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NEW THREAT COULD WIDEN WAR, SPIKE OIL PRICES
by Staff Writer - Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on Thursday, potentially widening the Iran war as international oil topped $100 a barrel.
FINAL DOMINO TO FALL: Air Canada settles with its last major union
by Staff Writer - Air Canada says workers in its technical operations, maintenance and operational support group have ratified their new contract. The airline says it now has new collective agreements with all of its major unions following the expiration of the previous long-term contracts.
STIFF, SWOLLEN AND SORE: Tips to reduce air travel’s three R’s
by Staff Writer - With summer travel and long-haul flights picking up, many passengers are preparing for airport delays, packed cabins, and hours in cramped seats. But one travel issue often gets ignored until arrival: aching legs, stiff hips, swollen feet, and post-flight soreness.
MINI MOZARTS HELP SALZBURG SHINE – WHIILE THEY LAST
by Staff Writer - Visitors to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's hometown can see the composer – and his dog – in miniature as Salzburg celebrates the 270th anniversary of his birth. But they shouldn't wait too long, as the statues are already being swiped.
LOW WATER TURNS RIVERS CRUISES INTO ADVENTURES
by Wallace Immen - By WALLACE IMMEN/ Soaring temperatures and drought in Europe are forcing cruise lines to adapt, with what some guests are calling “magical mystery cruises.” While the worst of the heat wave appears to be subsiding, an extended drought and wildfires are forcing changes in itineraries and excursions.
LISTENING IN: Sex and drugs and ice cream, David Lee Roth guaranteed to satisfy
by Michael Baginski - By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ Last Sunday (July 19) was national ice cream day – hope you had a cone or two to celebrate the “holiday.” The occasion brought to mind the cool Van Halen song, “Ice Cream Man,” a rocked-up version of a tune written and originally recorded by the Chicago blues musician John Brim in 1953.
