Senate panel rips airlines over rising ‘junk’ fees

The Senate’s Homeland Security Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in a new report is slamming airlines for relying on “junk fees,” saying carriers are extracting large amounts of money from ...

Politics - The Hill - 21 hours ago

Thanksgiving air travel peaks; Senate finds 5 U.S. airlines made billions from junk fees

Tuesday is expected to be the busiest day at the airports for those doing Thanksgiving travel this week. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, a newly released Senate report shows a number of U.S. airlines ...

Senate report slams airlines for raking in billions in seat fees

The Senate panel is calling airline executives to testify next week about their carriers' fees.

Business - CNBC - 21 hours ago

Senate report slams airlines for raking in billions in seat fees

A Senate subcommittee on Tuesday slammed U.S. airlines large and small over fees to pick seats on flights.

Spain fined these budget airlines $187 million over baggage fees

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

'My 12 hours of uni each week are incredible value'

University fees are rising to £9,535, meaning students will be left in more debt after their course.

Latest news on Thanksgiving holiday travel, airline fees

Airports across the country expect a record number of people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports as more news emerges about ...

Durbin demands House ethics panel share Gaetz report with Senate panel

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin (D), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, urged the House Ethics Committee to "preserve and share" its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz after President-elect Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

University tuition fees rising to £9,535 in England

Maintenance loans are also going up to help students manage the cost of living.

Evening Report — Gaetz courts senators as House ethics panel deadlocks

Plus: Biden bolsters Ukraine defenses as Russia war escalates {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Alex Brandon Gaetz courts senators as ethics panel deadlocks The House Ethics Committee deadlocked ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Why tuition fees are set to rise - and what this means for students

With the cost of living rising, many students are concerned about the growing financial pressures at university

University tuition fees to rise from next year in England

Ministers will increase cap in line with inflation to £9,535 after eight-year freeze

Business - Financial Times - November 4

What England’s tuition fee rise means for student and university finances

Experts say measures will not be enough to fix higher education funding or attract students from poorer backgrounds

Business - Financial Times - November 5

BJ’s stock rises on first membership-fee increase in 7 years

Warehouse retailer BJ’s will increase its membership fee for the first time in seven years, the company said when it announced third-quarter earnings results Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

'We are being robbed': Homeowners feel trapped by rising fees

Residents say as costs surge basic maintenance and administrative duties are not being fulfilled.

Visa and Mastercard execs grilled by senators on 'duopoly,' high swipe fees

Senate Judiciary Committee members say the 'duopoly' has left retailers with no ability to negotiate high interchange fees.

Business - CNBC - November 19

John Thune Rises to the Senate Top

The South Dakota Republican failed in his first try for the Senate but came back to defeat a chamber leader. Now he will be the leader himself.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Trump rips Fox News's election morning coverage

Former President Trump railed against Fox News on Tuesday morning for playing clips of a speech Oprah Winfrey gave in support of Vice President Harris. Calling Oprah a "divider" who should be ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Hurricane Rafael swirls over Gulf of Mexico after ripping through Cuba

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Rafael weakens into a tropical storm as it swirls over the Gulf of Mexico after lashing Cuba

Hurricane Rafael has weakened into a tropical storm as it swirls through the Gulf of Mexico where it is expected to break apart after plowing through Cuba, knocking out the country’s power grid and ...

World - ABC News - November 8

House Ethics panel set to meet again in December over Gaetz report

President-elect Donald Trump's selection of former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida as attorney general is eclipsing the rest of his transition back to the White House. The House Ethics Committee ...

Trump rips New York Times over coverage, asks for apology

President-elect Trump attacked The New York Times early Tuesday, asking the outlet to apologize for its coverage of him, which he called "so wrong." "Will the failing New York Times apologize to ...

Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago

Church and state clash over entry fee for Paris's Notre Dame

World - Yahoo News - November 19

University cash crisis to get worse despite tuition fee rise, regulator says

More than three quarters of universities are expected to face financial problems next year.

Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.

As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.

Health - The New York Times - November 19

Southwest Airlines Will Face Pilots’ Union Lawsuit Over Threats

The Dallas-based carrier will head to court over claims by pilots that it harassed a senior pilot involved in training other aviators.

Business - Inc. - October 29

2024 election updates: Mark Cuban clashes with Trump's team

Entrepreneur said on "The View" that Trump is intimidated by 'strong, intelligent women.'

House panel refers Andrew Cuomo for criminal prosecution over alleged 'false statements' on Covid report

House Republicans sent a criminal referral of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, alleging he made “criminally false statements” during closed-door testimony.

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Dodgers pitcher rips Yankees over World Series 'mismatch,' says L.A. superstars 'aren't lazy and play hard'

Joe Kelly did not pitch in the playoffs but he had some hot takes anyway

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

House panel questions chip manufacturing equipment makers over any ties to China

The top lawmakers on the House China select committee pressed various semiconductor equipment makers on their business sales with China amid growing concerns about the nation’s competitive ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Speculation swirls over Rubio's Senate successor

The impending vacancy in the Senate following President-elect Trump’s planned nomination of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R) for secretary of State is already sparking speculation about who will be his ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Jeffries: Pelosi is not undermining me

“It's an honor to stand on the shoulders of Speaker Nancy Pelosi,” he said Sunday.

Politics - Politico - November 17

House and Senate Clash Over Ethics Report on Gaetz

Also, nuclear power went from pariah to rising star. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

NHL Power Rankings: Critical Month Lies Ahead As Kings Rise And Lightning, Senators Fall

The NHL power rankings saw changes in the top three amid a flurry of rises and falls. As American Thanksgiving approaches, the standings are really starting to matter.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

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