
✈️ Electric air taxi firm secures massive $250M investment. Joby Aviation, a cutting-edge company with strong Dayton connections, has closed on this significant funding round. The Santa Cruz-based aviation innovator is developing electric air taxis designed for commercial passenger service. This investment represents a major milestone for the company as it advances its pioneering transportation technology. Joby's progress highlights the growing momentum in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft sector.
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🎓 Wright State launches scholarship to ease military members' education costs. The Active Duty Military Undergraduate Scholarship provides up to $5,000 annually for tuition expenses not covered by Military Tuition Assistance. The program supports active-duty personnel, activated Guard members, and reservists for up to 18 credit hours per year. Wright State also offers a separate $6,000 scholarship for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employees and their families. Military students at the university benefit from flexible scheduling, credit for prior military training, and priority registration to help them balance service and education.
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🚨 Suspected drunk driver sends three to hospital in Dayton crash. A 33-year-old man and 9-year-old boy have been released from the hospital, while a 5-year-old girl remains hospitalized but is expected to survive. The crash occurred when a Ford F-150 ran a red light at South Main and East Stewart streets, striking a Honda Odyssey which then hit a curb and utility pole. Police suspect impairment was a factor in the June 3 collision that damaged three vehicles. Traffic Services Unit detectives continue to investigate the incident.
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