Equipment Outages Vexed Newark Airport Controllers for Years
Records show that air traffic controllers handling Newark Liberty International Airport flights have grappled with equipment outages since at least 2023, an anxiety-causing situation they call “plug and pray.” Source link
What to Know if You’re Visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway This Summer
The 469-mile route known as “America’s favorite drive” has mostly reopened nine months after Hurricane Helene, but there are still detours and closures to watch out for. Source link
Sharing the Secrets of Travel
Plus, the latest on the manhunt for the Minnesota gunman. Source link
Anti-Tourism Protests in Italy, Portugal and Spain Draw Attention to Quality of Life Issues
In Italy, Portugal and Spain, activists used water pistols and a “noisy stroll” of suitcases to draw attention to rising housing costs and the environmental toll of tourism. Source link
New Friends After 50? Yes, Please!
The people in our lives are a dynamic constellation. Source link
Juneteenth 2025: Events to Celebrate Black History Across the U.S.
The federal holiday, celebrated on June 19, is embraced as a nationwide celebration of Black history. Here’s how and where to partake. Source link
Traveling to Europe? Here’s What to Expect From Tourism Protests on June 15.
On Sunday, activists in Barcelona, Lisbon and other hot spots plan to take to the streets to voice their concerns about “touristification.” Source link
Air India: Is There a Safest Seat in a Plane Crash?
With all eyes on the sole survivor of Air India Flight 171, aviation insiders say that in an air catastrophe, “all bets are off” and seat choice matters little. Source link
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner Raised Safety Concerns But Had Never Crashed Before
There are more than 1,100 of the jets in service today. Air India flies nearly three dozen of them. Source link
6 Hidden Shops in New York Worth Visiting
Hand-forged armor. Prehistoric bones. Music that’s never been digitized. This isn’t retail — it’s an invitation-only obsession. Source link