Brussels Airlines Operates 3,000 Empty Flights To Keep Airport Slots
Brussels Airlines has operated 3,000 flights without passengers this winter to avoid losing take-off and landing slots. From a report: The airline's parent company, Lufthansa Group, confirmed that 18,000 flights had been flown empty, including 3,000.....»»
EU chief warns wolf packs "real danger" in Europe
Brussels launched a review Monday of laws protecting wolves from hunters and farmers, as EU chief Ursula von der Leyen argued that packs threaten livestock and perhaps even people......»»
2025 Minis feature new EV powertrains and wild interiors
Mini's going almost all-in on electrification. Enlarge / It's recognizably a mini, but with a bold, modern look. (credit: Mini) BMW provided flights from Albany to Munich and back, and three nights in a hotel so we could.....»»
Starfield review: Xbox’s ambitious outer space RPG is big, beautiful, and empty
Starfield is a strong RPG full of impactful choices, but its underexplored outer space gameplay leaves its massive universe feeling empty......»»
Google now lets you know the best time to book a cheap flight
The latest version of Google Flights offers useful information designed to help you make a more informed choice when booking a trip......»»
Why empty lorries are a problem and how to fix it
With one third of lorries in the UK driving empty, some hauliers are turning to technology for help......»»
The best travel deals of the week include a Labor Day sale with flights to Europe under $200
UPDATE: Aug. 25, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This post has been updated with the latest travel deals on flights, trains, luggage, and more. Summer isn't over yet! There's still time to book some fun in the sun with this week's best travel deals. As Augu.....»»
Barnacles could hold key to finding wreckage of Malaysia Airlines MH370
Scientists partially reconstruct debris drift path based on ocean temp data stored in shells. Enlarge / Malaysia Airlines flight 370 disappeared in 2014 somewhere over the Indian Ocean. Scientists have reconstructed a possible de.....»»
Russian geneticist gets probation for DNA smuggling. Discovery of vials prompted alarm at airport
Customs agents were alarmed at their discovery last August at Dulles International Airport: an undeclared cooler packed in a suitcase and filled with 10 test tubes of an unknown yellowish substance, brought to the U.S. by a woman claiming to be a Rus.....»»
Venus flyby sends Parker Solar Probe toward record-setting flights around the sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe zoomed past Venus on Aug. 21, using the planet's gravity to aim toward a record-setting series of flights around the sun that start next month......»»
Feds seize $400,000 worth of counterfeit Apple devices
Counterfeit Apple products including AirPods and hundreds of the Apple Watch worth almost $400,000 have been seized in Federal raids at both the Long Beach Seaport and Ontario International Airport.Counterfeit Apple Watch (source: NBC)Federal authori.....»»
Birds living on a university campus found to be less afraid of humans after the pandemic closure
When UCLA shifted to remote instruction during the early days of COVID-19, the campus was much less populated—but it wasn't totally empty. Several species of animals continued to go about their daily lives, just with far fewer disturbances from hum.....»»
iPhone 15 USB-C could change how physical SIM slots attach
A new leak suggests Apple could integrate the physical SIM connector with the USB-C tail plug cable in iPhone 15 rather than a direct logic-board connection — potentially simplifying repair.iPhone 15 Pro Max with SIM trayLeaks come in all shapes an.....»»
AirTag again exposes lies told by airlines about lost luggage
A Canadian man recounts how only an AirTag got him his luggage back after United Airlines lost it and persisted in lying about where it was.Sometimes AirTags have given us funny stories about lost luggage going on a better holiday than its owners. So.....»»
Thousands flee wildfires in Canada"s far north
Thousands ordered to flee wildfires advancing on one of the largest cities in Canada's far north crammed into a local airport on Thursday to board emergency evacuation flights, as convoys snaked south to safety on the only open highway......»»
Tech glitch let people with empty bank accounts withdraw hundreds in cash
Bank of Ireland says the problem wasn't connected to a cyberattack. Enlarge / Lines longer than this reportedly formed at ATMs across Ireland. (credit: Getty) People were flocking to ATMs in Ireland last night as the ma.....»»
Tech error let people with empty bank accounts withdraw hundreds in cash
Bank of Ireland says the problem wasn't connected to a cyberattack. Enlarge / Lines longer than this reportedly formed at ATMs across Ireland. (credit: Getty) People were flocking to ATMs in Ireland last night as the ma.....»»
Etna eruption forces closure of Sicily"s Catania airport
The airport at Catania in Sicily, a top Italian tourist destination, has halted all flights after a new eruption at nearby Mount Etna, its operator said Monday......»»
3 best casino slots play on your mobile phone in the US
With the changes in legislation and the improvements in mobile phone technology, playing at digital casinos has become so popular in the US. Players just love to log in and then start trying their luck on the many online slots that are available. Onl.....»»
Research team demonstrates a new "primary standard" for measuring ultralow pressures
A vacuum chamber is never perfectly empty. A small number of atoms or molecules always remain, and measuring the tiny pressures they exert is critical. For instance, semiconductor manufacturers create microchips in vacuum chambers that must be almost.....»»
Unlimited miles and nights: Vulnerability found in rewards programs
Points.com, used by major travel rewards programs, exposed user data... and more. Enlarge (credit: Jose A. Bernat Bacete) Travel rewards programs like those offered by airlines and hotels tout the specific perks of joi.....»»