13 die as an Indian navy speedboat crashes into a passenger ferry off Mumbai

13+ impractical gifts to spark joy

We rounded up the best impractical yet gratifying gifts, including fun desk accessories and eclectic home decor.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Rohit Bal, Exuberant Star of Indian Fashion, Dies at 63

Known as “the bad boy of fashion,” he was among a wave of designers who created modern Indian couture by updating traditional garments.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Airline passengers would get paid for delays under rules considered by Biden administration

The Biden administration is considering new rules that would require airlines to pay passengers for significant delays within a carrier’s control.

NBC News - Dec. 5

China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms

The largely symbolic move is in response to the Biden administration’s latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island democracy that China considers its own.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

New low-alcohol beer launched to cut boozy train passenger accidents

Avanti West Coast said the pale ale will create a ‘more enjoyable travel experience’ and help passengers ‘drink responsibly’.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Creighton stuns Hunter Dickinson, No. 1 Kansas in dominant 13-point win

Kansas trailed the entire way on Wednesday night en route to its first loss of the season.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Neuer sent off as Bayern crash out of DFB Pokal

Manuel Neuer was sent off for the first time and Bayern Munich crashed out of the German Cup with a third round loss at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Shares of American Eagle plunge 13% as company issues weak holiday guidance

American Eagle issued weak holiday guidance after reporting its third sales miss in a row.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Iranian fighter jet crashes in the country's south, killing 2 pilots

An Iranian fighter has jet crashed in the south of the country, killing the two pilots

ABC News - Dec. 4

Two USS George Washington sailors die days apart after reaching Japan, Navy says

Two sailors assigned to the USS George Washington died within days of each other shortly after the aircraft carrier arrived in Japan, officials and family members said.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Mexico's Senate votes to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls

Mexico's Senate has voted to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls, drawing sharp criticism from the tourism industry

ABC News - Dec. 4

Mexico's Senate votes to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Rogue Tesla Hits Other Cars Before Driving Off Rooftop With 2 Passengers Inside

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Senator Blasts Airlines, Saying They See Passengers as ‘Walking Piggy Banks’

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) ripped the five largest airlines for collecting $12.4 billion in seat fees between 2018 and 2023.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Will home prices crash in 2025? Here’s what experts say.

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on promises to lower housing costs. Here’s what real-estate economists say about where home prices will go in 2025.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Pete Buttigieg on Airlines, Passenger Protections and Travel Advice

The outgoing transportation secretary talks about his record of holding airlines accountable, what might come next and whether to check a bag. (No.)

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Will my loved ones have to pay tax on my pension when I die?

I’m worried about the new rules that mean my pension is subject to inheritance tax

Financial Times - Dec. 4

13 women convicted in Cambodia of acting as pregnancy surrogates for foreigners

Thirteen women from the Philippines have been convicted on human trafficking-related charges for acting as surrogates in Cambodia for a ring selling babies to foreigners for cash

ABC News - Dec. 3

13 women convicted in Cambodia of acting as surrogates for foreign clients

Thirteen women from the Philippines have been convicted on human trafficking-related charges for acting as surrogates in Cambodia for a ring selling babies to foreigners for cash

ABC News - Dec. 3

Get Warcraft 1 And 2 For $13 Before They Are Delisted Next Week

GOG has announced that Warcraft 1 and Warcraft 2 will be delisted on December 13, per developer Blizzard's request. However, the games will still be playable for those who purchased them. If you ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3