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DFW Named the Most Stressful US Airport as Delays Continue to Climb1 source — 7hTravelers flying through some of the busiest airports in the country may face more frustration than those flying through less busy airports, according to a new analysis that ranked… — by Andrew Powell

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Hurricane Hunters Fly Into Isaias, Gather Forecast Data — 20hHurricane Hunters flew into Tropical Storm Isaias to collect measurements for National Hurricane Center forecasts, with plans also described for deploying small uncrewed aircraft and sampling the storm’s surrounding atmosphere. As Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast, emergency radio teams are preparing to support communications and relaying weather reports to forecasters.

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“Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly.” — G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy — 5dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Dallas Pilot Logs 2,669 Hours, Humanitarian FlightsBusiness — 19hDallas-based ATP-rated pilot John Phillip Rovenstine has more than 2,669 flight hours, including regional airline, general aviation and humanitarian flying experience, and emphasizes safety, communication and continued readiness.

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FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling son of Taiwan's president — 3dThe FBI arrested Irvine real estate agent Wanying “Heather” Zhang at Los Angeles International Airport as she allegedly prepared to fly to China, accusing her of acting as an unregistered Chinese government agent. Federal authorities say she and an associate surveilled the U.S.-based family of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s son in Seattle and collected photos and other identifying information.

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Chris Dalton This spying on a Taiwanese leader's family right here in Seattle is a serious breach that the FBI did well to stop.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Six Presumed Dead After Air Ambulance DisappearsWorld — 4dA Canadian air ambulance carrying four Canadians and two Bermudians disappeared over the Atlantic while flying from Bermuda to Boston, prompting a Coast Guard search near Nantucket. Crews found a debris field and continued searching for the six people aboard; air traffic recordings indicate the pilot reported electrical problems and declared an emergency before contact was lost.

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Eagles Opt for Friday Flight to London Ahead of Jaguars Game — 2dThe Eagles will practice in Philadelphia before flying to London on Friday for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars, a schedule coach Nick Sirianni says gives the team its best chance to win but has drawn questions over the limited time to adjust to the time difference. Philadelphia tourism officials are also using the team’s international profile to promote the city and attract more U.K. visitors.

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How to throw a frisbeeLifestyle — Sep 27, 2026For anyone new to the game who wants their first throws to fly straight and far.

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Chris Dalton The step by step on body rotation helped but I still need work on my follow through.

Counterterrorism Probe Examines Co-Pilot’s Australia Ties — 4dAuthorities are investigating Omani Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami over an alleged cockpit attack on a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, in which he reportedly assaulted the captain with an emergency axe. Reports say he had previously been removed from flying duties amid security concerns about extremist views, but key details—including his time in Syria and any connection to the attack’s motive—remain unconfirmed; Australian authorities are also examining his reported links to the country.

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How to throw a football spiralLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For new throwers who want the ball to fly straight and stay nose-first through the air.

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Tom Gallagher My kid followed the release pointers and the ball stopped wobbling so much on short passes.

Colorado air traffic controller paramotors to work — 6dA Colorado air traffic controller has made his commute to Pueblo Memorial Airport an aerial adventure, using a motorized paraglider to fly from home about once a week. After coordinating with the control tower and receiving permission to land, Jake Hutzler says the roughly 20-minute trip is less convenient than driving but far more enjoyable.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Tatis leaps over the wall to rob Vientos of a homer in Padres’ 7-6 win — Sep 30, 2026Fernando Tatis Jr. timed a leap over Petco’s right-field wall to snag Mark Vientos’s deep fly and keep the game tied. The Padres later walked off the Mets 7-6.

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Israel Faces Scrutiny Over Foreign Pilot Checks — Sep 30, 2026Israel will tighten security checks and verify the identities of pilots flying into the country after a Flydubai co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to crash a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, which passengers and crew helped bring to a safe landing in Saudi Arabia. Flydubai has cautioned against premature conclusions as the incident is investigated.

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Three Balloon Calls During Albuquerque FiestaWeather — Sep 29, 2026The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta relies on volunteers, meteorologists and pilots to coordinate safe launches before dawn. In Marine, favorable weather allowed balloons to fly during the town’s annual glow for the first time in several years, with proceeds supporting community initiatives.

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Airbus Identifies A321neo Defect Affecting 500 Aircraft — Sep 24, 2026Airbus identified a quality issue affecting about 500 A321neo aircraft; it says there is no safety risk and planes can keep flying.

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Jared Kim planes with a defect is no small issue even if Airbus insists it's safe to keep flying.

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

China Plans Italy-Sized No-Fly Zone Around Beijing — Sep 17, 2026China will establish a permanent no-fly zone the size of Italy around Beijing from September 20, a 600-km zone of over 280,000 sq km holding about 100 million people.

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Dana Whitfield They must have serious reasons to lock down 280,000 square kilometers like this, but the daily impact on logistics and local economies will be enormous.

Himlung Himal Avalanche Kills Four, 12 MissingWorld — Sep 27, 2026An avalanche buried tents at Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal, leaving 10 expedition workers missing—eight with Himalayan Holidays Nepal and two with Imagine Nepal. Search efforts are being coordinated amid severe weather, with international guides ready to fly to the site when conditions allow.

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Secret Service Drones Operate Near Trump’s Planned Port — Sep 23, 2026Secret Service already flies surveillance drones from four gray boxes on a Treasury building near the White House as Trump pushes a ballroom drone port.

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Marcus Bell Trump's ballroom drone port idea could help organize things better instead of relying on scattered setups.

Google Mapped a Fruit Fly’s Brain. Now It’s Playing Doom and Super Mario 64Science — Sep 8, 2026

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No Man's Sky 10th anniversary update is here, and that means orbital bases, space station ownership - and yes, you can finally fly to the sun — Sep 9, 2026

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Jared Kim Space station ownership could be fun but I worry it will just lead to the same empty hubs we already have.

Newsom Won’t Run in 2028 if Harris Does — Sep 14, 2026Gavin Newsom told CNN's Jake Tapper while fly fishing in Montana he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris enters the race.

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Chris Dalton This just kicks the can down the road and leaves Democrats with the same narrow options in four years.

Optimism leaves Americans open to frauds and fads for 250 years — Sep 18, 2026In 1793 Rush's yellow-fever bloodletting left yards buzzing with flies; 250 years of American optimism still sells seawater gold, Radithor and today's raw-milk and peptide promises.

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Dana Whitfield People keep chasing miracle cures and overnight riches because they hate accepting limits on what money or medicine can do.

Newsom says he would not run if Harris enters 2028 race — Sep 15, 2026Fly-fishing in Montana, the California governor rules out a primary fight with Harris over overlapping bases while federal subpoenas reach deeper into his travel foundation and aides.

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Derek Foss Newsom avoiding a primary with Harris is smart since their bases overlap so much in California. Those subpoenas on his foundation though look like real trouble for his team.

Automobile both enabled and undercut the American road trip ideal — Sep 13, 2026The road trip is a quintessential American experience celebrated in culture, yet many now favor flying or highway driving at high speeds, raising questions about what is lost to convenience. The articles highlight the postwar golden age of family road trips, the rise of the middle class, and the ongoing nostalgia for a form of travel that connected Americans across the landscape.

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Tom Gallagher Interstates made long trips faster but killed the chance to wander through small towns and really see the landscape.

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