The New York Times – Sports:
The deal to merge LIV Golf with the PGA Tour is a big win for the oil-rich kingdom, headlining a banner week that also includes a visit from the American secretary of state.
Category: United States
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F.A.A. Spends $100 Million to Help Prevent Runway Accidents
The New York Times – Travel:
The money is intended to reduce “incursions,” in which planes, vehicles and people mistakenly obstruct runways, and it will be used on infrastructure improvements.
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Airlines and F.A.A. Try to Head Off Summer Travel Meltdowns
The New York Times – Travel:
Having angered travelers and lawmakers, airline executives and aviation officials said they were reducing flights, hiring staff and making other changes to avoid disruptions this summer.
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Forests, Band from Singapore, Played On After U.S. Robbery
The New York Times – Music:
Forests, a band from Singapore, ended its tour in New York in high spirits, two weeks after being robbed in California.
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First Came the Sports Betting Boom. Now Comes the Backlash.
The New York Times – Sports:
In many U.S. states and across the world, regulators are cracking down on the sports gambling industry, citing harm to the public and, in some cases, to athletes.
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U.S. Ends Last Covid Travel Barrier, Vaccine Mandate for Foreign Arrivals
The New York Times – Travel:
International travelers entering the country are no longer required to be vaccinated, removing the last of the restrictions on travel put in place beginning in 2020.
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Pickleball vs. Padel: A Match Between Americans and Everyone Else
The New York Times – Sports:
Americans, bewitched by pickleball, are late to a global sports craze.
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Get Ready to See More of the Northern Lights
The New York Times – Travel:
Over the past few months, viewings of the lights have increased in areas farther south than usual. That’s going to continue into 2025.