Ticketing platform under fire over scalping of Coldplay tickets

Niger Buckles Under Relentless Jihadist Fire

In the West African nation of Niger, killings by insurgents have surged since the military seized power in a coup, expelled U.S. and European troops and stopped negotiations with Islamist groups.

The New York Times - 17m

CWC: Ticket sales slow on Messi's Miami opener

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup opener between Inter Miami and Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium has had slow ticket sales in the 24 hours since sales started, with 31 sections still showing more than 100 ...

ESPN - 13h

She Turned in Her ‘Star Trek’ License Plates, but the Tickets Kept Coming

Beda Koorey, 75, returned personalized plates inspired by the identifying tag on the U.S.S. Enterprise to New York State in 2020. She has since been inundated with tickets for others who used the ...

The New York Times - 1d

FIFA’s U.S. bonanza begins with 2025 Club World Cup ticket sales, ‘adaptive pricing’

Want to see Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly in the 2025 Club World Cup opener? Most upper-deck tickets were priced at $379 when they went on sale Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Massive fire kills 9 people at building under construction in Taiwan

Nine people have died in a massive fire in central Taiwan at a huge food-processing building that was under construction

ABC News - 2d

IBM’s stock has missed the quantum-computing rally but could still be your ticket to ride that hot trend

Melius Research analyst Ben Reitzes says IBM’s quantum computing practice dates back to the 1980s

MarketWatch - 2d

FTC announces final rule banning junk fees on tickets and hotels

Consumers are one step closer to saying goodbye to more hidden junk fees for good.

NBC News - 4d

New federal rule bans "junk fees" on hotels and live event tickets

"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.

CBS News - 4d

FTC bans junk ticket, hotel fees

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned surprise junk fees for ticketing platforms, vacation rental sites and hotel fees on Tuesday, deeming the practice “unfair” and “deceptive.” “People deserve ...

The Hill - 4d

New federal rule bans 'junk fees' on hotels, live-event tickets

It would require businesses to disclose total prices upfront.

ABC News - 4d

Stowaway who flew to Paris without a ticket is arrested at Canadian border

A woman who was charged as a stowaway after she was accused of boarding a New York-to-Paris flight last month without a ticket has been arrested in New York near the Canadian border after she cut ...

NBC News - 5d

Hackers Can Jailbreak Digital License Plates to Make Others Pay Their Tolls and Tickets

Digital license plates sold by Reviver, already legal to buy in some states and drive with nationwide, can be hacked by their owners to evade traffic regulations or even law enforcement surveillance.

Wired - 5d

ABC under fire for $15m Trump settlement as mystery drone panic confounds defense officials: Live

ABC News settles defamation suit ahead of trial as Donald Trump staffs up his incoming administration

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Under-fire Ange: I love being in middle of a storm

Under-pressure Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has said his team's lacklustre form means he is "in a fight" but the Australian backed himself to get the club out of their slump.

ESPN - Dec. 14

If Trump axes this golden ticket for immigrants, tech stocks and U.S. jobs could suffer

An end to legal skilled immigration — particularly the H-1B visa program — would cause a brain drain in the U.S. and weaken its economy.

MarketWatch - Dec. 14

Sarah Jessica Parker gets a ‘golden ticket’ to the judging panel of 2025 Booker prize

Sex and the City star says it is ‘the thrill of a life’ to be appointed to 2025 panel alongside Roddy Doyle, Kiley Reid and Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ to pick year’s best novel. Her Cosmopolitan-sipping, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 14

University of Michigan May Fire D.E.I. Official Over Antisemitism Claim

The official, an administrator of multicultural programs, was accused of making antisemitic remarks in a conversation. Her lawyer said that the school fired her this week, and vowed to sue.

The New York Times - Dec. 13

Lions fan who taunted Packers, coach Matt LaFleur before Week 14 game has season tickets revoked

LaFleur was critical of the security at Ford Field for allowing the fan to get near the Packers' sideline before the game.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12

Juan Soto gets free luxury suite and up to 4 premium tickets for home games in $765M Mets deal

Juan Soto gets free use of a luxury suite and up to four premium tickets behind home plate for regular-season and postseason New York Mets home games as part of his record $765 million, 15-year ...

ABC News - Dec. 11

Over 20,000 ordered to evacuate as Franklin Fire rages in Malibu, California

More than 3,000 acres have been burned and at least 20,000 people are under evacuation orders as the Franklin Fire continues to spread in Malibu, California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans ...

CBS News - Dec. 11

College Football Playoff ticket prices: Notre Dame vs. Indiana has highest get-in price of first-round games

Tickets for SMU vs. Penn State are significantly more affordable

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

Playoff game at Ohio State has sold 34% more tickets than Notre Dame game on StubHub

The Indiana vs

ABC News - Dec. 9

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Made a Record $2 Billion of Ticket Sales

Over 21 months, the pop superstar’s culture-dominating stage show doubled the gross of its closest competitor, according to ticket sales figures confirmed for the first time.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour smashes touring revenue record with more than $2bn in ticket sales

Pop singer’s 149-date tour, which ended on Sunday in Vancouver, more than doubles the previous record for a completed tour. Taylor Swift’s Eras tour has been confirmed as the most commercially ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

$1 for a ticket to watch the New York Giants suddenly seems a little overpriced

The Giants have some promising players but it’s hard to believe that the team’s current ownership will appoint the right staff to halt fans’ misery. A $1 ticket for an NFL game – or nearly any ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

Football fans stand up to ‘ridiculous’ ticket-price hikes that border on antipathy

Premier League supporters are fighting to retain concession prices in the face of clubs’ desire to target ‘tourist fans’. For West Ham supporters it was a sense of values betrayed. “The club should ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Cash App Wades Into the Exclusive World of Presale Concert Tickets

Legacy credit cards and banks aren’t the only banking options to come with perks for premium access to events anymore.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Under-fire Lopetegui vows to 'change' West Ham situation

Under-pressure manager Julen Lopetegui says "we are going to change the situation" at struggling West Ham.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Dick Van Dyke stars in Coldplay video as he turns 99

The actor recreates dance moves from across his career, and reflects on old age in a touching video.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Here's everything new coming to Disneyland in 2025 (so far) — including $67-per-day tickets

Disneyland Resort turns 70 in July, but the celebration will begin on May 16 with the launch of multiple entertainment options and the arrival of a Walt Disney robot.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6

Woman who flew from New York to Paris without a ticket is charged in federal court

The woman who officials say boarded a flight without a ticket in New York during the Thanksgiving holiday and was detained upon landing in Paris has been charged with being a stowaway.

NBC News - Dec. 6

76ers tickets selling for as low as $5 on resale sites amid nightmare start to season

Fans can purchase tickets to Friday's game against the Magic for a huge bargain

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Under-fire Real Madrid star ‘takes FULL responsibility’ for Athletic Club defeat

Kylian Mbappe is currently going through a challenging period at Real Madrid. The French superstar, who arrived at the club with immense expectations, has found himself under scrutiny after missing ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Ed Sheeran announces concert in Bhutan — with tickets starting at $10

Ed Sheeran announced this week he's taking his Mathematics Tour to Bhutan on Jan. 24, 2025 — the first major international concert to be held in the country.

CNBC - Dec. 5

'Sacked in the morning' - Wolves boss O'Neil under fire

Wolves fans turned on Gary O'Neil by chanting he should be "sacked in the morning", with the manager seemingly clinging to his job after a 4-0 thrashing at Everton.

BBC News - Dec. 4

How to avoid ticket scams during concert and holiday show season

Americans lost over $2.3 million to online ticket scams this year, according to the FBI. Lucas Gutterman from U.S. Public Interest Research Group shares tips to protect yourself.

CBS News - Dec. 4