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NASCAR’s Daytona package changes reduce drag and horsepower, and with rear spoiler shortened to 4 inches and no practice sessions, teams will race into the unknown at Daytona, sparking chaotic, data-starved pack racing as drivers adapt on the fly.
The Washington Supreme Court issued an order following the July 2026 NextGen Bar Exam disruption, allowing first-time applicants who couldn’t take the exam to either take a September 2026 NextGen bar exam, or pursue admission by court order, with notice to the WSBA by August 14, 2026 at 12:00 pm. Those who completed the July exam with interruptions are not eligible for admission by order and may still sit for the February 2027 exam if results are not passing, without extra fees. Results for July and the special September administration will be released on October 9, with admissions by order taking effect then. Fees may be rolled over or refunded for eligible applicants, and a WSBA FAQs page provides additional guidance.
Washington's July 2026 bar exam was canceled after bandwidth and Wi‑Fi problems blocked access to the NextGen test; a makeup date is set for Sept. 1, with options to transfer to February 2027 or receive a full refund, and WSBA will coordinate with the Washington Supreme Court on the next steps, with some accommodations proceeding as scheduled.
Amtrak's new NextGen Acela trains, which feel more modern and comfortable, have begun passenger service, reaching speeds of up to 160 mph, offering a sleeker and slightly faster travel experience between Boston and Washington, with a design reminiscent of high-speed trains in other countries.
Michael Whitaker, President Biden's nominee for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief, is set to face a Senate confirmation hearing. Whitaker's previous work at the FAA, including the modernization of air traffic control, is expected to be scrutinized by Republicans. If confirmed, Whitaker would become the first Senate-confirmed chief in 18 months, with key challenges ahead including addressing safety concerns and employee shortages. Whitaker's experience and support from aviation organizations may help him navigate the confirmation process, while lawmakers continue to debate FAA priorities in a stalled policy bill.
The $5 billion federal program to expedite the development of more potent and durable Covid-19 vaccines is facing bureaucratic hassles and regulatory uncertainty, which could make it harder to curb the spread of the coronavirus and arm the United States against future pandemics. Vaccine makers are confused by murky regulatory guidance, and the program is facing the reality that vaccine development has returned to its slower and more customary pace. While the Biden administration hopes to roll out new vaccine technology by fall 2024, many scientists believe doses are at least several years away.