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‘Our loyalty isn’t worth anything’: I paid $70 for a seat with more legroom, but two women grabbed similar empty seats for free. Is that fair?
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‘It’s a very ugly American trait’: I cried foul when basic-economy passengers grabbed premium-economy seats. The airline has finally shown me respect.
“That woman and her mother were selfish and self-interested, and believed that they were entitled to get those seats.”9 hr ago -
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Southwest’s new open seating raises ‘more questions than answers,’ this analyst says
Southwest plans on assigned seating, but details are sparse.21 hr ago -
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My brother won’t tell me anything about our mother’s $1.6 million estate. Can I remove him as trustee?
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‘I’m having panic attacks’: My ex-husband emptied our joint bank accounts, hacked into my email and stole my life savings. Do I have any recourse?
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Manchester United Wants to Build a 100,000-Seat Stadium. Is That a Good Idea?
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Budget airline Spirit is trying to go upmarket — and blocking middle seats
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Live results: Democrats face off for Gallego's seat in Arizona
Three Democrats are set to face off in the Arizona Democratic primary Tuesday for Rep. Ruben Gallego's seat for the 3rd Congressional District after Gallego announced he's running for Senate. Former Phoenix City Council Member Yassamin Ansari, ...18 hr ago -
The New York Times - Business
Will Free Beer Make Travelers More Responsible?
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NBC News - Politics
What to watch for in Tuesday’s Arizona primaries: Swing-seat battles and how to run elections
Arizona voters will finalize the matchup in a hotly contested Senate race and set the stage for congressional races that could tip the House balance of power.8 hr ago -
The Hill - Politics
Kelly says Democrats can win his Senate seat if he becomes vice president
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said he’s confident that Democrats can keep his Senate seat in a special election if he is elected vice president, as speculation rises over who Vice President Harris will choose as her running mate. Kelly told CNN’s Manu ...14 hr ago -
The Guardian - World
Job review – seat-edge Broadway thriller makes smart use of digital anxiety
The Hayes Theater, New York . Succession’s Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon star in a dark two-hander about the horrors of the internet. It’s generally a fool’s errand to try to conjure the terminally online. The internet is atomized and ...15 hr ago -
The Guardian - World
The City of London’s tallest skyscraper could look like a toilet seat in the sky – and that’s not even the worst thing about it| Oliver Wainwright
As more and more giant towers are squeezed in by developers, open spaces and natural light are becoming things of the past. From some angles, it looks like a giant toilet seat in the sky. From others, it looks like a big tongue , sticking out to ...3 hr ago -
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‘For the record, I trust him 100%’: Should my husband and I add our son to our bank accounts in case something happens to us?
“I am not worried that if we make him a joint owner on our bank accounts that something nefarious would happen.”1 hr ago -
The Guardian - World
Paris 2024: O’Callaghan beats Titmus, silver for GB’s Richards and USA’s Grimes – live
Also: rugby sevens, fencing, volleyball and more The latest medal table | Live schedule | And full results Sign up for the Paris 2024 briefing | And email Niall The Matildas, arguably Australia’s most popular team at the Olympics, ...19 hr ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Olympic fencer Lee Kiefer 'couldn't ask for anything more' after winning second gold medal
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The Death Penalty Is Never Fair
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NBC News - Top stories
Stabbing attack kills two children, wounds many more in northern England
Two children were killed and nine others were injured when a 17-year-old suspect went on a stabbing rampage at a school event, authorities said. The children were attending an event at a dance studio when the suspect attacked. He was arrested on ...18 hr ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘We let our lawyers duke it out’: My $300K brokerage account was accidentally omitted from my divorce. Should I say something?
“There was no mention of this brokerage account that was in my name even during our divorce though it was opened during our marriage.”2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I’m divorcing after a lot of heartache’: Should I suggest my husband keep his $200,000 401(k), so I can take our $360,000 house?
“My early career 401(k)s were used as house down payments.”9 hr ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Here’s what’s worth streaming in August 2024: ‘Industry,’ ‘Only Murders in the Building’ and much more
August features new seasons of Max’s successor to “Succession,” Netflix’s “Emily in Paris,” and Amazon’s “Rings of Power”1 hr ago -
Financial Times - World
More women in England opt for private IVF treatments
Academics and charities call for a national policy for providing fertility treatment on NHS13 hr ago -
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Brand loyalty ain’t what it used to be
When concerns about high prices prompted shoppers to look around, many liked what they saw13 hr ago -
ABC News - Sports
After four races in one day, Léon Marchand prepares for two more Wednesday with medals on the line
French phenom Léon Marchand swam four races Tuesday and had a pair of night semifinals separated by less than 90 minutes19 hr ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
TCU adds Dana Holgorsen, Todd Graham to staff as Horned Frogs recruit two more ex-coaches for rebound effort
Sonny Dykes has added four former FBS coaches as he aims to bounce back from a losing season2 hr ago -
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Police in Spain dismantle a network that sexually exploited more than 600 women
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More Scholarships Coming To NCAA DI Women's Hockey Via Settlement
The NCAA settled a class action lawsuit that will see eight additional scholarships per team available in women's hockey, and roster size limits set.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I loved and respected them’: My late father wanted me to inherit his house, but he made a small legal error. Now my two siblings want their pound of flesh.
“His intention was to give me the property prior to his death, as they well knew.”8 hr ago -
The Guardian - World
More US women have tried to induce their own abortion since fall of Roe – report
Roughly 7% of reproductive-aged women have attempted to induce own abortion, up from 5% before fall of Roe. Roughly 7% of women of reproductive age in the US have attempted to induce their own abortions outside the formal healthcare system, a ...2 hr ago - Abortion -
ABC News - Health
More women are ending pregnancies on their own, a new study suggests. Some resort to unsafe methods
A growing number of women say they’ve tried to end their pregnancies on their own by doing things like taking herbs, drinking alcohol or even hitting themselves in the belly, a new study suggests19 hr ago -
Financial Times - Business
Vitol’s senior employees paid a record $6.4bn last year
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ESPN - Sports
'I'd swim in anything to try and get a medal': Latest on the River Seine
If conditions are unsafe in the Paris waterway Tuesday, the plan is to try again Friday. Athletes don't seem concerned.15 hr ago -
ABC News - Sports
American swimmers grabbed plenty of hardware Monday at the Olympics, but no gold
American swimmers won four medals at the Olympics Monday night, but none of them gold18 hr ago -
The Hill - Politics
Can you still get COVID tests for free?
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Free Speech Includes the Right to Boycott Israel
Governments are fickle, and one will sooner or later target a viewpoint that you deem sacrosanct.19 hr ago - Israel -
GameSpot - Tech
PlayStation Plus Free Games For August 2024 Revealed
PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting August 6-- Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga , Five Nights at Freddy's: Security ...1 hr ago - Playstation -
The Guardian - World
India landslides: death toll passes 100 with dozens feared missing
Heavy rainfall, difficult terrain, destroyed roads and collapsed bridge have hampered rescue efforts in Kerala. At least 108 people have died and dozens more are missing after heavy rain led to a series of landslides in the Indian state of Kerala, ...2 hr ago - India -
GameSpot - Tech
Apple AirPods Back On Sale At Amazon For Only $70, But Probably Not For Long
Apple AirPods are back on sale for only $70 at Amazon and Best Buy , which matches the best price offered during Prime Day 2024 earlier this month. Normally $129, this deal knocks $59 off the price of the second-generation AirPods. Best Buy ...17 hr ago - Apple -
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Naivety about Trump threatens all our futures
Plutocrats must understand that wealth is only a source of power if it is protected by a law-governed state18 min ago - Donald Trump -
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Etsy plans to test its first-ever loyalty program as it aims to boost sales
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