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3/22: Saturday Morning
Heathrow Airport resumes operations after power outage; How an iconic NYC restaurant is making a comeback.CBS News - 6d -
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 hoursFinancial Times - 1d -
National Grid boss says Heathrow had 'enough power' after fire shutdown
Heathrow's boss previously said the shutdown was not for lack of power but to reboot complex systems.BBC News - 5d -
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 -
How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?
Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?BBC News - Mar. 21 -
Heathrow flights restarting after power cut and travel chaos
Airport expects to be fully operational on Saturday, but airlines say closure will have ‘huge impact’ in coming days. Flights began landing at Heathrow on Saturday morning as it aimed to return to ...The Guardian - Mar. 22 -
‘Wake-up call’: ministers launch urgent investigation into Heathrow shutdown
Government says lessons need to be learned after the substation fire that caused chaos for 300,000 passengers. The government has launched an urgent investigation into the power shutdown that ...The Guardian - 6d -
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 -
Cuba suffers another widespread power outage, leaving millions in the dark
Millions are in the dark after a power outage in Cuba occurred on Friday night.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
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 -
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 -
National Grid boss says Heathrow could have stayed open despite substation fire
Two other substations available to supply airport with electricity, according to chief executive John Pettigrew. There was enough power for Heathrow to remain open during the entire period it was ...The Guardian - 5d -
Heathrow Airport Closure Wreaks Havoc on Travelers Worldwide
Flights for thousands of passengers were disrupted by the shutdown at the London airport, one of the world’s major transport hubs.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
Passengers describe terrifying moments plane catches fire at Denver airport
An American Airlines flight caught fire on the ground in Denver after engine problems caused an emergency landing. Everyone got out alive, but some were trapped on a wing as the fire burned.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Heathrow’s shutdown fuels questions about UK’s infrastructure resilience
Within hours of a fire at a power substation, one of the world’s busiest airports was closed to all flightsFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
As Russia taunts U.K. over Heathrow fire, Kremlin-backed sabotage attacks are in the spotlight
A catastrophic incident saw a single fire at a west London electrical substation bring Europe’s busiest airport to a complete standstill on Friday, sparking speculation over Russian involvement, ...NBC News - 6d -
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 -
A Fire Plunged Heathrow Into Darkness. A Nearby Data Center Kept Humming. Why?
It could cost $100 million and take years to install the backup generators to prevent another hourslong power loss like the one at Britain’s biggest airport last week.The New York Times - 3d -
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 -
UK ministers launch investigation into blaze that shut Heathrow
Airport has reopened but flights have been cancelled because planes and crews are in the wrong placeFinancial Times - 6d -
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 -
Travel Disruptions Linger as Flights Resume at London’s Heathrow
Hundreds of additional employees were on duty, and flights were added to the schedule to accommodate thousands of extra passengers, the airport said.The New York Times - 6d -
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 -
FirstFT: Closure of London’s Heathrow airport leads to travel chaos
Also in today’s newsletter, European plan to replace US in Nato, and companies backtrack on climate goals in bosses’ payFinancial 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 -
ICE detainees flee from custody in Colorado after reported power outage
Two men held in custody by immigration authorities fled from detention near Denver after a jail's electrical power gave out and inadvertently their doors to freedom, officials said Wednesday.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
National Grid chief says Heathrow had ‘enough power’ despite fire shutdown
Airlines raise questions about scale of flight disruption after substation blazeFinancial Times - 5d -
Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyber-attack’ caused X outages
Billionaire owner speculates ‘coordinated group/and or country’ involved after platform was unresponsive for many. Elon Musk claimed on Monday afternoon that X was targeted in a “massive ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Heathrow shutdown is a 'dramatic learning curve' in airport crisis management, expert says
Heathrow Airport's closure has "very wide" implications for aviation, which is outpacing the growth of supporting infrastructure, said Anita Mendiratta.CNBC - Mar. 21 -
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 -
Met Police ends ‘criminal’ probe into substation fire that closed Heathrow
Officers find ‘no evidence’ the origins of the west London blaze were ‘suspicious’Financial Times - 3d -
Elon Musk Says X Outages Were Caused by a Cyberattack From Ukraine
The billionaire’s social media site X suffered outages, and Tesla’s stock tanked on Monday.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Watch: Passengers escape on to wing after plane catches fire
Passengers were evacuated with no injuries reported after an American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
American Airlines plane engine catches fire after landing in Denver
An American Airlines plane engine caught fire after it landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening, officials said.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
American Airlines flight catches fire after emergency landing in Denver
Twelve passengers were taken to the hospital with minor injuries Thursday after an American Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport and then caught fire, airport ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
ICE detainee, who fled during power outage at Colorado jail, back in custody
One of two ICE detainees, who fled after a Colorado jail’s electrical power gave out and inadvertently opened doors to freedom, was captured on Friday, authorities said.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
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 -
Eye Opener: Plane catches fire at Denver airport after making emergency landing
A plane bursts into flames at Denver's airport with more than 170 people on board, and we have the latest on how everyone survived. Also, President Trump threatens to target alcohol from Europe as ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
X users report a series of outages
Hours after a series of outages that left X unavailable to thousands of users, Elon Musk is claiming that the social media platform is being targeted in a “massive cyberattack."ABC News - Mar. 10 -
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