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Alaska Airlines to Ban ‘Emotional Support’ Animals Starting January 11
Alaska Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will no longer allow passengers to bring emotional support animals on its aircraft for any reservations made after January 11. The airline is the first to ban emotional support animals following new guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation about what kind of animals should be allowed on…
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Trump Administration To Driverless Car Makers: Go Nuts!
On Tuesday, US Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao revealed the updated version of the guidelines for the testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles. The DOT secretary defended the guidelines, which opt for voluntary guidance rather than enforceable rules. Chao said that a third version is in progress and slated to be introduced in 2018.
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Report: Drone Owners Will Now Have To Register With The US Government
Hobby drones have come under heavy criticism recently for flying too close to airports. According to NBC News, the Department of Transportation plans to have all drones in the country registered by Christmas.