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Israel widens Lebanon campaign with air strike on northern village
Attack on Christian-majority area follows targeting of Israeli army base by HizbollahBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
US intervention points to growing concerns over Israel’s air defences
After Hezbollah drone strike, any tit-for-tat strikes with Iran could pose a bigger problem still for Israel’s defences. Middle East crisis – live updates As Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Lebanon says 21 killed in air strike in country’s north
The rare strike in northern Lebanon hit a residential building in a predominantly Christian village.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Why US is sending troops, prized air defense system to Israel
The U.S. announced this week a major new air defense system for Israel, along with the deployment of 100 American troops to operate it in the country, in a development that will bolster Israeli ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Turbulence on Air Canada flight sends food flying around the cabin
Air Canada says nobody was hurt, but "moderate turbulence" on one of its flights from Vancouver to Singapore did make a mess of a passenger mealtime.World - CBS News - October 15 -
Air India plane makes emergency landing in Canada after bomb threat
Abrupt landing comes a day after flight from Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi after a false bomb threat. An Air India plane bound for Chicago has made an abrupt landing in the Arctic city ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
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League of Legends World Championship will air in IMAX Wanda theaters in China
The League of Legends 2024 World Championship will be shown via IMAX in the Wanda chain of theaters in China.Tech - VentureBeat - October 15 -
Air conditioning will be major driver of electricity demand, says IEA
Higher temperatures and rising incomes could boost power demand coming from home cooling units by 280% by 2050Business - Financial Times - October 16 -
TNT Sports to air new women's basketball league Unrivaled
Unrivaled, the new pro women's basketball league, will launch next year with games aired exclusively on Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT and truTV cable networks.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Pentagon confirms 'incursions' of unauthorized drones over Air Force base
The Pentagon has confirmed a number of “unauthorized” drone flights last year in restricted airspace over a Virginia base that houses the nation’s most advanced fighter jets. The Wall Street ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Fans gather outside Buenos Aires hotel to mourn Liam Payne
The singer fell from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, police say.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
FAA investigating mid-air close call in Austin, Texas
An American Airlines 737 and a Cessna 182 came within about 350 feet of each other in mid-air near the airport in Austin, Texas.Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
DJI Air 3S Drone Review: Price, Specs, Availability
DJI’s new midrange drone offers a dual-camera setup and beautifully simple flight performance.Tech - Wired - October 19 -
Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS that includes air-conditioned trucks
Some 200,000 letter carriers reached a tentative deal with the Postal Service.Top stories - ABC News - October 19 -
How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India
An unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on the industry.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Helicopter that crashed in Houston, killing 4, was on an air tour flight
A helicopter that crashed into a Houston radio tower, killing all four people aboard and starting a fire below, was on an air tour flight at the time, authorities said.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
'Everyone flew through the air': Survivors describe Israeli strike on Beirut that killed 18
Lebanese tell BBC their residential building was brought down on top of them, killing 18 including children.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Israel says it killed Hizbollah heir apparent in air strike
Announcement comes hours after inconclusive talks between US secretary of state Antony Blinken and Benjamin NetanyahuBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
An Air New Zealand flight to Auckland diverts to Melbourne because of disruptive passenger
An Air New Zealand flight bound for Auckland, New Zealand, from Perth, Australia, has been forced to divert after a passenger became disruptiveWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
Rocket attack forces Antony Blinken to seek cover in Israeli air raid shelter
A Hezbollah rocket briefly forced Secretary of State Antony Blinken to go to an Israel air raid shelter in the city of Tel Aviv, an administration official said.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Dog dies on Alaska Air flight after downgrade to coach, lawsuit alleges
Pet owner claims his French bulldog died as a direct result of the airline moving him from first class to coach just before takeoff.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Lebanon: 'Whole neighbourhood wiped out' in Israel air strike
Fouad Hassan, who lost family in the attack on south Beirut’s Jnah neighbourhood, describes how buildings were brought down on residents with no warning.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Norwegian Air Shuttle Cuts Fleet Growth Expectation Due to Boeing Strike
Norwegian Air Shuttle tempered its fleet growth expectations for next year due to a strike at Boeing, in the latest sign of how issues at the U.S. plane maker are disrupting airlines’ expansion plans.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
The Early Bird Got the Cicada, Then an Evolutionary Air War Started
Fossils reveal that prehistoric cicadas’ wings evolved to help them evade hungry predators with feathers and beaks, scientists say.Science - The New York Times - October 25 -
Hurricane Helene and Milton relief benefit airing on CBS, CMT
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Saudi startup Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus A321neo planes
Saudi startup airline Riyadh Air has ordered 60 Airbus aircraftWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago