DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest international hub, is operating today with a full complement of terminals open but under a significantly reduced flight schedule as recovery continues from regional airspace tensions that began in late February 2026.
Esther Chu
Apr 14, 2026
NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, challenged players with clever word groupings that mixed digital habits, combat sports, physical leans and idiomatic phrases, as thousands logged on to solve Connections No. 1,038.
Anthony Will
Apr 14, 2026
NEW YORK — Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport faced moderate security lines Monday as TSA wait times ranged from as little as 1 minute to around 24 minutes depending on the terminal, according to real-time data from the airport's official website and monitoring services.
Joe Green
Apr 13, 2026
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Zayed International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi remained open Monday with limited commercial flights operating under managed corridors, even as fresh uncertainty from the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns about longer-term aviation disruptions in the Gulf.
Joe Green
Apr 13, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. — More than two months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in an affluent Tucson suburb, authorities still have no suspect in custody and her whereabouts remain unknown, even as criminal profilers suggest the kidnapping could be an act of retribution tied to her daughter, NBC "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Joe Green
Apr 13, 2026
NEW YORK — The New York Times Wordle puzzle for Monday, April 13, 2026, challenged players with an uncommon adjective that left many guessing longer than usual, as the game's testers required an average of 5.3 attempts out of six to crack Wordle No. 1759.
Anthony Will
Apr 13, 2026
NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle for Monday, April 13, 2026, offered solvers a lively start to the week with a well-balanced mix of real-world scenes, stage illusions, pop-culture references and a clever pun on items that literally "have caps."
Joe Green
Apr 13, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A powerful late-season winter storm slammed the Sierra Nevada on Saturday, prompting active Winter Storm Warnings across Northern California's mountain ranges as heavy snow, strong winds and whiteout conditions made travel dangerous or impossible on major highways including Interstate 80, U.S. Highway 50 and routes near Lake Tahoe.
Anthony Will
Apr 12, 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa — The latest Powerball drawing on Saturday, April 11, 2026, produced no jackpot winner, leaving the estimated prize to climb toward $45 million for Monday's draw after the white balls 6, 47, 49, 53 and 60 combined with a red Powerball of 6 and a 2x Power Play multiplier.
Joe Green
Apr 12, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. — Travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport faced uneven security lines Sunday as general TSA wait times ranged from as little as 3 minutes in some Terminal B checkpoints to 34 minutes at Terminal C, according to the airport's real-time dashboard, prompting officials to advise passengers to build in extra time amid fluctuating passenger volumes.
Joe Green
Apr 12, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — No one claimed the $35 million Powerball jackpot in Saturday night's drawing, while Florida Lotto and Fantasy 5 produced new winning combinations that could turn ticket holders into instant winners as the state lottery continues its steady pace into spring 2026.
Joe Green
Apr 12, 2026
NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle for Sunday, April 12, 2026 (No. 1036) delivered a satisfying mix of everyday observations and tricky wordplay, with many players praising its clever purple category built around types of "dolls." The daily word-grouping game challenged solvers to categorize 16 words into four thematic groups of four.
Joe Green
Apr 12, 2026
NEW YORK — Wordle players tackling puzzle No. 1758 on Sunday, April 12, 2026, discovered that the answer was ALLEY, a seemingly straightforward five-letter word that proved surprisingly challenging for many despite its common usage.
Joe Green
Apr 12, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Security screening lines at Dubai International Airport moved efficiently Saturday, with average wait times ranging from 15 to 45 minutes across terminals amid a busy weekend travel day at one of the world's busiest international hubs.
Anthony Will
Apr 12, 2026
NEW YORK — Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport encountered manageable security lines Saturday, with TSA wait times averaging under 25 minutes across most terminals amid typical weekend passenger volume.
Joe Green
Apr 12, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Alani Nu energy drinks have exploded in popularity with their candy-like flavors, zero sugar and 200 milligrams of caffeine per can, captivating fitness enthusiasts and everyday consumers seeking a vibrant pick-me-up without the crash.
Joe Green
Apr 11, 2026
Wordle players faced a moderately challenging test Saturday as The New York Times' popular daily word game delivered puzzle No. 1757, with the answer "PRUDE" — a term describing someone overly concerned with propriety and modesty — leaving many scratching their heads before claiming victory in four to six guesses on April 11, 2026.
Joe Green
Apr 11, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO — Security lines at San Francisco International Airport moved steadily Saturday with average TSA wait times hovering between 15 and 25 minutes, offering a relatively smooth start to the weekend for thousands of passengers despite typical spring travel volume.
Joe Green
Apr 11, 2026
DENVER — Travelers at Denver International Airport faced manageable security wait times Friday as the busy spring travel period tapered off, with standard TSA lines averaging 10 to 17 minutes across the facility's East and West checkpoints amid moderate passenger volume on April 10, 2026.
Joe Green
Apr 10, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Travelers at Los Angeles International Airport enjoyed relatively smooth security screenings Friday, with TSA wait times averaging under 15 minutes at most checkpoints as passenger volume remained moderate and staffing held steady on April 10, 2026.
Joe Green
Apr 10, 2026
NEW YORK — Travelers at LaGuardia Airport enjoyed unusually swift security screenings Friday, with TSA wait times hovering at one minute or less across most terminals as staffing stabilized and passenger volume remained moderate on April 10, 2026.
Joe Green
Apr 10, 2026
OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett, the legendary Berkshire Hathaway chairman who turned 95 in 2025, continues to consume approximately five 12-ounce servings of Coca-Cola products daily — a habit that adds up to roughly 1,825 cans per year and accounts for about a quarter of his daily calorie intake, the billionaire investor has repeatedly confirmed over the past decade.
Jerry Thompson
Apr 10, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB) is fully open and operating today, April 10, 2026, with a steadily growing flight schedule as the world's busiest international hub continues its strong recovery from regional airspace disruptions earlier this year.
Esther Chu
Apr 10, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. — The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC's "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, entered its third month Thursday with no arrests, no confirmed suspect and growing uncertainty about whether the elderly woman is still alive nearly 70 days after she was abducted from her suburban Tucson home.
Anthony Will
Apr 10, 2026
The New York Times Connections puzzle for Friday, April 10, 2026, delivered a lively mix of food, surprises and pop culture in game No. 1034, with solvers grouping 16 words into four clever categories that ranged from spicy peppers to things that literally pop up and descriptors for Swiss cheese.
Joe Green
Apr 10, 2026
NEW YORK — Wordle fans faced a moderately challenging test Friday as The New York Times' popular daily word game delivered puzzle No. 1756, with the answer "CAROM" — a term from billiards describing a shot where the cue ball ricochets off two others — leaving many players scratching their heads before securing the win in four to six guesses.
Joe Green
Apr 10, 2026
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah remains fully open and operational on Thursday, April 10, 2026, serving as a vital gateway for domestic, international and Umrah-related travel despite lingering effects from regional geopolitical tensions that have caused scattered flight delays and cancellations in recent weeks.
Joe Green
Apr 10, 2026
NEW YORK — Security lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport moved briskly Friday morning, with most terminals reporting general TSA wait times under 20 minutes and TSA PreCheck lanes often clearing in five minutes or less, offering relief to spring travelers after weeks of volatile delays tied to staffing fluctuations and holiday surges.
Joe Green
Apr 10, 2026
DOHA, Qatar — Hamad International Airport (DOH) is open today, April 9, 2026, and operating on a gradually expanding but still limited schedule as Qatar continues its phased recovery from months of airspace restrictions caused by regional Middle East tensions.
Esther Chu
Apr 09, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest airport for international passengers, marked a significant milestone on April 9, 2026, as it continued its strong recovery with expanded flight schedules and near-normal operations following months of disruptions caused by regional Middle East tensions.
Esther Chu
Apr 09, 2026
