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Heathrow expansion, Rays Game 4 and a Dortmund teen

The UK government's plan to expand Heathrow would affect travelers and the wider economy, with Chancellor Healey arguing it would drive growth; the runway, apparently, is the easy part.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Hank Ledger on Late Night BBN
Published 1:00 AM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “Expansion of Heathrow Airport would drive growth, chancellor Healey says”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 1:00 AM ET on Late Night BBN, by Kenji Moonfield and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Rays.

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBritain's chancellor, Healey, says expanding Heathrow Airport would drive economic growth, as the government pushes a plan that affects travelers and the wider economy.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the plan is more runway for the airport where my luggage already goes on vacation without me.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn baseball, Game 4 of the American League Championship Series was rained out in Cleveland on Friday, and it is now set for Saturday night.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRays manager Kevin Cash has already named his starter.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA whole day off. The Rays got a snow day in October.

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