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Rear seat belt reminders to be required in 2027
The Department of Transportation is going to mandate rear seat belt reminder systems to be implemented by late 2027 in all new cars as part of ongoing efforts to reduce traffic crash deaths and ...The Hill - 1d -
Craig wins seat to lead Dems on House Agriculture Committee
House Democrats voted Tuesday to make Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) their top member on the House Agriculture Committee, choosing a junior member of the powerful panel over a more veteran lawmaker who ...The Hill - 1d -
Man stopped at border crossing with dead woman in passenger seat
The officers became suspicious after noticing the female passenger "was not conscious and was not communicating."CBS News - 2d -
Why it's gotten more difficult to get a free first-class upgrade
Cheap seats aren’t enough for airline passengers anymore.NBC News - 2d -
Democratic panel recommends Craig for top seat on Agriculture Committee
A key Democratic panel voted Monday to recommend Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) to be the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee in the next Congress, lending a big boost to the most junior ...The Hill - 2d -
Why It’s Harder to Get An Upgraded Seat When You Fly Economy
More airline passengers will pay top dollar for premium seating, leading airlines to expand those sections, squeezing space for frequent flyers using their miles.Inc. - 2d -
Barbara Corcoran is a self-made millionaire: Why she refuses to fly first class
The "Shark Tank" judge flies cheaply so that her family can share her miles.CNBC - 3d -
Why it's gotten more difficult to get a free first-class upgrade
Airlines are racing to add comforts such as lie-flat seats, entertainment systems with bigger screens and even suites with closing doors.CNBC - 3d -
Why Democrats Lost More Seats in Vermont Than Any Other State
Even though Kamala Harris easily won the state, voters ousted more than two dozen Democratic legislators, who they felt had not addressed an affordability crisis.The New York Times - 5d -
African Union chairperson candidates advocate for permanent UN Security Council seats
Three African leaders seeking to head the African Union have detailed their plans for regional security amid conflicts and political coups while strongly advocating for inter-Africa tradeABC News - 5d -
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Supreme Court unveils pilot program for public to reserve courtroom seats
The Supreme Court on Thursday announced a pilot program that will allow members of the public to enter a lottery for reserved courtroom seats during oral arguments. The court has long provided ...The Hill - 6d -
House sends Biden bill adding judicial seats after veto threat
The House approved a bill Thursday that would create dozens of additional judicial seats over the next several years, sending it to President Biden’s desk after his administration levied a veto ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Nuclear industry tiptoes toward renaissance
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Nuclear industry tiptoes toward renaissance Step by halting step, the U.S. nuclear industry ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
JetBlue to bring 'junior Mint' first class to domestic flights in 2026
JetBlue plans to add domestic first-class seats in a two-by-two configuration for shorter flights in 2026.CNBC - Dec. 11 -
JetBlue to bring 'junior Mint' first class to domestic flights in 2026
JetBlue Airways plans to add domestic first-class seats in 2026 on airplanes that don’t have its top-tier Mint class, the latest initiative to win over higher-paying customers and get back to ...NBC News - Dec. 11 -
White House says Biden would veto bill adding judicial seats
The White House said Tuesday that President Biden would veto a bipartisan bill that would create dozens of new judicial seats in the coming years, raising questions about the motivations behind the ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
JetBlue's Turnaround Plan: First-Class Seats and Fewer Routes
The New York-based airline is returning to its leisure-travel origins after plans to buy now-bankrupt Spirit were thwarted.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11 -
Actor guilty of raping teen in acting classes
Alexander Westwood, 24, sexually assaulted a child over an eight-year period.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Judge OKs landmark class action settlement in LGBTQ fertility lawsuit
A judge approved a landmark class-action settlement this week between Aetna and same-sex couples in New York who said the insurance behemoth discriminated against them and other LGBTQ customers ...NBC News - Dec. 7 -
House Democrat on Sanders saying Democrats abandoned working class: 'What a crock'
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) called Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) a “crock” after the progressive senator said Democrats abandoned the working class, as the party grapples with President-elect ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
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How bad is the 2025 NFL Draft class? Expert shares honest take
Is 2025 a bad year to have one of the top picks in the NFL Draft? Draft guru Mike Renner joined Phil Perry on the Next Pats Podcast to explain.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
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Democrat narrowly flips California seat in last uncalled race of 2024
Rep. John Duarte (R-Calif.) will lose his House seat in what was the last uncalled congressional race of the 2024 cycle, giving Democrats a pickup going into the new year, Decision Desk HQ has ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Frontier Airlines announces new premium seat option
Frontier Airlines says it will roll out a first-class-style seating option starting late next year. Sean Cudahy, aviation reporter for The Points Guy, joined CBS News to talk about it.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
'Unbelievable', 'world class', 'immense' - pundits purr over Salah
Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards praises an "immense" performance from Mohamed Salah and says Liverpool "must keep" the Egypt forward.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Fees for Checked Bags and Seating
At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, senators framed the tacked-on fees for passenger seats or bags as akin to extortion. Airline executives pushed back, saying they gave customers options.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
California Democrat flips final House seat, dealing Republicans narrow majority
With Trump picks leaving vacancies, Republicans could have a 217-215 majority -- the narrowest GOP majority in history -- when the 119th Congress convenes on Jan. 3.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Airline executives defend seat fees before Senate panel
Executives from American, United, Delta, Frontier and Spirit are set to testify before a Senate panel Wednesday about their seating fees.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Will the 2024 NFL Draft QB class top 1983? So far, it's perfect
There were six first-round QBs, and the early results are all positive.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Democrats flip final House seat of the 2024 elections, narrowing Republicans' majority
Republicans will have a narrow majority in the House, with Democrats flipping one final seat in California, leaving GOP leaders with even less margin for error.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
California Democrat Flips Seat in the Last House Race to Be Called
Adam Gray, a former state lawmaker, defeated Representative John Duarte, a Republican, in a reversal of their 2022 race.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Democrat Adam Gray flips California swing seat blue
Republican Rep. John Duarte was narrowly ousted from his seat in a rematch against a Democratic rival.Politico - Dec. 3 -
Frontier Airlines will install first-class seats as industry battles for high-paying flyers
Frontier Airlines, one of the world’s biggest budget airlines, is adding first-class seats.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Frontier to introduce first-class seating. Here's what it will look like.
Frontier is adding premium seating tier to its offerings. Here's what it will look like, and when it will be available.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Frontier Airlines will install first-class seats as industry battles for high-paying flyers
Frontier Airlines next year will retrofit its Airbus jetliners to include two rows of first-class seats.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices
It is alleged the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Gregg Wallace apologises for 'middle-class women' comment
And, President Biden pardons son Hunter.BBC News - Dec. 2
