Sandstorm Hits East Libya, Disrupts Air Traffic: Media
by Barron's
Barron's— A powerful sandstorm blew across eastern Libya on Monday, disrupting air traffic and shutting down airports, public administration and schools in the region, Libyan media reported.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com—East Lothian's 'smallest' gala hit by booze ban after council knocks back East Linton Gala's request. East Lothian’s ‘smallest’ village gala has been barred from selling alcohol at the event despite people being able to buy booze from the local shop and drink it there on the day. East Linton Gala had hoped to have a drinks tent at this summer’s gathering, which it said helped raise funds for the community. However, a meeting of East Lothian Licensing Board yesterday refused to grant them a licence after ruling the gala was a ‘predominantly children’s event’ and it would be against policy. The...
Le Monde.fr—French air traffic controllers cancel strike. Unions had called for a major strike on Thursday after a breakdown of negotiations on salary increases and other measures in a planned overhaul of France's air traffic control system.
Los Angeles Times—How the NBA's next TV deal could disrupt the media landscape. It's a good time to be in the sports business, and no one knows that better than the NBA. In the coming weeks, the league is expected to announce a new game-changing multiyear media rights pact that reportedly will more than double its annual fees from TV and streaming outlets to $6 billion annually after the 2024-25 National Basketball Assn. season. The deal has the potential to shake up the future of the current media landscape, as two streaming platforms are said to be in the running for...