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A belligerent plane passenger got banned from United Airlines for life and fined $20,000

A federal judge ruled last week that a British airline passenger must pay $20,638 for interfering with the flight crew on a United Airlines flight...

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A Waymo robotaxi was filmed driving on the wrong side of the road

Waymo’s lovable and ungovernable driverless taxis aren’t playing by the rules again in San Francisco. Bystanders spotted a robotaxi driving down...

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The 10 worst airlines for screwing up your bags

It would be easy to presume that airlines would spare no expense to ensure that passengers’ luggage meets them at their destination, considering how...

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Russia is jamming GPS signals for thousands of flights

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a Faraday curtain descended across European airspace from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Black Sea...

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Air Canada workers allegedly stole $15 million in gold

Exactly a year after 6,600 bars of 99.99-percent pure gold were reported missing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Peel Regional Police has...

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Another United Airlines flight had to divert but this time it was because a dog pooped in the aisle

Traveling with pets can be a hassle, no matter how much you love your animal companions. A United Airlines flight was diverted last Friday after a dog...

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Want to go to the moon? NASA is letting anyone apply to be an astronaut for the next mission

NASA is looking for its next class of astronauts as the space agency ramps up its efforts to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon. While...

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The worst car safety features ever made

It can be difficult to accept that driving is dangerous. Over 40,000 people in the United States are killed in crashes every year. Since the dawn of...

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Can Americans get into motorcycle racing? Formula 1's owner is betting $4 billion on it

Liberty Media hopes it can hit the jackpot twice in the United States, this time with motorcycle racing. Formula 1's commercial rights holder...

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Of course debris from Elon Musk's blown-up SpaceX Starship is now being sold on eBay

Elon Musk’s private space company SpaceXlost both launch vehicles in Starship’s first two test flights. Now, debris from those explosions is now...

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14,000 abandoned cars have swamped a California city

Oakland, California is struggling to deal with a deluge of abandoned vehicles across the city. According to the Oakland Department of Transportation,...

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A Delta pilot was sentenced to 10 months in jail after trying to fly while intoxicated

A Scottish court sentenced a Delta Air Lines pilot to 10 months in jail after he arrived drunk to fly from Edinburgh International Airport. The New...

21.03.2024 5

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Drivers really don't trust self-driving cars

Tomorrow is the perpetual expected delivery date of the first self-driving car, but the fledging systems are far from showroom-ready. However, it’s...

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13 expensive things people buy for their cars

Earlier this week our partners at Jalopnik asked about the most expensive stuff they’ve ever bought for their cars. Most responses were surprisingly...

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The faulty Boeing jet that lost door on an Alaska Airlines flight had a warning light before it happened

The Boeing 737 Max 9 that had a door plug blow out over Portland, Oregon during an Alaska Airlines flight was scheduled for a thorough maintenance...

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A plane flew for 28 minutes with both pilots asleep

Two pilots for an Indonesian airline made a strong case for paid paternity leave after falling asleep in the cockpit for almost half an hour. The...

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TSA's self-screening technology should have been the standard ages ago

The Transportation Security Administration is testing new self-screening checkpoint lanes at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The new...

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The coming solar eclipse has states preparing for hours-long traffic jams

The upcoming solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to attract millions of people yearning for a glimpse of the rare astronomical phenomenon. However,...

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The dumbest car myths, from reversing on a cold engine to switching fuel brands

Earlier this week when I asked what the dumbest car myths are, it opened the floodgates to everything from tall tales to flat-out lies. I had no idea...

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Airplane tires don't last all that long. Here's why

An aircraft’s tires are usually an afterthought for most airline passengers. Despite only being on the ground for brief periods of time during most...

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Bombardiers, Gulfstreams, and more of the fastest private jets ever built

While most people have to deal with lengthy waits through security checkpoints or being crammed in economy-class seats, the wealthy can either charter...

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Southwest Airlines can soon cram more customers onboard with thinner seats

Southwest Airlines unveiled a redesigned cabin featuring new Recaro seats, and while they have a clean modern look, they’re as thin as an ironing...

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