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Why was a white balloon flying across the UK?
Onlookers spot a mysterious hot air balloon travelling across skies and question where it is going.BBC News - 4d -
Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts balloon launches
With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locationsABC News - 3d -
Water Balloons and Bollywood, India covers itself with color on Holi festival
NEW DELHI — There's no way to avoid getting smeared with colored powder, hosed with water guns or hit with sparkle-filled water balloons if you venture out of your home in India on Friday.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
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 - Mar. 11 -
Goodbye to 'bags fly free' on Southwest Airlines, the last freebie in America
Southwest's customer-focused business model won it a loyal following during its half-century of flying.CNBC - Mar. 15 -
Meet the twerking pollinator with a bum-bag: the dark-edged bee-fly
Bombylius major, the thieving, deceiving, fluffy flying narwhal-like insect, that is a harbinger of spring. Hundreds of nominations for invertebrate of the year whittled down to 10 ...The Guardian - 11h -
Zelenskyy flying to Riyadh to meet crown prince as Russia steps up attacks
Ukrainian president to meet Mohammed bin Salman but will not be at Saudi-led talks with US officials later this week. Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy is flying to Saudi Arabia ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Tesla recalls almost all Cybertrucks over panel that can fly off
Tesla has recalled nearly all Cybertrucks after identifying a defect that can cause a panel of the pickup truck to fly off. Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company notified the National Highway ...The Hill - 5d -
U.S. fighter jets intercept planes flying near Mar-a-Lago yet again
Air Force fighter jets intercepted aircraft flying near Donald Trump's Florida home twice over the weekend.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Want to see Drake, Iowa, ISU play in March Madness? Your best bet is driving not flying
If you're going from Iowa to March Madness, you're better off driving than flying.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago
Air Force fighter jets on Sunday intercepted a civilian aircraft flying in the temporarily restricted airspace near President Donald Trump’s Florida home, bringing the number of violations to more ...ABC News - Mar. 9 -
Kim Kardashian’s Skims Balloon in Times Square Is a Marketing Moment
The seamless, poreless, sanitized effigy of a capitalist titan was a startling piece of marketing for Skims.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Balloon Art You Won’t Find at a Children’s Birthday Party
DJ Morrow’s creations, inspired by his own emotional life, can disturb as much as they delight.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Bags fly free no more: Southwest Airlines to end free checked luggage policy
Southwest Airlines will no longer allow bags to fly free. The airline announced Tuesday it will begin charging some customers who check baggage in May.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Studio People Can Fly phases out VR games, citing retreat in investments from platform holders
With no more money from VR platform holders to subsidize development, studios like People Can Fly are second-guessing their own time with it.VentureBeat - Mar. 14 -
Houthi Drones Could Become Stealthier and Fly Farther
A new report documented efforts to smuggle hydrogen fuel cell components into Yemen that will provide Houthi fighters a technological leap ahead.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Revenge of sorts for Johaug; women's ski flying rescheduled
Therese Johaug and her Norwegian team got a revenge of sorts on Saturday when she dominated a 20-kilometres cross country ski race ahead of team-mate Astrid Øyre Slind on Saturday. Johaug won the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Ditch the balloons and swap the plastic toys for cake: how to have a waste-free birthday party
Low waste doesn’t have to mean no fun – with a little creativity you can celebrate an occasion without hurting the planet . Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each ...The Guardian - 4d -
Why so many people are getting scam texts saying they have unpaid tolls
A rise in text messages telling people they have unpaid toll fees is emerging as the latest iteration of a ballooning form of fraud.CNBC - 4d -
2025 Is Shaping Up to Be a Year of Self-Care. Call It the White Lotus Effect.
Wellness tourism has ballooned into a $259 billion industry just as consumers have more reason to check out.Inc. - 4d -
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WATCH: Baby plays 'flying peekaboo' and it's the cutest thing you'll see today
Roslyn Witter said she got the "serotonin boost" she needed watching her young son giggle as he flew through the air.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Station F: flying the flag for France tech and AI development
Of the Paris-based incubator’s 40 best-performing start-ups, 34 have artificial intelligence at the core of their businessFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Goodbye to 'bags fly free' on Southwest Airlines, the last freebie in America
Almost nothing is guaranteed in life.NBC News - Mar. 15 -
🦁 Man City slip at home again; Forest flying; Wolves pull clear
There were five Premier League fixtures that took place on Saturday.Here's what happened. Brentford pull off comeback win over Bournemouth Scorers: Janelt 17' (OG); Wissa 30', Nørgaard 71'Brentford ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Bengals, Trey Hendrickson contract extension rumors keep flying
Smoke means fire, right? Hendrickson and the Bengals reportedly keep talking a contract.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
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Lions team: Russell fly-half, Itoje captain & Murray at 15?
BBC pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton name their final Lions XVs but how different are their choices to when they picked their sides after the opening round of the Six Nations?BBC News - Mar. 18 -
FSU hoops hires assistants Michael Fly, Gerald Gillion
Luke Loucks has made two assistant coach hires and is in talks with two others to join FSU's staff.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Extreme day trips: 'I go abroad then fly home in time for bed'
Extreme day trips are popular on social media but have drawn criticism over environmental concerns.BBC News - 3d -
Minecraft's Happy Ghasts Add New Flying Mechanic To Game
While each of Minecraft's twice-annual game drops have brought new mobs, the second drop of 2025's is a cut above the rest. Meet the happy ghast. Finally, a ghast that doesn't want you dead. ...GameSpot - 3d -
Trump Jokes Fly at Kennedy Center Event Honoring Conan O’Brien
The star-studded Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony was the most notable event at the Washington arts center since the president installed himself as its chairman.The New York Times - 1d -
It’s Looking More Likely NASA Will Fly the Artemis II Mission
The core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System is now integrated with the rocket’s twin boosters.Wired - 2h -
Oliver Miller, former Arkansas star and NBA player, dead at 54
Oliver Miller was known as the "The Big O" for his 6-foot-9, 280-pound frame that ballooned to well over 300 pounds during his NBA career.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Party with gas, play with fire: the dangerous renaissance of 'whippets' in the music scene
The compound is known colloquially among recreational drug users as "whippets," "balloons," "hippie crack" or "Galaxy Gas," has become a deadly and addictive substance to artists ranging from My ...Los Angeles Times - 15h -
The Mexican women who defied drug-dealers, fly-tippers and chauvinists to build a thriving business
The Guardianas del Conchalito ignored chants of ‘get back to your kitchens’, determined to protect the environment and create a sustainable shellfish operation. Ahead of the small boat, as it ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Steve Borthwick may use three fly-halves for Six Nations finale in Wales
England’s Fin Smith, Marcus Smith and Ford all in squad ‘Our aspiration is to win the tournament,’ says Borthwick Steve Borthwick is prepared to unleash his triple threat of No 10s ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Lakers' James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road trip
LeBron James flew back to California for treatment on his left groin strain and will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game trip, which concludes Friday at Denver. James missed his ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Premier League round-up: Nuno fires Champions League warning at high-flying Forest
Nuno Espírito Santo warned Nottingham Forest there is a long way to go after a 4-2 win at Ipswich Town opened up a six-point gap to Manchester City in the race for Champions League qualification.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Helena Rowland handed fly-half reins as Red Roses begin Women’s Six Nations
The Loughborough playmaker starts at 10 for the first time at international level for three years as England face Italy in YorkYahoo Sports - 5d
