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Southwest Airlines counts the cost of Boeing's delivery delays: Southwest Airlines is reeling from Boeing's ongoing safety crisis.
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Quick Glance: Is Southwest Ending Free Seating?
- Southwest Airlines is seriously considering seating allocation and passenger boarding to enhance its financial performance.
- Unlike most other airlines, Southwest does not have a premium section with higher fares.
- The airline is closely examining customer preferences regarding seating and boarding processes.
- Experts believe that Southwest could potentially earn a significant amount of money by introducing assigned seating.
The Last-Mile EV Delivery Truck Dream Is Hitting a Snag: UPS and FedEx are struggling to reach their goals as the cost of EVs goes up due to shortages ...
thedrive.com/news/the-last-mile-ev-delivery-truck-dream-is-hitting-a-snag
Even Mario's Kart Is Being Recalled For Unintended Acceleration: There's a recall in place for the Jakk's Pacific Mario Kart ride-on kids toy for ...
thedrive.com/news/even-marios-kart-is-being-recalled-for-unintended-acceleration
TSMC unveils 1.6nm process technology with backside power delivery, rivals Intel's competing design
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/tsmc-unveils-16nm-process-technology-with-backside-power-delivery-rivals-intels-competing-design
GHA Discovery Double D$ For ASMALLWORLD Stays Through June 30, 2024 (Book By April 30)
loyaltylobby.com/2024/04/25/gha-discovery-double-d-for-asmallworld-stays-through-june-30-2024-book-by-april-30/
Recovering from the floods: All the roads and transport services that are accessible now in Dubai
gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/recovering-from-the-floods-all-the-roads-and-transport-services-that-are-accessible-now-in-dubai-1.1713516881090
GHA Discovery Double D$ Maldives Minor Hotels Through January 8, 2025 (Book By May 22)
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Gaza protests in the US are expanding: They are targeted and well organized: The student protests in the USA are expanding and are becoming increasingly better ...
nzz.ch/meinung/gaza-proteste-in-den-usa-weiten-sich-aus-sie-sind-gezielt-und-gut-organisiert-ld.1827944
Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?: "I’ve transitioned to ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ because I read that 'lol' is millennial-coded."
huffpost.com/entry/why-do-millennials-write-lol-after-everything_n_6622dd3be4b0167f7bf4e2d0
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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US births retreat after pandemic-era growth: The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked ...
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Quick Glance: Decline in US Births, Teen Births at Record Low: CDC
- The overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 as teenage births reached a record low, according to new provisional federal data published early Thursday.
- Between 2015 and 2020, there was an average decrease in the number of births by 2% per year, including a 4% decline from 2019 to 2020.
- There was a slight increase in births by 1% from 2020 to 2021, and the number remained generally stable from 2021 to 2022, according to the report.
7 hidden Google Maps features and how to use them: Did you know you can go back in time using Google Maps?
qz.com/google-maps-features-tips-tricks-1851434612
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
apnews.com/article/shooting-chicago-police-investigation-3d075a6dc4bc8fa3535d8dd2340446f7
Seizing Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for the reconstruction ...
nzz.ch/international/russische-gelder-beschlagnahmen-die-usa-schrauben-am-internationalen-recht-ld.1827574
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
apnews.com/article/overtime-eligibility-salaried-workers-biden-4bf790961d287794201f13b903fa9119
Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246716227/black-cowboy-culture-ivan-mcclellan-photographer-8-seconds-book
Why Copper Shortages Could Threaten the Energy Transition: Avoiding a climate catastrophe is often portrayed as a question of political will ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/why-copper-shortages-could-threaten-the-energy-transition
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Getir, Gorillas close to pulling out of Germany, media report: Turkish grocery delivery company Getir is close to withdrawing from Germany almost a year and a ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/getir-gorillas-close-pulling-out-germany-media-report-2024-04-24/
Most Small SUVs Are Bad at Automatic Emergency Braking, IIHS Says: Most small SUVs graded poorly during the IIHS' new automatic emergency braking test ...
thedrive.com/news/most-small-suvs-are-bad-at-automatic-emergency-braking-iihs-says
‘Just didn’t add up’: Could you survive without a car?: More and more of us are opting to go carless as the cost of owning a vehicle continues to rise.
theage.com.au/money/planning-and-budgeting/just-didn-t-add-up-could-you-survive-without-a-car-20240423-p5flxb.html
If Britain is so bothered by China, why do these .gov.uk sites use Chinese ad brokers?
theregister.com/2024/04/24/ads_on_gov_uk_websites/
Bâle Gundeldingen : La Tellplatz sera partiellement interdite aux voitures en été
bzbasel.ch/basel/basel-stadt/der-tellplatz-wird-zum-teilweise-autofreien-boulevard-ld.2610958
Keep-fit in the Louvre: Museum offers Olympic sessions among masterpieces: The Louvre museum in Paris announced plans to organise yoga and sport sessions in its ...
thelocal.fr/20240424/keep-fit-in-the-louvre-museum-offers-olympic-sessions-among-masterpieces
Look: UAE’s first vertiport operates successfully on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: First Successful Operation of a Vertiport for eVTOL Aircraft in Abu Dhabi
- Abu Dhabi's Yas Island successfully hosts the UAE's first vertiport for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
- During a discussion at DRIFTx, it was announced that Yas Island will be home to the country's inaugural vertiport.
- The temporary vertiport at Yas Marina Circuit has designated three platforms for take-off and landing.
- In the future, additional vertiports will be established at key locations in Abu Dhabi, including major business centers and tourist destinations.
The service provider from Ulm is defying the tense economic situation. Things are going particularly well in contract logistics. (Subscription) Show more
UAE's first vertiport for flying vehicles gets operational approval - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/uaes-first-vertiport-for-flying-vehicles-gets-operational-approval
Fire in Wiesbaden school: several streets closed: The new Elisabeth Selbert School building burns in Wiesbaden. Due to the deployment of the fire brigade ...
fr.de/rhein-main/wiesbaden/feuer-in-schule-in-wiesbaden-mehrere-strassen-gesperrt-93032488.html
The Danish logistics group closed the first quarter of 2024 with a decline in EBIT. The company is sticking to its forecast for the full year. (Subscription) Show more
Kenya Power to spend Sh250m on electric vehicles, charging stations: Utility firm is seeking to boost uptake of electric vehicles across the country.
nation.africa/kenya/news/kenya-power-to-spend-sh250m-on-electric-vehicles-charging-stations-4600128
FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
apnews.com/article/jobs-employers-noncompete-agreements-economy-pay-4d7b3eb8e143cfd52025c7f2f5259fc4
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harry-furious-in-tears-over-king-charles-decision/news-story/cf2233850121b9d243f4ead9abb51ac7
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
- Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.
- The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.
- The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.
- Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
apnews.com/article/isreal-easterday-confederate-flag-capitol-riot-c415036515508a9e28e9561e901c74f7
5 ‘Dream Bathroom’ Upgrades That Homeowners Tend to Regret: Luxe bathroom trends, from zellige tiles to vessel sinks, seduced these homeowners and interior ...
wsj.com/style/design/bathroom-upgrades-homeowners-regret-1d921e72
“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election
spiegel.de/ausland/salman-rushdie-donald-trump-waere-bei-zweiter-amtszeit-schlimmer-a-3bfc8a05-b6ae-4359-82c4-64196549c33f
House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again): Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.
uk.pcmag.com/mobile-apps/151942/a-bill-banning-tiktok-in-the-us-just-passed-the-house
Dresden: Traffic at the Blue Wonder - Solutions from readers: The traffic test on the Blue Wonder was short and painful. And now? Just as Germany has 80 million ...
dnn.de/lokales/dresden/dresden-verkehr-am-blauen-wunder-loesungen-von-lesern-5V6XVQQVPZDPJFAVJD4J3CIRLY.html
Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246256484/tesla-car-price-cuts-elon-musk-cybertruck
Africa Needs $9 Billion to Expand Fuel Infrastructure, Puma Says: Africa must invest $9.3 billion to expand fuel-transportation infrastructure to avoid supply ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/africa-needs-9-billion-to-expand-fuel-infrastructure-puma-says
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After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
spiegel.de/ausland/usa-und-deutschland-sollen-israel-staerkeren-schlag-gegen-iran-ausgeredet-haben-a-3d28020d-ae5c-4874-895c-38c6520fde59
America’s trust in its institutions has collapsed: What are the consequences?
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/17/americas-trust-in-its-institutions-has-collapsed
Traffic: New symbol will be mandatory on cars from May - THIS is what you need to know
derwesten.de/panorama/vermischtes/verkehr-neues-symbol-pkw-label-neuwagen-id300932406.html
Xiaomi CEO says will introduce production capacity, delivery plan for SU7 at auto show
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/xiaomi-ceo-says-will-introduce-production-capacity-delivery-plan-su7-auto-show-2024-04-22/
A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
npr.org/2024/04/20/1246125248/black-bear-cub-trees-north-carolina-video
All 7th-Gen Ford Mustangs Get 1965-Style Digital Gauges in Free OTA Update: The 2024 Ford Mustang pays tribute to the 1965 classic with a free downloadable gauge ...
thedrive.com/news/all-7th-gen-ford-mustangs-get-1965-style-digital-gauges-in-free-ota-update
Cebu Pacific unveils new A320neo as part of push for all-Airbus fleet by 2028 : The Philipine carrier Cebu Airlines has unveiled a brand-new A320neo as the ...
aerotime.aero/articles/cebu-pacific-airbus-delivery
Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
on.wsj.com/3Uf2nl0
Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/siblings-killed-suspected-intoxicated-driver-crashes-childs-birthday-p-rcna148696
Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Traffic: Secretly, quietly and silently - an era is coming to an end for many drivers
derwesten.de/panorama/vermischtes/verkehr-adac-enbw-ladekarte-e-charge-id300928068.html
Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
newsweek.com/tiffany-gomas-not-real-tiktok-video-ultra-right-beer-photo-1891657
Drinking and driving? Acquittal on medical grounds: A Belgian man is repeatedly found guilty of drink-driving. Now a court has acquitted the 40-year-old.
sueddeutsche.de/panorama/medizin-gesundheit-alkohol-verkehr-studie-verdauungstrakt-leber-alkoholismus-prozess-gericht-1.6565609
TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/us-repraesentantenhaus-stimmt-fuer-moegliches-tiktok-verbot
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Sovereign Speed takes the next step: This year, the Hamburg-based express logistics service provider is focusing on reducing and avoiding emissions through a ...
dvz.de/unternehmen/logistik/detail/news/sovereign-speed-macht-den-naechsten-schritt.html
Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties | DPA: The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations ...
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RTA reopens another Dubai tunnel for traffic: Move taken after due safety measures are taken
gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/rta-reopens-another-dubai-tunnel-for-traffic-1.102265135
2.5km underground link to be built between Changi Airport T2 and future T5: The T2 Connection will come with an automated people-mover system – similar to ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/25km-underground-link-to-be-built-between-changi-airport-t2-and-future-terminal-5
Kohli unhappy with umpire after new full toss review method rules him out: Virat Kohli was left fuming when a new method applied to the ball tracking technology ...
reuters.com/sports/cricket/kohli-unhappy-with-umpire-after-new-full-toss-review-method-rules-him-out-2024-04-21/
With the Straubinger Michael Wolf OHG, the general cargo cooperation is consolidating its network. Operational cooperation begins on May 2nd. (Subscription) Show more
Daryl Vaz mourning loss of mother; transport group sends condolences: Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is mourning the passing of his mother. Sonia Vaz died on ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/daryl-vaz-mourning-loss-mother-transport-group-sends-condolences/
UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/19/un-sicherheitsrat-usa-palaestina
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
2024 Ford Mustang GT’s Next-Gen Coyote V8 Is Now a Crate Engine: Want the 7th-gen Mustang GT's 480-hp V8 in your project car? Now you can buy one new ...
thedrive.com/news/2024-ford-mustang-gts-next-gen-coyote-v8-is-now-a-crate-engine
Only KDF can investigate military aircraft accidents, says CS Murkomen: Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says international and domestic laws do ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493723/only-kdf-can-investigate-military-aircraft-accidents-says-cs-murkomen
US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
wionews.com/world/blinken-says-us-not-involved-in-any-offensive-operation-713037
Taiwan’s first electric tractor from Volvo Trucks unveiled: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2024/04/19/2003816617
Seniors behind the wheel: Studies disprove the increased risk of accidents in old age
rp-online.de/panorama/wissen/senioren-am-steuer-studien-widerlegen-erhoehte-unfallgefahr-im-alter_aid-110440689
ADFC bike rally in Munich: Several thousand cyclists at demo in snowstorms: Even a snow plow was deployed: Nevertheless, a few thousand joined the ADFC to pedal ...
sueddeutsche.de/muenchen/muenchen-rad-sternfahrt-adfc-demo-schnee-1.6564792
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Quick Glance: ADFC Bike Star Ride in Munich: Bicycle demonstration in adverse weather conditions
- Participants in the bike star ride for more bike lanes did not have to deal with car traffic but instead faced the bad weather.
- A snowplow quickly cleared the way before participants rode on the A95 to demonstrate for better bike lanes.
- Despite the uncomfortable weather, a few thousand brave individuals pedaled to remind local politicians to implement a citizen's petition for expanding the bike infrastructure in Munich.
- Although the number of visitors was half of the previous year, thousands braved the cold and rain to participate in the star ride, which was almost canceled.
Dangerous roads in Mlolongo that have remained 'good for campaigns': Motorists have resorted to leaving their cars at home after multiple visits to the ...
nation.africa/kenya/counties/machakos/dangerous-roads-in-mlolongo-that-have-remained-good-for-campaigns--4598354
Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
abcnews.go.com/US/bear-cub-recovering-after-dropped-bystander-picked-photos/story
Car industry: Tesla abolishes the blinker lever: Car manufacturers are trying to save every penny - even if it comes at the expense of safety. In future ...
zeit.de/mobilitaet/2024-04/autoindustrie-sparmassnahmen-sicherheit-tesla-blinker
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A New Ford Mustang Variant Is Coming Next Year. Can You Guess What It Is?: The 2025 Ford Mustang will introduce a never-before-seen variety that may combine a V8 ...
thedrive.com/news/a-new-ford-mustang-variant-is-coming-next-year-can-you-guess-what-it-is
College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
npr.org/2024/04/18/1243709966/college-student-parents-child-care-costs
Rains in UAE: Dubai intensifies efforts to restore full services in the emirate: The comprehensive strategy prioritises the safety of road and public transport ...
gulfnews.com/uae/transport/rains-in-uae-dubai-intensifies-efforts-to-restore-full-services-in-the-emirate-1.102236737
Edinburgh's Unlikely Embrace of Bike Lanes: Edinburgh’s new cycle tracks took a decade to install, but their mere existence shows that bicycle ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/edinburgh-s-unlikely-embrace-of-bike-lanes
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