Columbus, OH

A former Soviet aircraft carrier burned in a waterway near Shanghai over the weekend, the latest setback for the decommissioned warship since its conversion into a Chinese tourist attraction.

Old aircraft carrier, once part of mighty Soviet fleet, burns in Chinese lagoon

Reuters

TOKYO/BEIJING (Reuters) -Japan's defence ministry said it had scrambled jets against a Chinese reconnaissance aircraft that had briefly breached its airspace on Monday morning.

Japan scrambles jets against China plane that breached airspace

The Independent

  Taiwan drilled Monday with anti-amphibious landing missiles as part of strategy to remain mobile and deadly in an attempt to deter an attack from China, which claims the democratically ruled island as its own territory to be brought under its control by force if necessary.Troops fired tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided missiles known as TOW 2A missiles mounted on M1167 Humvees at floating targets off a beach in Pingtung County during the two days of exercises. The area on Taiwan's southern tip faces both toward the Taiwan Strait and China, and toward the Pacific Ocean. The missiles are among...

Taiwan drills with anti-amphibious landing missiles to deter China

Axios

IBM is the latest American company to downsize its presence in China amid heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing. Why it matters: China's efforts to decrease its dependence on the West have ratcheted up local market competition — and U.S. tech giants including Microsoft are looking elsewhere to house their operations.

IBM is latest U.S. tech giant to pull back from China

China's Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday it strongly opposed a U.S. decision to add multiple Chinese entities to its export control list over Russia-related issues. The United States on Friday added 105 Russian and Chinese firms to a trade restriction list over their alleged support of the Russian military.

China slams U.S. for adding firms to export control list, vows action

Fort Worth, TX

An American Airlines flight from Dallas Fort Worth to Madrid was forced to make an emergency diversion to New York JFK on Wednesday after one of the onboard toilets started to overflow during the main meal service. This is just the latest in a string of similar incidents at both...

It’s Happened Again: An American Airlines Flight Was Forced to Divert After a Lavatory Started Overflowing

FinanceBuzz

Protect your belongings on your next trip by steering clear of these airlines with high baggage loss rates.

Avoid These Airlines if You Don’t Want To Lose Your Bags

Business Insider

The Foreign Ministry will be offering three-month visas as early as next month, Russian state media said.

Putin has decided that Russia is going to be a 'safe haven' for people who want to trade liberal Western ways for Russian 'moral values'

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It’s a mess out there: American, Delta, United, Southwest and other U.S. airlines struggling to cope with severe weather

Miami, FL

MotorBiscuit


Several airline passengers were stuck at an airport gate for 14 hours. 
The post American Airlines passengers were recently stranded at the airport for 14 hours after their flight suddenly became international appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

American Airlines passengers were recently stranded at the airport for 14 hours after their flight suddenly became international

Travel + Leisure

Score Round-trip Europe Flights for Less Than $500 With This Airline

The US Sun

A SPIRIT Airlines passenger was furious after discovering the front row seat she paid extra for had been taken by someone else who was reluctant to move. The woman had booked seat 1A but was greeted by another passenger who would not get up until a flight attendant offered to look for their original seat. […]

I paid to sit at front of plane but a woman was in my seat – a polite offer from flight attendant sent her scampering

South Carolina State

JUSTIN Bieber’s fans think they’ve spotted another clue that he and wife Hailey have secretly welcomed their first child together. On Wednesday, August 21, Justin, 30, shared a prayer for guidance written by “my broski” and Churchome leader Judah Smith on Instagram. Justin and wife Hailey, 27, have been members of the non-demonimational church for […]

Justin Bieber prays for ‘guidance’ as fans suspect wife Hailey secretly gave birth to first child

Colorado State

Roughly two dozen more Red Lobster locations are scheduled to close within the coming days as part of the seafood restaurant chain’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

Red Lobster is closing another 23 restaurants. Here’s where they are

Alaska State

Jackson, WY

In a surprising turn of events, an Alaska Airlines flight was diverted mid-air after the pilot disclosed that he was not certified to land at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC). The aircraft, operated by SkyWest Airlines, was en route to Jackson Hole when the revelation led to an unexpected detour, according to multiple reports.

Mid-air confession: Alaska Airlines flight diverted after pilot reveals he’s ‘not certified’ to land

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Maine State

Jefferson County, NY

Authorities arrested a US border patrol agent this week after accusing him of forcing women to expose themselves to him, under the auspices of it being a requirement for their admission into the country.

US Border Patrol agent arrested and accused of forcing women to expose themselves in virtual interviews

Stacker

Stacker analyzed data on the number of injuries and fatalities recorded in a recent WalletHub report on the best airlines of 2024.

Top 10 safest airlines to fly on in 2024

Mediaite

Fred Trump III, Donald Trump’s nephew, claimed during a recent interview with Dean Obeidallah that Trump is showing signs of dementia similar to the former president’s father and grandfather. On Friday’s edition of The Dean Obeidallah Show, Trump spoke to Obeidallah about his uncle’s mental health and potential...

‘I Know What I Saw’: Trump Nephew Fred Tells Liberal Host Donald Trump Showing Signs of ‘Dementia’ Like Father And Grandfather

Insider

Air India hopes to strengthen its position in the premium market. It has finally created something its highest-paying customers can look forward to.

See the new suite-style seats Air India is launching in the US as it fixes its notoriously awkward business class

NewsBreak

Western airlines were excited about returning to China after Covid. But not anymore

When China finally reopened its borders after years of Covid restrictions, Western airlines seemed poised to return to the once bustling...

Western airlines were excited about returning to China after Covid. But not anymore

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