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North America's largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (793+ words) The railroad, which serves New York City and its eastern suburbs, ceased operations just after midnight after five unions representing about half its workforce walked off the job. The unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the public agency that runs…...
Workers on New York's Long Island Rail Road go on strike, shutting down North America's busiest commuter rail system
11+ hour, 50+ min ago (88+ words) WKYC Workers on New York's Long Island Rail Road go on strike, shutting down North America's busiest commuter rail system To stream WKYC on your phone, you need the WKYC app. Download the WKYC app Next up in 5 Example video…...
Teekay Tankers: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (98+ words) WKYC Teekay Tankers: Q1 Earnings Snapshot The Hamilton, Bermuda-based company said it had profit of $4. 40 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $3. 69 per share. The oil and gas shipping company posted revenue of $286. 1 million in the period. Its adjusted…...
OHSP using new ways to crack down on speeders
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (53+ words) WKYC OHSP using new ways to crack down on speeders To stream WKYC on your phone, you need the WKYC app. Download the WKYC app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You Leave,…...
Truck driver says Ohio BMV misread immigration rules, putting job at risk
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (389+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " Julio Soto's Commercial Driver's License expired last week. In February, he got a letter from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles saying Mexican and Canadian immigrants with CDLs have to prove they are permanent residents or U. S. citizens to…...
Delta cuts drinks and snacks from 450 short-haul flights
1+ week, 4+ day ago (286+ words) ATLANTA " Delta Air Lines will strip complimentary snacks and beverages from approximately 450 daily short-haul flights beginning May 19, the carrier confirmed, ending cabin service on all economy routes shorter than 350 miles. The change eliminates Delta's existing three-tier distance-based service system in…...
Family struggles to locate missing bags amid Spirit Airlines shutdown
1+ week, 6+ day ago (284+ words) FLORIDA, USA " A family says they're struggling to locate missing luggage after the abrupt shutdown of Spirit Airlines, highlighting what some travelers describe as ongoing confusion in the wake of the closure. Paul Ahrens said his son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter…...
United Airlines flight reports possibly hitting 'shiny red drone' over San Diego
2+ week, 2+ day ago (294+ words) SAN DIEGO " A United Airlines flight traveling'from San Francisco, California, reported they "hit a drone" above San Diego on Wednesday, according to recorded audio. AUDIO: Drone spotted near San Diego airport by United Airlines pilot A United Airlines spokesperson confirmed…...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says a tie-up with American Airlines would be good for travelers
2+ week, 5+ day ago (328+ words) United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Monday outlined why he thinks a merger between his airline and rival American would benefit travelers, despite American's refusal to engage in negotiations. "I was confident that this combination, which would have been about…...
United drops plan to merge with American Airlines, CEO confirms
2+ week, 5+ day ago (291+ words) FORT WORTH, Texas " United Airlines is no longer pursuing a merger with American Airlines." United CEO Scott Kirby made the announcement Monday after American reportedly declined to engage in talks." "I approached American about exploring a combination because I thought…...