Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier
When he was still a boy making the long, tedious trips between his school and his woodsy home in the mountains during the 1980s, JoeBen Bevirt began fantasizing about flying cars that could whisk him to his destination in a matter of minutes
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'People were flying' after ski lift failed, eyewitness says
At least 10 people have been injured when a ski lift failed in northern Spain.BBC News - 16h -
DJI ends software to stop drones from flying in restricted areas
Previously restricted areas will now be displayed as “Enhanced Warning Zones" on DJI drones.The Hill - 1d -
The Memo: Flags will fly high after all for Trump’s inauguration
President-elect Trump has won at least one battle in advance of Monday’s inauguration ceremony. Flags at the U.S. Capitol will be flown at full-staff when Trump is sworn in for the second time. ...The Hill - 1d -
First Horizon CEO says he's cautious about interest rate cuts in 2025
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights the regional bank space, talking with First Horizon CEO Bryan Jordan.CNBC - 2d -
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin New Glenn rocket soars into space on maiden flight
Despite losing its booster during a landing attempt, the upper stage reached orbit as planned.CBS News - 2d -
DOT sues Southwest, fines Frontier for 'chronically delayed flights'
The Department of Transportation has sued Southwest Airlines, alleging the carrier operated chronically delayed flights.CNBC - 3d -
We Need More Taxi-Drivers in the C-Suite
The same skills that preserve cognitive health can create better leaders.Inc. - Jan. 11 -
Patrik Schick and Bayer Leverkusen’s flying start catches Dortmund cold
. The Bundesliga champions, Bayer Leverkusen, battled past their hosts Borussia Dortmund with two goals from Patrik Schick on Friday to move to within a point of the leaders, Bayern Munich, with a ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Another icy night for UK - but end of cold snap on horizon
Freezing conditions are set to continue into Saturday - but things will start to warm up by the end of the weekend.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Consumer expectations for higher inflation soar in early January
Americans’ expectations for overall inflation over the next year jumped to 3.3% in January from 2.8% in the prior month, according to the University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Germany to invest €400 million in upgrading naval aviation
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Flying Taxis Rise on Aviation Industry’s Horizon
Flying taxis are making major strides.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
JetBlue passenger suddenly opens exit door as flight is taxiing for takeoff in Boston
Massachusetts authorities say a person on board a plane at Boston Logan International Airport that was taxiing for takeoff suddenly opened an exit door and was quickly restrained by other passengersABC News - Jan. 8 -
Man opens door of taxiing JetBlue plane after arguing with girlfriend
Officials say a passenger opened an emergency exit door on a JetBlue flight out of Boston’s Logan Airport while the plane was taxiing just before takeoff. Another passenger on the flight said it ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Aviation industry faces a slew of challenges insiders say will take years to resolve
The aviation industry is bracing for another year of difficulties, as delivery delays at Boeing and supply chain problems are set to continue in 2025.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
'It's tricky, they fly a lot' - Arteta on EFL Cup balls
Mikel Arteta still believes Arsenal can reach the Carabao Cup final - but says they must first master the "tricky" football used in the competition.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Frontier plans new flights from JFK to big American Airlines hubs Miami, LA and Dallas
Frontier said fares would start as low as $19 for JFK-Miami service.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Dassault Aviation Logs Higher Deliveries of Rafale Fighter Jets
Dassault Aviation delivered more Rafale fighter jets to customers last year than in 2023 as geopolitical tensions remain elevated..The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Why was Justin Trudeau forced out? With Trump on the horizon, his party wasn’t sure he could win | David Moscrop
Claims Canada’s prime minister was too leftwing have been overblown. Instead, he was brought down by his lack of popularity and being in charge too long. Justin Trudeau has announced he will step ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
‘He wouldn’t hurt a fly – literally’: remembering Gerald Durrell at 100
The beloved conservationist, who died in 1995, would have turned 100 today. A new collection, Myself and Other Animals, traces the origins of his lifelong rapture with animals. As a toddler, Gerald ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Horizon Zero Dawn And Helldivers Movies Are Officially In Development
At CES 2025, Sony officially announced that feature film adaptations of Horizon Zero Dawn and Helldivers are currently in development. For the Horizon film, Sony's Columbia Pictures company will ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
Moment over 100,000 teddy bears fly onto ice rink
The ice hockey event saw a "world record" 102,343 teddy bears fly into the ice rink in a moment of "sweet cuddly mayhem", with the stuffed toys set to be collected for charity.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Taxi driver who stoked Southport riots jailed
Andrew McIntyre admits setting up a social media channel identified as a "catalyst" for violence.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Hailing a Taxi or Uber Will Be More Expensive Under NYC Congestion Pricing Program
Transportation officials want to reduce the number of taxis, Ubers and Lyfts that idle in heavy traffic. To do that, they will charge riders new fees.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Legacy of Jan. 6 prosecutions in flux with Trump presidency on horizon
The Justice Department’s prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack — hailed as one of the “largest, most complex, and most resource-intensive investigations” in its history — could soon go ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Giorgia Meloni meets Donald Trump in flying visit to Mar-a-Lago
US president-elect praises Italian prime minister at Florida resort for ‘really taking Europe by storm’. Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, made a flying visit to Donald Trump’s Florida golf ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Red Wings soar past Jets 4-2 for fourth straight win
Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond each scored power-play goals to help lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night that extended their winning streak to a ...ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Jets soar up to No. 1, plus New Year's resolutions for each team
A major shuffle in the voting gives us a brand-new order in the top five. Plus, here's what each team must focus on as the calendar has flipped.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Will ‘pet tech’ products appeal as cost of animal ownership soars?
Accessories include doggy sunglasses and feline ‘Fitbits’ — but there’s a contradiction at the heart of the petcare boomFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Why Coffee Prices Are Soaring (Again)
Wholesale coffee prices are trading near a 50-year high because of shortages related to extreme weather and increased global demand.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
JetBlue fined $2 million for flying chronically delayed routes
JetBlue has agreed to pay a $2 million penalty after federal regulators charged the U.S. carrier with operating multiple chronically delayed flight routes.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Baby to fly to Mexico for 'life-changing' stem cell therapy after fundraiser
Celine was born in December 2023 weighing less than a bag of sugar.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Job losses at Europe’s car parts suppliers soar as vehicle market slows
Falling sales growth and excess capacity have led to sector pain that the EV transition is not easingFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Truck used in New Orleans attack was flying large black flag from rear bumper, authorities say
New information is coming out about the truck attack in New Orleans early on New Year's Eve that killed at least 10 people. Law enforcement officials have confirmed to CBS News that the truck ...CBS News - Jan. 1
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TikTok shuts down in the U.S.
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