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UK imposes sustainable fuel targets on airlines
Move is expected to push up prices as aircraft switch to 10% blend of greener fuels by 2030Financial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Open seating no more? Southwest CEO says airline is weighing cabin changes
Southwest stands apart from other large airlines because it does not have seat assignments.CNBC - Business -
Secretary Buttigieg unpacks new rules on airline fees and refunds
The Transportation Department announced new rules Wednesday requiring airlines to issue automatic cash refunds for flight cancelations or delays, delayed baggage returns and services like Wi-Fi or seat selection that are paid for but not provided. ...CBS News - Top stories -
Biden Administration Targets Airfare Refunds, Baggage Fee Disclosure
Airlines automatically will need to provide cash refunds when flights are canceled and disclose fees like checked bag costs earlier in the booking process. Current rules hadn’t made it clear what the government considers a “significant” change.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Democrats seen as more successful at passing legislation: Survey
Democrats are seen as more successful at passing legislation in the House of Representatives than their party counterparts, according to a new Monmouth University poll. More than half of Americans surveyed, 53 percent, said that Democrats have ...The Hill - Politics -
American Airlines Gives Upbeat Guidance
The carrier’s shares climbed more than 4% premarket as it swung to a loss in the first three months of the year but provided a positive second-quarter forecast. The airline reduced its total debt by nearly $950 million.The Wall Street Journal - World - Travel -
Legislation banning TikTok is coming this week. How will it affect the music industry?
While the legislation would have profound impacts across the tech, political, entertainment, media and marketing worlds, music may be hit especially hard.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Tiktok -
Judges Targeted Fast Facts
View CNN's Fast Facts to learn about notable incidents in which US judges have been targets of violence.CNN - Top stories -
Protests as Venice begins charging entry fee for day-trippers
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WATCH: Would you pay a tourist fee to enter Venice?
From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.BBC News - Top stories -
Sunak exposed over long NHS queues in Tory seats
FT analysis underscores PM’s liability, with treatment lists twice as long as 2010 when the party came to powerFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Guaranteed Centre Court seats for Wimbledon? That’ll be £116,000 … each
Super-rich can avoid queues as club puts five-year debentures up for sale – applications close on Friday. Tennis fans who struggle each year to secure tickets in Wimbledon’s public ballot or wait hours in the famous queue may be surprised to ...The Guardian - World -
Capt Sir Tom's family home on sale for £2.25m
The Bedfordshire home that the veteran fundraiser lived in with his family is now on the market.BBC News - Top stories -
Deborah James's family call for cancer strategy
The journalist's family are urging the government to craft a plan to ensure earlier diagnosis of cancer.BBC News - Top stories -
Bears unveil $5B proposal for new dome stadium
The Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5 billion proposal Wednesday for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field as part of a major project that would transform the city's lakefront.ESPN - Sports -
Mining giant BHP proposes buyout of Anglo American
The UK-based mining giant Anglo American says it has received a takeover proposal from Australia's BHP.BBC News - Top stories -
Mitch McConnell sees Ukraine aid as one of the most important legislative victories of his career
For Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the monthslong fight over U.S. aid to Ukraine carried historical implications.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Mitch McConnell sees Ukraine aid as one of the most important legislative victories of his career
For Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the monthslong fight over U.S. aid to Ukraine carried historical implications.NBC News - Politics - Ukraine -
Biden Administration Requires Airlines to Give Automatic Refunds for Canceled Flights
The Biden administration will require airlines to automatically provide cash refunds when flights are canceled and to disclose fees like checked bag costs earlier in the booking process under two new rules.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
What airline passengers should know about their rights to get refunds
New Transportation Department rules could save consumers $500 million annually, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.CBS News - Top stories -
Southwest Airlines to exit these four airports as loss widens and revenue falls short
Southwest Airlines Co.’s stock tumbled 8.5% Thursday after the airline posted a wider-than-expected first-quarter loss and revenue that lagged estimates.MarketWatch - Business -
Bristol Myers Squibb beats on revenue, launches $1.5 billion cost cuts as it posts quarterly loss
Bristol Myers Squibb said the charges primarily reflect its acquisition of Karuna Therapeutics and collaboration agreement with SystImmune.CNBC - Business -
American Airlines’ stock jumps after an upbeat profit outlook and record revenue
American Airlines’ stock climbed Thursday, after the air carrier reported a wider-than-expected loss but provided an upbeat profit outlook for the current quarter, as revenue rose to record levelsMarketWatch - Business -
American Airlines swings to a loss, but tops estimates for Q2 forecast
American Airlines swung to a loss in the first quarter, but its forecast for the current period surpassed analysts' estimates.CNBC - Business - Travel -
Venice Access Fee: What to Know Before Your Day Trip
Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s fragility.The New York Times - World -
Venice launches experiment to charge day-trippers an access fee
The move aims to combat over-tourism.ABC News - World -
Venice Access Fee: What to Know Before Your Day Trip
Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s fragility.The New York Times - Top stories -
Venice launches world first tourist entrance fee in bid to fight overcrowding
Visitors to Venice will have to pay for an entry fee after the Italian city became the first in the world to introduce a charging system for tourists.NBC News - Top stories -
Venice residents clash with riot police as city launches world’s first tourist entry fee
The pilot program means day-trippers to Venice, one of Italy's most picturesque and historic cities, will need to pay a charge of 5 euros (US$5.40).CNBC - Business -
‘Recipe for disaster’: Venice entry fee sparks confusion and protest on day one
Some residents say €5 fee aimed at curbing tourist numbers goes against principle of freedom of movement. For more than 160 years, visitors have been arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia train station and disembarking straight into the heart of one of ...The Guardian - World -
Venice entry fee tickets go on sale. Here's how they work
Venice's long awaited entry fee for day trippers launched on April 25. Here's how to pay, and how to claim an exemption if you're staying in the city.CNN - Top stories -
Family members of Boeing 737 Max crash victims meet with Justice Dept.
The family members of victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes met with Justice Department officials Wednesday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains what the families are hoping to achieve.CBS News - Top stories -
Togo president seeks to extend family rule into seventh decade
West African nation goes to polls after constitutional amendment that will allow Faure Gnassingbé to retain powerFinancial Times - World -
2 Starving Families in Gaza Try to Keep Their Children Alive
The United Nations says famine is likely to set in by May. For those living under Israel’s attacks and a crippling blockade, every day is a race against time.The New York Times - World -
2 Starving Families in Gaza Try to Keep Their Children Alive
The United Nations says famine is likely to set in by May. For those living under Israel’s attacks and a crippling blockade, every day is a race against time.The New York Times - World -
Project Primus Looks to Teach Family Scions How to Invest
The investment boot camp, which requires a $1 million commitment, aims to capitalize on the coming multitrillion-dollar generational wealth transfer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Israeli hostage families renew pressure on Netanyahu for ceasefire talks
Hamas video of hostage prompts protests, as Israeli authorities prepare for ground assault on Rafah. The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza have put renewed pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu to restart negotiations for a temporary ceasefire in ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Princess Kate has a new title that marks a first for the royal family
King Charles III has given Catherine, Princess of Wales, a new title that marks a first in the history of the British royal family.NBC News - Top stories -
Arizona House Votes to Repeal Abortion Ban
The state Senate will vote on the measure next week, and several Republicans have signaled they would join Democrats to support it, giving it a good chance of passage. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has said she would sign a repeal.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
BHP proposes takeover of Anglo-American in mining mega-deal
Combination would bring together two of the leading players in the industryFinancial Times - Business