More than 800 flights on WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, were canceled over the weekend as nearly 700 mechanics went on strike. The strike began Friday, shocking the company and would-be passengers who planned travel during a three-day weekend that includes Canada Day on Monday. Tens of thousands of people were stranded. The airline also preemptively
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North Korea launched a ballistic missile off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s military said, a day after the North vowed “offensive and overwhelming” responses to protest a new U.S. military drill with South Korea and Japan. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch was made on Monday morning, but gave no
The Justice Department has presented Boeing with a plea deal after it accused the airplane manufacturer of violating the terms of a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement that was put in place following two 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019. The Justice Department told Boeing it could plead guilty or go to trial, people familiar
Sports betting boom fuels concerns over problem gambling | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News There’s been a surge of young problem gamblers since sports betting was legalized. An addiction therapist warns AI-powered sports betting has spurred a public health emergency. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live
Children of veterans with PTSD describe the stress of stepping up at home | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Hundreds of thousands of veterans have been diagnosed with PTSD. The children living with injured veterans are stepping up to help these wounded warriors and their families. Be the first to know Get
Search ongoing for extinct Tasmanian tiger amid efforts to revive species | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Thylacines — marsupials known as Tasmanian tigers — were declared extinct decades ago, but efforts to find one in the wild are thriving. Scientists are also working to bring back the species. Be the first
Indoor air systems “absolutely key” in curbing spread of viruses | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News With COVID an ongoing concern and flu season getting started, aerosol researchers say there needs to be a focus on improving the quality of the air we all breathe while inside. Be the first to know
Some countries accused of abusing Interpol red notice system | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Interpol, the 100-year-old organization coordinating worldwide police cooperation among nearly 200 countries, has a mixed record. Some members are accused of abusing Interpol’s red notice system. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,
Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting its culture, heritage and identity | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Ukraine has accused Russia of deliberately destroying cultural property. Investigators say Russian forces target churches, libraries, museums, and monuments as part of a war on Ukraine’s identity. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for
JERUSALEM — Thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men clashed with Israeli police in central Jerusalem on Sunday during a protest against a Supreme Court order for them to begin enlisting for military service. The landmark decision last week ordering the government to begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men could lead to the collapse of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition
Several U.S. military bases across Europe are now operating under a heightened state of alert, ABC News has confirmed. The alert level of Force Protection Condition (FPCON) “Charlie” was put in place over the weekend, according to two U.S. officials. According to the U.S. Army, Charlie is the second highest state of alert that “applies
Glastonbury 2024 has come to an end, with US singer-songwriter SZA closing the show on the Pyramid Stage following a spectacular weekend of celebrity cameos, fireworks and crowd-surfing. And music, of course. Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Little Simz, Shania Twain, Janelle Monae and Cyndi Lauper were among the big names performing, and that was just on
As the latest reduction in the energy price cap takes effect, households are being warned of a big lift in bills ahead due to higher wholesale gas prices. The cap, which limits what suppliers can charge per unit of energy, fell by 7% overnight in the wake of the latest three-month review by industry regulator
White House aides have reportedly claimed that President Joe Biden is only “dependably engaged” during a six-hour window span. Several White House aides have reportedly “seen flashes of an absent-minded Biden” during certain instances, while also seeing Biden appear “engaged” during other instances, eight current and former White House aides reportedly told Axios. WATCH — Biden Surrogate
Californians can once again borrow a pass from their local library to gain free entry to a state park. The popular state library parks program that began two years ago was on the chopping block this spring, a potential victim of the estimated $45 billion budget deficit for fiscal 2025. But advocates across the state
Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart has been found not guilty of sexual assault of a female officer in his former command in a historic court-martial at Fort Sam Houston.