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Urgent investigation ordered into power outage that closed Heathrow Airport
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says there are lessons to be learned after substation fire led to major flight disruption on Friday.BBC News - 5d -
Power outage at London’s Heathrow Airport causes global travel chaos
One of the world’s busiest airports, London’s Heathrow, has shut down due to a power outage caused by a fire at an electricity substation nearby. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on the global travel ...NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Airlines Scramble to Rebook Travelers After Canceling Heathrow Flights
About 80 airlines operate at the airport, London’s busiest travel hub.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
'No comment': Heathrow boss asked if he should stay in job
Today programme presenter Emma Barnett asks Thomas Woldbye if people should be fired after Friday's disruption.BBC News - 6d -
'We will not forget Baldock' - Sheff Utd boss Wilder
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says former defender George Baldock would not be forgotten after the team celebrated their derby win over rivals Sheffield Wednesday with a shirt emblazoned with ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
U.K. Launches Investigation into Heathrow Airport Blackout
The British authorities ordered an urgent investigation, but some experts said that any airport would be crippled by being cut from the electrical grid.The New York Times - 5d -
Travellers face days of disruption as Heathrow reopens after blaze
Fire at electricity substation that shut down Europe’s busiest airport raises questions about resilience of UK infrastructureFinancial Times - 6d -
Watch: Grounded planes and frustrated passengers - the scene at the airport
The BBC's Charlotte Gallagher reports from Heathrow Airport which is going to be closed all day.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
Heathrow looks at building shorter third runway in bid to cut costs
London’s hub airport is preparing a detailed expansion plan after winning government backingFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
First jet lands at Heathrow as ‘skeleton’ service of flights resumes
British Airways to operate a small number of flights on Friday evening after fire shut Europe’s busiest airport for most of dayFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
Heathrow warns airlines risk having to pay £1bn for better power system
CEO says airport will review case for upgrading grid connections after outage that shut hub for nearly 24 hoursFinancial Times - 23h -
Heathrow warns airlines risk having to pay £1bn for better power system
CEO says airport will review case for upgrading grid connections after outage that shut hub for nearly 24 hoursFinancial Times - 23h -
London’s Heathrow airport closed all day after nearby fire cuts power
More than 1,000 flights and 16,000 homes affected by ‘significant’ outage at electrical substationFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
3/22: Saturday Morning
Heathrow Airport resumes operations after power outage; How an iconic NYC restaurant is making a comeback.CBS News - 6d -
After Heathrow, Who Pays for Missed Cruises and Hotel Bookings?
When the airport shut down travelers were on the hook for reservations that could not be canceled, expensive new flights and missed events that airlines don’t reimburse for. How can you protect ...The New York Times - 2d -
After Heathrow, Who Pays for Missed Cruises and Hotel Bookings?
When the airport shut down travelers were on the hook for reservations that could not be canceled, expensive new flights and missed events that airlines don’t reimburse for. How can you protect ...The New York Times - 2d -
After Heathrow, Who Pays for Missed Cruises and Hotel Bookings?
When the airport shut down travelers were on the hook for reservations that could not be canceled, expensive new flights and missed events that airlines don’t reimburse for. How can you protect ...The New York Times - 2d -
Heathrow Closure: What Are Your Rights If Your Flight Is Delayed or Canceled?
Around 220,000 passengers were expected to travel through London’s Heathrow Airport on Friday. The airport’s closure is expected to have ripple effects worldwide.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
Heathrow closure deeply concerning, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer says he is 'deeply concerned' about the closure of Heathrow Airport as a result of a power cut caused by a fire on Friday.BBC News - 4d -
What We Know About the Closure and Reopening of Heathrow Airport
A fire at a substation in London cut off power to one of the world’s busiest airports, causing travel disruptions globally. But some flights resumed Friday evening.The New York Times - 6d -
National Grid chief says Heathrow had ‘enough power’ despite fire shutdown
Airlines raise questions about scale of flight disruption after substation blazeFinancial Times - 5d -
How passengers affected by the Heathrow outage can get reimbursed
Passengers affected by the power outage that shut down London's Heathrow Airport Friday are not automatically entitled to compensation for their flight disruption, experts say.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
What Caused the Fire That Shut Down Heathrow Airport?
Officials and travelers are calling for an investigation into not only how the blaze started, but how it was able to cause such a large disruption to global travel.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries seek to defuse tensions after shutdown clash
The Democratic leaders in the Senate and House sought to strike a unified message on potential GOP cuts to Medicaid, even as they defended their government funding strategies.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Schumer’s shutdown 'surrender' sends the left into a rage
The Senate minority leader's decision to forego a government shutdown rekindled his old critics.Politico - Mar. 13 -
Travel chaos as London's Heathrow remains closed. Here's what airlines are telling passengers
The U.K.'s biggest airport will remain closed until 11:59 p.m on Friday, Heathrow said, with disruption expected to affect hundreds of flights.CNBC - Mar. 21 -
Stranded by Heathrow Closure, Some Travelers Got Creative. Others Just Gave Up.
The New York Times asked passengers whose travel plans were upended by a daylong disruption at Heathrow Airport to share how they coped.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
Counter-terror police leading inquiry into ‘unprecedented’ Heathrow fire
Met officers say no immediate indication of foul play as passengers face days of disruption from electrical substation blaze. Heathrow airport closed – live updates Counter-terror police are ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
Washington Post Columnist Quits After Article Criticizing Jeff Bezos Is Shelved
Ruth Marcus, a longtime columnist at The Post, said its publisher refused to run her critique of the new focus for the paper’s opinion section.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Heathrow closure: airport resumes some flights today and hopes for full Saturday service - live
First plane has landed since fire caused closure but people still told not to travel to the airport unless advised to do so by airline. Counter-terror police leading fire inquiry Tell us: have ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
Schumer Again Defends Decision to Avoid Shutdown Amid Calls to Resign
Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the minority leader, said a government shutdown would have been “10 or 20 times worse” than the Republican stopgap spending bill.The New York Times - 5d -
In Turkey, Critics of Erdogan See Democracy Eroding After Istanbul Mayor’s Detention
Opponents say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan manipulates the courts and the media to tighten his grip on power, and now is trying to prevent a top contender from running for president.The New York Times - 6d -
Aviation watchdog to look at rules on ‘resilience’ after Heathrow closure
CAA said it would consider whether it should take ‘further steps’ under Heathrow’s licence as part of a review. Britain’s aviation watchdog will review the rules on “resilience” after the closure ...The Guardian - 1d -
Watch: How the Heathrow disruption unfolded
BBC Verify's Nick Beake explains how Europe's busiest airport was taken out of action.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
Official: Premier League star replaces Barcelona defender in Spain squad
A shake-up in the defensive ranks in the Spanish national team squad has on Monday been confirmed.This comes after boss Luis de la Fuente was forced into an alteration, owing to developments in ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Man in critical condition after horse racing accident at the Meadows
A man is in critical condition after a horse racing accident at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Firefighters Tackle Substation Fire That Cut Power at Heathrow Airport
The London Fire Brigade said that disruptions from the fire, at an electrical substation, would increase into Friday. Its cause was not immediately known.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
A Fire Brought London’s Heathrow Airport to a Standstill. Here’s What to Know.
The blaze was at a nearby substation. Around 200,000 people had their travel plans disrupted.Inc. - Mar. 21 -
Schumer defends vote to avert shutdown and his position as Senate Democratic leader
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer defends his vote with Republicans to keep the government open and his position as leader in an appearance on “The View” on Tuesday.ABC News - Mar. 19 -
Argyle's Talovierov out of run-in with knee injury
Plymouth Argyle defender Maksym Talovierov is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury.Yahoo Sports - 3d
