Month: June 2023

Was Your Flight Canceled Amid Bad Weather? What You Need to Know About Rebooking, Refunds and More

WASHINGTON—Amid peak summer travel, thousands of air travelers faced flight cancellations and delays this weekend and Monday as thunderstorms rolled in across the U.S. East Coast and Midwest. In addition to bad weather, a technology failing also contributed to to airline disruptions. The Federal Aviation Administration briefly paused operations at Washington, D.C.-area airports Sunday evening…


Pilot Killed When Small Plane Hits North Carolina Home, 3 Inside Unharmed, Officials Say

SOUTHPORT, N.C.—A pilot was killed when a single-engine plane crashed into a home a few blocks from an airport in coastal North Carolina on Sunday, and three people in the home escaped without injury, officials said. Firefighters found the plane fully engulfed in flames, with the exterior of the home burning, too, Southport Fire Chief…


KPMG to Cut 5 Percent of US Jobs in Fresh Round of Layoffs

KPMG is laying off 5 percent of its U.S. employees after feeling the pinch of “economic headwinds, coupled with historically low attrition,” a spokesperson for the Big Four accounting giant said on Monday. The firm had over 39,000 employees in the United States at the end of its last fiscal year on Sept. 30. KPMG,…


Prosecutors Files Charges in Shooting That Killed 3 and Wounded 6 in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—A 26-year-old man was charged Monday in a weekend shooting that killed three people and wounded six more in Kansas City, police said. Keivon Greene is accused of first-degree assault and armed criminal action, and prosecutors said they expect to file more charges. A second suspect was involved in the shooting, according to…


Texas Supreme Court Rules ERCOT is Immune From Lawsuits Over 2021 Deadly Winter Storm

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has sovereign immunity from lawsuits. In a split decision, the Supreme Court ruled that ERCOT qualifies as a government entity and cannot be sued for Winter Storm Uri in February 2021, which left millions of Texans without power for days and…


Could This Be Causing Your Stomach Pain?

Sometimes, stomach issues can be hard to understand. If you didn’t eat any “problem” foods or don’t have a stomach bug, what could possibly be causing your digestive issues? It might be stress. Stress, especially chronic stress, raises the likelihood of gastrointestinal issues. It can impact the digestive system through the nervous system, affecting food…


Honda Recalling 1.3 Million Vehicles Worldwide for Rear Camera Issue

WASHINGTON—Honda Motor is recalling 1.3 million vehicles worldwide due to a potential issue with the rearview camera image, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday. The recall covers some 2018–2023 Odyssey, 2019–2022 Pilot, and 2019–2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not…


LSU Wins 1St College World Series Title Since 2009, Beating Florida 18–4 One Day After 20-run Loss

OMAHA, Neb.—A day after it gave up the most runs ever in a College World Series game, LSU cranked up its offense and won its first national title since 2009 with an 18–4 victory over Florida on Monday night, June 26, in the third and deciding game of the finals. LSU (54–17) staved off elimination…


Qantas Urges Its Customers to Use Expiring COVID Travel Credits by December

Qantas Group is calling for its customers with COVID-era travel credits to use them before its Dec. 31 deadline by booking a trip that can even be taken till Dec. 2024. To help customers further in this regard, Qantas launched a new “Find My Credit” tool to help them locate a booking or bookings that…


Deion Sanders Released From Hospital After Having Blood Clots Removed From Leg

University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders was released from the hospital on Monday after undergoing a surgery. Sanders’s fiancee, Tracey Edmonds, said in an Instagram post Monday that he was home and resting in his own bed. Sanders, 55, said Saturday, June 24, that he had multiple blood clots removed during surgery the day…