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Train passengers call for help over hostage fears

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Over 500 passengers were trapped on an Amtrak train for 37 hours after a fault in the network

Hundreds of Amtrak passengers began calling 911 after their train was stuck in South Carolina for over a day.

The train was delayed for over 29 hours after another service was derailed. This forced disruptions to other Amtrak trains across the network.

Panicked passengers began calling emergency services over fears they were being held hostage.

However, the train’s conductor relieved any stress a short time after.

“For those of you that are calling the police, we are not holding you hostage,” train staff said.

The train was expected to arrive in Florida by 10am local time on Tuesday but after waiting in the woods of South Carolina, a new crew had to arrive to operate the train.

U.S. train operators must need service standards when it comes to the number of hours staff can operate for.

“We are giving you all the information which we have. We are sorry about the inconvenience,” train staff said.

Passengers were told not to open their windows to smoke. But Amtrak confirmed there were food and beverages on offer to the stranded passengers.

The train carried 563 passengers and 333 vehicles. It reached its final destination on Wednesday.

Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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Prayer app Hallow takes #1 spot on Apple App Store

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A new Catholic prayer app recently beat out major social media apps in global downloads.

The company says, Hallow passed 10-million downloads and 225-million prayers prayed around the globe, becoming the largest prayer app in the world.

Hallow has also become the first faith-based app to ever crack the top 10 apps in the App Store coming in at #3 overall–and beating Netflix, Spotify, Instagram, Amazon, Tiktok, and YouTube.

The Cofounder and CTO of Hallow Erich Kerekes joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #featured #apps #prayerapp #socialmedia #Applestore #business

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Google’s take on AI search to shake market direction

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Search Generative Experience (SGE), is the latest innovation from Google Labs

This cutting-edge feature, recently announced by Google, is set to transform search results for a select subset of queries and a small portion of U.S. search traffic.

With SGE, instead of the traditional top-10 results, users may encounter AI-generated responses prominently displayed at the top of the page.

This shift has significant implications, as it pushes both ads and organic results further down the page. Stay tuned for updates on this groundbreaking development in search technology.

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The battery set to change Electric Vehicles and Tesla’s market share

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The world’s biggest battery maker announced this week they’re working with Tesla to making cheaper batteries.

Recent developments in the electric vehicle (EV) market raise essential questions about its trajectory.

Cost cuts by the world’s largest battery maker could impact EV prices, potentially boosting their competitiveness. Meanwhile, advancements in mileage, power, and charging times are driving increased adoption.

However, considerations about downsides like battery disposal and resource extraction are pertinent. Nonetheless, the broader implications for climate change efforts and the automotive industry underscore the transformative potential of EVs in creating a more sustainable future.

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