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The Concorde was noisy, fuel-inefficient, and very expensive. But it remains the only plane to achieve supersonic commercial flight. From 1976 to 2003, this fleet of 14 aircraft shuttled passengers across the Atlantic Ocean in a few hours at speeds above 1,300 mph.
Most teenagers would rather crawl under a hole than listen to their dad give them a shout-out in a public announcement. But one 18-year-old appeared not to mind it so much on a flight to a Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert while traveling with her dad, who happened to be the pilot on board and a "Swiftie," the collective name for Swift's fans.
With 13 of the 14 early voting days accounted for, about 74% of all early votes are mail-in ballots in this year鈥檚 primary. This continues the trend from 2022鈥檚 early voting primary, where mail and EASE ballots accounted for 71.55% of early voting.
Some view the Las Vegas Strip as a contradiction to the bone-dry Mojave Desert it鈥檚 situated in. Tourists at The Venetian take rides in a makeshift canal system built to resemble Venice, marvel at one of the largest fountain shows in the world at the Bellagio and cool off in dozens of pools that evaporate gallons of fluids in the oppressive heat.
In so many ways, the Mirage Hotel & Casino changed the game when Steve Wynn opened it in 1989. The overall design, the free attractions and the attention to detail elevated the standard on the Las Vegas Strip forever.
In so many ways, the Mirage Hotel & Casino changed the game when Steve Wynn opened it in 1989. The overall design, the free attractions and the attention to detail elevated the standard on the Las Vegas Strip forever.
Locals from a town known for its flashy fa莽ade said they feel forgotten as new residents and tourists flock to their city. From soaring house prices to lower wages and a worse quality of life, residents of Las Vegas claim the city has left them behind as it continues to expand.
To people who don鈥檛 live in Las Vegas, it is a name that when said can make people smile. It is a place international tourists have on their bucket lists and those who live in Las Vegas, are proud but also know the pains. 鈥淚鈥檓 feeling alright going to let it all hang out.鈥 Singer Shania Twain sings about exactly what many people come to do on the Las Vegas Strip.
Both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden commented Friday, one day after a jury convicted Trump of 34 felonies in a hush-money case. "It was a rigged trial. We wanted a venue change where we could have a fair trial. We didn't get it," said Trump. The former president was convicted for hiding payments to porn star Stormy Daniels to help him in the 2016 election.
Ever notice that passengers are always boarded onto a plane from the left side of the aircraft? There are distinct functional and historical reasons why this practice has remained standard in the air travel industry.
12 people injured on Qatar Airways flight traveling from Doha to Dublin. CBC's Deana Sumanac-Johnson discusses flight turbulence with aviation historian and former pilot.
Pilots are trained to deal with a range of in-flight emergencies to ensure the safety of their passengers. But what if the plane's pilots fall ill during a flight? Could a passenger take over and safely land the aircraft?