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A MAJOR city has approved a series of speed limit changes – with 20 roads affected.
City leaders in Phoenix, Arizona, made sweeping adjustments to a host of areas – with the majority of the reductions due to road and traffic conditions.
The new rules around speeding came during a Transportation Subcommittee Meeting on Wednesday – which sees many roads reduced down by 5mph.
The ruling was put to the Subcommittee by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson, as well as the Street Transportation Department.
Of the 20 changes set to be put in place, 17 are related to road and traffic conditions.
The three other changes are additions to the speed limit ordinance for newly constructed and annexed road segments, according to Phoenix government documentation.
These came as the Phoenix Street Transportation Department finished their bi-annual review on city code, which led to city leaders making their approvals.
Tatum Boulevard from Mayo Blvd to Deer Valley Drive is one of the roads changed, which will have its speed limit reduced from 45mph to 40mph.
Elsewhere, Estrella Drive from SR-202 to 51st Avenue will have its speed limit changed to 35 mph, while Oak Street from 24th Street to 32nd Street will have its speed limit lowered to 30mph from 35mph.
According to a Phoenix-based attorney, the fine for speeding in Arizona depends on whether the offense is civil or criminal, and how fast you were going.
For example, a civil speeding ticket for going 10 mph over the speed limit is typically around $250, while a criminal speeding ticket can result in a fine of up to $500, plus surcharges.
Criminal speeding is a Class 3 misdemeanor and can even result in jail time, probation, and a permanent criminal record.
Phoenix has already seen the speed limit on 15 stretches of road reduced just months ago in December, after several City Council members revealed speeding was a significant concern for their constituents.
This comes as it was announced recently that new cars sold in New York within the next five years could come with intelligent speed assistance tech installed.
A key member of the New York State Assembly has introduced the legislation in an attempt to reduce traffic accidents.
The new bill states the speed assistance system will alert drivers using an audio and visual signal when they drive more than 10mph over the speed limit.
Elsewhere, a one great classic car that normally scores up $100,000 at auction is being sold for a few thousand after it was reduced to pieces.
HOUTHI rebels forced hostages on board a hijacked British cargo ship to party on live TV as new satellite images reveal the vessel’s movements.
The 25 sailors featured in a propaganda clip nearly one year after the Yemen terror group stormed the Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea.
For a celebration last month of the Islamic prophet’s birthday, known as Mawlid, the Galaxy Leader was lit up in green and had a stage built on it.
Footage shared on Yemen TV channels shows the captives watching a traditional knife dance as the guests of honour on the ship where they are being held hostage.
The trapped sailors wear green hats and green scarves with gold writing that reportedly reads: “At your command, O Messenger of God.”
The propaganda clip was one of dozens produced for the holiday showing the Houthis’ strength as they terrorise the Red Sea and battle Israel.
Other clips showed massive crowds brandishing weapons or local mosques bathed in the same green lights.
Car carrier Galaxy Leader was snatched by the Houthis when crack troops flew onto it with a helicopter in November last year.
The militants celebrated its capture as a war trophy – with Yemeni influencers visiting the vessel to show it off.
Exclusive images provided to The Sun also show the boat has been brought back and forth from the shore by the Houthis.
Satellite pics taken by company Maxar show the ship tied with its back to shore in April.
But for September’s celebration, the ship had its front tied to shore.
It suggests the terror group are either sailing the ship themselves or are forcing the crew into sailing it for them.
The condition of the crew is dire as they face “significant health issues” including malaria, a report claims.
Most of the crew are from the Philippines, with three from Ukraine, two each from Bulgaria and Mexico, and one from Romania.
The Houthis have sought to portray themselves as treating the hostages generously and have welcomed visits from the Red Cross and a top naval commander.
But Filipino diplomatic sources have previously said they do not expect the captives to be released until Israel’s war in Gaza is over.
The Galaxy Leader is owned by a British company, which is partially owned by Israeli tycoon Abraham Ungar.
The militants – who said they were acting in “solidarity” with people in the besieged Gaza Strip – later sailed it back to Yemen and opened it up as a designated “tourist cruise ship”.
For about a dollar per trip, male-only groups of visitors can board wooden boats five times a week to marvel at the hijacked carrier.
The Houthis, designated a “global terrorist” group by Washington, have previously draped it in Yemeni and Palestinian flags and anti-American and anti-Israeli banners.
They have continued their campaign to disrupt trade in the Red Sea for almost a year now.
Footage from earlier this month shows them sending an explosive-laden drone at a British oil tanker.
They shared the clip of a big explosion near the side of the Cordelia Moon, which damaged its port side tank and covered it in clouds of smoke.
Around 12 per cent of all global trade normally passes through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the now-under-attack 20-mile-wide stretch of the Red Sea also known as the “Gate of Tears”.
THE Houthi rebels have spent months terrorising the Red Sea by launching persistent missile and drone attacks on vessels and warships – but who are they?
The Shia militant group who now controls large swaths of Yemen spent over a decade being largely ignored by the world.
However, since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, they sprung from relative obscurity to holding roughly £1trillion of world trade hostage – turning one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes into an active warzone.
Their warped battle cry is “Death to America, Death to Israel, curse the Jews and victory to Islam”.
Why are they attacking ships?
Last October, the rebel group began launching relentless drone and missile attacks on any ships – including warships – they deem to be connected with Israel in solidarity with their ally Hamas.
In reality, they targeted commercial vessels with little or no link to Israel – forcing global sea traffic to largely halt operations in the region and sending shipping prices around the world soaring.
The sea assaults added to the carnage in the Middle East tinderbox as intense ripples from Israel’s war in Gaza were felt across the region – with Iran accused of stoking the chaos.
The Houthi chiefs pledged their Red Sea attacks would continue until Israel stopped its offensive in Gaza.
The group’s chiefs have previously said their main targets are Israel, and its allies the US and Britain.
And despite repeated threats from the West and joint US and UK strikes blitzing their strongholds in Yemen – Iran’s terror proxy appears undeterred.
The UK and US have hit Houthi bases as recently as this month after the terror group once again targeted boats in the shipping lane.
Israel has also hammered the group with airstrikes, reportedly hitting oil storage tanks at the port in Al Hudaydah
AN Area 51 investigator who had his home raided by the FBI claims the secret base is developing new stealth aircraft and experimental weapons.
Joerg Arnu, a well-known figure in Area 51 research and founder of the website Dreamland Resort, has spent more than 25 years investigating the mysteries surrounding the notorious military base.
Area 51 has long been a focal point for speculation regarding UFOs, advanced military technology, and government cover-ups.
According to Arnu, the public’s obsession stems from the secrecy surrounding the base.
He explained that when it was founded in 1955, Area 51 was intended to be a temporary facility for testing just one aircraft.
But over time, its strategic location led the government to transform it into a permanent, highly classified installation.
Arnu told The Sun: “It became the go-to place for everything the government needs to do that they don’t want us to know.”
For years, Arnu has run a widely-followed site exploring the peculiar activities associated with the base.
He also acknowledged the many conspiracy theories associated with the base – ranging from extraterrestrial sightings to alien experiments.
While Arnu believes the base primarily focuses on military technology – he respects others may have different interpretations.
He said: “Who am I to say that my opinion is the right one?
“I think it’s military, but the alien people think there are 21 underground levels of torture facilities for aliens.
“And if there was such a thing as a recovered UFO, Area 51 would be the place where they would bring it,” he added, suggesting that groundbreaking technology could be hidden within its confines.
From his analysis of hundreds of satellite images and his visits to the secret site, Arnu believes the government is developing cutting-edge stealth aircraft, advanced drones, and experimental weaponry – that could revolutionise modern warfare.
Over his years of research, Arnu has observed several indications that cutting-edge military technologies are being developed at Area 51.
From stealth aircraft to drones and experimental weaponry, the base is likely playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of warfare, Arnu says.
“This place is a playground for the most sophisticated military technology,” he said, noting that the base’s surrounding Nevada Test and Training Range offers an ideal environment for testing advanced systems.
Area 51’s unique infrastructure, which includes radar systems, tracking technology, and counterintelligence measures, sets it apart from other military facilities.
According to Arnu, this advanced setup enables the base to conduct highly classified missions that remain shielded from public view, reinforcing its reputation as a hub for secretive operations.
Arnu also pointed out that the US is not the only country with secret military installations.
He believes China, Russia, and other nations have facilities similar to Area 51, where they conduct covert operations and develop military technology.
“I have no doubt that China has secret facilities just like Area 51,” he said, adding that Chinese and Russian forces are likely engaged in their own classified research and weapon testing.
However, he noted that researchers in those countries don’t enjoy the same level of freedom to investigate, as spying on such bases in those nations could lead to serious consequences.
“The Chinese are always one step behind us because they copy our technology,” Arnu explained, referencing how foreign nations frequently reverse-engineer US military innovations.
AREA 51 is a highly classified US Air Force installation located in the state of Nevada.
Its official name is the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and it is primarily used to develop and test experimental aircraft and weapons systems.
The base has sparked various conspiracy theories, particularly those involving alien technology and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), owing to its secrecy and the government’s early denial of its existence.
Area 51 is located in southern Nevada, about 83 miles (133 km) north-northwest of Las Vegas.
It was established in the early 1950s and initially used for testing the U-2 spy plane during the Cold War.
The US government did not formally recognise the existence of Area 51 until 2013 when the CIA published declassified papers.
The site has been linked to a variety of conspiracy theories about extraterrestrial life and superior technology.
Popular culture has contributed to the base’s mystery, frequently portraying it as a hub for UFO encounters and alien research.
Area 51 is surrounded by restricted airspace, making unauthorised access prohibited.
The surrounding areas are monitored, and warning signs indicate the base’s restricted status.
The base is notable for testing military aircraft, such as stealth bombers and spy planes, as well as classified technology.
But he acknowledged that countries like China are starting to develop their own technologies.
“In recent years, they’ve moved on from copying to creating their own designs.”
As the investigation continues and the mystery of Area 51 persists, the FBI raid has only intensified the speculation surrounding the base.
Arnu remains undeterred in his mission to uncover the truth, despite the challenges he faces from authorities.
In 2022, his home was raided by the FBI and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
Authorities dispatched 25 agents to search his property, seizing computers, hard drives, and other electronic devices.
This operation was part of an investigation into potential breaches of national security, leaving many to wonder what sensitive information the researcher may have possessed.
“I still don’t fully understand why it happened. I’ve always worked within legal limits,” Arnu said.
Despite the challenges Arnu has faced, including the recent FBI raid, he remains determined to keep Area 51 research alive.
To ensure the next generation of enthusiasts continues exploring the mysteries of the base, he launched a YouTube channel dedicated to educating people about Area 51.
“I hope that my legacy inspires others to dig deeper into these mysteries,” he said.
He hopes to equip younger researchers with the tools and knowledge they need to investigate the site.
Arnu’s goal is to present factual, verifiable information, in contrast to the many conspiracy theories that flood the internet.
He said: “There’s all these conspiracy websites, but what my website wants to be – and what my YouTube channel wants to be – is just to show people the real deal.
“I want people to come out here, form their own opinions, and do their own research.”
In the end, Arnu hopes that his work will inspire others to continue the search for truth at Area 51 while providing guidance on how to legally and safely pursue their curiosity.
He said: “You can come out here with binoculars, look at the base, no problem, but don’t step across the border.”
With new technologies potentially being developed behind its closed gates and a long history of secrecy, the base remains a hotbed of speculation.
Arnu’s dedication to uncovering the mysteries and educating others will likely keep the spotlight on this enigmatic site for years to come.
Whether it’s alien technology, experimental aircraft, or classified military systems, the world is still eager to know what really lies within Area 51.
A GAME-changing feature to help motorists in broken down cars has finally come to iPhones in Britain.
Roadside Assistance via Satellite, which lets users call for help while in a cellular blackspot, was launched in the United Stated in September 2023, and has now become available in the UK.
Users need an iPhone 14 or later handset in order to use the feature, which also requires the device to be in an area without wifi or mobile signal.
In Britain, the breakdown partner is Green Flag.
Roadside Assistance via Satellite is free for two years after the iPhone is activated, but users will still have to pay Green Flag for their service.
The feature can be opened within the Mobile Data section of the Control Centre, or from the Satellite section of the Settings app.
After connecting to a satellite, users must answer a series of questions about the nature of the issue.
The location of the iPhone and details of the problem will then be sent to the assisting party.
The device needs to be running iOS 17 or later to connect.
Apple said in a statement: “If you need help with car trouble while off the grid — for example, if you’re locked out, have a flat tyre or have run out of fuel or charge — you can contact a roadside service provider via satellite to request roadside assistance.
“To connect to a satellite with your iPhone, you need to be outside with a clear view of the sky and horizon.
“When you use a satellite connection, the experience is different to sending or receiving a message via mobile connection.
“Roadside Assistance via satellite is free for two years after the activation of an iPhone 14 or later (any model).”
For a start, you’ll need to install iOS 18 or iOS 17.
That’s the latest iOS download that you’ll find in Settings > General > Software Update.
Then you’ll need to make sure you’re using one of the following iPhone models:
To make a request for Road Assistance via Satellite, just head into the Messages app.
Then tap on the New Message button and type Roadside into the address field.
This will start a conversation where you’ll see the option to request Roadside Assistance via Satellite.
As well as that, if you try to call 999 and it won’t connect, you’ll be given the option to text either emergency services or Green Flag via satellite.
Once you begin the process, you’ll be asked to answer a few questions about your situation.
Then you’ll be connected via satellite with a Green Flag agent.
You’ll get guidance on how to connect to a satellite, as well as receiving info about the status of your request.
It’s worth noting that connections to satellite can be tricky.
You’ll need to be outside with a clear view of the sky and horizon.
And establishing a connection might take anything from a few seconds to a minute.
“Reducing risk for motorists and getting them back on the road quickly are at the core of our Green Flag business,” said Adam Winslow, chief exec at Direct Line Group.
“Which is why we are delighted to offer breakdown services through Apple’s Roadside Assistance via satellite.
“Using satellite-enabled iPhone models and Apple’s satellite services, we can provide drivers with the reassurance that even when they don’t have mobile reception or Wi-Fi access, or are in the most remote of locations, help is at hand.”
Requesting Roadside Assistance via Satellite through Connection Assistant
Open Connection Assistant.
In Control Centre: Swipe down from the top right corner of your iPhone to open Control Centre, tap the Mobile Data button on the right, then tap Satellite.
In the Settings app: Open Settings, then tap Satellite.
Next, follow the onscreen instructions to connect to a satellite.
Choose Roadside Assistance to request help for your vehicle.
If you have mobile network or Wi-Fi coverage, the Satellite option in Settings won’t appear and the Satellite option in Control Centre opens the Satellite Connection Demo.
Request Roadside Assistance via satellite in the Messages app
In Messages, tap the New Message buttonthe New Message button to start a conversation.
In the address field, type “Roadside”. When you’re off the grid with no mobile and Wi-Fi coverage, you’ll see the option to request Roadside Assistance via satellite.
Tap “Roadside Assistance”.
Follow the on-screen instructions to connect to a satellite and request help.
Roadside Assistance via satellite availability
You need an iPhone 14 or later (any model) with:
You’ll need to be in a place with no mobile or Wi-Fi coverage.
You need to connect to a satellite with your iPhone
You need an active SIM.
Roadside Assistance via satellite is available in the United States (including Puerto Rico) and the UK.
Some roadside service providers may not support all states or territories.
International travellers who visit the US or UK can use the feature while visiting, except if they bought their iPhone in certain countries or regions.