Tag: lastminute

Last-minute red flag bill draws a divided crowd to State House hearing

Apr. 5—AUGUSTA — Supporters and opponents of a red flag law that would allow family members to petition a court to restrict a person’s firearms access without a mental health evaluation gathered at the State House Friday to voice their opinions on a last-minute proposal before lawmakers. Proponents of L.D. 2283 told the Legislature’s Judiciary […]

Your last-minute guide to Monday’s total solar eclipse

A total solar eclipse will cross North America on Monday, offering millions a rare opportunity to see afternoon skies temporarily darken as the moon blocks the face of the sun. The eclipse’s path fortuitously cuts across Mexico, 15 U.S. states and a small part of eastern Canada. In all other states in the continental U.S., […]

Last-minute shift change may have saved worker from Key Bridge collapse

Moisés Díaz was scheduled to fill potholes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning, but a last-minute shift change may have saved his life. “Every day we give thanks to God for life,” Díaz told CBS News. But while he’s thankful, Díaz is grieving the loss of the six fellow construction workers — […]

Here are some last-minute deals

With less than two weeks until the total solar eclipse, hopeful spectators who haven’t booked their flights to destinations along the path of totality need to move fast. Over 4 million people are expected to witness the rare celestial event, which will take place on Monday, April 8. Not only will this year’s total eclipse […]

Pope makes last-minute decision not to deliver Palm Sunday Mass homily

Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St Peter’s Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week that will test his increasingly frail health. Francis – affected by bad knees and persistent respiratory problems – also did not participate in the […]

Meet an ‘airline nepo baby’ — he’s flown for free since birth, gets upgraded to business class, and books last-minute trips to Tokyo and Sydney

Joshua Crawford, who calls himself an “airline nepo baby,” has flown for free his entire life. He gets access to travel perks because his father has worked for United Airlines for 30 years. Crawford, 23, books spur-of-the-moment international trips and often gets free cabin upgrades. Step aside, Hollywood, there’s a new nepo baby in town. […]