“I am excited by the latest developments at Virgin Hyperloop One and delighted to be its new Chairman,” said Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group and Chairman of Virgin Hyperloop One. (Image courtesy of Virgin Hyperloop One)

Richard Branson Named Chairman of Virgin Hyperloop One (Multi-Video)

Virgin Hyperloop One, has named Richard Branson Chairman (non-executive), and has raised an additional $50 million ahead of its Series C round of funding with investments from Caspian Venture Capital and DP World. The company...

Trump’s ‘Four Pillars’ Strategy to Advance America’s Interests (Video)

After less than a year after taking office, President Donald J. Trump has unveiled a new National Security Strategy that sets a positive strategic direction for the United States that will...
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao

DOT Chao on Benefits of New Dixie Highway Project (Learn More, Video)

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today took part in a kickoff event for the construction of the New Dixie Highway Project in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday. The project was awarded...
The car (at left), in which 22yo Marquise Byrd (at right), was riding when he was fatally struck by a sandbag. (Courtesy of NBC News and YouTube)

Overpass Death Highlights Dangers for Motorists & Pedestrians (Videos)

By Emily Shapiro, ABC News Four teenagers appeared in court this morning on murder charges for allegedly hurling a sandbag over an overpass, killing a 22-year-old man in a car below. This isn't...
U.S. national security and law enforcement agencies have expressed concerns about unauthorized drone use over DOE (Department of Energy) facilities. To address these concerns, FAA has announced that they are restricting drone flights above seven nuclear facilities in the U.S.

FAA Restricts UAS/Drone Operations Over DOE Facilities (Learn More)

At the request of U.S. national security and law enforcement agencies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations § 99.7 – “Special...
What exactly is a ‘bomb cyclone’? Find out here. (Image courtesy of the NYT and YouTube)

‘Bomb Cyclone’ Swirls Northward, Bringing Snow & Bitter Cold (Videos)

By the New York Times A wintry pummeling of snow, bitter cold and strong winds was battering the East Coast on Thursday as a powerful storm system that dumped ice, sleet and...

Download the BTS 2018 Pocket Guide to Transportation Mobile App Today

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released both the print and a new dynamic mobile app for the Pocket Guide to Transportation 2018 for use as a quick reference guide to...

Learn About Vacant Residential Building Fires (New USFA Report)

Each year, an estimated 23,800 vacant residential building fires are reported to U.S. fire departments and caused 75 deaths, 200 injuries and $785 million in property loss. A major concern when a...
1 dead in accident involving train carrying GOP members of Congress (Image courtesy of YouTube)

Train Carrying GOP Congress Members Hits Garbage Truck, 1 Dead

By Daniella Silva and Tom Costello, NBC News A chartered train carrying Republican lawmakers to a retreat collided with a trash truck in Virginia Wednesday morning and left at least one person...
In the human brain, the cerebellum receives sensory information and coordinates voluntary movements, resulting in smooth and balanced muscular activity. The Veracity “Cerebellum” platform is designed to serve a similar function for industrial networks, providing a system level approach that responds to sensory data and orchestrates the pre-designed production process response. (Image courtesy of Stanford University)

Veracity Competes in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards (Video)

Cerebellum, by Veracity Industrial Networks has been nominated to compete in the 2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards for Cyber Critical Infrastructure Solution. Veracity, founded and led by a veteran team with deep...