Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes at MIA
An Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway while landing at Miami International Airport, striking a cleaning truck and killing five employees.
The landing was unstable, possibly exacerbated by a strong tailwind. According to the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board), the aircraft reportedly attempted briefly a tardive go-around before aborting the landing. The thrust reversers, which are used to slow the aircraft down, were not activated during the landing.
The pilots will be interviewed to understand their decision-making. The plane traveled approximately 1,300 feet (396 meters) beyond the end of the runway. Five other people were injured. The accident has raised suspicions of mechanical failure, as well as questions about worker safety and the lack of a specialized stop system in Miami. The full investigation could take more than a year.
According to Flightradar24, the flight was operated by 21Air, a North Carolina-based cargo airline. The 32-year-old Boeing 767 was originally designed to carry passengers before being converted into a cargo plane in 2015.
West Palm Move: A $1 Electric Service to Improve Mobility
West Palm Move, a new 100% electric car service, is designed to reduce growing downtown congestion and make it easier to get to key locations such as the Norton Museum of Art, Northwood Village, and the Kravis Center.
The program offers two options: a fixed-route service along Dixie Highway, available starting September 8, and an on-demand service accessible via the West Palm Move app starting September 15. Rides cost $1 on the fixed route and $2 for on-demand trips.
For fixed-route trips, no app is required: passengers can simply board and pay with a card, smartphone, or smartwatch. On-demand trips are limited to five miles (eight kilometers) to ensure vehicle availability for short trips.
The service replaces the RideWPB pilot program. With a rapidly growing population since 2020, the city is investing in a greener and more flexible mobility solution. For more information: www.wpbmove.com
Shark Niño
A rapidly intensifying El Niño is affecting not only the climate but also marine life, disrupting the fall migration of sharks. A powerful event can displace prey, alter migration routes, and delay the arrival of sharks in Florida—a phenomenon experts call “Shark Niño.”
While the impact is direct in the Pacific, Florida primarily experiences subtle but significant effects on the migration schedule. This year, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) estimates a 95% probability of a very strong El Niño, offering scientists a unique opportunity to study how global climate cycles influence marine predators.
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