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Southwest Airlines is saying goodbye to its famous open seating plan. Farewell to Free-for-All Southwest is officially ditching the free-for-all seating arrangement in favor of assigned seats and extra-legroom options. It’s the end of an era for a policy that has been a huge part of the airline’s brand for over 50 years now. Legroom … Read more
An expansion of Medicaid in Tennessee means that new parents might not have to pay for a diaper ever again. Diaper Dollars Tennessee is set to become the first state in the nation to provide families with baby diapers. A First in the Nation Starting later this summer, the state’s Medicaid program, TennCare, will cover … Read more
Extreme weather is not just a headline; it’s a daily reality that could drastically increase the costs of many everyday items. Here’s a look at how extreme weather will hit your wallet through increases in the cost of common goods and services. 1. Your Morning Coffee Coffee production is highly sensitive to climate change, with … Read more
The therapy industry is booming as more and more people move towards prioritizing their mental health, according to a new analysis of data. Mental Health Conversations Rise Image Credit: Shutterstock / StoryTime Studio The last few decades have seen a significant push to get more and more Americans talking about their mental health. Talking Taboo … Read more
In what could be a first-time occurrence in the modern-day tech-heavy era, Silicon Valley billionaires have been stopped in their tracks. The Billionaire Land Grab Silicon Valley billionaires could be furious after their plans to build an $800 million utopian city outside San Francisco have been put on hold. Behind the Scenes First, a quick … Read more
Boeing planes are waiting for parts as its 737 Max and 787 planes are on the ground and cannot make trips at present. The delay has already cost the company billions; each day, it adds to that growing total. Why Are the Planes Grounded? Boeing models 737 and 787 cannot fly their scheduled trips as … Read more
In the wake of a worldwide IT outage, Delta Airlines has been left scrambling to get its operations up and running again, leaving potentially hundreds of thousands of customers in the lurch. CrowdStrike Outage A mass IT outage, caused by a CrowdStrike update for Microsoft customers, wreaked havoc on banks, airlines, transport systems, and other … Read more
A highly controversial decision to slash funding for NYC public libraries has been reversed after months of protests and complaints. Library Budget Restored New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council have agreed to reverse a previous budget decision that slashed $58.3 million from the 2025 budget for New York’s three library systems. … Read more
The wealth gap in America is widening, and in some states, it’s more pronounced than others. How does your state measure up when it comes to economic inequality? 1. New York New York has one of the widest wealth gaps in the country. The top 1% earns nearly 45 times more than the bottom 99%, … Read more
Love her or hate her, Taylor Swift is proving to be a pop culture phenomenon with a massive worldwide impact. According to new data, her tours could be doing the global economy a massive favor. Taylor Swift’s Economic Magic Image Credit: Shutterstock / A.PAES Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is not just breaking records but boosting … Read more