Results tagged “thetimes”

Consolidation talks in the airline industry have reached Houston's Continental Airlines, The New York Times reports today: According to sources close to the companies, Continental and United Airlines are in preliminary merger talks because neither wants to be left at a disadvantage by a possible consolidation of US Airways and Delta Air Lines. The Times reports that Glenn Tilton and Larry Kellner, the CEOs of United and Continental, have met in person to talk about... more ›

There's a whole wide world out there, and here's the proof: DCist revels in The University of Maryland's basketball triumphs, marvels at Metro's security strategy, and applauds DC local Katie Couric's new gig. Phillyist is all about the Philadelphia Film Festival. OK, not all about -- they still have time for loitering, underage sex, and random wacky news. LAist would have to send a camera around the world to get shots as bizarre as Katie's... more ›

An update on a rather confusing, semi pointless weight-loss contest sponsored by Good Morning America and AOL.com: The Houstonians are still heavier than the New Yorkers. Throughout the month, a team in Houston — which was named the fattest American city by Men's Health magazine in 2005 — and a team of "GMA" audience members have been competing to lose the most weight. On Jan. 2, the team in Houston weighed in at 2,231... more ›