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United Airlines says FAA cleared it to start adding new aircraft, routes after safety review
United Airlines said in March that the FAA was stepping up its review of the airline after a series of safety incidents.CNBC - Business -
United Airlines says FAA cleared it to start adding new aircraft, routes after safety review
United Airlines said the Federal Aviation Administration has cleared it to start adding new aircraft and routes months after the regulator stepped up its scrutiny of the carrier following several safety incidents.NBC News - Top stories -
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Frontier Airlines does away with change fees in budget airline pricing overhaul
The budget airline's changes come amid the Biden administration's crackdown on so-called "junk fees."CNBC - Business - Travel -
Frontier Airlines does away with change fees in budget airline pricing overhaul
Frontier Airlines said it will stop charging customers a fee to change their flights, taking a page from larger competitors as the Biden administration issues stricter rules targeting so-called “junk fees.”NBC News - Top stories - Travel -
Departing Boeing CEO Keeps His Board Seat
Shareholders defied a proxy advisor and kept Dave Calhoun on the board of the troubled plane maker, while unionized workers may get trained in whistleblower laws amid a slew of manufacturing safety issues.Inc. - Business -
D-Day remembrance planes will be found, says Shapps
There are fears a parachute drop will have to be significantly scaled down due to the lack of aircraft.BBC News - Top stories -
A New Challenge for Asylum Seekers: Lawyer Shortages
A record number of new migrants has left many with legitimate asylum cases unable to find a lawyer to keep them from being deported.The New York Times - Top stories -
Conservative media personality appointed to seat on Georgia State Election Board
A media personality who co-founded a conservative political action committee has been appointed to a seat on the Georgia State Election BoardABC News - Entertainment -
DuPont stock hits new high after an analyst's upgrade — why we're not buyers here
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - Business -
Congressmen introduce bipartisan police bill to reduce staff shortages
Two congressmen on opposite sides of the aisle are pushing new legislation aimed at helping law enforcement. The bill is designed to reduce law enforcement staffing shortages and strengthen the vetting of new police recruits. Democratic Rep. Salud ...CBS News - Top stories -
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Ebrahim Raisi: rescuers search for Iran president after helicopter crash – live updates
President was travelling in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province when helicopter came down in bad weather. Here is a video of the Israeli war cabinet minister, Benny Gantz, threatening to resign if Benjamin Netanyahu fails to adopt an agreed plan for ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Has the administration overstepped with the new airline ticket fee disclosures?
The USDOT’s attempt to control airline finances, effectively highlighting the gap between the different types of flyers and airline loyalty members, serves no one’s best interest.The Hill - Politics -
Frontier Airlines eliminates change fees and introduces 4 new fare classes
Frontier Airlines has announced that it is eliminating change fees on some tickets.ABC News - Top stories -
Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems lays off workers, citing lower plane delivery rates
Spirit AeroSystems makes fuselages at the plant for Boeing's bestselling 737 Max plane, deliveries of which have slowed in the wake of a door panel blowout.CNBC - Business -
Mayor Adams Promised NYC Families Free 3-K Seats, but Hundreds Did Not Receive One
Many New York City families counted on the prospect of free preschool, but hundreds were not immediately offered a seat and may have to travel across town to available spots.The New York Times - Top stories -
Dive team finds bodies of 2 men dead inside plane found upside down in Alaska lake
Alaska State Troopers say dive teams found the two bodies.ABC News - Top stories -
At a Cannes Film Festival of big swings and faceplants, real life takes a back seat
New movies from Andrea Arnold, Yorgos Lanthimos, Paul Schrader and Zambia's Rungano Nyoni strayed from expectations, scraping at the feel and texture of dreams.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
The Technocrat Who’s Taking Control of Putin’s War Effort
Andrei R. Belousov, an intellectual with no military experience, is known for backing a state-dominated economy.The New York Times - World -
ADHD drug shortage shows signs of letting up, but some patients still struggle
ADHD medication shortages have largely been resolved, says the FDA. However, some doctors and patients still report difficulties in obtaining prescriptions.NBC News - Top stories -
Airlines Bill to Boost Safety and Guarantee Automatic Refunds for Delays and Cancellations Passed by Congress
The $105 billion measure renews Federal Aviation Administration rules that require carriers to automatically give passengers refunds if flights are delayed or canceled. President Biden is expected to sign it soon.Inc. - Business -
I love being a pharmacist, but the UK’s drug shortage makes me want to give up – and Brexit makes it worse | Mike Hewitson
Telling patients I can’t get their life-saving medication is awful. The government must act to prevent a real tragedy. Mike Hewitson owns a pharmacy in west DorsetFor the past 16 years, I have run a small community pharmacy in rural west Dorset. ...The Guardian - World -
U.A.W. Effort to Organize Mercedes Workers in Alabama Has High Stakes
Southern political leaders say a win for the United Automobile Workers would threaten their economies. Activists want to strike a blow against a system they say exploits the poor.The New York Times - Business -
House passes TICKET Act in an effort to increase transparency in pricing
The House passed the Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act on Wednesday in an effort to increase price transparency for consumers.NBC News - Top stories -
Kerry Washington, Adam Kinzinger to help lead poll worker recruitment effort
Kerry Washington and former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) are teaming up to help lead an effort to recruit election poll workers ahead of November. The former "Scandal" star and the ex-congressman will be among the co-chairs on an advisory council ...The Hill - Politics -
Missouri Democrats' filibuster effort to make it harder to amend state constitution
Missouri Senate Democrats end a record-breaking filibuster against an effort to make it more difficult for the public to amend the state constitution. State Rep. Crystal Quade (D-Mo.), Missouri's Democratic Floor Leader, joins Meet the Press NOW ...NBC News - Politics -
U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegally
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.CBS News - Top stories -
Trump aides plot deportation effort inspired by UK Rwanda plan – report
Wall Street Journal notes that British example may not be a good one, as ‘plan hasn’t gone into effect yet ‘amid legal challenges’. Aides to Donald Trump working to transform US immigration policy should he return to power are pursuing goals ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
EasyJet expects summer demand to lift earnings after a narrowed first-half loss, but the airline's outlook for the end of the year weighed on its shares.
EasyJet expects summer demand to lift earnings after a narrowed first-half loss, but the airline’s outlook for the end of the year weighed on its shares.The Wall Street Journal - World -
AG Garland admonishes GOP-led contempt effort over Biden-Hur recordings
Attorney General Merrick Garland took questions from reporters Thursday as two Republican-led House committees consider a contempt of Congress resolution against him. Garland has defied the committees' requests for audio recordings of former ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
South Korean court rejects effort to block plan that would boost medical school admissions
A South Korean court has ruled in favor of the government’s contentious plan to drastically boost medical school admissionsABC News - Health - South Korea -
Relatives of Maine Shooter Robert Card Describe Efforts to Get Him Psychiatric Help
“It’s on all of us to make sure the next time we need to get help for someone, we do better,” Cara Lamb, the gunman’s ex-wife, told the commission investigating the October mass shooting.The New York Times - Top stories -
Peruvian lawmakers begin yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office
Peruvian lawmakers have begun yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office as authorities continue various investigations against her and her inner circleABC News - World -
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Helicopter carrying Iran's President Raisi suffers 'crash landing'; search and rescue underway
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi suffered a “crash landing” on Sunday, Iranian state television reported.NBC News - Top stories -
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Search and rescue efforts underway after helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi has ‘hard landing’
Search and rescue efforts are underway in Iran after a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi suffered a "hard landing," state news media reported Sunday. Raisi was traveling in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, returning from a ...The Hill - Politics -
Honda plans to invest nearly $65 billion on its electric-vehicle strategy through 2030 as part of efforts to boost sales and production in the coming years.
Honda plans to invest nearly $65 billion on its electric-vehicle strategy through 2030 as part of efforts to boost sales and production in the coming years.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump's allies are drawing up detailed proposals to implement the presumptive Republican presidential nominee's plans for an unprecedented immigration crackdown, according to people involved in the effort.
Trump’s allies are drawing up detailed proposals to implement the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s plans for an unprecedented immigration crackdown, according to people involved in the effort.The Wall Street Journal - World