Why does Britain face flight chaos during bad weather

How safe is it to fly in bad weather?

Despite recent aircraft incidents, flying is still the safest method of travel. But how do pilots cope with bad weather?

BBC News - Feb. 21

Why is the flu so bad this year?

The U.S. is in the midst of its first “high severity” flu season in seven years. Flu activity has slowed in recent weeks, but experts warn that the season isn’t over yet.

NBC News - 6d

ActBlue, the Democratic Fund-Raising Powerhouse, Faces Internal Chaos

At least seven senior officials have left the group, setting off deep concerns about its future as it confronts scrutiny from congressional Republicans.

The New York Times - 1d

'We are still in the fight' - just how bad does it look for Leicester?

Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy insists his side are "still in the fight" to stay up despite suffering an 11th loss in 12 Premier League games at West Ham.

BBC News - Feb. 27

Why does a big elk sound so puny?

In this animated video essay, "Sunday Morning" contributor Robert Krulwich and animator Nate Milton go inside one of Nature's mysteries, to examine why an adult male elk, weighing around half a ...

CBS News - Feb. 23

Why Does Game Pass Remove Games?

Launched in 2017, Xbox Game Pass is something of a paradigm shift in the world of video games. For a monthly fee, members get access to a collection of games--including new releases from ...

GameSpot - 1d

Why has PKK leader called on group to dissolve – and why does it matter?

Abdullah Öcalan’s declaration paves way for end to 40-year conflict between militant Kurdish groups and Turkish state. Jailed Kurdish leader calls for PKK to disarm The jailed leader of the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 27

Why no home or business is safe from extreme weather — or rising insurance costs

We need to come to terms with climate change and find ways to share the cost of disaster.

MarketWatch - 7h

What hurdles does Europe's peace plan for Ukraine face?

Whatever words are used to frame the plan, enormous challenges lie ahead, the BBC's Frank Gardner writes.

BBC News - 3d

Detroit mother gifted home after 2 children die from sleeping in van during frigid weather

A Detroit mother whose two children died from possible exposure to the cold this month while the family was living in a van has been given a new home days after her son and daughter were laid to rest.

NBC News - Feb. 27

4 reasons why a US sovereign wealth fund is a bad idea

President Trump has issued an executive order to develop a plan for the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund, but this idea is not feasible as the federal government has no excess wealth and ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Why Traditional Annual Planning Doesn’t Work, and What Does

The first 90 days are crucial to regroup and get the annual plan off the ground.

Inc. - Feb. 20

$2 bills: Why does the US still print the rarely-used currency?

You may have never even held a $2 bill in your hand — so why do we still have it?

The Hill - 5d

FedEx flight catches fire after colliding with bird during takeoff from Newark airport

A FedEx cargo plane traveling from Newark to Indianapolis struck a bird during takeoff Saturday morning, according to officials.

NBC News - 5d

SpaceX again loses its Starship rocket on test flight after explosion during previous attempt

After SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded during a test flight in January, the company had hoped its nect launch attempt would go better. But again, controllers lost contact with the upper-stage ...

NBC News - 39m

Famed for Himalayan peaks and pristine lakes, Kashmir faces a water crisis amid dry weather

For days, people in the Himalayan region of Kashmir watched in agony as a famed ancient spring ran dry amid extreme dry weather conditions

ABC News - Feb. 21

More than 60 million facing severe weather threats across southern U.S.

A massive storm system moving from Texas to the Atlantic has put more than 60 million Americans under the threat of damaging winds and tornadoes. CBS News senior weather correspondent Rob Marciano ...

CBS News - 2d

From bad to worse? Man City facing battle just to qualify for Champions League

Manchester City have enjoyed an era of Premier League dominance, but in their new reality nothing is guaranteed.

ESPN - Feb. 24

Company does about-face after telling employees they could be fired if still single by September

A company in China has rolled back a policy threatening never-married and divorced employees with termination if they were still single by the end of September, after pushback from the public as ...

NBC News - Feb. 25

The U.S. is the world’s largest oil producer. So why does it still import crude from Canada?

Trump’s Canada-Mexico tariffs threaten a price spike in gasoline prices.

MarketWatch - 3d

Watch as Chris Eubank Jr. slaps Conor Benn in the face with an egg during kickoff press conference

Things got messy between the boxing rivals

CBS Sports - Feb. 25

'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain

Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.

BBC News - Feb. 21

'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain

Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

DOGE’s Chaos Reaches Antarctica

Daily life at US-run Antarctic stations has already been disrupted. Scientists worry that the long-term impacts could upend not only important research but the continent’s delicate geopolitics.

Wired - Feb. 27

Why Victor Wembanyama’s scary diagnosis is different than the one Chris Bosh faced

A well-known sports injury doctor explains that the Spurs' extensive mileage is likely not to blame for Wembanyama’s newly discovered condition.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Why the Texas Longhorns and Steve Sarkisian are facing immense pressure in 2025 | College Football Enquirer

Steve Sarkisian has almost everything working for him, and the stage appears set for something big. The expectations also are astronomical.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

LeBron James gets why Anthony Edwards doesn't want to be face of NBA: 'There's this weird energy'

Lakers star LeBron James referenced comments by ex-Cavaliers teammate Channing Frye in explaining why Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards may not want to be the face of the NBA.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Take Flight

Don’t let the constant influx of negative thoughts impact your future.

Inc. - 2d

Britain is struggling to accept the end of Atlanticism

The ‘special relationship’ has underpinned the UK’s security since the Suez Canal debacle — but the world has changed

Financial Times - Feb. 21

The Tories discover that Britain is located in Europe

The lesson of this world-changing month is that geography matters — despite what the Brexit campaign claimed

Financial Times - Feb. 26

The Trump put is bad

Plus calm credit and paper pulped

Financial Times - 20h

DOGE Email Throws Federal Agencies Into Chaos and Confusion

Across the US government, workers failed to get clear guidance on whether or how to respond to an email asking what they did this week, despite Elon Musk’s claim that their jobs are at risk.

Wired - Feb. 23

USAID cuts could send global health into chaos

The Trump administration's decision to end almost all foreign aid spending from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is poised to plunge global health into chaos. The ...

The Hill - 4d