The US government fined American Airlines $50 million for failing to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers with disabilities and damaging thousands of wheelchairs over a five-year period. The airline has made significant investments to improve handling of wheelchairs and will be credited $25 million for these efforts. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated that the era of poor treatment of wheelchair users on airplanes is over, with the Department of Transportation conducting similar investigations into other airlines.
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8.8 magnitude earthquake latest: Volcano erupts in Russia, tsunami waves reach California
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Pacific coast, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuations in Hawaii and along the U.S. West Coast. While initial waves caused concern, Hawaii's governor reported no significant impact, and tsunami advisories for the U.S. have since been lifted, with minimal wave activity recorded. Want More Context? 🔎
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