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Cop on a Rooftop event raises money for Special Olympics

(WIFR) - Local law enforcement can be found at Dunkin’ locations in the area, raising funds to support programming for Special Olympics athletes in Illinois. From 5 a.m. to noon May 16, law enforcement representatives will be collecting money at …

PHOTOS: Albany’s Special Olympics send off

The Albany Special Olympics team is headed to Atlanta to compete this weekend for the Georgia Olympics at Emory University. The Albany Recreation and Parks Department, led by Director Steven Belk, hosted a huge sendoff for the team Friday morning near Tift …

Flying taxis could be coming to LA Olympics in 2028 as organizers try to beat notorious traffic

By ERIC BLUM Published: 08:37 EDT, 16 May 2025 | Updated: 12:18 EDT, 16 May 2025 A fleet of flying taxis to help fans beat the relentless Los Angeles area traffic at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games are being planned to be deployed for a stunning low price.  …

Cop on A Rooftop raises money for Special Olympics Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — It was a sweet start to a Friday morning. Dunkin Donuts across Central Illinois took part in the 22nd annual Cop on a Rooftop. Representatives from the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois took to the rooftops of …

Cop on a Rooftop returns to benefit Special Olympics Illinois

Neeraj Chopra fully fit for Doha Diamond League event, overcomes Paris Olympics ‘groin’ injury: ‘I never missed any…’

Neeraj Chopra will be in action on Friday at the Doha Diamond League at the Suheid bin Hamid Stadium in Qatar, and will also be looking for his second title in the competition. Neeraj came second in each of the last two years of the Wanda Diamond League, …

"Such a full circle moment" — Fans celebrate as ENHYPEN's Sunghoon named KSOC Honorary Ambassador to promote 2026 Winter ...

On May 16, 2025, South Korean outlet Newsen reported that ENHYPEN's Sunghoon is designated to serve as the Honorary Ambassador of the Korea Sports & Olympic Committee (KSOC). His appointment was officially authorized during a formal event that took …

Alysa Liu makes feelings clear on Winter Olympics 2026 & why medals are not in her mind anymore

The prominent American figure skater, Alysa Liu, has recently shared her thoughts on the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Cortina, and the growth of her mindset. The two-time World Championship medalist also reflected on her transformation through her …

Brightline helps Special Olympics Florida athletes arrive to Orlando games in style

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Summer Games for Special Olympics Florida start Friday in Orlando. More than 400 athletes and their families also received a fun ride to The City Beautiful to celebrate the start of the event. Brightline officials in Miami cheered on …

How Grand Slam Track Is Changing Lives With Its Historical Prize Purse

France's Sasha Zhoya celebrates winning the men's 100m race during the Grand Slam Track meet at the ... More National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica on April 6,2025. (Photo by Ricardo Makyn / AFP) (Photo by RICARDO MAKYN/AFP via Getty Images) …

Archer Named ‘Official Air Taxi Provider’ for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Archer Named ‘Official Air Taxi Provider’ for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles Team USA and LA28 organizers sign exclusive deal with Archer Aviation Archer’s planned eVTOL network in Los Angeles includes a vertiport at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. © Archer …

Cops on a roof funding raising for Special Olympics

MIDA to develop nearly 6,200 residential units in Wasatch County by the 2034 Olympic Games

In nearly 10 years, Deer Valley will have completed doubling its terrain, the 2034 Winter Olympics will have come and passed, and the Military Installation Development Authority will be nearing completion of the 6,200 units currently planned for …

LA Olympics names air taxi partner for 2028 Games

The committee tasked with planning the LA Olympics is hoping to use flying taxis to help spectators and athletes avoid the US megacity’s notorious traffic. The Californian city is set to host the Olympics in 2028 and the organisers – LA28 – have announced …

Committee Advances Study for Future Water Taxi During Olympic Games

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A Metro committee Wednesday advanced a motion calling for a study to explore the feasibility of a water taxi service to connect San Pedro and Long Beach for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. In a unanimous vote, the Ad Hoc …

Trump Asks If Abu Dhabi-Funded Stadium in Queens Will Host 2028 Olympics: Step Aside, Los Angeles?

President Donald Trump pondered aloud whether a new Abu Dhabi-funded stadium being built in Queens, New York, would be used for the 2028 Olympics – currently set to be hosted over 2,700 miles away in Los Angeles. New York City FC’s long-awaited stadium in …

Cricket West Indies urges ICC for ‘equal access’ for 2028 Olympics, seeks fair qualification path for Caribbean nations

The Cricket West Indies (CWI) has put in a plea to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to give the Caribbean nations “equal access” and a chance to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. In a statement released by CWI on Friday, they insisted and …

Brightline helps Special Olympics Florida athletes arrive to Orlando games in style

CWI writes to ICC, seeks right to decide who represents West Indies at Olympics

CRICKET AT OLYMPICS Made up of 15 nations and territories, the West Indies cannot participate as a combined unit at the Olympics © AFP The Cricket West Indies (CWI) says it wants to decide who will represent the West Indies in the Olympic Games in Los …

Thousands of Small Businesses Face Potential Tax Refund Loss Under New U.S. Congressional Tax Bill

Tax Advocacy Group Prepares to Engage U.S. Congress on Behalf of Small & Mid Sized Companies (SME's) WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial provision in the U.S. Congressional "Big …

Artist Michelle-Marie Heinemann to Donate Monumental 'Flower Tree' Sculpture to New College of Florida Class of 2025

Ribbon-Cutting and Sculpture Reveal to Take Place May 22 at New College Foundation’s Keating Center in Sarasota SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally celebrated artist and sculptor Michelle-Marie Heinemann will …

San Francisco Offers Free Hot Water Heaters to Advance Clean Energy

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco continues to lead the charge in the fight against climate change with its innovative new program aimed at eliminating gas-powered appliances and transitioning …

Bay Area Moves Toward a Greener Future: Gas Water Heaters to Be Phased Out

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has announced a pioneering regulation to prohibit the sale and installation of gas water heaters in the Bay Area starting in …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

STUDIO SALE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST VINCENT SMITH

May 27th at 12pm EST. LARCHMONT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vincent D. Smith (1929 - 2003) is distinctive for his adept utilization of mixed media, striking colors, and references to the rich visual culture of the …

Comer Announces the Oversight Committee Will Continue Investigating the Cover-Up of Biden’s Mental Decline & Use of ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced the panel will continue its investigation into the cover-up of President Biden’s mental decline and use of autopen. Last Congress, Chairman …

FLEOA Members Rally to Support Law Enforcement Legislation and Defend Pay and Benefits During National Police Week

WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) gathered in the nation’s capital during National Police Week to honor our fallen brothers and sisters and their …

Jeff Wenninger Launches New Website to Foster Dialogue on Law Enforcement Accountability and Reform

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Wenninger, retired LAPD Lieutenant, author, speaker, and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, is excited to announce the launch of his newly designed website, jeffwenninger …

Grand Jury Indicts 11 More Individuals for Involvement with Online Groups Dedicated to Monkey Torture and Mutilation

An indictment was unsealed today charging 11 defendants from across the United States for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. The …

Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges Against CJNG Member

Note: See second superseding indictment here. An indictment unsealed today in the Western District of Texas is the first in the nation to charge a Mexican national with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization based on her …

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin ...

WASHINGTON – An Alabama man was sentenced today to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account on X, formerly known as …

Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers

Today, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Regulatory Relief Legislation on May 21

WASHINGTON–Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 am ET to consider a series of legislation to rein in regulatory overreach by the …

E-2 Visa Applicants on New Interview Challenges at U.S. Embassy in London

Recent procedural shifts at the US London Embassy have made the process more demanding and unpredictable, LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners (Washington, D.C.) Advises E-2 Visa …

Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth; Recognizes International Water Safety Day on May 15

City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) marked yesterday’s International Water Safety Day with the …

May 16 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

Two California Businesses and Their Owners Resolve Allegations They Misrepresented Businesses’ Size to Obtain Paycheck ...

JEV&B Services LLC and D4 Inc., two entities with their principal places of business in California, and their owners — William Nelson and Vicki Rollins — have agreed to pay $153,598.90 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by …