Pony.ai wins first permit for fully driverless taxi operation in the center of China's Silicon Valley

Chinese robotaxi startup Pony.ai said it has obtained the first permit to charge fares for fully driverless taxis in parts of a business district of Shenzhen.

CNBC - 1d

Pony.ai wins first permit for fully driverless taxi operation in the center of China's Silicon Valley

Chinese robotaxi startup Pony.ai said it has obtained the first permit to charge fares for fully driverless taxis in parts of a business district of Shenzhen.

CNBC - 1d

Passengers evacuate after American Airlines plane catches fire at DIA

An American Airlines plane carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport. Twelve passengers were taken to the hospital with minor ...

CBS News - Mar. 14

American Airlines plane catches fire moments after touch down

An American Airlines plane engine caught fire after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport on Thursday, forcing passengers to evacuate onto the plane’s wing. At least 12 people ...

NBC News - Mar. 14

Israel fires on Lebanon in response to rockets fired at Israeli targets

Israel said it would respond “severely” to an attack from Lebanon after rockets were fired into northern Israel Saturday morning, a day after it vowed to increase the intensity of its operations in ...

NBC News - 6d

British tourist missing after boat catches fire off Thai island

Alexandra Clarke, 26, was on a diving excursion near Koh Tao when blaze broke out. A British tourist is missing in Thailand after the tour boat she was travelling on caught fire off the island of ...

The Guardian - Mar. 16

'We warned of power issues before Heathrow outage'

Business groups and a council say there were energy capacity problems before a fire near Heathrow.

BBC News - 4d

Weather tracker: Cyclone Jude causes chaos in Mozambique

More than 200mm of rain fell in 24 hours, destroying 900 homes and leaving 40,000 people without power. Cyclone Jude was the third cyclone to hit Mozambique this season. First spotted as a ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

‘So Eager to Get Back’: Travelers Pour Into a Reopened Heathrow

Information boards showed that most flights would leave on time, but the lines at ticketing counters signaled that many travelers were in for more delays.

The New York Times - 6d

Smoke plume over Disney World was caused by a walk-in cooler that caught fire

A smoke plume that towered over Walt Disney World Resort on Saturday was caused by a walk-in cooler that caught fire, a representative from Disney told AP.

NBC News - 5d

Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit German airports

An unexpected nationwide strike by airport workers over pay has caused disruption at major transport hubs.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Pitt student missing after traveling to the Dominican Republic

A University of Pittsburgh student went missing after traveling abroad to the Dominican Republic.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Heathrow boss warns airlines risk having to pay £1bn for better power system

Thomas Woldbye says airport will review case for upgrading grid connections after outage that shut hub for nearly 24 hours

Financial Times - 1d

Airlines could take legal action over Heathrow shutdown

Body representing over 90 firms says it could take airport to court over costs of closure if issue not ‘amicably settled’. A body representing more than 90 airlines using Heathrow airport said ...

The Guardian - 4d

British tourist missing after Thailand boat fire

Alexandra Clarke, 26, from London, was on a diving boat with 15 other tourists, local officials say.

BBC News - Mar. 17

'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

Fifteen detained after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59

Pyrotechnics during a concert sparked the blaze, causing mass panic in the crowd.

BBC News - Mar. 17

Finally 'fully healthy' for an offseason, Saints star Chase Young is embracing the grind

Chase Young says he's finally "fully healthy" after injuries derailed past offseasons. The Saints defensive lineman is embracing the grind in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Fire Damages 4 Tesla Cybertrucks in Seattle

Federal and local law enforcement authorities are investigating what caused the Sunday night fire, which came after a series of attacks against Tesla in rebuke of its chief executive, Elon Musk.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

‘Airport Theory’ Will Make You Miss Your Flight

This delusional airport trend only appeals to those who have no concept of how time or space work. Here’s how to actually travel like a pro.

Wired - Mar. 18

Investigators try to find the cause of New York brush fires

New York officials are investigating the origin of the brush fires on Long Island that have burned hundreds of acres though they are no longer visible. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports on how much ...

NBC News - Mar. 9

Heathrow defends response as questions grow about length of closure

Heathrow bosses are defending their response to a fire that shut down Europe’s busiest air hub for almost a day

ABC News - 4d

Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv as Israel renews Gaza ground campaign

It comes after Israel resumes its bombing campaign and ground operations in Gaza.

BBC News - Mar. 20

WATCH: American Airlines flight catches fire at Denver airport

The incident involving an American Airlines plane took place Thursday evening at Denver International Airport.

ABC News - Mar. 14

National Grid chief says Heathrow had ‘enough power’ despite fire shutdown

Airlines raise questions about scale of flight disruption after substation blaze

Financial Times - 5d

5 years later, long Covid is still a medical mystery. Here's what scientists have learned.

What causes long Covid? Scientists don't fully understand why some develop disabling chronic complications after recovering from the virus. Clues are emerging.

NBC News - Mar. 11

"Super pigs" cause chaos along U.S.-Canada border

The U.S. border with Canada is under new scrutiny, with both countries focusing on increased migration and drug and weapons smuggling. But farmers and ranchers have another concern: So-called ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

Dismantling Education Department could cause chaos, experts warn

Trump administration effort to wind down the Education Department could lead to frustration for millions of student loan borrowers, experts say.

CBS News - 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

Months after the Vivienne died, their cause of death sparks calls for ketamine awareness

The cause of death for the Vivienne, a 'Drag Race' alum and performer, has been revealed months after they died in January at age 32.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 17

Chaos as Birmingham residents swarm mobile bin collection

The service attempted to travel along Anderton Park Road in Moseley.

BBC News - Mar. 20

Passenger numbers up in February for German airport operator Fraport

Yahoo News - Mar. 13

Backyard s'mores caused massive Long Island brush fires, investigators say

Dozens of investigators tasked with determining the origin of Saturday’s brush fires on Long Island have linked the blazes to a backyard in Manorville.

NBC News - Mar. 10

From busy airports to savings, here's what to know about spring break travel

Airlines and airports say they expect to be busier than ever during spring break, which covers much of March and April. AAA says on average domestic air fares are up 7% from last year, while hotels ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

Minnesota state senator resigns after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution

A Minnesota state senator who was caught in a sting operation resigned under fire Thursday after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution.

NBC News - Mar. 20