Heathrow Closure As It Happened Airport Closed after Nearby Fire Causes Power Outage Travellers Face Further Disruption Even after Site Reopens
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Protesters disrupt St. Patrick's event in Washington D.C.
Relatives of teacher Enoch Burke were forcibly removed from the evening gala after heckling speeches.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
UK ministers launch investigation into blaze that shut Heathrow
Airport has reopened but flights have been cancelled because planes and crews are in the wrong placeFinancial Times - 3h -
Elon Musk says "massive cyberattack" is causing outages at X
Elon Musk's social media site X wasn't working for thousands of users on Monday, with the billionaire claiming a cyberattack.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Passengers evacuate after American Airlines plane catches fire at DIA
An American Airlines plane carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport. Twelve passengers were taken to the hospital with minor ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
American Airlines plane catches fire moments after touch down
An American Airlines plane engine caught fire after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport on Thursday, forcing passengers to evacuate onto the plane’s wing. At least 12 people ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
British tourist missing after boat catches fire off Thai island
Alexandra Clarke, 26, was on a diving excursion near Koh Tao when blaze broke out. A British tourist is missing in Thailand after the tour boat she was travelling on caught fire off the island of ...The Guardian - 5d -
Arson investigation launched after fire at New Jersey home of Bayer executive
At least eight agencies are investigating the cause of a fire at the New Jersey home of a Bayer pharmaceutical executive earlier this month.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
X users report a series of outages
Hours after a series of outages that left X unavailable to thousands of users, Elon Musk is claiming that the social media platform is being targeted in a “massive cyberattack."ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Texas Tech explosion forces early spring break
An explosion at a substation on the Texas Tech campus has caused power outages at the Texas Tech and the Health Sciences Center Wednesday evening, according to a TechAlert.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
ICE detainee, who fled during power outage at Colorado jail, back in custody
One of two ICE detainees, who fled after a Colorado jail’s electrical power gave out and inadvertently opened doors to freedom, was captured on Friday, authorities said.NBC News - 1d -
Eye Opener: Plane catches fire at Denver airport after making emergency landing
A plane bursts into flames at Denver's airport with more than 170 people on board, and we have the latest on how everyone survived. Also, President Trump threatens to target alcohol from Europe as ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Rockets Fired From Lebanon Prompt Israeli Airstrikes
Israel retaliated after rockets were fired from Lebanon toward Israel for the first time in months. Israel said the airstrikes targeted sites linked to Hezbollah.The New York Times - 11h -
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Gene Hackman died of natural causes days after wife died of hantavirus; How the "Syncopated Clock" song wormed its way into Americans' earsCBS News - Mar. 8 -
What Happens When a Hub Like Heathrow Shuts Down
Lots of people need to secure hotel rooms and new travel plans.The New York Times - 1d -
Federal workers say their future is uncertain even after court rulings call their firings illegal
Two judges ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump’s administration needs to reinstate thousands of federal workers it fired across dozens of agencies.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Heathrow looks at building shorter third runway in bid to cut costs
London’s hub airport is preparing a detailed expansion plan after winning government backingFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
WATCH: American Airlines flight catches fire at Denver airport
The incident involving an American Airlines plane took place Thursday evening at Denver International Airport.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Man charged after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower
Daniel Day, 29, has been charged with causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
What to do if you’re caught up in Heathrow disruption
Your rights as the flight cancellations and disruption mountFinancial Times - 1d -
Fire danger continues after deadly wildfires ravage state
Parts of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas face a critical threat of fire danger.ABC News - 4d -
SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Disrupts Florida Airports With Unsuccessful Test Flight
Video showed the upper stage of the most powerful rocket ever built spinning out of control in space, a repeat of an unsuccessful test flight in January that led to debris falling over the Caribbean.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Tough love and team bonding: Bompastor’s seamless Chelsea transition
League Cup final against Manchester City is a chance to continue their dominance despite change of manager. What happens when a leader departs a sporting dynasty? How can the transfer of power ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Fifteen detained after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59
Pyrotechnics during a concert sparked the blaze, causing mass panic in the crowd.BBC News - 5d -
Months after the Vivienne died, their cause of death sparks calls for ketamine awareness
The cause of death for the Vivienne, a 'Drag Race' alum and performer, has been revealed months after they died in January at age 32.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Safety board calls for helicopter ban on certain routes near DC airport: 'Intolerable risk'
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday issued two “urgent” safety recommendations after discovering thousands of close calls between helicopters and planes near Ronald Reagan ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics
As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Nasa-SpaceX crew makes joyful return to Earth after two US astronauts were stuck for months – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. You can read our full report here:. Nasa astronauts ‘full of grins, ear to ear’ after landing back on Earth We are really being given every detail of the ...The Guardian - 3d -
E.P.A. Plans to Close All Environmental Justice Offices
An internal memo directs the closure of offices designed to ease the heavy pollution faced by poor and minority communities.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Fire Damages 4 Tesla Cybertrucks in Seattle
Federal and local law enforcement authorities are investigating what caused the Sunday night fire, which came after a series of attacks against Tesla in rebuke of its chief executive, Elon Musk.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Germany updates US travel advice after three citizens are detained
Germany has updated its travel advisory for the United States to emphasize that a visa or waiver allowing entry does not guarantee Germans to enter the U.S. after several of its citizens were ...The Hill - 2d -
Liverpool face uncertain future even as Premier League glory beckons
Liverpool are just weeks away from Premier League glory barring a meltdown but there is a palpable sense of anti-climax and uncertainty over the future after a chastening week for Arne Slot's ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles after U.S. and South Korea begin military drills
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into the sea Monday, hours after South Korea kicked off its annual joint military drills with the United States. South Korea's military says it has ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Flights leaving Bali cancelled after volcanic eruption shoots ash plume 8km into sky
Indonesia’s 1,700m Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted for 11 minutes on Thursday, causing ash cloud but no damage to nearby villages on the island of Flores. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...The Guardian - 1d -
£31m ace starts, Dorgu absent | Predicted Man Utd line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Leicester with Heaven decision made
Manchester United travel to the King Power Stadium to face Leicester City in the Premier League this evening.The Red Devils progressed to the last eight of the Europa League after a 5-2 aggregate ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Rockets Fired From Lebanon Prompt Israeli Strikes
The volley broke months of relative quiet in northern Israel after a U.S.-backed truce. Israel retaliated by attacking sites it said were linked to Hezbollah.The New York Times - 3h -
Michigan nuclear plant shows the challenges the U.S. will face in safely restarting old reactors
The Palisades nuclear power plant aims to reopen in October, but the steam generators need major repairs that could delay the schedule.CNBC - 9h -
Montpellier Ligue 1 clash abandoned after crowd trouble
The French Ligue 1 clash between relegation battlers Montpellier and Saint-Etienne on Sunday was abandoned in the second half after flares were thrown by supporters, briefly causing a fire to break ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Villanova fires Kyle Neptune after three seasons, no NCAA Tournament appearances
Villanova fires Kyle Neptune after three seasons at the helm.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Iona fires coach Anderson after just two seasons
Iona has fired coach Tobin Anderson after just two seasons.ESPN - 5d -
Russian Energy Sites Burn as Kyiv and Moscow Trade Blame
As Russia and Ukraine prepare to discuss a possible cease-fire on power infrastructure, each side appears to be trying to portray the other as untrustworthy.The New York Times - 1d