Passengers said that after landing in Germany, more than 100 people were blocked from boarding a connecting flight to Hungary, after a handful of passengers disobeyed a mask requirement.
Author: Amanda Holpuch
Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner’s Detention
Griner, one of the world’s best basketball players, was detained on accusations that she had hashish oil in her luggage at an airport outside of Moscow a week before Russia invaded Ukraine.
Twitter Bot Highlights Gender Pay Gap One Company at a Time
Britain requires companies with 250 or more employees to report gender pay gap data. On International Women’s Day, one couple used it to raise awareness about lingering discrepancies.
A.C.L.U. Lawsuit Accuses ICE Jailers of Denying Detainees Vaccines
One of the plaintiffs is Anna Sorokin, a Russian immigrant who for several years presented herself as a German heiress named Anna Delvey. She received a booster shot on Thursday, two days after the suit was filed.
Eurovision Bars Russia From This Year’s Song Contest
“The inclusion of a Russian entry in this year’s contest would bring the competition into disrepute,” the organizers said on Friday.
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa Defeats Chess World Champion Magnus Carlsen
While it did not affect the reigning champion’s title, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa of India defeated Carlsen in the middle of the night during a rapid online tournament, stunning the chess world.
16-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Defeats World Champion Magnus Carlsen
While it did not affect the reigning champion’s title, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa of India defeated Carlsen in the middle of the night during a rapid online tournament, stunning the chess world.
Iceland Plane Crash Kills 4 People, Including Celebrated Aviator
Josh Neuman, 22, an American skateboarder, and Haraldur Diego, 50, an Icelandic pilot, were among those said to have died in the crash of a small aircraft.