Airlines commit to free meals, lodging for delays ahead of Labor Day
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Airlines commit to free meals, lodging for delays ahead of Labor Day

Several major US air carriers caved to public pressure by confirming they will pay for meals and lodging to passengers who endure delays or cancellations ahead of the potentially chaotic Labor Day travel weekend. The move by the carriers comes after Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg demanded airline CEOs provide free…

Kenyan cyclist Suleiman Kangangi dead after crash during race in Vermont
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Kenyan cyclist Suleiman Kangangi dead after crash during race in Vermont

Kenyan cyclist Suleiman Kangangi died at the age of 33 years old during a high-speed crash over the weekend in Vermont.  While competing in the 59-mile Vermont Overland race on Saturday, Kangangi fatally crashed while riding on the gravel road. “Sule is our captain, friend, brother. He is also a father, husband and son….

Labor Day forecast shows 4 areas with tropical development
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Labor Day forecast shows 4 areas with tropical development

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring four disturbances in the Atlantic that can develop into tropical storms — and even hurricanes — ahead of Labor Day weekend. The center is actively watching the formations that could impact the US following the least active start of the Atlantic hurricane season in…

‘Straight Pride’ march clashes with protesters in California
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‘Straight Pride’ march clashes with protesters in California

A march celebrating “straight pride” outside of an abortion clinic in California devolved into violence as participants clashed with more than 200 pro-LGBTQ and pro-choice counter-protesters, according to a report. The National Straight Pride Coalition, which organized the event, held for the fourth consecutive year in Modesto on Saturday, described…

Facebook parent company settles Cambridge Analytica lawsuit
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Facebook parent company settles Cambridge Analytica lawsuit

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has settled a lawsuit filed against it in the wake of revelations that the company fed data from millions of users to Cambridge Analytica, a research firm which supported Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election. Filings in San Francisco federal court…