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High winds and sandstorms prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights, close parks
High winds and the threat of sandstorms have prompted China's capital Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close public parks to avoid injuriesABC News - 21h -
Sandstorms, high winds prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights
Homes were damaged, cars were crushed and trees fell after windy weather and sandstorms in Beijing on Saturday, prompting flight cancellations.CBS News - 18h -
Beijing Tells City Residents to Stay Home as Strong Winds Hit China
Beijing residents were told to stay home, tourist sites were closed and thousands of flights were canceled across the country.The New York Times - 11h -
Deadly helicopter crash renews safety concerns about air tourism
The deadly crash of a sightseeing helicopter in New York City prompted renewed scrutiny of the flights. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has details about the horrifying incident.CBS News - 6h -
Snow, rain and strong winds descend on the Northeast
A slow-moving low-pressure system is bringing snow, rain and gusty winds to the Northeast this weekend.NBC News - 13h -
Universal theme park is coming to the UK - so what could it look like?
Imagination should have no limit when drawing up new resorts, rollercoaster and theme park experts say.BBC News - 6h -
Is Airplane Mode on Flights Necessary or Outdated? (2025)
If you don’t, your flight won’t crash, but ignoring airplane mode uses up your battery and annoys the pilot.Wired - 18h -
China’s exporters defy US ‘paper tiger’ as Beijing invokes Mao
Stoic defiance in ‘trinket town’ echoes Beijing’s insistence that nation can prevail against Donald Trump’s tariff blitzFinancial Times - 1d -
How Lauren Sanchez Helped Design Blue Origin’s Flight Suits
Lauren Sánchez teamed up with Monse to redesign the Blue Origin flight suits with its all-female launch in mind.The New York Times - 11h -
Marathon Closed Alpha Begins In April, Here's How To Sign Up
As part of the Bungie's reveal showcase for its next game, Marathon, the studio announced a closed alpha test and confirmed how players can sign up for access.. The Marathon closed alpha starts ...GameSpot - 12h -
GA high school choir wins their division in international competition held in Spain
A Georgia high school chorus is celebrating winning their division in an international choir competition.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
US, Iran set to begin high-level talks on potential nuclear deal
The United States and Iran are beginning to hold high-stakes talks to reach a nuclear deal as President Donald Trump threatens to bomb the country if it refuses to give up its plans to build a ...NBC News - 19h -
Eagles Close Spring Ball With One Final Scrimmage
BC wrapped up its month-and-a-half spring ball season with one last controlled scrimmage on Saturday. The sidelines were packed gain with recruits and even some players' families who made the trip ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
The games are close. Mostly exciting. And not going the Rays’ way
TAMPA — In a lot of ways, this was exactly the way the Rays envisioned success in 2025. Strong starting pitching? Check. Tight defense? Check. Aggressive baserunning? Check. Low-scoring games? ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Martínez tackle 'like a goal' as Barça close on title
Hansi Flick celebrated Iñigo Martínez's incredible stoppage-time tackle as if it was a goal as Barcelona took another step towards the LaLiga titl.ESPN - 1h -
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: OHS wins doubleheader against San Angelo Central
Apr. 12—The Odessa High baseball team won its series against San Angelo Central after defeating the Bobcats in games two and three Friday at Pressly Field. The Bronchos won by scores of 3-2 and 6-4 ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
🔬 The Debrief on a high-flying Saturday in MLS
It was a superb evening of action in MLS. We had surprise blowouts, streaks broken, and plenty of superb goals to write home about.Here is what went down across all the matches on Saturday. What ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Social Security Lists Thousands of Migrants as Dead to Prompt Them to ‘Self-Deport’
By placing migrants in Social Security’s “death master file,” the Trump administration is seeking to cut off their access to credit cards, bank accounts and other financial services.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump chaos prompts top Canadian and Danish pension funds to cool on US
Rethink comes as tariffs and talk of territorial expansion stoke market instability and geopolitical tensionFinancial Times - 2h -
High school highlights for Saturday, April 12, 2025
Apr. 12—NON-CONFERENCE —Brandon Week (five innings pitched) and Talan Bond (two innings) combined for a two-hitter in Pine Island's 9-0 win over St. Croix Prep. Week struck out 11 and walked three. ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
High school scores for Saturday, April 12, 2025
Apr. 12—BIG NINE CONFERENCE Mayo 5, Mankato West 0 NON-CONFERENCE Caledonia 1, Stewartville 0 BIG NINE CONFERENCE Mankato West 12, Mayo 4 NON-CONFERENCE Pine Island 9, St. Croix Prep 0 © 2025 the ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Luis Ortiz strikes out career-high 10 in home debut, Guardians beat Royals 6-3 for 5th straight win
Luis Ortiz allowed just one hit and struck out a career-high 10 in his home debut for Cleveland as the Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Saturday night to extend their winning streak to ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Luis Ortiz strikes out career-high 10 in home debut, Guardians beat Royals 6-3 for 5th straight win
Luis Ortiz allowed just one hit and struck out a career-high 10 in his home debut for Cleveland as the Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 to extend their winning streak to five gamesABC News - 4h -
Trump Close to Winning Concessions From More Law Firms
Four or five firms could soon agree to deals that would be unveiled as a package, in an escalation of the president’s crackdown on an industry that has drawn his ire.The New York Times - 2d -
Rory McIlroy has masterful start at Augusta and closes in on career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy is one round away from the green jacket and career Grand SlamABC News - 4h -
Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights
The United Videogame Workers union is open to any gaming worker in the US and Canada and will focus on industry-wide job loss.Wired - 2d -
This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it
Outdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over ...ABC News - 2d -
Dak Prescott injury update: Cowboys QB says he could 'play a game today,' discusses upcoming team activities
'I'm getting close to where I want to be'CBS Sports - 10h -
Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil tune up for their 'dream' gig at Coachella
We talk to Gustavo Dudamel about the LA Phil's strange but fitting crossover event at Coachella as he winds down his tenure.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Bulldozers to move in on 'Scotland's Chernobyl'
A first phase of demolition is about to start on the derelict Clune Park estate in Port GlasgowBBC News - 2d -
How to Establish a Stable Sales Pipeline Through the Highs and Lows of Business
To break the feast-or-famine cycle, you need a reliable process.Inc. - 16h -
The Easter bunny is coming — and that’s bad news for already record-high egg prices
Just as egg supplies look to improve and prices temper their gains, the Easter Bunny is set to step in and shake things up again.MarketWatch - 14h -
North Carolina flu-related deaths at all-time high
North Carolina has reported a record number of flu deaths this respiratory virus season, health officials said this week.NBC News - 10h -
An Expedition for Thousands of Sandhill Cranes in Nebraska
Each spring, hundreds of thousands of cranes converge in Nebraska. The phenomenon draws in artists, conservationists and curious friends alike.The New York Times - 2d -
The legend of Davy Crockett: Utah’s ultrarunning man
The Saratoga Springs man has run more than a hundred 100-mile races and is the foremost ultrarunning historian in the United States.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Sex-Fantasy Chatbots Are Leaking a Constant Stream of Explicit Messages
Some misconfigured AI chatbots are pushing people’s chats to the open web—revealing sexual prompts and conversations that include descriptions of child sexual abuse.Wired - 1d -
BlackRock's Larry Fink says U.S. is very close to a recession and may be in one now
The asset management executive spoke to CNBC about the state of the economy, which has been rattled by tariffs from the Trump administration.CNBC - 1d -
British MP denied entry to Hong Kong
Lib Dem’s ejection ‘appears linked to her criticism of Beijing’, says international human rights allianceFinancial Times - 1h -
Xi Jinping Travels to Southeast Asia Amid Tariff War with U.S.
China’s leader is on a charm offensive in the region, but some of Beijing’s neighbors are wary of being caught in the crossfire of a superpower rivalry.The New York Times - 53m -
The Real ID deadline is just weeks away. Here's what travelers need to know
Travelers will need a Real ID-compliant license or other accepted form of identification like a passport to get through security before a domestic U.S. flight.CNBC - 18h
