N.J. casinos await word to reopen
N.J. casinos await word to reopen — Slot machines could be ringing and dealers could be shuffling again in New Jersey’s casinos as soon as Friday evening after lawmakers and Gov. John S. Corzine reached a state budget deal that could end a six-day government shutdown. (AP)
O’Hare last in on-time departures — About 69 percent of the flights leaving O’Hare International Airport took off on time in May, putting the airport in last place in the country for on-time departures, according to government data. (AP)
American injured in Pamplona bull run — An American man was thrown by a young cow and seriously injured Friday in a mock bull fight following the first day of the running of the bulls in Spain’s San Fermin festival. (AP)
Spain confirms first case of bird flu — Spain has recorded its first case of H5N1 bird flu, the Agriculture Ministry said Friday. The deadly strain was found in a water fowl in a marsh area outside the northern city of Vitoria. (AP)
Self-service sleeping — Hotels–places where guests still expect a personal touch–have had a difficult time getting people to embrace self-service: Just 10% to 25% of their customers use kiosks to check in or out when they are available. (Fast Company)
Airline investigating after dog hit by planehttp://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20060707.NATS07-3/TPStory/National — Air Canada is investigating after a dog got loose at Halifax International Airport, ran around the airfield for two weeks and was then struck and killed by a landing passenger jet. (Globe and Mail)
Nicky Hilton launching her own hotel — Nicky Hilton is getting into the hotel business, she told PEOPLE on Thursday. “I’ve always wanted to do it,” says the lodging heiress who plans to renovate two existing buildings to open the “Nicky O” on Miami’s famed Ocean Boulevard in November. (People Magazine)