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Drivers warned as final M25 weekend closure begins
Work began in 2022 and is part of a delayed £317m project to improve safety and cut congestion.BBC News - 11h -
Neither history nor language are neutral in this time-travel mystery
Kirsten Menger-Anderson's time-travel mystery, 'The Expert of Subtle Revisions,' explores the way history is affected by how it is told and who does the telling.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 14 -
What travelers should know about carbon monoxide safety
As millions of Americans travel for spring break, experts suggest packing a carbon monoxide detector to avoid potential risks at your hotel or vacation rental.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Hamburg Airport Halts All Flights as Ground Staff Strike
The airport in Germany’s second largest city said the one-day strike, called over pay and conditions, began earlier than expected “without any notice.”The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Man found with live turtle hidden in his pants at a New Jersey airport
A Pennsylvania man who was going through security at a New Jersey airport was found to have a live turtle concealed in his pants, according to the TSA.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Plane Fire at Denver Airport Forces Passengers to Evacuate Onto Wing
The flight had been diverted to the airport after experiencing “engine vibrations,” the authorities said. Six passengers were taken to a hospital for evaluation.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Trump administration mulling new travel restrictions on citizens from dozens of countries
New memo lists 41 countries – including Afghanistan, Cuba and Syria – that could face new restrictions, evoking first-term Muslim ban. The Trump administration is considering issuing travel ...The Guardian - 6d -
Didier Deschamps travelled to Madrid to discuss Kylian Mbappé’s position as France captain
According to a report from Téléfoot, Didier Deschamps travelled to Madrid at the end of last year to discuss Kylian Mbappé’s (25) future as the captain of the France national team. This conversa...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Brown University tells international community to avoid foreign travel
Brown University is advising its international staffers and students to reconsider foreign travel plans after an assistant professor at its medical school was deported this weekend, the latest ...The Hill - 4d -
CDC issues dengue fever warning for spring, summer travelers
Dengue fever cases have been rising among U.S. travelers and are expected to climb this year, according to a warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A “record number” ...The Hill - 2d -
Germany updates US travel advice after three citizens are detained
Germany has updated its travel advisory for the United States to emphasize that a visa or waiver allowing entry does not guarantee Germans to enter the U.S. after several of its citizens were ...The Hill - 2d -
Watch live: NTSB, Duffy provide update on National Airport crash probe
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will give remarks Tuesday afternoon providing an update on the probe into the January crash near Reagan Washington National Airport that killed more than 60 ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
NTSB calls for immediate changes at D.C. airport after deadly midair collision
Federal regulators say there's a "serious safety issue" in the airspace around Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. An investigation into the midair collision of a military helicopter and a ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Senators to question top Army official on National Airport crash
Two Republican senators are set to question a top U.S. Army official and examine the preliminary findings of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) report into the deadly place crash in ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Southwest plane nearly takes off from taxiway at Florida airport
A Southwest Airlines flight almost took off from a taxiway — rather than a runway — at a central Florida airport on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the plane, officials said.The Hill - 20h -
The Philippine government says ex-President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested at Manila airport
The Philippine government says ex-President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested at Manila airportABC News - Mar. 10 -
Man tried to sneak turtle through airport security in his pants, TSA says
A man attempted to bring an invasive red-ear slider turtle through security at Newark Liberty International Airport, officials said.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
NTSB calls for permanent helicopter flight restrictions around Washington airport after fatal collision
The National Transportation Safety Board is seeking more flight restrictions on helicopters around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Ohtani's Tokyo airport arrival hidden from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Japanese star
Hundreds of fans at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport lined up 10 deep and hoping to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as he arrivedABC News - Mar. 13 -
A major new airport to serve Cambodia's capital and boost tourism is due to open in July
Cambodia expects its new airport to serve the capital Phnom Penh will open in JulyABC News - 19h -
What’s in Your Emergency Travel Bag?
Whether you call it a save-the-day stash or an absolute essentials kit, it contains those five or six things that can make or break a vacation.The New York Times - 3d -
How to protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning as travel ramps up
As Americans travel for spring break getaways, some may face an invisible danger – carbon monoxide poisoning. It could be a risk at hotels or vacation rentals. National consumer correspondent ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Only seven countries worldwide meet WHO dirty air guidelines, study shows
Annual survey by IQAir based on toxic PM2.5 particles reveals some progress in pollution levels in India and China. Nearly every country on Earth has dirtier air than doctors recommend breathing, ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Trump Administration Dialing Back Support for H.I.V. Prevention
The move follows cuts to prevention and treatment efforts worldwide with the shuttering of U.S.A.I.D.The New York Times - 12h -
Man caught trying to smuggle living turtle through airport security down his pants
A Pennsylvania man attempting to go through airport security was discovered to have been hiding a living turtle in his pants as he tried to sneak it onto the plane.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Woman accused of drowning dog in Orlando airport bathroom so she could board plane
A Florida woman was arrested after police said she drowned her dog in an Orlando airport bathroom so she could board a plane.NBC News - 1d -
Dollar General store review and closures dent fourth-quarter earnings
As part of the reevaluation, the dollar-store chain said it will close 96 Dollar General stores and 45 Popshelf stores and will convert six other locations.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Flight cancellations at Germany’s Hamburg Airport affect more than 40,000 passengers after strike
Flight cancellations at Hamburg Airport after a surprise strike by workers affected more than 40,000 passengers on Sunday, a day before a planned wider protest across Germany amid new contract ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
NTSB wants helicopter ban near D.C. area's Reagan Airport after deadly midair collision
The National Transportation Safety Board wants to severely restrict helicopter traffic near Ronald Reagan National Airport, officials said Tuesday, in the wake of a catastrophic midair collision ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Safety board calls for helicopter ban on certain routes near DC airport: 'Intolerable risk'
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday issued two “urgent” safety recommendations after discovering thousands of close calls between helicopters and planes near Ronald Reagan ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
DOT bans nearly all helicopters from Washington Reagan Airport airspace after midair collision
After the NTSB issued two urgent safety recommendations, the secretary of transportation permanently restricted Washington Reagan National Airport airspace to nearly all helicopter traffic. The ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
American Airlines plane catches fire on tarmac of Denver airport after emergency landing
After an American Airlines plane with 178 people aboard made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport Thursday night, the aircraft caught fire on the tarmac, causing chaos as the ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Plane's wing hits runway during landing attempt at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
The wing of a passenger plane landing at LaGuardia International Airport in New York struck the runway surface Sunday as it attempted a “go-around” because of an unstable approach, officials said.NBC News - 4d -
What to do if you’re caught up in Heathrow disruption
Your rights as the flight cancellations and disruption mountFinancial Times - 16h -
UK Counterterrorism Police Investigating Fire Near Heathrow
With counterterrorism police leading the investigation, the possibility of sabotage was being taken seriously, though officials say there is no evidence of foul play.The New York Times - 15h -
Delta Says Economic Worries Are Hurting Travel Demand
The airline lowered its financial forecast for the first quarter as economic anxiety hurts demand for tickets.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Trump’s Travel Ban Threatens Afghan Allies
The nonprofit No One Left Behind has raised millions of dollars for flights and other assistance to prevent Afghans from being stranded abroad and face retribution from the Taliban.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
‘What the hell’s happening to your country?’ Traveling as an American under Trump 2.0 | Shanti Nelson
My American accent inspired pity, empathy and utter confusion. I feel the same: it’s as though we’ve entered hospice care. Traveling abroad for the first time since November, I saw pity in the eyes ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Josh Giddey to travel with Bulls on 6-game trip, though it's not clear when he'll return from injury
Coach Billy Donovan said Thursday the point guard will travel with the team and there is “some optimism” he will play during the trip. Giddey left in the fourth quarter of Chicago's win over ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Ban on helicopter traffic around D.C. airport expanded in wake of American Airlines crash
A ban has been expanded on helicopters operating along the route involved in January's deadly mid-air collision near Washington's Reagan National Airport. Gregory Feith, former senior air safety ...CBS News - Mar. 12