UK hunts its underground army
Britain's secret wartime Auxiliary Units lived a shadowy existence; historians are now looking for public help in telling their story.
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Manchester gets new U.S. links
Aer Lingus gets a new UK base, and Manchester gets new low-cost routes to replace those lost when Thomas Cook folded
Era ends: Historic Carnival ship scrapped
The ship that was Carnival's first new-build and first true cruise ship has been scrapped after serving several other lines.
New York opens its Empire Trail
New York starts the new year with the opening of a new network of 750 miles of hike-or-bike trails spanning the state.
Amazon expands its airline
Amazon is rapidly ramping up its own cargo delivery force, but it's a long way behind FedEx and UPS.
Berlin police push bike registration
In Berlin, a sharp rise in bike use during the pandemic sets off controversy and calls for registration
Fuji theme park adds new views
A roller coaster that gave a brief glimpse of Japan's iconic mountain is getting a deck for those who'd rather stand still.
Brexit travel off to a start with unclear rules
Travel rules for UK citizens get tricky with Brexit, and Boris Johnson's father has a French solution for himself.
Porto hires tour buses for commuters
Idle tour buses will now provide extra service to relieve rush hour crowding on Porto's public transit.
Emirates says 'hello' again to the A380
Emirates refreshes the interiors as it takes delivery of the first of its last batch of A380s...but in this economy, will it fly?
In SF, a 'gingerlith' rises and falls
After a rash of metal monoliths across the globe, the Bay Area gets an edible version, but only briefly.
U.S. rails hit safety landmark, finally
Five years after the original deadline, U.S. railroads have finally complied with a key safety mandate.
Round-up: Some of Italy's quirkiest museums
Have a look at some quirky museums: Out of the main stream, but full of interest!
KLM's unplanned 'trip to nowhere'
A cracked windshield led to a decision to return to base and change planes.
Disney World: Big plans for 2021
Despite a rough year, Disney is optimistically planning to open new rides and new hotels in 2021