Enlarge / Humpback whales (credit: NOAA) On Friday, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) approved a plan to make it legal for five companies to conduct seismic testing off the Atlantic coast, in an area stretching from Delaware to Florida. The seismic testing is an initial step toward leasing federal offshore waters to oil companies that […]
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Argentine military sub San Juan missing for 1 year found deep in Atlantic, military confirms
The submarine ARA San Juan that vanished in the Atlantic over a year ago with 44 sailors on board has finally been detected at a depth of 800 meters, the Argentine military has confirmed. The ARA San Juan was discovered by Ocean Infinity, an American company contracted by the Argentine military to lead the search […]
Tonight a Virgin Atlantic 747 will fly on fuel made from industrial waste gas
PNNL A little after 7pm ET tonight, a Virgin Atlantic 747 will take off from Orlando, Florida, bound for London’s Gatwick airport. This flight will be the first to use a blend of jet fuel and fuel made from industrial waste gas from a steel mill in China. This waste-gas fuel will displace some of […]
Countryfile weather forecast: ROLLER COASTER fronts to hit UK as Atlantic belts travel
Countryfile delivered its five-day forecast earlier this evening as Darren Bett returned to screens to predict the coming week’s weather. It seems the week will be a mixed bag, as temperatures continue to soar and fall each day. Darren explained how the turbulent weather comes as a result of various fronts making their way across […]
Long Weekend Getaways: Why Atlantic City Belongs on Your Summer To-Do List
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Priority Pass Members Now Have Access to 2 More Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses
Priority Pass Members Can Access 2 More Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does […]
Virgin Atlantic baggage allowance: How much luggage can you take? New changes explained
Virgin Atlantic announced a change to their economy fare travellers to lower prices. Earlier this year, the airline announced “economy light” fares would mean that cabin bags would no longer be included. Instead, it would be a hand luggage only ticket, like many airlines now offer, to offer “Virgin Atlantic’s lowest fare”. Seat reservations will […]
Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Australia Expand Codeshare Relationship
Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Australia Expand Codeshare Relationship Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include […]
Grammar mistakes mean you're a paid Kremlin troll, says Atlantic Council fellow
If you’re a Russian immigrant in the United States — or anywhere else — don’t bother tweeting your opinions unless your English is flawless. Otherwise you’ll be branded a Kremlin-paid troll by influential American think tanks. Eagle-eyed Ben Nimmo, a fellow at the Atlantic Council, has tweeted advice for Twitter users to help them identify […]
Radio Atlantic: Does America Have a Monopoly Problem?
“Politicians from both parties publicly worship the solemn dignity of entrepreneurship and small businesses. But by the numbers, America has become the land of the big and the home of the consolidated,” writes The Atlantic’s Derek Thompson. In a time when Americans have lost faith in their institutions, the nation seems to now look to […]