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Cat becomes accidental frequent flyer after being left on a plane by mistake

Mittens made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia after she was not spotted in cargo hold. A Maine Coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Vikings reach multi-year contract extension with coach Kevin O'Connell

Kevin O'Connell has led the Vikings to the playoffs twice in his three seasons leading the franchise.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21

Here's why planes have sounded louder recently

You don't live that close to an airport, so why has it sounded like you do?

The Hill - Jan. 21

Bid to restore ban on Bain & Co winning UK state contracts fails

Labour advised there are no legal grounds for reimposing restrictions on consultant that followed South African ‘misconduct’

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Teamsters authorize Costco strike ahead of Jan. 31 contract lapse

Teamsters working for wholesale giant Costco voted to authorize a strike ahead of a Jan. 31 contract expiration, the labor group said in a statement. The contract covers more than 18,000 Costco ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

South Carolina's Dawn Staley inks historic $25M contract extension

South Carolina's head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley signed a contract extension to stay with the team until 2030.

CBS News - Jan. 17

Dawn Staley’s Record-Breaking Contract Includes NBA Wrinkle

Not only is Dawn Staley now the highest paid coach in women’s basketball, she negotiated something else that rivals Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey don’t have: a free path to the pros. The University ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Pep: Haaland contract shows 'trust' amid charges

Pep Guardiola has said Erling Haaland's huge new contract shows the striker has "trust" in Manchester City.

ESPN - Jan. 17

The LA fires are proof the social contract between citizen and state is broken

This is not governance; it is malpractice, and arguably criminal negligence.

The Hill - Jan. 17

What to Know About Plane Maintenance After the South Korean Crash

Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

USC signs defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn to a contract extension

D'Anton Lynn, who oversaw a big turnaround in his first season as USC's defensive coordinator, signs a contract extension with the team.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned

It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Poland’s Leader Suggests Russian Hand in Plot to Attack Western Cargo Planes

“I can only confirm that Russia planned acts of air terror, not just against Poland but against airlines across the globe,” said Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Super Scooper planes that fight wildfires are 'rugged, reliable' — and rare

Only about 160 fire-dousing Super Scooper aircraft, which are built in Canada using a 55-year-old design, are in operation worldwide as demand for them grows.

NBC News - Jan. 15

A far-right party uses a mock plane ticket to campaign for deportations in Germany

Yahoo News - Jan. 15

FirstFT: Germany’s economy contracts for second straight year

Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea’s impeached president is arrested and powerful Wall Street dealmaker joins OpenAI board

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Former Flyers Defender Terminates KHL Contract

This former Flyers defenseman is a free agent again.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14

Khabib escorted from plane after exit-seat dispute

Former mixed martial arts champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is escorted from a plane after refusing to move from an exit seat.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Baby gorilla rescued from hold of Turkish Airlines plane

Five-month-old, now named Zeytin, was found in a box on a flight that was travelling from Nigeria to Thailand. A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

For Cowboys and Mike McCarthy, contract duration will be the key

For the Cowboys, the decision to keep coach Mike McCarthy is the beginning, not the end.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Yankees still in market for infielder, but Marcus Stroman's contract an issue

The Yankees appear keen on trading veteran right-hander Marcus Stroman this offseason and are in the market for an infielder, but the veteran pitcher’s contract is an issue.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Is the Pink Fire Retardant That Planes Are Dropping on the California Fires Safe?

It’s widely used because it can slow flames in ways that water can’t. But it also contains heavy metals and other harmful compounds.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Delta passengers flee plane in Atlanta after engine fire

Passengers from a Delta flight on an Atlanta airport tarmac were forced to evacuate as snow slams parts of Georgia. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.

CBS News - Jan. 10

4 injured in emergency evacuation of plane after aborted Atlanta takeoff

Four passengers were injured while deboarding a Delta Airlines flight in Atlanta after an aborted takeoff, according to a Friday statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “The crew ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Plane crash-lands and bursts into flames in Kenya, killing 3 on the ground

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Man Utd winger Diallo signs new contract until 2030

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo signs a new five-and-a-half-year contract, until June 2030.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Second Ports Strike Avoided as Dockworkers Reach Contract Deal

An agreement on automation and job preservation was crucial to the six-year agreement between the union and management at major East and Gulf Coast ports.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Sources: Amad agrees new Man United contract

Manchester United have agreed terms on a new contract for Amad Diallo, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 9

UK Home Office hands Fujitsu contracts worth £25mn

IT provider at centre of Post Office scandal had said it would restrict bidding for public work

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Passenger arrested after allegedly opening emergency door of plane at Boston airport

A man was arrested after allegedly trying to open the door of a taxiing JetBlue flight at Boston’s Logan International Airport.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Man opens door of taxiing JetBlue plane after arguing with girlfriend

Officials say a passenger opened an emergency exit door on a JetBlue flight out of Boston’s Logan Airport while the plane was taxiing just before takeoff. Another passenger on the flight said it ...