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Ford SUV engines could catch fire; company issues recall

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Ford SUV engines could catch fire; company issues recall

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Preliminary US traffic death numbers for 2021 released

Americans drove about 325 billion miles last year, 11.2% higher than in 2020, which contributed to the increase.
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Tesla recalls 130,000 cars; touch screens can go blank

Without the center screen, the cars can lose rearview camera displays and other indicators such as those saying if the car is in drive, neutral or reverse.
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SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home, then launches 53 satellites

Elon Musk's spaceflight company has launched 26 people into orbit in two years.
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E15 expansion: A look at the 3 changes on state, federal level looking to make the fuel available year round

From President Joe Biden announcing a push for EPA waivers to Iowa lawmakers passing a new bill, it's been a busy month for E-15.
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Southwest loses $278 million but sees profits rest of 2022

The nation's four largest airlines lost more than $4.2 billion combined in the first quarter, but all said they expect higher profits through the rest of the year.
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For summer travel deals, stay off the beaten path

Air travel has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, and gas prices are higher than they've been for years.
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'Management is getting nervous': Delta to start paying flight attendants during boarding

This is a big change for U.S. airlines, where pay for flight attendants starts when the plane's doors close.
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'The timing of this is outrageous': Unions react to airlines bringing back banned passengers

Some airlines indicated that they will lift the bans imposed on passengers who refused to wear face masks. Flight attendants unions reacted with outrage.
Coronavirus

Flight attendants grapple with end of mask mandate

The president of the Association of Flight Attendants suggests the abrupt end to mask requirements on flights Monday caught passengers and crew off guard.
Coronavirus

Varying transit mask rules after judge's ruling called 'swiss cheese'

A decision by a federal judge to throw out a national mask mandate in public transportation across the U.S. created a patchwork of rules nationwide.
Coronavirus

Judge's mask ruling may not be final say, Justice Department says

A federal judge ruled Monday that masks are no longer required for transit and airlines quickly ditched the rule. But that may not be the final say.

'An unlikely collaboration': A rural and urban water quality partnership

Statehouse updates: Removing taxes from worker bonuses, approving semi-automatic rifles for hunting

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Ford SUV engines could catch fire; company issues recall

Preliminary US traffic death numbers for 2021 released

Tesla recalls 130,000 cars; touch screens can go blank

SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home, then launches 53 satellites

E15 expansion: A look at the 3 changes on state, federal level looking to make the fuel available year round

Southwest loses $278 million but sees profits rest of 2022

For summer travel deals, stay off the beaten path

'Management is getting nervous': Delta to start paying flight attendants during boarding

'The timing of this is outrageous': Unions react to airlines bringing back banned passengers

Flight attendants grapple with end of mask mandate

Varying transit mask rules after judge's ruling called 'swiss cheese'

Judge's mask ruling may not be final say, Justice Department says

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