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United Airlines is texting travelers live weather maps to explain flight delays
Even when it's bright and sunny, a thunderstorm hundreds of miles away can still disrupt flights.Travel -
CNBC - Business
Delta goes pasta-only for thousands of international travelers after 'spoiled' food forced a flight to divert
Delta said it was serving pasta only on about 75 international flights on Wednesday after a 'spoiled meal' forced an Amsterdam-bound flight to divert. -
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Passenger complaints about airline travel surged in 2023
The figure marks the largest volume of air travel complaints by consumers since 2020, when airlines were slow to give customers refunds during the pandemic. -
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NEA staff goes on strike; Biden cancels speech before group
The National Education Association Staff Organizations (NEASO) announced Friday it is going on strike, prompting President Biden to cancel a planned speech before the NEA's convention. The NEASO said they were on a Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) ...Joe Biden -
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Russian strikes leave thousands in northern Ukraine without power and water
Russian strikes have left over 100,000 households without power in northern Ukraine and cut off the water supply to the regional capital of SumyUkraine -
Inc. - Business
With One Simple Trick United Airlines May Have Cheered Up Customers Facing Weather-Delayed Flights
The airline hopes to improve customer satisfaction with a very indirect change to how it does business: giving people just a little bit more data, using buzzy AI tech, to explain weather-related flight delays. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Your Flight Is Delayed. Would More Details Make You Feel Better?
Fliers find pros and cons in getting more specifics from United Airlines on delays and cancellations. -
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More than 70 million people expected to travel for July 4th
AAA says 70.9 million people will be traveling at least 50 miles this week for the Fourth of July, with 60 million moving by car. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has a look at the situation for flyers from Logan International Airport. -
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July 4 travel hitting a record thanks to lower gas prices, humming economy
Travelers heading out for the July 4 holiday can expect plenty of company this year. -
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Webb enjoys more Atlanta success as Giants ride Chapman's big hits to 4-2 win over Braves
Logan Webb recovered from a rough start in his latest strong performance at Truist Park as the San Francisco Giants beat Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves 4-2MLB -
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Diamondbacks' Christian Walker continues his Dodger Stadium rampage, hitting 2 more homers
Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Christian Walker continued his Dodger Stadium rampage Thursday, homering in his first two at-bats for his 18th and 19th home runs in 42 career games at the ballparkMLB -
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A Union Strikes Against---the Union
Workers of the world unite against the largest U.S. teachers union, the National Education Association. -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Pink cancels concert in Switzerland after consulting with doctor: 'So disappointed'
Pink cancels a Bern, Switzerland, concert on her Summer Carnival Tour over an unspecified health problem. Last month, the singer said she had a stomach bug. -
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Ellen DeGeneres cancels four comedy stand-up dates
The US comic's tour lasts until mid-August and it is unclear why some of the dates were cancelled. -
The Hill - Politics
Delta flight diverted after spoiled food served
A Delta flight was diverted Wednesday after passengers were served spoiled food, the airline said. The redeye flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport, taking off around 11 p.m. Tuesday and landing in New ... -
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Footage captures 'miracle eagle chick' in flight
A white-tailed eagle that broke its wing has taken to the skies after its parents nursed it back to health. -
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Passengers sickened by spoiled food on Delta flight
Moldy chicken meals made several passengers sick Wednesday, forcing a Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam to make an emergency landing in New York. For the second day in a row Thursday, Delta has pulled all meals except a pasta dish from the ... -
CNBC - Business
Southwest Airlines adopts 'poison pill' to fend off activist Elliott Management
Southwest adopted a shareholder rights plan to fend off an effort from activist Elliott Management to oust CEO Bob Jordan and Chairman Gary Kelly. -
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Open on July 4th: Retailers and airlines. Closed: Government, banks, stock market
The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain -
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United Airlines texts customers live radar maps during weather delays
United says it's using AI to power the effort to keep customers apprised of factors affecting flight status.Travel -
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A United Airlines Passenger Had a Terrible Experience. His Solution Was a Stroke of Genius
'I think it was empowering for people. We've all been there ...' -
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July 4 travel expected to break records
AAA projects more than 60 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more this week over the Fourth of July holiday, which is millions more than last year. The TSA says it will be busiest on Sunday, when more than 3 million travelers could be ... -
Inc. - Business
Americans Ready to Set July 4 Travel Records
Despite steep gas prices, looming storms, and costlier fixings for backyard barbecues, an estimated 71 million people will be on the move this holiday weekend. -
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Travel official on navigating 4th of July weekend rush
Millions of Americans will encounter a busy travel rush around the 4th of July weekend. The Transportation Security Administration expects that Sunday will be the busiest travel day and could break a record. Reggie Stephens, the federal security ... -
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Fourth of July travel expected to break records
The Fourth of July holiday travel rush is here; experts say it could be the busiest season ever. AAA estimates nearly 71 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave ... -
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Fourth of July travel continues to break records
The TSA told CBS News it's screened more than 19 million flyers since last Thursday and is approaching two million more than last year. Eight of its 10 busiest travel days have been in the past month and a half, with Sunday expected to break ... -
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Millions of Americans travel for July 4 weekend
About 71 million Americans around the U.S. are expected to travel to celebrate the Independence Day holiday weekend. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner reports from Ocean City, New Jersey. -
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Hernández: With Shohei Ohtani bowing out, MLB should cancel the home run derby
Without Dodgers star designated player Shohei Ohtani in the lineup, Major League Baseball's home run derby lacks firepower.MLB -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Ellen DeGeneres just canceled 4 dates on her comedy tour — no explanation given
Ellen DeGeneres abruptly cancels four dates for what she says is her final stand-up comedy tour, and ticket holders are left in the dark as to why. -
NBC News - Top stories
Thompson Fire in Northern California forces thousands to evacuate as blaze rages uncontained
More than 28,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes due to a wildfire in northern California, officials said Wednesday.California -
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Gaza's biggest soccer stadium is now shelter for thousands of displaced Palestinians
Thousands of displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza have sought refuge in one of the territory’s largest soccer arenas -
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Gaza soccer stadium is now a shelter for thousands of displaced Palestinians
Thousands of displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza have sought refuge in one of the territory’s largest soccer arenas -
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Israel Kills a Top Commander of Hezbollah, Which Replies With a Rocket Barrage
The escalation in violence across the border of Israel and Lebanon came as Western diplomats tried to head off a full-fledged war there.Israel -
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Israeli strike kills senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon
Hezbollah says it launched 100 rockets at Israel in response to the death of Mohammed Nasser.Israel -
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Spain strike late to eliminate hosts Germany in ET
A Mikel Merino goal in extra time gave Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany in an enthralling quarterfinal clash on Friday between the two most successful European Championship nations.Spain