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(New York Post) – Lustful Olympic athletes should think twice before making the bed rock in Tokyo. The world’s best sports competitors are set to spend their nights on cardboard beds — allegedly designed to collapse under the weight of fornicators to discourage sex amid COVID-19. Olympic officials — who already warned 2021 Games participants…
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(Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday issued a directive to operators of all Boeing 737 series airplanes to conduct inspections to address possible failures of cabin altitude pressure switches. The directive requires operators to conduct repetitive tests of the switches and replace them if needed. The directive covers 2,502 U.S.-registered airplanes and…
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WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will let people message without using their phone for the first time. At present, WhatsApp is linked to a user’s phone. Its desktop and web apps need that device to be connected and receiving messages. But the new feature will let users send and receive messages “even if…
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American Airlines shares surge on carrier’s better second-quarter forecast American Airlines shares rose after the carrier forecast better revenue and a narrower loss than previously estimated for the second quarter, the latest sign that airlines are recovering from the coronavirus pandemic’s toll on travel. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier said Tuesday that it expects to post…
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Frontier Airlines added St. Maarten to its route network over the weekend, the latest play in the carrier’s efforts to grow its Caribbean presence. Service is limited to start, with Saturday-only service from Miami and Orlando. But it also represents the company’s shifting focus towards higher-yielding, international markets and a willingness to challenge competitors head-on. The…
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Gun resembling Lego toy sparks backlash in US A US gun company is facing a backlash for producing a pistol that looks like a children’s toy made of Lego. Culper Precision said its customised Glock weapon, named Block19, was developed to “highlight the pure enjoyment of the shooting sports”. But Danish toymaker Lego has written…
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On Saturday, Haiti’s Senate delayed the presidential takeover of the newly appointed interim President of the Republic Joseph Lambert. The act was expected to take place on Saturday afternoon, but some senators asked to reschedule the event. However, no specific date was agreed for the presidential takeover. Eight out of the ten active Senators of…
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The EC Dollar remains strong after 45 years of being pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of EC$2.70 to US$1.00 on 7 July 1976. The EC dollar serves as a source of stability for the people of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) and the fixed exchange rate provides them with confidence…
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President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at cracking down on big tech firms and promoting competition. The move points to Mr Biden’s desire for tougher scrutiny of Big Tech, which the administration has accused of “undermining competition”. “Capitalism without competition isn’t capitalism. It’s exploitation,” Mr Biden said at Friday’s signing event. The…
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Flight capacity between the Caribbean and the UK is increasing by nearly 300% Airline is bringing forward the restart of many Caribbean flights following additions to the Government’s “Green” list. Virgin Atlantic will bring its flagship Airbus A350 aircraft to Barbados in August, the newest and largest aircraft in the fleet. Barbados to increase services…