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Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Airline passengers know to expect possible flight delays when weather forecasts call for thunderstorms, heavy snow or strong wind. The omens are less obvious on a hot summer day with clear skies.
Yet extreme heat also disrupts flights and travel plans. On the hottest days, thinner air can make it harder fo ... (full story)
Ariana Grande’s new video sets off talk about body and beauty standards — again
NEW YORK (AP) — Talking about beauty can get really ugly — particularly when it comes to public figures.
In an increasingly connected world, there's no shortage of hot takes and judgment. That is evident yet again in recent days in the wake of a new music video from singer Ariana Grande and the release last week of h ... (full story)
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Walker couldn’t pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
Now, he can feed Bailey spoons of peanut butter while she lies on his lap and play fetch with her in Central Park. His allergies didn't g ... (full story)
FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump's helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport Aug. 4 afternoon in what appears to be a violation of safety procedures put in place after last year's midair collision near that busy Washing ... (full story)
Utility's idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sparks from an idle transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison caused the 2025 Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area that killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,400 homes and businesses, Los Angeles County fire officials said in a report released Aug. 4.
It took firefighters nearly a month t ... (full story)