pushing for state control and environmentalists advocating for federal oversight.
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Army helicopter in deadly midair crash with plane in DC was flying above altitude limit, NTSB finds
The NTSB's hearings on the January crash between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Washington, D.C., revealed that incorrect altitude readings and inadequate air traffic control contributed to the disaster, which resulted in 67 fatalities. Despite longstanding warnings about helicopter traffic hazards, the FAA failed to implement necessary route changes, leading to increased safety concerns. Want More Context? 🔎
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