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The Hill - Politics
The FTC should throw out its ‘junk fees’ rule and start over
The intent of the FTC’s new proposed rule is to bolster price transparency for consumers and restrain business, but its effect will be clear: higher prices, more regulation and fewer options for consumers. -
CBS News - Top stories
Passenger complaints about airline travel surged in 2023
The figure marks the largest volume of air travel complaints by consumers since 2020, when airlines were slow to give customers refunds during the pandemic. -
CNBC - Business
United Airlines is texting travelers live weather maps to explain flight delays
Even when it's bright and sunny, a thunderstorm hundreds of miles away can still disrupt flights.Travel -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Kindred Spirits: How to Get Into Booze Collecting
Luxury bottles of Scotch and tequila are driving a boom in the spirits market, and you don’t need to be rich to get involved -
ESPN - Sports
ATL's Almada joins Botafogo for MLS-record fee
Atlanta United completed its transfer of midfielder Thiago Almada to Brazilian top-flight side Botafogo on Saturday for an MLS-record fee, the club announced on Saturday.MLS -
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The Hill - Politics
Hogan calls on Alsobrooks to disavow Maryland tax, fee increases
Former Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for Senate, has written a letter calling on his opponent, Angela Alsobrooks (D), to disavow recent tax and fee increases in the state. The letter, first reported by the Washington ... -
The Guardian - World
Artificial light on coastlines lures small fish to their doom, coral reef study finds
Light pollution acts as ‘midnight fridge’, drawing in young fish, then predators, according to tests in French Polynesia. Artificial light shining from coastlines around the world is acting like “a midnight fridge” full of tasty snacks, ... -
The Guardian - World
After our first cold water swim our teeth chatter and hands ache – and I imagine the spirit of Mum not far away | Nova Weetman
We’ve been back twice a week since that first morning. It’s still freezing and we’re still slow, but the shock of it has gone. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWhen my mum died in 2012, I found a box of her ... -
CNBC - Business
Southwest Airlines adopts 'poison pill' to fend off activist Elliott Management
Southwest adopted a shareholder rights plan to fend off an effort from activist Elliott Management to oust CEO Bob Jordan and Chairman Gary Kelly. -
ABC News - Top stories
Open on July 4th: Retailers and airlines. Closed: Government, banks, stock market
The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain -
CBS News - Top stories
United Airlines texts customers live radar maps during weather delays
United says it's using AI to power the effort to keep customers apprised of factors affecting flight status.Travel -
Inc. - Business
A United Airlines Passenger Had a Terrible Experience. His Solution Was a Stroke of Genius
'I think it was empowering for people. We've all been there ...' -
CBS News - Top stories
July 4 travel expected to break records
AAA projects more than 60 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more this week over the Fourth of July holiday, which is millions more than last year. The TSA says it will be busiest on Sunday, when more than 3 million travelers could be ... -
Inc. - Business
Americans Ready to Set July 4 Travel Records
Despite steep gas prices, looming storms, and costlier fixings for backyard barbecues, an estimated 71 million people will be on the move this holiday weekend. -
CBS News - Top stories
Travel official on navigating 4th of July weekend rush
Millions of Americans will encounter a busy travel rush around the 4th of July weekend. The Transportation Security Administration expects that Sunday will be the busiest travel day and could break a record. Reggie Stephens, the federal security ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Fourth of July travel expected to break records
The Fourth of July holiday travel rush is here; experts say it could be the busiest season ever. AAA estimates nearly 71 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Fourth of July travel continues to break records
The TSA told CBS News it's screened more than 19 million flyers since last Thursday and is approaching two million more than last year. Eight of its 10 busiest travel days have been in the past month and a half, with Sunday expected to break ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Millions of Americans travel for July 4 weekend
About 71 million Americans around the U.S. are expected to travel to celebrate the Independence Day holiday weekend. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner reports from Ocean City, New Jersey. -
Inc. - Business
Air Travel Gets Worse: Passenger Complaints Rise
The Transportation Department reports a more than 12 percent increase in complaints, even as the number of canceled flights declined from a year ago. -
The New York Times - Business
Dropping in Just to Say ‘Hi!’
What to do when a colleague seems to have a communication problem. -
CBS News - Top stories
More than 70 million people expected to travel for July 4th
AAA says 70.9 million people will be traveling at least 50 miles this week for the Fourth of July, with 60 million moving by car. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has a look at the situation for flyers from Logan International Airport. -
ABC News - Top stories
TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers for the July 4th weekend
A long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records -
The New York Times - Business
If You Test Positive for Covid, Can You Still Travel?
With coronavirus cases on the rise, summer travelers are once again facing difficult questions. Here’s the latest travel guidance from health experts. -
The Guardian - World
Travelling by Ann Powers review – a dazzling life of Joni Mitchell
A sweeping study of Mitchell’s life and work that swerves familiar touchstones to create a vibrant, multi-faceted portrait. She felt like a cellophane wrapper on a packet of cigarettes. Every Joni Mitchell fan has heard this description before; ... -
The New York Times - World
Hungary’s Viktor Orban Travels to Russia for Meeting With Vladimir Putin
Days after a trip to Ukraine, the Hungarian leader arrived in Moscow for a visit, but E.U. officials made clear that he was not there on behalf of the bloc.Russia -
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The Guardian - World
Skip the coast: three of Europe’s loveliest lakes to visit – by travel experts
Three writers pick their favourite lakeside getaways in France, Germany and Italy, with boat trips and great places to stay and eat. A light breeze ruffles the palm fronds of our parasol as we sip Orangina and gaze at the windsurfers skimming ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Air travel is getting worse, passengers tell the government in their complaints
Air travel got more miserable last year, if the number of consumer complaints filed with the U.S. government is any measure. -
CBS News - Top stories
President Biden speaking in Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday
President Biden will attend campaign events in Philadelphia and Harrisburg Sunday after canceling his speech at the National Education Association annual conference.Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Southwest Airlines adopts ’poison pill’ after Elliott Management discloses 11% stake
Southwest Airlines Co. said Wednesday its board is adopting a limited-duration shareholder rights plan that is effective immediately and will expire in one year. -
ABC News - World
EU commission approves Lufthansa purchase of long-troubled Italian airline ITA, with conditions
The European Commission has approved Lufthansa’s takeover of Italian airline ITA with conditions to protect competitionEuropean Union -
Financial Times - Business
British Airways owner IAG warns airfares must rise to fund carbon cuts
Company’s chief Luis Gallego expects cost implications of switch to cleaner fuel to hit passenger demand -
Inc. - Business
With One Simple Trick United Airlines May Have Cheered Up Customers Facing Weather-Delayed Flights
The airline hopes to improve customer satisfaction with a very indirect change to how it does business: giving people just a little bit more data, using buzzy AI tech, to explain weather-related flight delays. -
CNBC - Business
Southwest Airlines shareholders puzzled by Elliott's activism can look to past campaigns for insight
Elliott Management's $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines has raised concern among investors who value the company's steadfast culture. -
ESPN - Sports
Joselu: Nostalgic? Spain hoping to retire Kroos
Spain's Joselu has said he is hoping to bring the curtain down on former Real Madrid teammate Toni Kroos' illustrious career in Friday's Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Germany. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Metal Prices Mixed; Gold Slips Slightly But Base Metals Rise
Base metals prices were higher while gold futures ticked lower but broadly holding ground, supported by rising jobless claims, which weighed on investor belief in a still-hot U.S. labor market, SP Angel said. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
BMW Hopes to Be a Steady Hand Amid EV Uncertainty
BMW is sticking to planned investments for its battery-powered future while holding onto its conventional gasoline-fueled roots, its technology chief Frank Weber said in an interview. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
BMW Hopes to Be a Steady Hand Amid EV Uncertainty
BMW is sticking to planned investments for its battery-powered future while holding onto its conventional gasoline-fueled roots, its technology chief Frank Weber said in an interview. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Children's Books: Hope Jahren's 'Adventures of Mary Jane'
Plus Gordon Korman’s ‘Faker.’