22 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

Turkey's Erdogan offers to mediate between Sudan and the UAE

Turkish officials say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered to mediate to resolve tensions with the United Arab Emirates

ABC News - Dec. 13

Birmingham fairground ride crashes to the ground, injuring several people

Two people taken to hospital after fairground ride ‘failed and crashed’. Two people have been taken to hospital after a fairground ride “failed and crashed” in Birmingham, the West Midlands fire ...

The Guardian - Dec. 12

Trump’s Pick as Mideast Adviser, Massad Boulos, Is a Truck Salesman

The lore around Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law, is that he is a billionaire dealmaker. Records show otherwise.

The New York Times - Dec. 12

Frankfurt Airport's November passenger traffic rises 1 percent

Yahoo News - Dec. 12

How the Resurrected Congestion Pricing Plan Could Die in the Courts

Manhattan’s new tolling program is still being challenged in federal and state courts, with rulings possible before it begins on Jan. 5.

The New York Times - Dec. 12

California Gets $135 Million to Phase Out Large Diesel Trucks

California has the next few years to use the money for zero-emission trucks.

Inc. - Dec. 12

Crews fight Malibu fire from the air as winds die down

Winds have died down and conditions are improving in southern California as the Franklin Fire continues to burn. NBC News' David Noriega reports on how planes are able to drop retardant on the ...

NBC News - Dec. 11

St Pancras owner lays out plan to boost Channel passenger numbers

Study shows it’s possible to increase capacity from 1,800 travellers an hour to nearly 5,000, says HS1

Financial Times - Dec. 11

Accurately predicting the next crash is impossible

But we can weather downturns better by controlling our own biases

Financial Times - Dec. 11

People will die in storm power cuts, councillor says

Thousands in Wales are still waiting for power to be restored after Storm Darragh.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Sirianni: Brown not blaming Hurts, sees '22 vibes

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown wasn't targeting Jalen Hurts with his comments about the passing game and that both players "want to get better."

ESPN - Dec. 10

Brazil legend Marta not aiming for 2027 World Cup

Brazil legend Marta has said she does not plan to play at the 2027 Women's World Cup which will be held in her home country.

ESPN - Dec. 10

Grenade found inside passenger's carry-on luggage at LaGuardia Airport, TSA says

For those traveling, just remember: Leave the explosives at home.

NBC News - Dec. 10

Why did ‘Brazil’s George Floyd’ receive less public outcry – even in Brazil?

Genivaldo de Jesus Santos was asphyxiated in a police car – but his killers’ lengthy sentences received little attention. Stopped at a checkpoint for riding a motorcycle without a helmet, Genivaldo ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Brazil's president 'well' after brain bleed surgery

The 79-year-old leader's bleed stems from an injury he sustained during a fall in October.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Brazil's President Lula undergoes emergency brain surgery

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has undergone emergency surgery to drain bleeding on his brain.

NBC News - Dec. 10

USWNT to play pair of April friendlies with Brazil

The United States women will play a pair of friendlies against Brazil in April in a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold medal game, which the Americans won 1-0.

ESPN - Dec. 9

Mexico flight crew detains passenger who tried to divert plane to US

Plane was diverted to Guadalajara, where the person – identified only as Mario – was handed over to authorities. A passenger on a domestic flight in Mexico on Sunday tried to divert an aircraft ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

‘Our father did not die for nothing’: on the ground in Damascus, disbelief turns to jubilation

In Syria’s capital, residents are in a daze as they try to absorb Assad’s dramatic downfall. The road to Damascus was lined with discarded army uniforms. In a panic, Syrian army soldiers stripped ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

Passenger attempts to divert domestic Mexican flight to the U.S.

Mexican National Guard members detained a man Sunday morning after he attempted to divert a domestic Mexican flight to the United States.

NBC News - Dec. 9

Passenger arrested after trying to divert flight in Mexico to United States

The Mexican National Guard arrested the suspect, identified by authorities as Mario N., in Guadalajara.

ABC News - Dec. 8

Passenger attempted to divert domestic flight from Mexico into the U.S.

Volaris said the crew on flight 3041 from El Bajio to Tijuana managed to detain the passenger before the flight was diverted to Guadalajara in central Mexico.

CBS News - Dec. 8

Boy, 4, dies after being hit by bus

Police said they were called to High Street in Tipton just before 16:55 GMT on Friday

BBC News - Dec. 7

300,000 Ram Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks Recalled

Ram-maker Stellantis said it will advise customers who may be affected as to when they can receive free service.

Inc. - Dec. 6

Stellantis recalls over 300,000 Ram trucks over potential brake failure

A faulty hydraulic control unit on the trucks could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Some ailing kids die waiting for Israeli permission to leave Gaza for treatment

UNICEF estimates that 2,500 ailing children need immediate evacuation from Gaza for treatment abroad

ABC News - Dec. 6

13 children die in Mexico from suspected contaminated IV bags

Thirteen children under the age of 14 have died at hospitals in central Mexico, and authorities suspect contaminated IV feeding bags

ABC News - Dec. 5

13 children die in Mexico from suspected contaminated IV bags

Thirteen children under the age of 14 have died at hospitals in central Mexico, and authorities suspect contaminated IV feeding bags

ABC News - Dec. 5

Brazil’s Most Common Surname Has a Grim Past

Silva, the surname of presidents and soccer stars, has long carried stigma over its colonial links. Now, many see its legacy in new ways.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Xbox May Have Saved This Guy's Life After He Was Hit By A Truck

An Xbox fan has shared a harrowing story of how they were hit by a truck and dragged under it, and how the Xbox in his backpack helped prevent his head from pounding the pavement.. Brandon J on ...

GameSpot - Dec. 5

New low-alcohol beer launched to cut boozy train passenger accidents

Avanti West Coast said the pale ale will create a ‘more enjoyable travel experience’ and help passengers ‘drink responsibly’.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Truck driver honored for courageous rescue of wounded Texas officer

John Lally was awarded the Carnegie Medal for Heroism in Houston Tuesday for running into danger last November to rescue a police officer who had been shot.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Senator Blasts Airlines, Saying They See Passengers as ‘Walking Piggy Banks’

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) ripped the five largest airlines for collecting $12.4 billion in seat fees between 2018 and 2023.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Pete Buttigieg on Airlines, Passenger Protections and Travel Advice

The outgoing transportation secretary talks about his record of holding airlines accountable, what might come next and whether to check a bag. (No.)

The New York Times - Dec. 4

The awkward parallels between the Biden and Trump convictions

Joe Biden's criticism of a politicised justice system echoes sentiments regularly used by Donald Trump.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Indian American family subjected to racist rant on United Airlines bus

An Indian American photographer took a video of a woman verbally attacking him and his children with racist slurs on a United Airlines shuttle bus.

NBC News - Dec. 3

$Evenepoel sustains several fractures in crash$

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