Delta and United Airlines are facing lawsuits for allegedly misleading customers by charging extra for window seats that lack actual windows. A New York law firm filed class-action lawsuits on behalf of passengers who claim they wouldn't have paid extra had they known. The airlines haven't commented, but...
Former Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald settled his $130 million wrongful termination lawsuit with the university. The settlement comes two years after Fitzgerald sued following his firing amid a team hazing scandal. While Fitzgerald maintained his innocence and lack of knowledge regarding the hazing, the university concluded he...
Veronika Osintseva, a Kyiv woman, miraculously survived a nine-story fall during a Russian missile attack that killed her parents. She woke up in the rubble, suffering injuries but alive. Her survival story, amidst the devastating war, has made her a symbol of hope in Ukraine. Despite the...
95-year-old Ahn Hak-sop, a North Korean POW, attempted to return to the North to die. After decades in South Korea, he felt he didn't belong and wished to be buried in his homeland. Despite his failing health and being turned away at the border, he journeyed as close...
The SEC will switch to a nine-game conference football schedule starting in 2026. This decision, reached after much debate among athletic directors, aims to boost competitiveness and improve the conference's standing in the College Football Playoff. Each team will play three permanent rivals and six rotating opponents. ...
Russell Henley dominated the first round of the 2025 Tour Championship, shooting a 9-under 61 and taking a two-stroke lead. His impressive round included seven birdies and an eagle, along with exceptional putting. Scottie Scheffler is in second place, followed by a group of players tied at -6....
Vice President Vance visited Georgia to promote the Trump administration's domestic policy bill, emphasizing its tax cuts. He attacked Senator Jon Ossoff for opposing the bill, citing its benefits for families. However, Ossoff countered that the law harms hospitals, potentially leading to cuts in services like ICUs, and...
The Supreme Court temporarily halted the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from paying out nearly $800 million in research grants. The NIH had stopped funding these grants, citing misalignment with Trump administration policies, including those related to DEI and COVID-19 research. A lower court reinstated the grants, finding...
A new study reveals that early Americans inherited Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA, possibly aiding disease resistance. Researchers analyzed the MUC19 gene, finding that one-third of Mexicans possess a Denisovan version, likely passed through Neanderthals. This 'genetic sandwich' suggests interbreeding between archaic humans and early modern humans. The study,...
Hamas, facing its worst crisis, is under immense pressure from Israel, Arab nations, and its own people. Israel aims to eliminate Hamas' military and governing power in Gaza, threatening a siege of Gaza City and mass displacement of Palestinians. Hamas, clinging to its remaining hostages, hopes to negotiate...
