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Creator of the Labrodoodle says he regrets making the “Frakenstein Monster”

Image: CNN /Shutterstock CNN—The creator of the Labradoodle cross-breed has said he inadvertently unleashed a “Frankenstein(‘s) monster”. 90 year old Wally Conron, who worked for Guide Dogs Victoria in Australia when he bred the first Labrador-Poodle cross in 1989, spoke of his regrets at having begun a trend for designer breeds on an ABC podcast. “I opened a Pandora’s box and…

New ‘Space Plane’ could travel four times faster than speed of sound

(CNN) — Traveling approximately four times faster than the speed of sound may soon be possible for plane passengers. The United Kingdom Space Agency says a hypersonic rocket engine could make the trip from London to Sydney in just four hours. The original flight duration usually takes approximately 22 hours. Reaction Engines says the new plane would break the sound…

Alaska Airline flight diverted after “unruly” passenger reportedly made threats

(Image: CNN/ Alaska Airlines) (CNN)—- An Alaska Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles was diverted on Thursday afternoon after the airline said a passenger made a threat. According to a statement from the airline, Flight 411 was diverted to Kansas City after a “combative, unruly passenger” threatened crew members and “threatened the safety of the aircraft,”. The plane…

Consumer: Best times to book Holiday travel

CNN– It’s still hot outside and visions of sugar plums may not be dancing in your head, but experts say now is the time to book those holiday trips. Here’s Mandy Gaither with a look at what AAA says is the best time to book. Categories: Local News Tags: AAA, Holiday Travel

GM Workers remain furloughed as strike enters second week

(CNN) — Thousands of auto workers remain furloughed as the strike against general motors continues. The strike is now in its second week. The United Auto workers and GM say the two sides are making progress on key issues and are getting closer to a tentative deal. Strikers for the first time became eligible for modest strike benefits of $250…