A Chicago resident created an automated system to fetch and visualize their annual transit card data from the CTA's Ventra system after noticing other transit agencies offered yearly wrapped experiences. The project involved reverse-engineering the Ventra web API to extract usage history, then building data analysis and visualization tools to generate weekly and monthly transit summaries.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, requiring new passenger vehicles to include AM radio capability with an eight-year sunset provision. The bill, supported by broadcasters, Christian organizations, and AARP as a public safety measure, now needs Senate passage and presidential approval to become law. President Trump has indicated support for the legislation.