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A rare Blood Moon arrives tomorrow. Don't miss the sight in New England
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (208+ words) One of the coolest astronomical sights is just a day away. A total lunar eclipse will take place this week, and that means many people will be able to see a full "Blood Moon." That's when the moon takes on…...
New Safety Report Reveals Alarming Training Gap Between Private Pilots and Commercial Truck Drivers in the Midwest
1+ week, 3+ day ago (405+ words) The report compares federal and state-level requirements in ten Midwestern states, including Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. The findings indicate that while CDL drivers must undergo extensive, structured training programs often exceeding 160 hours to operate semi-trucks, private pilots can legally carry…...
There's a solar eclipse on Feb. 17. Where you would have to travel to see it
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (250+ words) It won't be a repeat of the total solar eclipse people got to witness in 2024, but what's known as an annular solar eclipse will happen this week on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The eclipse will coincide with the Lunar New Year, Mardi…...
Six planets will align in February 2026. Here's how to see the celestial event
2+ week, 6+ day ago (95+ words) Six planets will align in February 2026. Here's how to see the celestial event'The Providence Journal Six planets will align in February 2026. Here's how to see the celestial event Have you ever seen a planet parade, also known as a planetary…...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to be in RI today. What we know.
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (177+ words) Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit General Dynamics Electric Boat's Quonset Point shipyard in North Kingstown Monday morning. Feb. 9, according to Sen. Jack Reed. Reed said that Hegseth, secretary of the Department of War, formally the Department of…...
National Flight Training Alliance Appoints Paul J. Preidecker as Senior Vice President of Communications
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (545+ words) Paul J. Preidecker joins NFTA as SVP of Communications, bringing 35+ years in aviation training and a reputation for impeccable integrity. Lee Collins, CEO, said, "As NFTA continues to drive collaboration and modernization across flight training, Paul will help ensure our priorities…...
Aviation Jobs Abroad: Key HR Requirements Shape Global Recruitment
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (434+ words) Industry projections estimate demand for approximately 300,000 pilots, 416,000 aircraft maintenance technicians, 678,000 cabin crew members, and 71,000 air traffic controllers worldwide. While this growth is generating opportunities across regions, the recruitment process for overseas roles is becoming more complex as employers navigate differing…...
The Wolf Moon will be super this week. Here's why
2+ mon, 8+ hour ago (347+ words) The first full moon of 2026 will rise this week, and it'll be what's known as a supermoon. The January full moon was named the "Wolf Moon" by Native Americans, and you can see it tonight and tomorrow, Jan. 2 and 3, 2026. You'll…...
Big celestial sights are coming in 2026. Mark your calendars
2+ mon, 10+ hour ago (90+ words) Big celestial sights are coming in 2026. Mark your calendars'The Providence Journal Big celestial sights are coming in 2026. Mark your calendars Meteor showers. Supermoons. Planetary alignments. Black moons. The Milky Way. The northern lights. Partial solar eclipses. "Pinwheels" in the sky....
Hummingbird Executive Launches a Private App for VIP Concierge and Off-Market Assets
2+ mon, 19+ hour ago (1027+ words) Built for clients who prioritize privacy, trust, and flawless execution, the app delivers a modern alternative to traditional concierge and advisory models " one that is discreet by design, powered by vetted partnerships, and focused on secure access without public exposure....