United Brings Back Houston To Caracas Nonstop Link
United will relaunch daily nonstop flights between Houston (IAH) and Caracas (CCS) on Aug. 11, restoring a direct connection that many families and oil-sector workers rely on.
D.C. Metro Eyes $400M Transit Upgrades For RFK Stadium
Metro has sketched a roughly $400M package of station, rail and bus upgrades to move crowds at the Commanders’ planned RFK stadium, leaning on entrances and operations instead of a new rail stop.
Mercedes‑Benz Recalls 144,049 Vehicles Over Dashboard Glitch
A software bug can blank instrument panels on 144,049 Mercedes‑Benz vehicles, hiding speed and warning lights. Dealers will push a free software update; owner letters go out June 26.
State Revives $150 Million Push To Run Daniel K. Inouye Highway Across South Kohala
HDOT has reinitiated environmental review to extend the Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Hawai‘i island and will hold a Waikōloa open house on May 20 as it seeks federal funding.
Feds Move to Carve 'Drone-Free' Bubbles Around Critical Sites
The FAA proposed a rule to let owners of power plants, prisons and stadiums apply for 'drone‑free' airspace. The draft opens a 60‑day comment period and leaves enforcement questions unresolved.
Kawaihae Harbor Gets $50 Million Fix To Ease Big Island Cargo Jams
Hawaiʻi DOT has released a draft plan for a roughly $50M upgrade to Kawaihae Harbor to ease truck congestion, expand yard space and modernize lighting and utilities. Public comments are open through May 26.
Loose Seat Bolt Scare Spurs Ford Recall Of Nearly 180,000 Broncos And Rangers
Federal filings show a loose front-seat pivot bolt prompted a recall covering about 179,698 Ford Broncos and Rangers; dealers will fix affected seats free of charge.
Tap, Ride, Bolt: Metro Lets Drivers Skip the Ticket Shuffle at Station Garages
Metro has expanded Tap. Ride. Go. contactless payments to station parking, starting at College Park. Riders must use the same card for rail and parking to qualify for discounts.
Budget Flyers Hit D.C. With $2.5 Billion Jet Fuel Relief Plea
A coalition of low‑cost carriers asked Washington for $2.5 billion in targeted relief to offset surging jet‑fuel costs, offering warrants that could convert to equity.












