The EAS program was launched to guarantee that small communities were served by certified air carriers, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). EAS ensures that 115 cities, in 48 different states, receive scheduled air service they normally wouldn’t receive from bigger air carriers. SkyWest Airlines gave its 90-day notice to the DOT of its intent to discontinue service to 29 cities. All 29 of those airports are served by United Airlines, with SkyWest as the carrier....

Delta Air Lines pilots are hitting the picket line to “protest protracted contract negotiations,” the Allied Pilots Association—a union based in Fort Worth, Texas—said in a press release on Monday. The union added that Delta pilots are working under contracts and pay rates that have not been updated in six years. The pilots plan to picket at airports in Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Seattle and Salt Lake City, according to the union....

The hosts fell behind to Sergio Pellissier’s first-half strike at San Siro, but Icardi levelled 20 minutes from time and then laid one on for Ivan Perisic, with Eder having the final say well into stoppage time. Icardi has now scored 15 goals and set up seven in this Serie A campaign, at least six more than any other player, and Pioli had nothing but praise for his captain after Inter’s fifth consecutive league win....

Just two days after helping his side to a 3-0 win over rivals Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season in La Liga, Pique made the trip to the United States and took in the NBA game with Shakira, and their sons, Milan and Sasha. The Pique family sat in the front row for the action-packed encounter at Madison Square Garden, as the Philadelphia 76ers beat their hosts 105-98 in Monday’s encounter....

Pittsburgh sent the 22-year-old rookie outfielder back to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, believing a week in the minors will help Polanco break out of his freefall. Polanco made his major league debut on June 10 and recorded at least one hit in his first 11 games but has slumped since the All-Star break. He is just 1 for 30 since Aug. 13, with his batting average dipping to a season-low ....

Houston, fresh off a World Series parade, now boasts a rotation featuring Cole, Dallas Keuchel, Justin Verlander, Lance McCullers and Charlie Morton, plus Brad Peacock wondering where he fits in. The finishing cost for one of, if not the, best rotations in baseball? The Astros sent No. 5 prospect Colin Moran, No. 15 prospect Jason Martin and relievers Michael Feliz and Joe Musgrove to Pittsburgh. It’s a package that poses some potential, but the response across baseball has been, “That’s all the Pirates got for their ace?...

Pirlo spent the majority of his career in Serie A, playing for Brescia, Inter, Reggina, AC Milan and Juventus, before eventually joining New York City in 2015. ‘Players would die to play for Klopp’ A move to the Premier League seems unrealistic at this stage of his career, but Darmian has little doubt his 37-year-old compatriot would have been a great fit at United. “I think in the history of Italy there are a lot of players so it is difficult to pick one, but if I have to choose, I would probably choose Pirlo,” Darmian told the club’s official website when asked which Italian he would have liked to see at United....

Compatibility Tip: Steadfast Taurus isn’t quite as flexible as Pisces, which may lead to some miscommunication. Astrologer Angel Eyedealism cautions, “if you’re very rigid with a Pisces, they’re going to want to escape. " Chat about your long-term goals and priorities to make sure that both of you are on the same page. Compatibility Tip: Be sure to spend time with your friends and family in addition to your partner. Cancer and Pisces can get pretty wrapped up in each other’s feelings, so it helps to broaden your social horizons a bit....

Griffin missed some key games late in the year as well as the first two games of the playoffs because of that knee issue. His health will be an ongoing concern through his Pistons tenure — he has three years and $110 million left on his contract, so it’s an especially significant concern. The Pistons operate best when Griffin is on the floor working out of the high post, with capable shooters around him to take advantage of his passing ability and Andre Drummond down low for rebounds....

In the footage, which was shared to TikTok by an account called Meggysuemalouf, we can see a pit bull terrier leaning on a pregnant woman’s bare stomach. The animal’s eyes are slowly closing as he appears to be falling asleep, but after a few seconds they suddenly open wide and his ears poke up due to the fact he has felt the fetus move. Meggysuemalouf captioned the adorable video, writing: “When you feel your tiny human bestie kick for the first time....

The Pitt running back released a statement via Twitter on Saturday, saying he will represent his school “one more time in New York City for my brothers.” MOCK DRAFT: Who do the Browns take at No. 1? The junior’s last game for the Panthers will be against Northwestern in the Pinstripe Bowl. Conner made headlines last year when he revealed he was battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Not only did Conner defeat the disease, but he returned to spring practice just five months after his diagnosis....

Conner injured his knee in Pitt’s first game of the season and missed the remainder of 2015. He started his press conference by announcing he’ll return to school before revealing his diagnosis. MORE: Athletes, other sports figures battling cancer “When I heard those words — ‘You have cancer’ — I admit I was scared,” Conner said. “But after thinking about it for a bit, I realized that fear is a choice....

Players report July 25 to begin weeks of preparation for the NFL season. Here is Pittsburgh’s training camp information. TRAINING CAMP: Full NFL schedule | Position battles | Hall of Fame Game info When is 2015 Pittsburgh Steelers training camp? Players report Saturday, July 25, and the first practice (open to public) is scheduled for Sunday, July 26. Camp breaks Saturday, Aug. 22. Where is Steelers training camp? 2015 marks the 50th year the Steelers will train at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa....

Despite the fact that we know little about the causes of the condition, there are a number of commonalities that researchers have been able to identify: The condition tends to occur between the ages of 10 and 35. The outbreak is often preceded by acute infection and is usually accompanied by fever, fatigue, headache, and sore throat. It occurs more often in the colder months. It occurs in all races equally....

After two rounds of the new season, Manchester United have made their intent clear for the 2017-18 campaign. A home game against West Ham United, followed by a trip to Swansea produced similar 4-0 results – eight goals that see the Red Devils rule at the top of the Premier League charts. Jose Mourinho’s high-flying squad next faces a potentially tricky opposition in Leicester City. The foxes were a pale shadow last season of the team that scripted a fairytale run the previous year, when they lifted the League title....

Types of Placenta Accreta There are three types—also referred to as “grades”—of the placenta accreta spectrum, categorized based on how deeply the placenta is attached to the uterus: Placenta accreta (Grade I): The placenta is firmly attached to the uterine wall of the uterus. This is the most common and least serious of the three types. Placenta increta (Grade II): The placenta is more deeply embedded in the uterine wall and is attached to the muscle of the uterus....

A teenager onboard the plane sent the photo to some of his fellow passengers who had Apple products with them through the AirDrop feature, an airport spokesperson told KNTV. The move prompted officials to ask passengers on board United Airlines Flight 2167 to get off the plane so they could all be rescreened and the plane could be thoroughly searched, the spokesperson added. A United Airlines spokesperson told Newsweek the flight was delayed due to a “security issue involving a customer on board....

If plaque isn’t removed with regular teeth brushing, it can cause the enamel of the teeth to break down and eventually cause cavities. Plaque that is not cleaned with brushing can also harden into tartar, also called calculus. The difference between plaque and tartar is that tartar is a hardened version of plaque. Tartar removal can be much more difficult than plaque removal and can only be done by a dentist....

This article will discuss the benefits of play therapy, when and how it is used, and where to begin if you think play therapy would be a good fit for your child. Benefits of Play Therapy There are numerous benefits of play therapy. Play therapy helps children: Take responsibility for their own behaviors and develop more successful strategiesFind new, creative solutions to problemsRespect and accept themselves and othersExperience and express their emotionsCultivate empathy and respect for othersLearn new social skills and relational skillsDevelop self-efficacy (become more confident in their own abilities)...