United Airlines passenger attempts to enter cockpit, open exit doors during takeoff
An unidentified passenger on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Los Angeles allegedly tried to forcefully enter the cockpit and open the plane's exit doors before takeoff.
Nevada's largest school district facing thousands of staffing shortages as new year begins
The Clark County School District, the largest in Nevada and the fifth largest in the U.S., began the 2023-24 school year with nearly 35,000 students without a licensed teacher.
Mom sues Peloton, says workout bike killed her son 'instantly'
A Peloton exercise bike is at the center of a new lawsuit that alleges a user was killed after trying to use to the bike as leverage to pull himself up from the ground.
Protester smashes pie in face of airline's group CEO
Protesters pelted Michael O'Leary, group CEO of Ryanair, with a pair of pies on Thursday. He got one to the face and one the back of the head, according to video of the incident.
Major US airline taps Tom Brady as 'strategic adviser'
Delta Air Lines and retired NFL legend Tom Brady are teaming up in a partnership in which he will take on a "strategic adviser" role.
Carnival cruise ship passenger airlifted by Coast Guard 180 miles from Cape Cod, Massachusetts
The Coast Guard airlifted a woman to safety from the Carnival Legend cruise ship on Labor Day after she began suffering health problems.
Disney asks court to narrow federal lawsuit against DeSantis
Disney on Friday asked a federal court to narrow the scope of its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but the judge rejected the motion on procedural grounds.
Pumpkin spice latte lovers can visit this spa offering PSL hot tubs and pumpkin pie facials
A spa service agency is offering a pumpkin spice latte-themed day with pumpkin pie facials, a PSL hot tub and more with health-boosting ingredients.
Los Angeles proposal to place homeless in vacant hotel rooms draws criticism
Los Angeles residents will vote next spring on a proposal that would have hotels place homeless people in vacant rooms through a voucher program administered by the city.
Airbnb and Vrbo hosts under new restrictions as short-term rental rules kick off in NYC
The enforcement by the New York City Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement kicked off Tuesday for Local Law 18. It makes registration of short-term rentals in the Big Apple mandatory.
Venice, international travel hotspot, to charge daily tourists a fee next year
The tourist hotspot of Venice, Italy is preparing to charge day-trippers with a $5.50 fee next year after its city council gave the plan a green light.
Ernest Hemingway letter detailing injuries he sustained in 2 plane crashes sells for $237K
Nate D. Sanders Auctions announced it has sold a four-page letter from Ernest Hemingway that details the injuries and money troubles the author dealt with after surviving two plane crashes.
United Airlines lifts nationwide ground stop after equipment outage
United Airlines temporarily grounded all flights Wednesday after an equipment failure, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Delta flight diverted after passenger reportedly has 'diarrhea all the way through the airplane'
A Delta flight bound for Barcelona, Spain was directed back to Atlanta two hours into the flight after an "onboard medical issue" which reportedly turned out to be diarrhea.'
Air Canada passengers kicked off flight for refusing to sit on vomit-covered seats
An Air Canada passenger wrote that two of her fellow travelers were escorted off a plane because they refused to sit in vomit-covered seats that were not properly cleaned.
Labor Day by the numbers: Facts and stats about the holiday
Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September. Here are a few facts and statistics that are worth knowing about the American workforce and the upcoming holiday.
Caribbean island to bank upwards of $30 million due to domain name amid AI frenzy
The boom in artificial intelligence interest has prompted a rush for domain names and web space to host and promote the new platforms, and the small British territory of Anguilla in the Caribbean could cash in.
Injured passengers carried off Delta plane in stretchers after severe turbulence: video
Video taken by a passenger shows travelers being removed from a Delta Air Lines plane on stretchers in Atlanta after it encountered turbulence.
Las Vegas hospitality industry struggles to recover post-pandemic
The Las Vegas hospitality industry took a hard hit during the pandemic when businesses and shops were forced to shut down. Three years later, it is still trying to recover.
Salesforce CEO says San Francisco homelessness, drug use could force relocation of Dreamforce conference
Two issues plaguing San Francisco could force Salesforce to potentially pick another city for future instances of its Dreamforce conference, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.