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Air-safety officials are mounting a new push to ease fatigue among the controllers who coordinate thousands of flights across the U.S. each day and the potential risks it poses to airline travel.
Air-safety officials are mounting a new push to ease fatigue among the controllers who coordinate thousands of flights across the U.S. each day and the potential risks it poses to airline travel.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Israel retaliated against Iran's massive drone and missile attack on its territory, a move that threatens to send the countries deeper into an escalatory spiral that could lead to war.
Israel retaliated against Iran’s massive drone and missile attack on its territory, a move that threatens to send the countries deeper into an escalatory spiral that could lead to war.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Worsening allergies tied to climate change and severe weather
As doctors report more severe allergy symptoms in patients, scientists are blaming climate change and severe weather. NBC News' Anne Thompson reports.NBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Disruptions continue at Dubai airport after unprecedented rainfall
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USC cancels all commencement speakers after canceled valedictorian speech
The University of Southern California announced on Friday all commencement speakers are being eliminated from the commencement ceremony next week.ABC News - Top stories -
Moving pictures: travelling cinema takes stories of ‘departures and dreams’ to Senegal
Cinemovel is screening Oscar-nominated Io Capitano to packed houses around the country, highlighting the perils migrants face on the journey to Europe. At about 1pm on Monday a 35-seater bus arrived in Pikine, a city east of the Senegalese ...The Guardian - World -
5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
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U.S. Airlines Outlook Brightens as U.S. Business Travel Takes Off
The three-year travel boom is adding big-spending business class flyers to its rising revenue segments, boosting first-quarter profits at Delta, United, and Alaska Air.Inc. - Business -
Pennsylvania school district cancels actor's speech over his activism and 'lifestyle'
A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik PancholyABC News - Entertainment -
WSL: Reaction as Bergsvand own goal gives Everton win at Brighton
Follow live text and listen to BBC Radio Sussex commentary as Brighton face Everton in the Women's Super League.BBC News - Top stories -
Michigan school district cancels lesson on gender identity and pronouns after backlash
A Michigan school district canceled its plan for an elementary classroom mini-lesson on gender identity and pronouns after receiving backlash from community members, the district's superintendent announced Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
USC cancels guest speakers, honorees at main commencement after valedictorian decision
Following the publicized decision to cancel a commencement speech by a Muslim valedictorian, the University of Southern California said Friday it will have no outside speakers or honorees at the main stage commencement event.NBC News - Top stories -
USC Removes Commencement Speakers, Honorees After Canceling Valedictorian's Speech
University says it is redesigning its commencement program amid the “highly publicized circumstances” surrounding it.The Wall Street Journal - World -
War in Gaza Causes Surprising Rift Within Japanese American Group
Activists in the Asian American community are pressuring organizations to re-evaluate their partnerships and to call for a cease-fire.The New York Times - Top stories -
FAA, United Investigate Cockpit Visitor During Baseball Team's Flight
The regulator and airline are looking into how a person traveling with a professional baseball team was seen in the cockpit during a flight from Denver to Toronto.The Wall Street Journal - World -
When the Cute Guy on Your Flight Turns Out to be Your Seatmate
Alex Zhou and Eddie Kay met on a plane heading to Boston from Los Angeles. After going their separate ways, the two reconnected on social media.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The Latest | G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran as world reacts to apparent Israeli drone attack
Group of Seven foreign ministers have warned of new sanctions against Iran for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflictABC News - World - Israel -
2-year Treasury yield ends with largest four-week advance since last June
Rates on U.S. government debt finished slightly lower on Friday after Israel’s limited retaliation against Iran led to a modest flight-to-safety trade, yet yields still advanced for the third or fourth week in a row.MarketWatch - Business -
Rocky flight: FAA probes MLB coach's video post
In a since-deleted social media post, Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens is seen sitting in a pilot's seat during the team's chartered flight to Toronto. The FAA and United Airlines are investigating the situation.ESPN - Sports - MLB -
Federal officials investigating cockpit visit by Rockies coach during United flight
Federal officials are investigating an unauthorized inflight cockpit visit by a coach for the Colorado Rockies during a United Airlines charter flightABC News - Sports -
The Biggest Deepfake Porn Website Is Now Blocked in the UK
The world's most-visited deepfake website and another large competing site are stopping people in the UK from accessing them, days after the UK government announced a crackdown.Wired - Tech -
UK's largest indoor arena opens with big plans
A new £365m venue in Manchester is backed by Harry Styles and aims to tempt major events from London.BBC News - Top stories -
Pennsylvania board's cancellation of gay actor's school visit ill-advised, education leaders say
The superintendent and several other top officials of a Pennsylvania school district say their school board's cancellation of a gay actor's visit to a middle school was premature and ill-advisedABC News - Entertainment -
'30 Rock' actor says his 'heart goes out' to students after visit canceled over 'lifestyle'
A “30 Rock” actor said his “heart goes out” to students at a middle school in Pennsylvania after a scheduled event with him was canceled by the local school board. Maulik Pancholy, who is openly gay, said in a Thursday Instagram post he “learned ...The Hill - Politics -
USC Cancels Jon M. Chu and Billie Jean King as Featured Guests for Graduation
Jon M. Chu, the director of “Crazy Rich Asians,” and Billie Jean King were set to be among the featured guests.The New York Times - Top stories -
New York City reports hospitalizations caused by fake Botox. Where is the 'faux-tox' coming from?
Warnings about fake Botox injections given by people not trained to give the shots are growing.NBC News - Top stories - New York -
Most UK dairy farms ignoring pollution rules as manure spews into rivers
Exclusive: 80% of Welsh dairy farms inspected, 69% of English ones, 60% in Scotland and 50% in Northern Ireland breaching regulations. The majority of UK dairy farms are breaking pollution rules, with vast amounts of cow manure being spilled into ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UK car insurance prices fall for first time in two years
Quarter-on-quarter drop provides some relief for households but quotes are up 43% from a year agoFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Delays to OFR funds recognition scheme leaves UK out in the cold
Post-Brexit overseas funds regime has yet to be implemented, depriving UK investors of some of latest innovative fundsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Letting grass grow long boosts butterfly numbers, UK study proves
Analysis of 60o gardens shows wilder lawns feed caterpillars and create breeding habitat. Good news for lazy gardeners: one labour-saving tweak could almost double the number of butterflies in your garden, according to a new scientific study – let ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
EU Proposes UK Talks to Ease Stays for Students, Young Workers
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India seeks UK carbon tax exemption in free trade deal talks
Exclusive: India seeking to use approach of UK election as bargaining chip and any exemption would be controversial. India is demanding an exemption from the UK’s planned carbon tax as part of negotiations aiming to finalise a free trade deal ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UK will not ‘turn on’ post-Brexit checks of EU goods for fear of border delays
Industry groups say lack of clarity leaves businesses unsure how to manage new rules due to start on April 30Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
London house prices underperformed rest of UK for past 8 years
High costs, post-Covid trends and rising mortgage rates suppressed demandFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK lawmakers back landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking for good
A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking has cleared its first hurdle in Parliament despite vocal opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative PartyABC News - Health - United Kingdom -
UK watchdog sends fresh warning to water utilities over dividends
Ofwat criticises failure to improve infrastructure in letter seen by Financial TimesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK airline emissions on track to reach record high in 2024
Sector may breach the government’s Jet Zero strategy which pledged not to surpass 2019 CO2 figures. Emissions from UK flights are rapidly returning to pre-pandemic levels, with CO2 pollution from aviation on track to reach a record high this ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Sunak rejects offer of youth mobility scheme between EU and UK
Labour also turns down European Commission’s proposal, which would have allowed young Britons to live, study and work in EU. Rishi Sunak has rejected an EU offer to strike a post-Brexit deal to allow young Britons to live, study or work in the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UK rejects EU free movement for young people offer
The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted
Iran has fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near its central city of Isfahan after spotting dronesABC News - World - Iran