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United Airlines CEO talks flight junk fees, Trump's potential tariffs

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the potential impact of new trade tariffs on fares as U.S. airports saw a record number of flyers at the end of Thanksgiving weekend, ...

CBS News - 5h

Are Airline Loyalty Programs Worth It?

Some travelers, frustrated with changing airline rewards programs, have stopped chasing status and adopted different strategies when booking flights and using credit cards.

The New York Times - 1d

Airlines, hotels pushing "Travel Tuesday" discounts

Airlines and hotels are offering up their own deal day to go along with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, dolling out big discounts for trips on Travel Tuesday. Katy Nastro, travel expert and ...

CBS News - 5h

2 Delta attendants fail breathalyzer test before international flight

Delta says it pulled pair of crew members from duty after random screening by Dutch authorities.

CBS News - 21h

Indian American family subjected to racist rant on United Airlines bus

An Indian American photographer took a video of a woman verbally attacking him and his children with racist slurs on a United Airlines shuttle bus.

NBC News - 21m

Global Airlines Too Slow to Switch to Green Jet Fuel, Study Says

The advocacy group Transport and Environment faults carriers for slow adoption rates, and oil producers for underinvesting in the sustainable aviation gas.

Inc. - 27m

The ChatGPT secret: is that text message from your friend, your lover – or a robot?

People are turning to chatbots to solve all their life problems, and they like its answers. But are they on a very slippery slope?. When Tim first tried ChatGPT, he wasn’t very impressed. He had a ...

The Guardian - 9h

Rwanda asylum scheme spent £50m on flights that never took off, data reveals

Home Secretary says £700m scheme did not result in a single deportation or stop any boats crossing the Channel. A failed Conservative plan to send people seeking asylum to Rwanda spent £50m on ...

The Guardian - 1d

Travel Tuesday deals are here — 5 tips for booking the best flights, cruises and other discounts

What to know about Cyber Week’s latest sales event, which is supposed to be the Black Friday or Cyber Monday of travel deals.

MarketWatch - 3h

Oxford picks "brain rot" as its word of the year

Oxford University Press said the phrase "brain rot" gained "new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.

CBS News - 22h

How Glossier Got Its Glow Back

The 10-year-old beauty brand is profitable, growing, and back in the zeitgeist after successfully pulling off a transition of power.

Inc. - 23h

Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals

The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?

Financial Times - 14h

A Home Library Can Tell Your Life Story

These interior designers have strategies for creating personal spaces for reading, whether it is in a dedicated room or a welcoming corner in your house.

The New York Times - 9h

What to Do When Your Employee Is Grieving

It’s National Grief Awareness Week. Here’s how business leaders can better lead their teams through times of loss.

Inc. - 1h

Frontier Airlines will install first-class seats as industry battles for high-paying flyers

Frontier Airlines next year will retrofit its Airbus jetliners to include two rows of first-class seats.

CNBC - 5h

Frontier Airlines will install first-class seats as industry battles for high-paying flyers

Frontier Airlines, one of the world’s biggest budget airlines, is adding first-class seats.

NBC News - 25m

Here's How Many PS2s Sony Made In Its Lifetime

The PlayStation 2 is the best-selling console of all time, and now the exact number of units produced has been confirmed by a former PlayStation executive.. Over on Twitter , an image was floating ...

GameSpot - 23h

Enron Announces Its Return From the Dead With Crypto Patents and a Bunch of Merch

From the people who brought the world ‘Birds Aren’t Real’ comes a sequel befitting 2024’s Bitcoin rallies and general absurdity.

Inc. - 23h

China's Flood of Cheap Goods Is Angering Its Allies, Too

The deluge of inexpensive items washing over the developing world is jacking up tensions between China and the Global South, complicating Beijing’s plans to build alliances as it confronts trade ...

The Wall Street Journal - 14h

Watch: How Jaguar has shifted gears with its concept car

The company has been at the centre of a media storm as a result of its radical revamp.

BBC News - 9h

Pakistan's Reliance on Chinese-Built Power Plants Is Strangling Its Economy

Pakistan turned to Beijing to solve a crippling energy shortage. Now, the country is crushed by debt and sky-high energy prices—and its economy is spiraling.

The Wall Street Journal - 7h

Coca-Cola accused of quietly dropping its 25% reusable packaging target

Exclusive: Campaigners say company’s apparent abandoning of 2030 pledge is a ‘masterclass in greenwashing’. Coca-Cola has been accused of quietly abandoning a pledge to achieve a 25% reusable ...

The Guardian - 7h

Here's Why Your Fortnite XP Gains Are Slower In Chapter 6

The recently announced changes to Fortnite Crew have been accompanied by some unpopular changes to XP gains in Chapter 6 Season 1, with progress slowing compared with past seasons--a jarring ...

GameSpot - 18h

FT readers: your favourite off-the-beaten-track eateries and bars in Venice

Top tips on authentic places to dine and drink in La Serenissima

Financial Times - 14h

The Politics Behind the Biden Pardon: ‘Look Out for Your Own’

While the pardon is legal, the rule of law isn’t maintained by merely keeping to the letter of the law.

The New York Times - 10h

Is Your Office Holiday Party Accessible? Most Work Events Aren’t

Make sure you’re planning a celebration that all your employees can attend.

Inc. - 5h

How Trump's proposed tariffs could impact your wallet

Proposed tariffs on imported goods could raise prices on items like clothing, toys and household appliances. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains the potential impact on ...

CBS News - 4h

How holiday drinking habits could impact your health

From eggnog to champagne, Americans consume twice as much alcohol during the holidays. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down the potential health effects and ways to stay mindful.

CBS News - 4h

Here's how holiday drinking can affect your health, according to a doctor

Estimates show Americans drink twice as much during the holiday season as they normally do. Here's how the extra alcohol can impact your health.

CBS News - 3h

How a gold investment could boost your portfolio in 2025

Gold can be a valuable asset to add to your portfolio ahead of the new year. Here's why.

CBS News - 1h

AC/DC's Power Up tour, its first U.S. run in nine years, will stop at the Rose Bowl

AC/DC's Power Up tour will hit 13 stadiums in North America in the spring, including the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on April 18.

Los Angeles Times - 23h

Why This Mother-Daughter-Founded Snack Brand Brought Philanthropy Into Its Business Model

With a new partnership, SkinnyDipped set about its new mission to empower other female entrepreneurs.

Inc. - 23h

This whale species is so rare it's never been seen alive. A dissection may decode its mysteries

Scientists and culture experts in New Zealand have begun the first-ever dissection of a spade-toothed whale, the world's rarest whale species

ABC News - 18h

Belgian court rules against state in a landmark case addressing its colonial past

A Brussels appeals court has ruled that the Belgian state committed a crime against humanity in the case of five mixed-race women who were taken away from their Black mothers in infancy

ABC News - 18h

Intel Just Forced Out Its CEO. It’s a Brutal Lesson Every Leader Should Learn

Intel’s CEO came in with high expectations. Less than four years later, he’s gone.

Inc. - 10h

I escaped Rwanda genocide as a baby. I returned to find my generation has buried its pain | Ornella Mutoni

My Guardian documentary, The Things We Don’t Say, focuses on complex stories of healing in a country where many are putting on a brave face. Watch The Things We Don’t Say I was six months old ...

The Guardian - 7h