American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs
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American to pay $50 million fine for its treatment of disabled passengers
Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.2 hours ago -
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The tragedy of a 50-50 America
The era of western stability relied on dominant parties, and the US has none3 hours ago -
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American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for its alleged mistreatment of passengers with disabilities, which the department said in ...4 hours ago - Travel -
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American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”4 hours ago - Travel -
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Shohei Ohtani 50-50 ball fetches millions, setting eye-watering record
The ball Shohei Ohtani launched for his 50th home run of the season, having also stolen 50 bases, was bought at auction early Wednesday for more than $4.3 million.4 hours ago -
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American Airlines to pay $50 million penalty for mistreatment of disabled fliers
American Airlines’ stock falls after $50 million settlement with DOT over mistreatment of disabled passengers.3 hours ago - Travel -
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US airline pilot caught with stun gun at Edinburgh Airport
Ryan Cecil was fined £8,500 after claiming he accidentally left the weapon in his luggage.4 hours ago -
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Shohei Ohtani 50-50 home run ball auctions at record-shattering $4.4 million after last-minute flurry of bids
The Ohtani ball auction was two minutes from ending. Then 11 more bids came in.9 hours ago -
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Bill Gates Privately Says He Has Backed Harris With $50 Million Donation
Mr. Gates said in a statement to The Times that “this election is different,” reflecting a significant change in his political strategy.17 hours ago -
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Iran Revolutionary Guard officer charged in plot to kill American author in US
The Justice Department unsealed an indictment against four Iranian officials Tuesday for their alleged involvement in a murder-for-hire targeting Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. Among ...19 hours ago - Iran -
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American Airlines' message to boarding group cheats: Wait your turn.
American Airlines is testing a new tool to stop passengers from boarding flights ahead of their assigned group.19 hours ago -
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Travels with the ‘world’s best sommelier’
Who better to guide you around the vineyards of France and Italy?22 hours ago -
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Harris to travel to Texas on Friday
Vice President Harris will campaign in deep red Texas on Friday, less than two weeks before Election Day, to warn voters about the stakes of the election. Harris will give remarks in Houston ...Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
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Sark asks fans to use discretion after SEC fine
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian implored fans to use "better discretion" after the school was fined $250,000 for fans throwing water bottles and trash on the field.Yesterday -
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Trump tax plans could exempt 93 million Americans from income taxes
Even if Donald Trump wins the November election against Vice President Kamala Harris, his tax overhaul will require a friendly House of Representatives.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian says
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said the No. 5 Longhorns have a “passionate fanbase” that needs to use “better discretion” after the school was fined and threatened with further sanctions by the ...Yesterday -
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Trump seeks to use Cheney appearance with Harris to win Arab American voters
Former President Trump on Monday attacked Vice President Harris and former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) ahead of a series of joint appearances by the pair in battleground states, with Trump seeking to ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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VW fined by UK regulator for treatment of customers in financial trouble
Carmaker’s lending arm hit with £5.4mn penalty and agrees to pay £21.5mn to 110,000 borrowers2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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The signs, symptoms and treatment of prostate cancer
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.2 days ago -
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American Airlines jet and small plane in close call
An American Airlines Boeing 737 and s small Cessna plane came within 400 feet of each other in Austin, Texas, forcing the jet to take evasive action to avoid a collision. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk ...4 days ago - Travel -
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A third of Americans agree with Trump that immigrants ‘poison the blood’ of US
Founder of polling firm that conducted survey says: ‘That language is straight out of Mein Kampf … it’s Nazi rhetoric’. US politics – live updates A new poll has revealed that more than ...4 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Trump speaks at Al Smith dinner after Harris during rally ridicules ‘father of IVF’ claim – US politics live
Donald Trump receives warm response and criticises lack of personal appearance by Kamala Harris, who spotlights reproductive rights during rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Don’t miss important US ...5 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Al Pacino calls his spending a 'crazy montage of loss' early in his career: 'I had $50 million and then I had nothing'
In his new memoir, Oscar winning actor Al Pacino says at one point he was paying his landscaper $400,000 a year to maintain a property he didn't even live in.5 days ago -
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US government announces $861 million for two solar farms in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced an $861 million loan guarantee to build two solar photovoltaic farms in Puerto Rico as persistent power outages plague the U.S. territory6 days ago -
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50-50 elections are bad for America
It doesn't strain credulity to imagine that a close race could lead to a disputed outcome, which could then lead to violence.6 days ago -
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Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping Jewish Passengers From Boarding Plane
The Transportation Department handed out a record fine after the airline prevented 128 travelers from making a connecting flight in 2022.October 16 -
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Japan’s Toho acquires North American animation company GKIDS, Studio Ghibli's US steward
The Japanese entertainment giant Toho has reached an agreement to acquire the Oscar-winning animation outfit GKIDS, the companies said TuesdayOctober 15 - Japan -
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Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping 128 Jewish Passengers From Boarding Flight
The Transportation Department said the fine is the largest it has issued against an airline for civil-rights violations.October 15 -
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Formerly Classified Documents Get the Fine Art Treatment
Hundreds of declassified U.S. Army photos are featured in the new book “Fashion Army.”October 15 -
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Lufthansa fined $4 million for blocking Jewish passengers from flight
Fine is largest ever issued by U.S. Department of Transportation against an airline for civil rights violations.October 15 -
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Lufthansa fined record $4 million for discriminating against Jewish passengers
Germany’s flagship airline has been fined $4 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation over allegations it discriminated against a group of Jewish passengers.October 15 -
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Esper: Take Trump comments about using military against Americans ‘seriously’
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, who served in the Trump administration, said on Monday the public should take former President Trump “seriously” when he suggests using the military against ...October 15 - Donald Trump -
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Millions of People Are Using Abusive AI ‘Nudify’ Bots on Telegram
Bots that “remove clothes” from images have run rampant on the messaging app, allowing people to create nonconsensual deepfake images even as lawmakers and tech companies try to crack down.October 15 -
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B. Riley’s stock soars 30% after bank agrees to sell Great American to Oaktree for almost $400 million
Investment bank’s stock is down 73% in the year to date amid regulatory fallout over a loanOctober 14 -
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These Apps Help People With Disabilities Travel Smarter and Safer
For the disability community, technology can be the most valuable travel companion. These apps and services make it easier to get around a new city.October 14