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Urban Outfitters Stock Slips Ahead Of Q3 Earnings: Retail’s NeutralNEW YORK (AP) — Sneaking a little ahead of line to get on that plane faster? American Airlines might stop you . In an apparent effort to reduce the headaches caused by airport line cutting, American has rolled out boarding technology that alerts gate agents with an audible sound if a passenger tries to scan a ticket ahead of their assigned group. This new software won't accept a boarding pass before the group it's assigned to is called, so customers who get to the gate prematurely will be asked to go back and wait their turn. As of Wednesday, the airline announced, the technology is now being used in more than 100 U.S. airports that American flies out of. The official expansion arrives after successful tests in three of these locations — Albuquerque International Sunport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Tucson International Airport. The initial response from customers and American employees "has exceeded our expectations," Julie Rath, American’s senior vice president of airport operations, reservations and service recovery, said in a statement. She added that the airline is “thrilled" to have the technology up and running ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday . American got lots of attention when it unveiled its gate-control testing last month. Analysts say that isn't surprising. It's no secret that line cutting in airports hits a nerve. Whether intentional or not, just about every air traveler has witnessed it, noted Henry Harteveldt, an airline industry analyst with Atmosphere Research Group. It can add to frustrations in what can already be a tense environment, with particular anxiety around passengers wanting to sit together or rushing for some overhead bin space. Harteveldt doesn't see American's recent move as “shaming” customers who cut the line. “What it is intended to do is bring order out of chaos,” he said. "And I hope it will defuse any potential flare ups of anger (from) people who simply think they're entitled to board out of turn .... It’s just not fair." Harteveldt added that he thinks this change will enhance the experiences of both customers and gate agents. Others say more time will tell. Seth Miller, editor and founder of air travel experience analysis site PaxEx.aero , said he can see the benefits of more orderly and universal gate-control enforcement, particularly for airlines. But he said he isn't “100% convinced this is perfect for passengers" just yet. Families, for example, might be booked on several different reservations across more than one group, he said. Airlines typically have workarounds for that, and American noted Wednesday that customers traveling with a companion in an earlier group can simply have a gate agent “override the alert” to continue boarding. Still, Miller said, “you have to go through the extra hoops.” And a difficult customer still might choose to hold up the line and argue when they're not allowed to board, he added. Another question is whether customers who encounter a beep will walk away feeling embarrassed. But Harteveldt said he was happy to learn that American's alert is “not a bellowing sound that can be heard throughout the terminal,” or accompanied by your name read over a loudspeaker, noting that this is important to avoid feelings of shame. Expanding this technology just a week before peak Thanksgiving travel could be “both good and bad,” Harteveldt adds. On one hand, the tech could help significantly improve the boarding process during such a busy time, he said, but airport employees might also have appreciated more time to prepare. Both Miller and Harteveldt said they wouldn't be surprised if other carriers soon follow American's lead. Headaches over airport line cutting are far from new. While maybe not to the extent of American's new tech, Miller noted he's seen gate agents from other airlines ask people to leave a line and wait for their group. Harteveldt added that he's been to some airports in Asia and Europe with “sliding doors” that ensure passengers are in the right group before boarding a plane. The more than 100 airports that American is now using its gate-control technology in are all spoke, or non-hub, locations — including Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The airline says it expects to further expand to its hubs and other airports in the coming months.
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Bulgaria's position in the Global Innovation Index has remained unchanged at 38th place, but the country continues to see a decline in its performance across key indicators. The Bulgarian Industrial Chamber’s (BIC) annual analysis highlights that, unlike many other nations that have shown improvements in their innovation metrics, Bulgaria’s overall results have worsened for the second consecutive year. This trend is worrying, as it suggests that the country’s efforts to foster innovation and technological advancement are not yielding the expected results. The Global Innovation Index evaluates the innovation landscape of countries based on various factors, offering valuable insights for policymakers aiming to improve national innovation strategies. Bulgaria’s stagnation in this ranking underscores significant challenges in its institutional, infrastructural, and business development sectors. For example, the country’s performance in the “Institutions” pillar has fallen sharply, dropping 17 places to 83rd position, where it now lags behind nations such as Ghana and Kazakhstan. This decline is attributed to the inefficiency of the country’s institutions, which hinders its overall innovation capacity. One of the more promising areas, however, is the “Human and Research Capital” pillar, where Bulgaria has improved by four positions to 62nd place. Despite this progress, the country’s performance has weakened in key areas like education, where increasing spending per teacher has not translated into better outcomes for students, as evidenced by declining PISA test scores. In the “Infrastructure” pillar, Bulgaria saw a slight improvement, climbing six positions to 22nd, but it remains far behind in digital transformation, ranking 51st in ICT access, signaling the slow pace of technological adoption compared to other nations. The “Mature Market Development” pillar also showed minimal improvement, with Bulgaria rising ten places to 50th. While the country has made progress in startup financing, its overall performance remains lackluster, especially in domestic lending and market size diversification. The business environment, which had been a strength in previous years, has deteriorated significantly, largely due to political instability and a lack of strategic reforms in education and R&D. Bulgaria’s ranking in “Science-Business” connectivity has collapsed, falling from 38th to 55th, and its position in cluster development has similarly declined, dropping out of the top 50. Bulgaria has also made some progress in the “Creative Impact” pillar, where it has entered the top 30. The country’s performance in industrial design and the export of cultural services has improved, helping to offset some of the other declines. However, challenges remain in the areas of intangible assets and trademark registration, which have seen decreased rankings. The report also highlights Bulgaria’s underperformance in emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space technologies, which are seen as critical for future global competitiveness. The country is at risk of falling behind in these sectors unless urgent reforms are implemented. The BIC warns that without systemic changes in education, innovation financing, and government support for research, Bulgaria will continue to lose ground in the global innovation race. Despite these challenges, some areas of the economy have shown resilience. For example, high-tech production as a percentage of total production has improved, helping to boost Bulgaria’s position in the “Knowledge and Technological Impact” pillar. Nonetheless, the overall trend remains one of stagnation and decline, as the country struggles to keep pace with global advancements. The innovation environment in Bulgaria faces several obstacles, including deep institutional crises, outdated education systems, and a lack of national resources to support innovation. The BIC’s analysis emphasizes that unless Bulgaria accelerates its reforms and improves its innovation ecosystem, it risks falling further behind in the global technological race. This stagnation could have long-term consequences for the country’s economic development and global positioning. Sources: Prof. Nikolay Ovcharov has revealed that new archaeological findings suggest Bulgaria fell under Ottoman control between 1420 and 1422, rather than the commonly accepted date of 1396 Small grocery stores contribute approximately 10% to Bulgaria's GDP Bulgaria's purchasing power stands at about 60% of the European average Bulgaria's 17-year membership in the European Union has not lived up to the expectations of many Bulgarians, according to Senior Assistant Professor Dr. Tsvetomir Tsvetkov from Sofia Universit As the New Year approaches, hotels, holiday resorts, and guesthouses in Bulgaria are offering a range of packages to attract holidaymakers The decision to buy or rent property in Bulgaria's major cities, particularly Sofia, is influenced by various factors, with real estate experts suggesting that buying remains more advantageous than renting in the long term Airfares around the world are expected to rise in 2025, with ticket prices reflecting both higher operational costs and ongoing supply chain disruptions As the New Year approaches, hotels, holiday resorts, and guesthouses in Bulgaria are offering a range of packages to attract holidaymakers The decision to buy or rent property in Bulgaria's major cities, particularly Sofia, is influenced by various factors, with real estate experts suggesting that buying remains more advantageous than renting in the long term A recent survey reveals that more businesses are investing in technology to support hybrid work models as employees increasingly seek work closer to home Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency (NRA) has increased its scrutiny of individuals involved in online trading and content creation. In the first half of 2024 Wizz Air has announced four new routes from Varna for the summer 2025 season
LaNorris Sellers, late surge lift South Carolina to 17-14 win over Clemson
Kinkead Dent and diverse ground game powers UT Martin past New Hampshire, 41-10 in FCS 1st round
Brayden Point’s 4-point night leads the Lightning over the Canucks 4-2ChildAid 2024 sees return of alumni, raises about S$2.1m
Urban Outfitters Stock Slips Ahead Of Q3 Earnings: Retail’s NeutralNEW YORK (AP) — Sneaking a little ahead of line to get on that plane faster? American Airlines might stop you . In an apparent effort to reduce the headaches caused by airport line cutting, American has rolled out boarding technology that alerts gate agents with an audible sound if a passenger tries to scan a ticket ahead of their assigned group. This new software won't accept a boarding pass before the group it's assigned to is called, so customers who get to the gate prematurely will be asked to go back and wait their turn. As of Wednesday, the airline announced, the technology is now being used in more than 100 U.S. airports that American flies out of. The official expansion arrives after successful tests in three of these locations — Albuquerque International Sunport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Tucson International Airport. The initial response from customers and American employees "has exceeded our expectations," Julie Rath, American’s senior vice president of airport operations, reservations and service recovery, said in a statement. She added that the airline is “thrilled" to have the technology up and running ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday . American got lots of attention when it unveiled its gate-control testing last month. Analysts say that isn't surprising. It's no secret that line cutting in airports hits a nerve. Whether intentional or not, just about every air traveler has witnessed it, noted Henry Harteveldt, an airline industry analyst with Atmosphere Research Group. It can add to frustrations in what can already be a tense environment, with particular anxiety around passengers wanting to sit together or rushing for some overhead bin space. Harteveldt doesn't see American's recent move as “shaming” customers who cut the line. “What it is intended to do is bring order out of chaos,” he said. "And I hope it will defuse any potential flare ups of anger (from) people who simply think they're entitled to board out of turn .... It’s just not fair." Harteveldt added that he thinks this change will enhance the experiences of both customers and gate agents. Others say more time will tell. Seth Miller, editor and founder of air travel experience analysis site PaxEx.aero , said he can see the benefits of more orderly and universal gate-control enforcement, particularly for airlines. But he said he isn't “100% convinced this is perfect for passengers" just yet. Families, for example, might be booked on several different reservations across more than one group, he said. Airlines typically have workarounds for that, and American noted Wednesday that customers traveling with a companion in an earlier group can simply have a gate agent “override the alert” to continue boarding. Still, Miller said, “you have to go through the extra hoops.” And a difficult customer still might choose to hold up the line and argue when they're not allowed to board, he added. Another question is whether customers who encounter a beep will walk away feeling embarrassed. But Harteveldt said he was happy to learn that American's alert is “not a bellowing sound that can be heard throughout the terminal,” or accompanied by your name read over a loudspeaker, noting that this is important to avoid feelings of shame. Expanding this technology just a week before peak Thanksgiving travel could be “both good and bad,” Harteveldt adds. On one hand, the tech could help significantly improve the boarding process during such a busy time, he said, but airport employees might also have appreciated more time to prepare. Both Miller and Harteveldt said they wouldn't be surprised if other carriers soon follow American's lead. Headaches over airport line cutting are far from new. While maybe not to the extent of American's new tech, Miller noted he's seen gate agents from other airlines ask people to leave a line and wait for their group. Harteveldt added that he's been to some airports in Asia and Europe with “sliding doors” that ensure passengers are in the right group before boarding a plane. The more than 100 airports that American is now using its gate-control technology in are all spoke, or non-hub, locations — including Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The airline says it expects to further expand to its hubs and other airports in the coming months.
Study finds connection between quantum theory, information theory
Bulgaria's position in the Global Innovation Index has remained unchanged at 38th place, but the country continues to see a decline in its performance across key indicators. The Bulgarian Industrial Chamber’s (BIC) annual analysis highlights that, unlike many other nations that have shown improvements in their innovation metrics, Bulgaria’s overall results have worsened for the second consecutive year. This trend is worrying, as it suggests that the country’s efforts to foster innovation and technological advancement are not yielding the expected results. The Global Innovation Index evaluates the innovation landscape of countries based on various factors, offering valuable insights for policymakers aiming to improve national innovation strategies. Bulgaria’s stagnation in this ranking underscores significant challenges in its institutional, infrastructural, and business development sectors. For example, the country’s performance in the “Institutions” pillar has fallen sharply, dropping 17 places to 83rd position, where it now lags behind nations such as Ghana and Kazakhstan. This decline is attributed to the inefficiency of the country’s institutions, which hinders its overall innovation capacity. One of the more promising areas, however, is the “Human and Research Capital” pillar, where Bulgaria has improved by four positions to 62nd place. Despite this progress, the country’s performance has weakened in key areas like education, where increasing spending per teacher has not translated into better outcomes for students, as evidenced by declining PISA test scores. In the “Infrastructure” pillar, Bulgaria saw a slight improvement, climbing six positions to 22nd, but it remains far behind in digital transformation, ranking 51st in ICT access, signaling the slow pace of technological adoption compared to other nations. The “Mature Market Development” pillar also showed minimal improvement, with Bulgaria rising ten places to 50th. While the country has made progress in startup financing, its overall performance remains lackluster, especially in domestic lending and market size diversification. The business environment, which had been a strength in previous years, has deteriorated significantly, largely due to political instability and a lack of strategic reforms in education and R&D. Bulgaria’s ranking in “Science-Business” connectivity has collapsed, falling from 38th to 55th, and its position in cluster development has similarly declined, dropping out of the top 50. Bulgaria has also made some progress in the “Creative Impact” pillar, where it has entered the top 30. The country’s performance in industrial design and the export of cultural services has improved, helping to offset some of the other declines. However, challenges remain in the areas of intangible assets and trademark registration, which have seen decreased rankings. The report also highlights Bulgaria’s underperformance in emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space technologies, which are seen as critical for future global competitiveness. The country is at risk of falling behind in these sectors unless urgent reforms are implemented. The BIC warns that without systemic changes in education, innovation financing, and government support for research, Bulgaria will continue to lose ground in the global innovation race. Despite these challenges, some areas of the economy have shown resilience. For example, high-tech production as a percentage of total production has improved, helping to boost Bulgaria’s position in the “Knowledge and Technological Impact” pillar. Nonetheless, the overall trend remains one of stagnation and decline, as the country struggles to keep pace with global advancements. The innovation environment in Bulgaria faces several obstacles, including deep institutional crises, outdated education systems, and a lack of national resources to support innovation. The BIC’s analysis emphasizes that unless Bulgaria accelerates its reforms and improves its innovation ecosystem, it risks falling further behind in the global technological race. This stagnation could have long-term consequences for the country’s economic development and global positioning. Sources: Prof. Nikolay Ovcharov has revealed that new archaeological findings suggest Bulgaria fell under Ottoman control between 1420 and 1422, rather than the commonly accepted date of 1396 Small grocery stores contribute approximately 10% to Bulgaria's GDP Bulgaria's purchasing power stands at about 60% of the European average Bulgaria's 17-year membership in the European Union has not lived up to the expectations of many Bulgarians, according to Senior Assistant Professor Dr. Tsvetomir Tsvetkov from Sofia Universit As the New Year approaches, hotels, holiday resorts, and guesthouses in Bulgaria are offering a range of packages to attract holidaymakers The decision to buy or rent property in Bulgaria's major cities, particularly Sofia, is influenced by various factors, with real estate experts suggesting that buying remains more advantageous than renting in the long term Airfares around the world are expected to rise in 2025, with ticket prices reflecting both higher operational costs and ongoing supply chain disruptions As the New Year approaches, hotels, holiday resorts, and guesthouses in Bulgaria are offering a range of packages to attract holidaymakers The decision to buy or rent property in Bulgaria's major cities, particularly Sofia, is influenced by various factors, with real estate experts suggesting that buying remains more advantageous than renting in the long term A recent survey reveals that more businesses are investing in technology to support hybrid work models as employees increasingly seek work closer to home Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency (NRA) has increased its scrutiny of individuals involved in online trading and content creation. In the first half of 2024 Wizz Air has announced four new routes from Varna for the summer 2025 season
