Dolly Parton and Tennessee go hand in hand. Dollywood already draws tourists who love her music. But the state has officially decided to honor her by changing the name of Nashville International Airport so every traveler will be familiar with her name.
TMZ reported that the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously on Sept. 11 to proceed with the name change. Airport officials are hoping to work with the country legend's estate on potential merchandise and licensing revenue.
The "Jolene" songwriter created another tourist hotspot before her death. Dolly Parton's Songwriter Hotel and museum opens in October 2026. The museum covers every decade of her life. Of course, there is a music venue on a different floor. Then there is a separate lounge for more live music called "Joelene's" and a cafe.
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"I am so proud of this," Parton told PEOPLE. "We found this location early one morning. I knew I wanted to do something special in Nashville, and until I saw this building, nothing ever hit me as the right thing to do."

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Amal Clooney was spotted leaving Athens at the Eleftherios Venizelos Airport on September 11.
She wore an asymmetrical olive-green dress with brown sandals.
She was in the city to give a panel talk on AI.
After a brief stop in Athens, Greece, it appears that Amal Clooney is back on the road. The human rights lawyer was spotted leaving the city on September 11 along with her mother journalist Baria Alamuddin. In a photo obtained by W Magazine, the mother-daughter duo were seen making their way through the Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Amal opted for a comfy olive-green dress with an asymmetrical slit. She paired the dress with simple brown leather slider sandals, a large brown weekender tote bag, and her signature oversized brown shades. Her long dark hair was styled smooth and straight, marking a change from her usual loose waves.
Amal and George Clooney in Venice.
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#venizelos #airport #spotted

ESPN College GameDay hasn't been the same since saying goodbye to the legendary Lee Corso one year ago. The 91-year-old Corso bid farewell to the iconic college football pregame show, but recently reconnected with his good friend Kirk Herbstreit.
This week, Herbstreit revealed that he met up with Corso before the start of the season, and shared some details from their emotional reunion.
In an article with US Weekly, discussed a meeting at the Orlando airport, where he and Corso got some quality time together.
"By the time I landed, there he is," Herbstreit said. "We hugged, embraced. He was emotional because we haven't seen each other in a while. When he cried, it made me cry. Because he's my guy. We were able to hang out for probably 20 or 30 minutes and just kind of get caught up."
MORE: Scott Van Pelt, ESPN SportsCenter honor Barry Melrose with touching tribute video

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The full footage is even uglier.
Nearly three months after Dustin Poirier was arrested for public drunkenness at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, an extended, 28-minute police body-camera video has been released, showing everything that happened after "The Diamond" was placed in handcuffs.
The initial footage showed an intoxicated and highly agitated Poirier confronting Delta employees before challenging the responding officer to a fight. When the officer pulled out his taser, Poirier eventually backed down and allowed himself to be arrested without a physical altercation.
At first, Poirier appeared to calm down and even complimented the officer for how he handled the volatile situation. However, the former interim UFC Lightweight champion's mood quickly shifted as officers transported him through the airport police station.

#poirier #airport #even #nearly

More footage of Dustin Poirier's airport arrest was just released.
On June 21, Poirier was arrested at Atlanta International Airport for public drunkenness after being removed from a plane and causing a scene. In the initial arrest video, Poirier shows aggressive, erratic behavior towards the gate agents and the responding officer who came to intervene. Poirier even attempts to square up with the responding officer, challenging him to a fight before ultimately accepting his arrest peacefully.
Now, we know what happened afterward.
Newly released bodycam footage of the incident acquired by Mark Fighting shows the extended sequence of Poirier's arrest, with the former interim UFC lightweight champion again challenging officers to take off the cuffs and go "one-on-one."
Following the arrest, Poirier is initially in a calmer state, speaking with the officers and even telling the arresting officer, "he did a great job." Poirier then gets slightly more agitated as he starts talking about previously being imprisoned.

#officer

All six board members from the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority have voted to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton. The unanimous decision is the first step in the rebranding process, which will continue to unfold in the coming months, the MNAA said.
"While a final name has not yet been determined, we are working closely with the appropriate parties to thoughtfully determine how Dolly Parton's name and legacy will be incorporated," the MNAA said in a statement. "This vote represents the first step in a multifaceted process. In the coming months, we anticipate having more definitive plans to share regarding the next steps and implementation."
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In Dolly Parton's own words, locals and travelers alike could soon be "departin' from Nashville's D. Parton."
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Friday, Sept. 11 in favor of a rule change to allow the renaming of Nashville International Airport in honor of the legendary Dolly Parton, who died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at 80 years old.
It's the first formal step in what is expected to be a lengthy process, but the support of airport executives, board members and elected officials gives the effort significant momentum.
The vote authorizes airport President and CEO Doug Kreulen to immediately begin work on implementing the change. In his report to the board, Kreulen said he had a "very productive" meeting with the Parton family on Sept. 9 and will continue to work closely with them in the planning and implementation process.
The exact name is not yet decided, but Dolly Parton Nashville International Airport is one option, he said. According to the timelines of similar airport changes, it could be about a year before an official name change ceremony takes place.

#dolly #kreulen

Prince Harry 's first official engagements in the UK after returning home with Meghan Markle have been confirmed. ***** O! can reveal that the Duke of Sussex, 41, will attend the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards on September, 17 2026, and the annual WellChild awards in London on September, 21 2026.
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The Sussexes touched down at Birmingham Airport on Wednesday, 26 August, with their two children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, on a private flight from California.
Though it's known that they are living in a non-royal residence outside of London, their exact location has not been confirmed, though reports have suggested they could have moved to the Cotswolds.

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CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — A flight that was scheduled to carry Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Moldova to Norway earlier this week was delayed when authorities closed Moldova's airspace because of a drone incursion, a government spokesperson said.
Moldovan police said a Russian drone crashed on Tuesday in a sunflower field on the outskirts of a village in the district of Riscani, which caused four fires to break out but no injuries.
Government spokesperson Dumitru Ciorici said on Wednesday that Moldova had closed its airspace Tuesday afternoon to protect aircraft flying over the country at the time. The closure delayed three departures, including the flight carrying Zelenskyy.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre told broadcaster NRK that Zelenskyy's plane "was nearly hit by a drone as it took off from Moldova" on its way to Oslo for King Harald V's funeral. Zelenskyy arrived in Oslo on Tuesday and met Støre to discuss potential support for Ukraine's air defenses before attending the king's funeral on Wednesday.
Moldovan authorities confirmed the drone came down and exploded 160 kilometers (100 miles) from Chisinau International Airport. The airspace restrictions were lifted and Zelenskyy's plane took off later than scheduled.

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United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) CEO Scott Kirby told CNBC he wants to expand United's presence at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, returning to the congested airport through a new partnership with JetBlue Airways, American's former partner, as early as next year.
Kirby said he is also preparing for how artificial intelligence will change the airline industry. CNBC reported that Kirby, who was fired by American Airlines a decade ago when he served as its president, has floated megamerger ideas with both Delta and American over the past year but has so far been rebuffed, with antitrust experts skeptical the combinations could happen. He said he remains uninterested in acquiring a smaller carrier. United currently ranks as the second most profitable U.S. airline behind Delta, with American a "distant third."
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) has a concrete opportunity to strengthen its position at JFK through its partnership with JetBlue. Re-entering one of the country's most valuable and slot-constrained airports would give United incremental access to a market where it has struggled to compete. The partnership could also weaken American's competitive position by pulling JetBlue away from its previous relationship with American.
United also has the financial strength to pursue an ambitious growth strategy. The airline ranks as the second-most profitable U.S. carrier behind Delta, giving CEO Scott Kirby greater flexibility to invest in network expansion, technology, and other long-term opportunities. That financial position gives United more room to pursue transformative moves without relying solely on defensive strategies.
Kirby's comments on M&A also suggest that United wants to pursue scale selectively rather than chase every available acquisition. He has expressed little interest in buying a smaller carrier while discussing the possibility of much larger combinations with Delta or American. That approach could help United focus its capital and management resources on deals that could materially strengthen its competitive position.

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Sept 7 - The US National Transportation Safety Board will hold a media briefing at 4 p.m. EDT (2000 GMT) on Monday to share ‌its latest updates about Sunday's deadly Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash ‌at Miami International Airport, the agency said in a post on X.
Prime Air Flight 7598 overran the airport's diagonal runway shortly before 2 p.m. EDT and struck multiple vehicles on the ground, killing 5 people and injuring 5 more, including 3 who are in critical condition, officials said during a news conference on Sunday afternoon.
At least two people were trapped in vehicles ‌that were struck by the ⁠plane, and the pilot and co-pilot were trapped inside the plane by the crash, said Miami-Dade Fire Chief Ray Jadallah.
More than 60 ⁠rescue units and about 200 personnel responded to the incident, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said in a statement. As of late Sunday afternoon, emergency personnel were still dealing with a fuel leak from the aircraft, according to Jadallah.
The NTSB said in a post on X ‌on Sunday afternoon that it had "launched a go team" to investigate the accident.

#prime

Federal regulators said the two crew members aboard the Amazon cargo jet that crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday survived the accident.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) provided the update during a Sunday press conference after officials said the cargo plane overran the runway and caught fire while landing. The crash killed five people and injured five others, authorities said Sunday.
The jet collided with two vehicles carrying at least eight occupants, according to NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy.
Seven of the victims were in a van that was struck and "torn apart" on airport grounds, Homendy said. The 2012 white Ford Econoline van was owned by Ocean Service Corporation, a contract cleaning company that provides services for airlines, she said.
Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Miami Airport Runway And Strikes 'Multiple' Vehicles; 5 Dead, 5 Injured

#homendy

THE RUNDOWN
Hudson Williams wore a transparent jersey while at a Toronto airport.
The Heated Rivalry star has worn transparent looks throughout the year.
Williams has been filming season 2 of the hockey romance show in Canada.
Summer is officially coming to an end on September 22, but Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams isn't quite ready to cover up.

#toronto

Passengers have welcomed the return of publicly owned bus services to Merseyside for the first time since the 1980s.
The first services launched in St Helens on Sunday 6 September and will expand to the Wirral later this year. Full roll-out across the city region is expected by 2027.
Liverpool City Region secured £86.3m in government funding to help roll out the scheme. The Department for Transport said it would give local leaders greater control over routes, branding and fares, while helping improve services for passengers.
A new service to Liverpool John Lennon Airport has launched, as well as an early morning express journey to Southport.
Catherine Howarth, 23, hopes St Helens will soon have night buses [Claire Hamilton/BBC]

#region #merseyside

At least five people were killed and several others injured when an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday. Officials said the aircraft struck multiple vehicles before stopping near a parking lot, triggering a ground stop and widespread flight disruptions. NBC's George Solis reports and Tom Costello joins TODAY on the key questions federal investigators will be asking to determine what caused the crash.

#Miami #solis

Five people are dead and at least five others were injured after an Amazon-branded cargo plane crashed just outside Miami International Airport.

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A Prime Air cargo flight overshot the runway on Sunday while landing at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people and injuring five others.

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On August 5, Clear Secure (NYSE:YOU) reported second-quarter results that hit almost every mark investors watch: revenue, bookings, margins, and cash flow all moved in the right direction. The company even raised its full-year free cash flow target. But buried in its own forecast for the current quarter is a hint that the breakneck growth pace investors have gotten used to may be starting to ease.
Clear's core numbers left little to complain about. Revenue reached $277.8 million in the quarter, up 26.6% from a year earlier, while Total Bookings climbed 32.8% to $295.9 million, a figure management treats as a leading indicator of where revenue is headed next. That growth came from a membership base that keeps expanding: Total CLEAR Members hit 43.5 million as of June 30, up 30% year over year, and Active CLEAR+ subscribers reached 8.3 million, up 15.2%. The company also kept widening its physical footprint, launching CLEAR+ lanes in Northwest Arkansas and Indianapolis during the quarter to bring its airport count to 62, alongside 280 retail locations offering TSA PreCheck enrollment. Its newer eGates technology is now live in 50 airports as of August 5, with a network-wide rollout still targeted for later this year, and its premium Concierge service has expanded to 39 airports.
Profitability climbed even faster than revenue. Operating income hit $83 million, a 29.9% margin, while Adjusted EBITDA reached $101.1 million at a 36.4% margin, an expansion of 900 basis points from a year ago that pushed the company past its own 35% long-term target. Free cash flow of $189 million for the quarter gave management enough confidence to raise its full-year free cash flow guidance to at least $480 million, up from a prior floor of $465 million, implying growth of at least 39.9% for the year. The board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, payable September 24 to shareholders of record as of September 10 on top of $22.2 million already returned to shareholders during the quarter.
The tension in this story sits in Clear's own forecast. After growing bookings 32.8% and revenue 26.6% in the second quarter, the company's third quarter guidance calls for meaningfully less: revenue growth of 24.6% at the midpoint and bookings growth of just 20.5%. That is a real step down from what the business just delivered, and it comes directly from management rather than outside speculation. The capital return picture has shifted too.

#quarter #year #Growth

Photos of President Donald Trump stepping off Air Force One with hair that appears to be a darker shade than his signature blonde locks have sparked speculation on the internet.
Trump has long had to dispel speculation about his coiffure, specifically whether the 80-year-old wears some kind of wig, and the new photos are adding to the rumor mill.
"What is [sic] the world is going on with Trump's hair?" journalist Aaron Rupar wrote on X Saturday.
Trump was seen waving to reporters on the tarmac of an airport in Morristown, New Jersey, Friday, wearing a Navy suit and yellow tie — and, apparently, his new hairdo. He is spending the weekend at his golf club in Bedminster.
"Something needs to be done about his hair under the Twenty-Fifth Amendment," George Conway, a lawyer and Trump critic, wrote on X, suggesting it needs to be nixed.

#speculation #wrote #force

CERNOBBIO, Italy, Sept 5 (Reuters) - NATO members should not tolerate deliberate actions of hybrid war, ‌and the United States will stand by ‌countries as they deal with these incidents, Matthew Whitaker, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, said on Saturday.
Whitaker said last month's attempted drone attack at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport, which Berlin has blamed on Russia, was more worrying than ‌other recent incidents ⁠NATO members have faced due to Russian drones targeting Ukraine that strayed off course.
"Then ⁠you have what I would call the more concerning hybrid actions like we saw in Leipzig, like we have seen in Poland," Whitaker said speaking on the ‌sidelines of a business conference in Italy.
NATO members must be prepared, vigilant and also deliver a strong message when they are challenged by these events, he said.
"If we can identify who's doing it — which ‌Germany did — we make sure we express strongly that is unacceptable and we will not tolerate it," Whitaker said.

#whitaker #incidents

President Donald Trump appeared to have a different hairstyle on Sept. 4, the latest chapter in the long-running public interest in his hair.
Photos of Trump as he exited Air Force One in New Jersey en route to Trump National Golf Club Bedminster appeared to show his hair looking darker than usual. Trump has famously sported blonde hair, but it appeared brunette in photos taken at the Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey.
The apparent change came days after he denied allegations that he wore a wig.
"I don't wear a wig," Trump said in a Sept. 2 speech describing a 2024 campaign rally. "That night, they found out I did not wear a wig because if you did, it was not going to be on your head very long."
Trump's Labor Day weekend trip comes as fighting between the United States and Iran intensified earlier this month. The war has sent gas prices to over $4 per gallon on average on the popular travel holiday, as diesel costs hit record highs.

#appeared

An Amazon cargo plane crashed just outside Miami International Airport after it overran the runway while landing, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane was arriving from Puerto Rico. Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel clarified that it was an Amazon flight operated by 21 Air and the company is working to support everyone affected. NBC News' George Solis reports.

#puerto

Imagine a city free from rush-hour traffic -- not a city that literally doesn't have cars (like, say, Venice), but one that has aerial forms of transportation, like flying cars.
That picture in your head is something that could become real in the next decade. The term for it is "urban air mobility." It won't look like The Jetsons or Back to the Future II -- that is, present-day cars that can hover and propel. Rather, urban air mobility will give us electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, basically a combo of drone and helicopter. They will be quieter than helicopters, with a quick velocity that can reduce an hour of traffic to a 10-minute aerial hop.
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The total addressable market of urban air mobility could become a trillion-dollar market, which opens an opportunity to invest in its start-ups. One of those start-ups is Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) -- and it very much has the potential to set investors up for life.
Archer is one of the frontrunners in the eVTOL market. It is currently working on certifying its flagship aircraft, Midnight, which could potentially taxi passengers within urban hubs and to and from airports.

#cars

By Shrivathsa Sridhar
NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) - From podiums to practice courts and player lounges, dogs have become some of tennis's most popular support acts, increasingly earning places in the travelling party and popping up at ‌the sport's biggest stages.
For players who spend most of the year in airports, hotels and tournament venues often ‌thousands of miles from home, pets have become common travelling companions, offering comfort and stability in a sport where loneliness is a major challenge.
"Animals are amazing... that's why a lot of the girls are travelling with more pets now, because of how tough the life is on the road," world number three Jessica Pegula told reporters at the U.S. Open this week.
"To have something that grounds you, as simple as having a dog or any type of animal... you don't experience that type of love from anybody else. They love you unconditionally and that ‌can just really help emotionally."

#travelling #love

Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton's status with the show just went from suspended to fired amid a recent alleged pedophilia scandal.
Earlier this week, TMZ broke the news that Sony Pictures Television Studios had suspended the announcer, revealing to the media outlet, "We have recently been made aware of allegations concerning Jim Thornton. He has been suspended from Wheel of Fortune, and we are recasting while we conduct a thorough investigation."
Per TMZ, the alleged incident occurred when a passenger complained to a flight attendant about Thornton on a commercial flight in May. American Airlines confirmed to TMZ, "On May 14, American Airlines Flight 1276 was met by law enforcement upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport following concerns reported by a customer onboard."
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Following TMZ's initial report, Thornton's attorney, Allison Hart, denounced the information in the article, telling USA Today (via a letter), "My client did not engage in any illegal conduct, was not arrested, and has not been charged with a crime." The statement continued, "When questioned about the complaint made by a fellow passenger on the flight, law enforcement spoke to him for five minutes or less, immediately determined that no wrongdoing had occurred and told my client he was free to go."

#following

Valued at $83.1 billion by market cap, Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) is a global online travel marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering accommodations, including homes, apartments, villas, and boutique hotels. The San Francisco, California-based platform has expanded beyond stays to include Airbnb Experiences and Services, and offerings such as car rentals, airport pickups, and grocery delivery to create a broader end-to-end travel platform.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and ABNB perfectly fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this mark, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the travel services industry. Airbnb stands out through its **** et-light business model, globally recognized brand, and expansive network of unique accommodations. Unlike traditional hotel chains, Airbnb offers travelers access to homes, apartments, villas, and other distinctive properties, giving it a broader and more personalized selection. Its large two-sided network of hosts and guests creates strong network effects, while its growing Experiences and Services offerings provide additional ways to engage customers and diversify beyond lodging.
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#Services

As Americans prepare for the last long weekend of summer, those planning on driving can expect heavy traffic and the highest Labor Day gas prices ever, while at the nation's airports, a big influx of flyers are expected on Thursday and Friday. Meanwhile, inclement weather is threatening to snarl travel across the country. NBC's Tom Costello reports and TODAY's Dylan Dreyer tracks the latest forecast.

#labor #prepare

By Andrew Gray and Andreas Rinke
BRUSSELS/BERLIN, Sept 2 (Reuters) - European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Wednesday to increase pressure on Russia, including with new sanctions, after an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany that she said showed Moscow's growing "recklessness".
Airport workers last month found a drone ‌laden with explosives and a detonator at the airport, an important civilian freight and NATO logistics hub in eastern Germany that is also a base for ‌several giant Ukrainian Antonov An-124 cargo planes.
Germany blamed Moscow for the attack, characterising it as part of hybrid warfare meant to intimidate and cause divisions in countries that have rallied around Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion.
Russia denies involvement. It says it will respond to what its foreign ministry spokesperson called "anti-Russian action", and summoned Germany's top diplomat in Moscow.

#airport #gray #andreas

RB Leipzig defender El-Chadaille Bitshiabu is on the verge of completing a transfer to Galatasaray on loan.
The 21-year-old arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday and was photographed at the airport wearing a Galatasaray jersey.
The summer transfer window closed in Germany on Tuesday, but in Turkey it remains open until Friday.
"I had a long and arduous journey, but now I've arrived in Istanbul. I'm so happy to be here," he said. Several other loan negotiations had fallen through before the agreement with Galatasaray.
Eintracht Frankfurt forward Jean-Mattéo Bahoya moved to Leeds United on loan until mid-2027. The deal includes a mandatory buyout clause.

#loan #transfer

Marc Casado has left Barcelona for a season-long loan at Deportivo and admits it's tough to leave the Camp Nou.
The 22-year-old had been deemed surplus to requirements at Barcelona but did not manage to complete a transfer away from the club until deadline-day.
Casado has been quizzed about the transfer after being met at the airport by reporters and answered "You never know" when asked about a possible return to Barcelona.
He was also asked if he was upset to be leaving and replied: "Taking a year off from playing at Barça is tough, but I'm excited. I'm not leaving upset; I've already talked it over with the club, and we all have things to improve."
Casado will now spend the season in Galicia and says Deportivo, who are back in La Liga this season, are "building a really solid project, with a lot of drive."

#Barcelona #year #asked