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4 Russian warplanes spotted flying near Alaska, NORAD says
Four Russian military aircraft flew in international airspace near Alaska on Tuesday, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command.CBS News - 2h -
13 die as an Indian navy speedboat crashes into a passenger ferry off Mumbai
An Indian navy speedboat has crashed into a ferry carrying over 100 people to a popular tourist destination off Mumbai, killing at least 13 peopleABC News - 2h -
A record number of people are expected to fly over the holidays. That’s good for travel stocks, but not for passengers.
Over 119 million people in the U.S. are expected to hit the road over the coming days, surpassing pre-COVID-19 peaks, with air travel seeing the biggest increase.MarketWatch - 3h -
New Travel Protections For Passengers Flying With Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department has expanded the rights of airline passengers with mobility disabilities. The first changes will go into effect next month.The New York Times - 19h -
Man stopped at border crossing with dead woman in passenger seat
The officers became suspicious after noticing the female passenger "was not conscious and was not communicating."CBS News - 1d -
Why It’s Harder to Get An Upgraded Seat When You Fly Economy
More airline passengers will pay top dollar for premium seating, leading airlines to expand those sections, squeezing space for frequent flyers using their miles.Inc. - 2d -
Dark Passenger raises $3M for veterans of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077
Dark Passenger, a studio formed by veterans of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, has raised $3 million in a seed round.VentureBeat - 2d -
Health Protections for Migrant Children in Custody Are Set to Expire
A 2022 legal settlement established requirements to protect the health of minors detained at segments of the southern border. It ends nine days after Donald Trump takes office.The New York Times - 5d -
How Security Teams Protect Top Executives
Big companies are hurrying to adjust security protocols for top executives after the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Here’s how executive security teams approach the task.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Boeing Delays Mean Trump Won't Fly on a New Air Force One
The long-delayed upgrade of the aircraft designed to be a flying White House has been one of Trump’s pet projects.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
What we know about mystery drones flying over New Jersey
New Jersey residents and lawmakers are pushing for more information about the mysterious drone sightings, including some near military installations.CBS News - 5d -
Are the drones flying over New Jersey safe?
Officials have debunked some theories about the mysterious drones hovering over New Jersey, but it is not yet clear what they are doing in the sky. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more on what's known ...CBS News - 5d -
Why are drones flying over New Jersey? Senator Booker wants to know.
There are more questions than answers regarding the drones that have been hovering over New Jersey and Senator Cory Booker is demanding more clarity on the aircraft. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.CBS News - 5d -
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GM Ends Cruise Robotaxi Efforts and Steers Its Self-Driving Tech to Passenger Cars
The Detroit auto giant says it’s halting its investment in Cruise’s robotaxi project at $4.4 billion, and integrating its technology into its own vehicles’ autonomous driving features.Inc. - Dec. 11 -
St Pancras owner lays out plan to boost Channel passenger numbers
Study shows it’s possible to increase capacity from 1,800 travellers an hour to nearly 5,000, says HS1Financial Times - Dec. 11 -
How to protect your packages from porch pirates
Front door surveillance cameras can help catch people stealing packages, but they don't necessarily help stop the thefts. Ash-har Quraishi takes a look at several ways people are trying to protect ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Monarch Butterflies Are Recommended for Protected Status in U.S.
They would become the most commonly seen species to receive federal protection if the proposal is adopted.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Biden proposes protections for monarch butterfly
The Biden administration is proposing protections for the monarch butterfly – though the protections face an uncertain future in the incoming Trump administration. The Fish and Wildlife Service ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Senate Democrats press Biden to strengthen immigration protections
A group of Senate Democrats is pressing President Biden to work to "protect immigrant families" in the final weeks of his presidency.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Grenade found inside passenger's carry-on luggage at LaGuardia Airport, TSA says
For those traveling, just remember: Leave the explosives at home.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Passenger who tried to force Mexican plane to fly to US said he was under threat by criminals
Mexican authorities say a passenger on a domestic flight in Mexico who tried to divert an aircraft to the United States by force said that he was under threat by criminals who had kidnapped one of ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
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Mexico flight crew detains passenger who tried to divert plane to US
Plane was diverted to Guadalajara, where the person – identified only as Mario – was handed over to authorities. A passenger on a domestic flight in Mexico on Sunday tried to divert an aircraft ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Passenger attempts to divert domestic Mexican flight to the U.S.
Mexican National Guard members detained a man Sunday morning after he attempted to divert a domestic Mexican flight to the United States.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Passenger arrested after trying to divert flight in Mexico to United States
The Mexican National Guard arrested the suspect, identified by authorities as Mario N., in Guadalajara.ABC News - Dec. 8 -
Passenger attempted to divert domestic flight from Mexico into the U.S.
Volaris said the crew on flight 3041 from El Bajio to Tijuana managed to detain the passenger before the flight was diverted to Guadalajara in central Mexico.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Influencers enlisted to help fight fly tipping as problem worsens
Litter pickers say the situation is depressing as the cost of removing dumped rubbish nears £2m.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Large mystery drones flying over neighborhoods in New York and New Jersey
Swarms of large drones, some described as big as cars, are flying over neighborhoods in New Jersey and New York. One even flew over a meeting of Pentagon leaders in California. NBC News' George ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Premier League’s flying ball-carriers are breathing fresh life into elite game | Barney Ronay
Dribbling runners such as Tyler Dibling are exhilarating to watch, and a reminder that football always finds new forms. The Premier League has got more exciting. And it’s fine, really. For the more ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Airline passengers would get paid for delays under rules considered by Biden administration
The Biden administration is considering new rules that would require airlines to pay passengers for significant delays within a carrier’s control.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
How high can 'Wicked' fly? Competition for top musicals is extremely high
Disney dominates the list of 10 top-grossing Hollywood musicals, but Universal hopes 'Wicked' will break through.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
New low-alcohol beer launched to cut boozy train passenger accidents
Avanti West Coast said the pale ale will create a ‘more enjoyable travel experience’ and help passengers ‘drink responsibly’.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Rankings rancor has insults flying as teams make their CFP pitch
College football has never been a safe harbor for sanity, but the 12-team playoff seems to have pushed everyone who's clinging to a spot in the field over the edge.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Mexico's Senate votes to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls
Mexico's Senate has voted to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls, drawing sharp criticism from the tourism industryABC News - Dec. 4 -
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Senator Blasts Airlines, Saying They See Passengers as ‘Walking Piggy Banks’
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) ripped the five largest airlines for collecting $12.4 billion in seat fees between 2018 and 2023.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Pete Buttigieg on Airlines, Passenger Protections and Travel Advice
The outgoing transportation secretary talks about his record of holding airlines accountable, what might come next and whether to check a bag. (No.)The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Passengers in fatal bus crash near French ski resort were mostly Colombian nationals living in Spain
Colombian officials say most of the victims of a bus crash in Southern France, in which two people were killed and dozens were injured, are citizens of the South American country, who reside in SpainABC News - Dec. 2
