In late February, some outlets reported that Seibt “has previously described a white nationalist who appeared to promote ‘white genocide’ theories as one of her ‘inspirations’” (here; here). Seibt has also spoken at events run by Germany’s far-right AfD (Alternative for Germany) party, although she has denied formally being in the party, according to the Independent (here). … [Read more...] about Delingpole: Reuters Smears ‘Anti-Greta’ Naomi with Fake News Fact Check
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Routes: Quarantines quash air travel revival plans + more news
Across the Pacific, Korean Air’s June schedule as of this week includes daily service from Seoul to Los Angeles and New York JFK, five flights a week to San Francisco and Chicago, and three a week to Washington Dulles and Seattle. But Routesonline.com cautions: “Additional changes remain possible, and passenger traffic rights may be limited to one-way due to travel restrictions.” Air New Zealand will keep running a very minimal international schedule for now; its latest filings indicate that through July and August, its only U.S. service will be five flights a week from Auckland to Los Angeles. And Philippine Airlines’ latest schedule update this week for the month of June includes four weekly flights from Manila to San Francisco, four to LAX, and two to New York JFK. … [Read more...] about Routes: Quarantines quash air travel revival plans + more news
No rugby for world champion as South Africa maintains ban
South Africa's Super Rugby teams have been out of action since the southern hemisphere club competition was postponed in mid-March. The Springboks' July matches against Scotland and Georgia, the first time the national team was scheduled to play since winning last year's World Cup, were postponed as World Rugby announced its entire mid-year test window would be rescheduled. … [Read more...] about No rugby for world champion as South Africa maintains ban
$10 billion bailout for Germany’s Lufthansa passes hurdle
Lufthansa said in a statement it had agreed to the compromise worked out between Germany and the EU in which the airline will have to give up several prized landing slots at Munich and Frankfurt airports. The dpa news agency reported the German government had also agreed to the compromise. … [Read more...] about $10 billion bailout for Germany’s Lufthansa passes hurdle
California Politicians Won’t Get 1st Pay Raise in Years
The California Citizens Compensation Commission, a public board that sets salaries for public officials, voted unanimously Thursday to keep officials’ pay flat for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Gov. Gavin Newsom will make nearly $210,000. State legislators will continue to collect nearly $115,000 a year while top officials such as the lieutenant governor will make $157,000 and the attorney general will take in roughly $182,000. … [Read more...] about California Politicians Won’t Get 1st Pay Raise in Years
