Authorities Suspend Airline

Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight to D.C.

The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a second passenger and vulgarly berating a flight attendant.

CBS News - 1d

Southwest Airlines Will Begin Charging for Checked Bags, Ending a Beloved Policy

Customers with the highest loyalty status will be spared from the fee, but others will have to pay for checked bags for flights booked from May 28.

The New York Times - 1d

US airlines’ warnings of lower demand cast shadow over economic outlook

American, Delta and Southwest trim financial guidance on corporate and consumer softness

Financial Times - 22h

Amtrak Just Responded to Southwest Airlines’ Unpopular Change and It’s Brilliant

Southwest stirred up feelings about its new bag fee policies. Amtrak seized the moment.

Inc. - 10h

Florida Panthers' Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL's performance-enhancing drug policy

In a statement, Ekblad said he'd taken an undisclosed substance while recovering from a recent injury and that it was 'a shock' when he failed his drug test.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ontario's Ford suspends U.S. electric surcharge after Lutnick agrees to trade talks

President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from Canada beginning April 2.

CNBC - 23h

Russian Strikes Kill 20 in Ukraine After U.S. Cuts Support for Kyiv

The bombardment came after Washington’s decision to suspend intelligence sharing and hit a region critical for Ukrainian logistics and support.

The New York Times - 4d

NASCAR's penalty to Austin Cindric wasn't enough for some Cup drivers

Some NASCAR Cup drivers suggest Austin Cindric should have been suspended for hooking Ty Dillon at COTA.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

The Gulf state purging tens of thousands of its citizens

Kuwait has stripped nationality from 42,000 people after suspending the region’s only parliament last year

Financial Times - 3d

Trump halts plan for 50% steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada

It comes after the Canadian province of Ontario said it would suspend a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity.

BBC News - 22h

Details on changes to Southwest's checked bags policy

Southwest Airlines is set to begin charging customers for checked bags, the last major airline to tack on baggage fees for most passengers. Hannah Towey, associate editor for Conde Nast Traveler, ...

CBS News - 7h

Delta Says Economic Worries Are Hurting Travel Demand

The airline lowered its financial forecast for the first quarter as economic anxiety hurts demand for tickets.

The New York Times - 1d

American travelers are booking fewer domestic flights in another warning sign for the economy

Americans’ spending worries and shortcomings are translating into turbulence for major airlines, and coming at a time where recession fears are growing.

MarketWatch - 6h

Bill Gates: My 'favorite' author's newest book is a must-read—it shows how food can become more affordable

"How to Feed the World," a book about global food supply, is the latest book from Vaclav Smil — who can count Bill Gates as one of his biggest fans.

CNBC - 4d

Kristi Noem says she plans to use "broad and extensive" authorities as DHS secretary

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Krisi Noem said tests polygraph tests will continue for employees, while pledging to prosecute leakers.

CBS News - 3d

Sydney caravan a ‘fake terrorism plot’ and antisemitic attacks a scheme to divert police resources, authorities allege

‘The caravan plot was an elaborate scheme contrived by organised criminals domestically and from offshore,’ AFP deputy commissioner Krissy Barrett says. Get our breaking news email , free app ...

The Guardian - 2d

Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets

Southwest is getting rid of its policy for free checked bags, ending a more than 50-year perk.

CNBC - 1d

Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending

The revised revenue projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.

The New York Times - 1d

Southwest Airlines as we know it is over. Here's what's changing, from bag fees to basic economy

Southwest will start charging customers to check bags, launch basic economy tickets in a bid to drive up revenue.

CNBC - 10h

Ban on helicopter traffic around D.C. airport expanded in wake of American Airlines crash

A ban has been expanded on helicopters operating along the route involved in January's deadly mid-air collision near Washington's Reagan National Airport. Gregory Feith, former senior air safety ...

CBS News - 7h

Panthers defenseman Ekblad banned 20 games

Panthers top defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA performance enhancing substances program.

ESPN - 1d

Canada backs down from 25% electricity surcharge after Trump threats

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he had agreed to suspend a 25% surcharge on electricity imports into the United States after having conversed with U.S.

NBC News - 1d

DC plane crash: NTSB calls for immediate changes at Reagan airport

Investigators issued their preliminary report Tuesday in the probe into the devastating crash between an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.

ABC News - 1d

Airbus investigating corrosion issues on some of its passenger jets

Corrosion issues have been found on what Airbus calls a "limited population" of its A220 passenger jets, including some operated by U.S. airlines.

CBS News - 1d

Bestselling author: This simple routine helps me feel happy and energized when I'm tired from work—I do it 'every week'

Mel Robbins says her 7-step, weekly reset can help you get rid of the Sunday scaries and feel fulfilled. Here's how to do it.

CNBC - 4d

Tips from the top: novelist Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀’s favourite Lagos bookshops

The award-winning author takes us on a bibliophile’s tour of her hometown

Financial Times - 2d

Staff shortages halt some federal weather balloon launches amid Trump cuts

The Trump administration is pausing at least a handful of balloon launches that collect weather data in at least three locations due to staffing shortages. On Friday, the administration said it ...

The Hill - 1d

US investigators advise partial ban on helicopter flights after DC plane crash

Announcement comes after fatal collision between military helicopter and American Airlines jet on 29 January. Federal investigators looking for the cause of the collision between a passenger jet ...

The Guardian - 1d

Torrey Peters on life after writing a hit novel: ‘It had a very chilling effect on my writing’

Author of Detransition, Baby found success and pushback she never anticipated and now returns with a provocative collection of stories. Author Torrey Peters ’ mind has imagined everything from a ...

The Guardian - 12h

Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia

One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.

The New York Times - 4d

World Health Organization warns of possible tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts

Health authorities say that the Trump administration’s gutting of USAID raises the risk of a global surge in tuberculosis cases and deaths.

NBC News - 3d

University of Pittsburgh student missing on spring break trip to the Dominican Republic

International authorities are searching for a University of Pittsburgh student who disappeared while on a spring break trip to the Dominican Republic last week.

NBC News - 2d

A fire at a homeless shelter in Brazil kills 4 people

Authorities in Brazil say four people are dead after a fire at a shelter for the homeless in the country's southeast

ABC News - 2d

A boat capsizes in Congo and 25 are dead, many of them soccer players

Authorities say a boat has capsized in southwestern Congo and killed 25 people, many of them soccer players

ABC News - 2d

Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia first of "many to come"

President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."

CBS News - 1d

Kyiv launches 'largest' drone attack on Moscow as Ukraine and U.S. try diplomacy

Ukrainian forces targeted Moscow on Tuesday with what Russian authorities are describing as the largest ever drone attack on the Russian capital.

NBC News - 1d

HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls

The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls.

BBC News - 1d

Oprah Winfrey names "The Tell" as latest book club selection

"The Tell" author Amy Griffin shares how revealing childhood trauma helped her heal.

CBS News - 1d

Democrats ask judge to block Trump order giving him more control over FEC

In February, Mr. Trump signed an executive order to curtail the authority of independent regulatory agencies.

CBS News - 1d

Starmer axes UK payments watchdog as part of anti-regulation drive

Government says regulator’s merger with Financial Conduct Authority will reduce complexity and boost innovation

Financial Times - 22h

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