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Turbulence is getting more frequent and more severe. An aviation and climate expert explains why.
"Climate change is making encounters with clear air turbulence more likely and more severe," the Un…
Pete Syme
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Investigators reveal details about just how bad the deadly Singapore Airlines turbulence was
A new report says Singapore Airlines' plane dropped 178 feet in four seconds, leading to one death …
Grace Eliza Goodwin
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A debate with bad blood
Harris' strategic jab caused Trump's demeanor to take a noticeable turn for the remainder of the de…
Dan DeFrancesco
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How things went from bad to worse for Jeep-owner Stellantis
Stellantis has endured falling sales, shrinking profit margins, and now faces a strike threat.
Nora Naughton
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An Air New Zealand passenger was left with a broken leg in the air for over 6 hours after severe turbulence
A 47-year-old Air New Zealand passenger was visiting the bathroom 30 minutes into a seven-hour flig…
Pete Syme
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Why so much is riding on the 777X, Boeing's newest long-haul plane that is already 5 years late and costing billions
The 777X's economics and more spacious 10-abreast cabin are huge selling points against the rival A…
Taylor Rains
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Why is it so hard to find a job right now despite low unemployment?
Finding a job is tough for many, despite low unemployment, with employers wary about the economy. T…
Tim Paradis
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WBD is suing the NBA so it can stay in business with the NBA. Yikes.
A high-stakes game WBD can't really win, no matter what happens.
Peter Kafka
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Here's why an influential US wargame was so wrong about Ukraine's chances against Russian invaders
Wargames are a low-cost way for militaries to avoid costly mistakes. One think tank re-examined how…
Michael Peck
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A new programming deal shows why Netflix has all the leverage
Netflix used to have to depend on the TV guys to get what it wanted. Now the tables are flipped wit…
Peter Kafka
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Why meteorologists avoid afternoon and evening flights in the summer
Meteorologist Chris Bianchi was stuck overnight in LaGuardia Airport after he broke his travel book…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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What is turbulence, what causes it on an airplane, and why it's not usually dangerous
Turbulence in flight is totally normal but not dangerous to airplanes. Passengers can avoid injury …
Grace Eliza Goodwin,Morgan Mc…
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Why banning TikTok could be a bad idea
In this edition, Lemon8's popularity proves banning TikTok is a bad idea, Big Tech return-to-office…
Emilia David
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Why I gave up on getting ahead
My drive to succeed helped lift me out of the lower-middle class. But it came at a terrible price.
Tanmoy Goswami
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Airlines sometimes turn their planes around and fly thousands of miles home when they have problems. Here's why.
British Airways often chooses to send flights back to London where its easier to reroute passengers…
Pete Syme
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'House of the Dragon' keeps teasing a blacksmith named Hugh here's why he'll likely be an important character
"House of the Dragon" teases Hugh, a blacksmith also known as Hugh Hammer, in the season 2 premiere…
Palmer Haasch
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A passenger describes the moment severe turbulence rocked a flight to Mallorca, causing people to scream and grip their seats
Mallorca, an island off the coast of Spain, was hit with storms and strong winds, causing severe tu…