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How A Prolonged US Government Shutdown Could Impact Your Travel Plans
If a U.S. government shutdown goes on long enough, it could throw a wrench in travel plans, potentially leading to longer airport wait times, flight delays and even cancellations.
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How To Survive Long Flights Without Back And Neck Pain
Back and neck pain are among the most common mid-air complaints. Older passengers, frequent flyers, and those with existing spine issues are hit hardest, but even healthy travellers are not spared. Read on.
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SpaceX Starship Aces 10th Flight, Takes Major Step Toward Reusability
SpaceX’s Starship rocket has scored a landmark success on its 10th test flight. On Aug. 26, 2025, the 400-foot booster launched flawlessly, completed hot-stage separation, and deployed eight dummy Starlink satellites — its first-ever payload. The upper stage then re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, surviving long enough to reignite an engine and s...
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Independence Day 2025: Up to 50 Percent Discount on These Apps to Travel on Long Weekend
India’s Independence Day on August 15 falls on a Friday this year, making a long weekend. For those still undecided on plans, popular travel apps are offering discounts on flights and hotels, plus extra perks via select bank cards and coupons.
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Stuck Astronaut Butch Wilmore Retires From NASA Months After Prolonged Spaceflight
One of NASA's two previously stuck astronauts has retired from the space agency, less than five months after his unexpectedly long spaceflight came to an end. NASA announced Butch Wilmore's departure on Wednesday.
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China Launches Advanced Spacesuits and 7.2 Tons of Supplies to Tiangong Space Station
China has launched the Tianzhou 9 cargo spacecraft carrying 7.2 tons of supplies, including upgraded spacesuits and scientific equipment, to support the Shenzhou 20 crew aboard the Tiangong space station. The mission marks China’s ninth cargo flight and highlights its ongoing investment in maintaining a long-term human presence and scientific res...
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Video: Subway Lines, Roads Submerged As Flash Flood Batter New York, New Jersey
Heavy rain pummeled parts of the United States' Northeast on Monday, submerging sections of New Jersey and New York with flash flooding that inundated major roads, stranded vehicles, closed subway lines and caused long flight delays.
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Making Travel Plans For Fourth Of July Weekend? Check Best And Worst Times To Hit The Road
The US Federal Aviation Administration said this Fourth of July travel week will be the busiest in 15 years.
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Bed, Toilet, Microwave Oven: B-2 Bomber Is A Flying Hotel Armed With Bombs
The B-2 bomber, the epitome of American air supremacy, was once again in action to destroy Iranian nuclear sites. They flew from the Whiteman Air Force base in Missouri, United States, refuelled several times mid-air, flying continuously.
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Long Queues At Embassy, Over 300 Indians Leave Israel: NDTV Ground Report
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), last week, had said that India will evacuate those Indian nationals "who wish to leave" Israel.
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Flight To Greece Returns To Zurich After 32-Hour Trip Due To Bad Weather
A flight from Switzerland to Greece had to return to its point of departure after 32 hours in the air due to bad weather.
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"No Coffee, No Airplane Fuel": Plane Passenger's "Flight Allergy List" Mocked Online
A plane passenger's long list of "demands" has gone viral after she handed flight attendants a printed "Flight Allergy List".
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How To Beat Motion Sickness: 9 Proven Tips For Smoother, Nausea-Free Travel
Road trips or long flights - motion sickness can hit anytime, anywhere. But with a few smart tricks, you can keep your stomach steady and your travels smooth.
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Flight Delayed Over An Hour After Crew Wrongly Accuses Passengers Of Stealing Phone
However, after a long standoff and no phone recovered, the crew finally admitted that there was no missing item on board.
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"Want Justice": Flyers Complain Of Long Delays In Jammu Due To Bad Weather
Jammu airport saw chaotic scenes with hundreds of passengers complaining of inconvenience after bad weather led to flight cancellations in Srinagar and affected connecting flights.
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How A Prolonged US Government Shutdown Could Impact Your Travel Plans
If a U.S. government shutdown goes on long enough, it could throw a wrench in travel plans, potentially leading to longer airport wait times, flight delays and even cancellations.
-
How To Survive Long Flights Without Back And Neck Pain
Back and neck pain are among the most common mid-air complaints. Older passengers, frequent flyers, and those with existing spine issues are hit hardest, but even healthy travellers are not spared. Read on.
-
SpaceX Starship Aces 10th Flight, Takes Major Step Toward Reusability
SpaceX’s Starship rocket has scored a landmark success on its 10th test flight. On Aug. 26, 2025, the 400-foot booster launched flawlessly, completed hot-stage separation, and deployed eight dummy Starlink satellites — its first-ever payload. The upper stage then re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, surviving long enough to reignite an engine and s...
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Independence Day 2025: Up to 50 Percent Discount on These Apps to Travel on Long Weekend
India’s Independence Day on August 15 falls on a Friday this year, making a long weekend. For those still undecided on plans, popular travel apps are offering discounts on flights and hotels, plus extra perks via select bank cards and coupons.
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Stuck Astronaut Butch Wilmore Retires From NASA Months After Prolonged Spaceflight
One of NASA's two previously stuck astronauts has retired from the space agency, less than five months after his unexpectedly long spaceflight came to an end. NASA announced Butch Wilmore's departure on Wednesday.
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China Launches Advanced Spacesuits and 7.2 Tons of Supplies to Tiangong Space Station
China has launched the Tianzhou 9 cargo spacecraft carrying 7.2 tons of supplies, including upgraded spacesuits and scientific equipment, to support the Shenzhou 20 crew aboard the Tiangong space station. The mission marks China’s ninth cargo flight and highlights its ongoing investment in maintaining a long-term human presence and scientific res...
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Video: Subway Lines, Roads Submerged As Flash Flood Batter New York, New Jersey
Heavy rain pummeled parts of the United States' Northeast on Monday, submerging sections of New Jersey and New York with flash flooding that inundated major roads, stranded vehicles, closed subway lines and caused long flight delays.
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Making Travel Plans For Fourth Of July Weekend? Check Best And Worst Times To Hit The Road
The US Federal Aviation Administration said this Fourth of July travel week will be the busiest in 15 years.
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Bed, Toilet, Microwave Oven: B-2 Bomber Is A Flying Hotel Armed With Bombs
The B-2 bomber, the epitome of American air supremacy, was once again in action to destroy Iranian nuclear sites. They flew from the Whiteman Air Force base in Missouri, United States, refuelled several times mid-air, flying continuously.
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Long Queues At Embassy, Over 300 Indians Leave Israel: NDTV Ground Report
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), last week, had said that India will evacuate those Indian nationals "who wish to leave" Israel.
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Flight To Greece Returns To Zurich After 32-Hour Trip Due To Bad Weather
A flight from Switzerland to Greece had to return to its point of departure after 32 hours in the air due to bad weather.
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"No Coffee, No Airplane Fuel": Plane Passenger's "Flight Allergy List" Mocked Online
A plane passenger's long list of "demands" has gone viral after she handed flight attendants a printed "Flight Allergy List".
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How To Beat Motion Sickness: 9 Proven Tips For Smoother, Nausea-Free Travel
Road trips or long flights - motion sickness can hit anytime, anywhere. But with a few smart tricks, you can keep your stomach steady and your travels smooth.
-
Flight Delayed Over An Hour After Crew Wrongly Accuses Passengers Of Stealing Phone
However, after a long standoff and no phone recovered, the crew finally admitted that there was no missing item on board.
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"Want Justice": Flyers Complain Of Long Delays In Jammu Due To Bad Weather
Jammu airport saw chaotic scenes with hundreds of passengers complaining of inconvenience after bad weather led to flight cancellations in Srinagar and affected connecting flights.
