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Osage Nation speeds up orphan well cleanup as federal oversight recedes
The Osage Nation is accelerating cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells after federal oversight requirements were reduced, allowing the Nation to process permits in weeks rather than months.
World’s oldest shipwreck found off Kekova Island in Turkey
Archaeologists have discovered the world’s oldest shipwreck off Kekova Island in Turkey, dated to between 4,400 and 4,700 years old during the Early Bronze Age.
‘I can’t believe I get to see that’: One Born Every Minute is back for a 12th series
One Born Every Minute returns for a 12th series, shifting focus to parents’ experiences and tackling topics including miscarriage, infertility, and mental health in modern childbirth.
Egyptian Cinema Eyes Its Next Act as Industry Veterans Call for Better Scripts, Wider Distribution
Egyptian cinema industry leaders discuss challenges including script development, distribution strategies, and audience expectations amid signs of production recovery in recent years.
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US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet
U.S. hotel operators report that World Cup bookings have fallen short of expectations in most host cities, with weaker-than-typical seasonal demand cited across multiple markets.
Summer holiday bookings bounce back after fragile Middle East ceasefire, Jet2 says
Package holiday operator Jet2 reports summer bookings rose 7.1% compared with the prior year, attributing the increase to a fragile Middle East ceasefire that prompted delayed travelers to finalize plans.
EU’s ‘unpleasant and dangerous’ border checks need overhaul, says Greek airports boss
The chief executive of Greek airports says the EU’s new biometric border system is creating dangerous queuing conditions and needs a complete overhaul before flexibility provisions expire in September.
Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?
A passenger on a Ryanair-Air Malta flight was nearly sucked out through a broken window mid-flight last week after the aircraft experienced an engine issue at 16,000 feet.
Airbus to test folding wings for next generation of bestselling planes
Airbus plans to test folding wings on its bestselling A321neo aircraft to address airport capacity constraints while improving fuel efficiency through longer, lighter composite wings.
Qantas plane flies for more than 24 hours in record-breaking flight
A Qantas Airbus jet completed what is believed to be the longest commercial flight ever, traveling 24 hours and 24 minutes from Melbourne to Toulouse.
‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage
Jetstar will begin charging customers for carry-on luggage starting next year, joining other airlines in monetizing basic services and drawing criticism from consumer advocates who say it obscures true ticket prices.
Expedia B2B Is Mostly Hotels, But It Wants a One-Stop Shop
Expedia Group is expanding its B2B travel platform beyond hotels to include flights, experiences, ground transport, and trip protection, aiming to become a comprehensive one-stop shop for travel partners.
Airbnb Is Growing Faster Than Rivals as AI Speeds Up Product Releases
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky credits artificial intelligence with accelerating product development and positioning the company as an AI leader, with bookings growth outpacing major competitors.
Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks
US aviation regulator orders inspections of Boeing 737 Max fuselage components for potential cracks affecting approximately 471 aircraft, with checks beginning next month.
Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX
The Vatican excommunicated the Society of Saint Pius X and all its members after the ultra-conservative group ordained bishops without papal consent, creating a formal schism in the Catholic Church.
Losing our religion? Most Australians have no religion, census could show if question was changed
A survey suggests Australia’s nonreligious population could be significantly higher than recent census data indicates, depending on how the religion question is formatted.