Portland International Airport ranks No. 1 for on-time departures in new ranking
Synopsis by Miami Herald May 18 23
Forbes Advisor’s angriest airports in America survey tracked Twitter. Florida’s MIA, FLL, RSW, MCO, TPA and JAX made the list.Read full article 
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Feds charge arms dealers with smuggling grenade launchers, ammo from US to Iraq and Sudan
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9 people, including 2 Air Canada employees, charged in $14.5M 'sensational' gold heist from Toronto airport
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- Police identified it as an 'inside job' and charged nine suspects in connection with the crime.
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- The criminals intended to use the stolen gold and cash to finance illegal firearms trafficking into Canada.
Picking up and dropping off the people you care about at the airport is a hassle—but it’s the ultimate act of service.
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- The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Oakland will discuss the matter at their upcoming meeting on Thursday.
- Officially known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, the airport lost 39 of 54 new routes added from July 2008 to March 2024, raising concerns about geographical confusion among travelers.
- The potential name-change has alarmed San Francisco officials, who fear it would cause confusion among travelers and infringe on the city's trademark rights.
Downtown Fort Lauderdale bridge closed after part of crane collapses, killing construction worker
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- A construction worker died, and two individuals were hospitalized after a crane part fell onto the Southeast Third Avenue bridge over the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale on Thursday afternoon, April 4, 2024.
- The incident occurred as workers were in the process of elevating the crane by adding sections to keep up with the growing building. A platform failure resulted in equipment parts plummeting onto the bridge, leaving the crane itself unharmed.
- The bridge was closed to both boat and car traffic after the crane's fall caused a hole. The Florida Department of Transportation is investigating, and surrounding buildings were deemed safe.
- Authorities, including Fort Lauderdale city officials and the US Coast Guard, responded to the incident. The mayor described the accident as tragic, emphasizing the fortune of avoiding further injuries or fatalities.
I went hunting for invasive iguanas in Florida. Not much went according to plan.: The United States, besieged by invasive species, is hoping we can hunt — and ...
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Trump called Florida’s 6-week abortion ban a ‘terrible mistake.’ He’ll say more next week
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Unstable weather: Dubai Metro extends operating hours for today - News | Khaleej Times
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Airport authority says Israeli airspace will close from 12:30 a.m. due to Iran attack
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- The perpetrators are believed to have melted down and sold the stolen gold to acquire illegal firearms for a smuggling operation, as stated by Peel Regional Police Detective Sgt. Michael Mavity.
- Additionally, the police have seized $312,000 in cash, suspected to be profits made by the suspects after selling the gold.
- Lists accounting for $7.21 million and $10.23 million were also found at two separate locations, indicating the distribution of money from the gold sales by the suspects.
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