Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling
Read full article: Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddlingAir New Zealand will soon add triple-tier bunk beds for economy travelers to have a chance to sleep on long-haul flights.
QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu
Read full article: QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and TemuThe owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC _ which for years garnered the attention of millions of TV viewers looking for a deal on baubles and housewares, is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum
Read full article: Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrumEmployees on the autism spectrum and employers that want to embrace neurodiversity can make work environments more welcoming for people who may struggle with job-related social interactions.
Ranch dressing: An American staple that actually began life on ... a ranch
Read full article: Ranch dressing: An American staple that actually began life on ... a ranchRanch dressing is the best-selling salad dressing in the U.S., surpassing Italian dressing near the end of the 20th century.
A raggedy toy to a treasured symbol of childhood: The teddy bear
Read full article: A raggedy toy to a treasured symbol of childhood: The teddy bearFrom the circular muzzle with a little nose tip to the button eyes and two round fuzzy ears — what is it about the teddy bear that has wrapped children around its furry paws for over a century.
The 'becoming Chinese' meme shows China's soft power moment is here
Read full article: The 'becoming Chinese' meme shows China's soft power moment is hereYoung Western social media users are embracing a “very Chinese time” of their lives, and China’s government is keen to use this moment to boost the country’s cultural influence worldwide.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once more
Read full article: Ben & Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once moreAs Ben & Jerry’s celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, one of the brand’s co-founders was focused on a different sort of freedom.
Asian surnames have been the fastest-growing in the US, according to Census Bureau report
Read full article: Asian surnames have been the fastest-growing in the US, according to Census Bureau reportThe most popular last names in the U.S. might be unchanged from the previous decade, but Asian surnames were the fastest-growing at the start of 2020s.
What to Stream: 'Beef,' Zayn Malik, 'Love Island: Beyond the Villa,' Glen Powell and Elle Fanning
Read full article: What to Stream: 'Beef,' Zayn Malik, 'Love Island: Beyond the Villa,' Glen Powell and Elle FanningAdam Sandler's eldest daughter Sadie starring in the Netflix comedy “Roommates” and fresh tunes from Zayn Malik are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as Dolce & Gabbana chairman but will keep a creative role
Read full article: Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as Dolce & Gabbana chairman but will keep a creative roleStefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of the fashion house that he co-founded with Domenico Dolce.
Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseries
Read full article: Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseriesKara Swisher begins her new CNN series on longevity and health in a cemetery, reflecting on her father's death.
Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji
Read full article: Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount FujiA viral photo of snow-capped Mount Fuji, a red pagoda and cherry blossoms has brought many tourists to a peaceful Japanese town.
Iranian American soccer fans are torn between pride and protest as the World Cup nears
Read full article: Iranian American soccer fans are torn between pride and protest as the World Cup nearsMany Iranian soccer fans in the U.S. have conflicting emotions about their homeland's beloved national team as the World Cup comes to North America.
Volunteers turn a fan's recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
Read full article: Volunteers turn a fan's recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure troveIn 1989, an up-and-coming rock band from Washington called Nirvana played in Chicago for the first time at a club called Dreamerz.
In post-WWII America, the Levittown house was a house for all — as long as you weren't Black
Read full article: In post-WWII America, the Levittown house was a house for all — as long as you weren't BlackThey weren’t the most impressive-looking houses: boxy and small, two bedrooms with a living room and kitchen, no basement, tossed up one after another in assembly-line fashion.
Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge
Read full article: Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surgeWomen suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products.
Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London
Read full article: Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in LondonPressure is mounting for the American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer.
Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates
Read full article: Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage ratesThe economic fallout from the war with Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home, even as other housing market trends in many parts of the country favor home shoppers this spring.
As Trump orders UFO data released, a question hangs: If aliens exist, what would they think of us?
Read full article: As Trump orders UFO data released, a question hangs: If aliens exist, what would they think of us?For generations, human beings have wondered: What would alien life from another planet be like.
Children race to gather marshmallows dropped from a helicopter at pair of Michigan parks
Read full article: Children race to gather marshmallows dropped from a helicopter at pair of Michigan parksIt rained marshmallows at two Detroit-area parks as kids raced to collect thousands of the gooey treats dropped from a helicopter.
What to Stream: Sydney Sweeney, 'Malcolm in the Middle,' Jonah Hill, 'Hacks' and Ella Langley
Read full article: What to Stream: Sydney Sweeney, 'Malcolm in the Middle,' Jonah Hill, 'Hacks' and Ella LangleySydney Sweeney starring as real-life boxing legend Christy Martin in the movie “Christy” and “Hacks” launching its fifth and final season on HBO are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it's safe
Read full article: Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it's safeWith Easter around the corner, food safety experts say you can still dye Easter eggs and eat them safely if you handle them right.
Kids ate the multiplex: How family movies are taking over moviegoing, one blockbuster at a time
Read full article: Kids ate the multiplex: How family movies are taking over moviegoing, one blockbuster at a timeAs “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” lands in theaters, coloring stations, collectible popcorn containers and mascot Marios are all in place to entice arguably the most prized moviegoers to Hollywood today.
Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station's control
Read full article: Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station's controlU.S. gas prices are climbing fast, and drivers are paying the highest pump prices since 2022 as the Iran war shakes oil markets.
To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'
Read full article: To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are creating virtual replicas of patients’ hearts so they can test how to fix a life-threatening irregular heartbeat before treating the real organ.
A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons
Read full article: A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessonsOnce a semester, a Cornell University instructor requires her students to complete an in-class assignment using typewriters — an exercise to help them understand what writing, thinking and classrooms were like before everything turned digital.
Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor case
Read full article: Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor caseThe leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” has been sentenced to 9 years in prison on federal forced labor charges.
Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdown
Read full article: Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdownLong security lines at airports are driving people crazy as Congress and President Donald Trump try to work out a budget stalemate.
When stock markets are rattled, even by war, it usually pays for investors to be patient
Read full article: When stock markets are rattled, even by war, it usually pays for investors to be patientWhen stock markets are falling, it’s natural to want to do something quickly to protect your retirement savings.
Frustrated travelers hear a new message from airports: Don’t get here so early
Read full article: Frustrated travelers hear a new message from airports: Don’t get here so earlyThe sight of travelers suffering through long security lines at U.S. airports this week have many people showing up way before their flights.
What to Stream: Two doses of Amanda Seyfried, 'The Housemaid' with Sydney Sweeney and Jon Hamm robs
Read full article: What to Stream: Two doses of Amanda Seyfried, 'The Housemaid' with Sydney Sweeney and Jon Hamm robsAmanda Seyfried starring in “The Testament of Ann Lee” and Bravo’s hit reality show “The Valley” returning for Season 3 are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year
Read full article: Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last yearThe price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console.
A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont's general election ballot
Read full article: A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont's general election ballotAnother teen is running for governor of Vermont, and this time, he'll be on the general election ballot.
In the wake of US social media verdicts, a look at what limits other countries have imposed for kids
Read full article: In the wake of US social media verdicts, a look at what limits other countries have imposed for kidsDual jury verdicts this week have validated longstanding concerns about the dangers of social media for young people.
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child's social media use
Read full article: Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child's social media useEarlier this week a jury in California this found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbots
Read full article: AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbotsArtificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a new study that explores the dangers of AI telling people what they want to hear.
A soothing study session: Students cram in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw as musicians play
Read full article: A soothing study session: Students cram in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw as musicians playAmsterdam’s Concertgebouw turns its famous main hall into a quiet study space, with live classical music playing as students work.
Louisiana's crawfish industry feels the pinch of limits on foreign workers
Read full article: Louisiana's crawfish industry feels the pinch of limits on foreign workersLouisiana officials warn that the state's $300 million crawfish industry faces dire economic consequences because of a shortage of temporary seasonal workers via the H-2B visa program.
Verdicts against Meta, YouTube validate concerns long raised by parents, child safety advocates
Read full article: Verdicts against Meta, YouTube validate concerns long raised by parents, child safety advocatesIt’s too soon to tell if this week’s jury decisions will lead to fundamental changes in how social media treats its young users.
Lobsters and red carpet gowns: A new show celebrates Schiaparelli's surrealist fashion
Read full article: Lobsters and red carpet gowns: A new show celebrates Schiaparelli's surrealist fashionThe Victoria and Albert Museum is opening a new exhibition celebrating how the fashion house Schiaparelli turns fashion into surreal art.
‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later
Read full article: ‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years laterRob Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film “Stand by Me” is coming back to theaters for one week.
The better family SUV. Edmunds compares the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder
Read full article: The better family SUV. Edmunds compares the Ford Explorer and Nissan PathfinderFor families who need three rows, usable cargo space, and enough capability for a weekend adventure, the midsize SUV remains the default answer.
What could come next for other social media firms as a jury finds Meta platforms harm children
Read full article: What could come next for other social media firms as a jury finds Meta platforms harm childrenThe first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta.
Seconds before LaGuardia crash, controller cleared the fire truck to cross the runway, NTSB says
Read full article: Seconds before LaGuardia crash, controller cleared the fire truck to cross the runway, NTSB saysFederal investigators say one of only two air traffic controllers on duty at LaGuardia Airport cleared a fire truck to cross a runway just 12 seconds before an Air Canada flight touched down, leaving little time to avoid the collision that killed both pilots.
Here's how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Read full article: Here's how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying aroundMost consumers are guilty of the same habit — filling drawers or closets with devices such as old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronics once those things are no longer needed.
With long lines and other disruptions, air travel anxiety isn't just about a fear of flying
Read full article: With long lines and other disruptions, air travel anxiety isn't just about a fear of flyingThe list of reasons why air travel can be stressful has grown as long as the security lines at some U.S. airports in recent months.
Retirees, Should You Take RMDs Early in the Year or Wait?
Read full article: Retirees, Should You Take RMDs Early in the Year or Wait?Within a given year, is there any advantage to taking your required minimum distributions as soon as you can, or taking it down to the wire and pulling the distribution in late December.
As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
Read full article: As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still keyUse of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is growing, with about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. saying they currently take the medications.
Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warn
Read full article: Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warnConservationists are warning that the Trump administration is working state by state to undo decades of progress in clearing skies over the country's beloved national parks.
Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would help
Read full article: Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would helpMore research is starting to show that women can benefit from lifting weights, perhaps even more than men.
What to Stream: Charlie Puth, Daniel Day-Lewis, Robyn, James Marsden and a 'Hannah Montana' special
Read full article: What to Stream: Charlie Puth, Daniel Day-Lewis, Robyn, James Marsden and a 'Hannah Montana' specialA “Hannah Montana” anniversary special starring Miley Cyrus and fresh music from Robyn and Charlie Puth album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.