Derek Norman

Travel brings with it unpredictable situations, and oftentimes, sensory overload — all of which can be overwhelming to those who are autistic or neurodivergent. Here's a deep look at changes the industry is making to be more welcoming to those travelers. https://t.co/K71vMKbUYz

RT @nytimes: A day after a tech outage disrupted industries worldwide, airlines are digging themselves out from the fallout of thousands of…

A day after a tech outage disrupted industries worldwide, airlines are digging themselves out from the fallout of thousands of delayed and canceled flights that have left travelers stranded and searching to find a way home. Here's where things stand. https://t.co/TpiCeNjRL6

Travel plans across the world were thrown into disarray on Friday, as a global technology outage disrupted businesses and services — including air travel — leaving thousands of flights canceled or delayed. Here’s what you need to know. https://t.co/eS3xInE4rc

All three of Jamaica’s international airports closed late Tuesday as Hurricane Beryl churned toward the island. The airports will remain closed at least through Wednesday, according to Jamaica’s tourism board. https://t.co/AUBsCYVIXO

RT @nytimes: A sweeping new law in California will ban hidden fees on purchases — including event tickets, hotel rooms and food delivery se…

RT @ColinPClarke: Quoted in this article in @nytimes by @derek_m_norman discussing the security warnings and terrorist threats to #LGBTQ ev…

On April 8, a solar eclipse will blot out the sun for miles stretching across North America — a sight that many won’t see again for about 20 years. Most made their plans to view it well in advance. Then, there are the procrastinators. We're here to help. https://t.co/BJ68xI42xx

RT @NYTBen: One year ago, after Turkey's terrible earthquake, @SafakTimur and I saw 4 members of one family rescued from the rubble of thei…

Among the many aspects of travel that the pandemic disrupted, one issue was more bureaucratic — but no less frustrating — for some Americans: an enormous backlog of U.S. passport applications. That may now be over. https://t.co/vELyg3L8GG

Officials in the US and Canada described 2 assassination attempts against their citizens by agents of the Indian gov: the killing of a Sikh leader in British Columbia and a foiled plan to murder an activist in New York. Here's a timeline of those events. https://t.co/Gu2ypboPjh

News has been heartbreaking lately. Here's a break, complete with cactus injuries; public love-making interrupted by cops; booze-soaked rare plants; burial site accidents; baby spiders; and advice in case you accidentally stole from an archeological site. https://t.co/LeE2vMOHoT

To help future travelers learn from others’ mistakes, we asked readers to share instances in which they’ve made a travel foul or acted against good tourist etiquette. In the 200+ submissions we received, a theme emerged: There are lessons here. https://t.co/81VtKIk9Jo

RT @julieturkewitz: 🧵Last yr, 250,000 ppl crossed the Darién jungle in a desperate attempt to make it to the US. This year, that number has…

RT @nytimes: New York Times journalists documented the atrocities of the war in Ukraine, used video evidence to prove Russia’s most gruesom…

RT @declanwalsh: As war engulfed an upscale neighborhood in Sudan's capital, residents desperate to escape had just one option: a battered…

RT @MatinaStevis: In the Belgian town of Geel, families have long taken in people with psychiatric conditions. Could it work elsewhere? Gif…