Saboteurs paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics
France’s high-speed rail network was hit by widespread “criminal” vandalism, including arson, on Friday, paralyzing travel into Paris from across France and Europe, just hours before the Olympic Games opening ceremony. French authorities described the attack as a “criminal act” and said they were investigating whether it had links to the Olympics. With the world’s […]
When will Southwest Airlines start assigning seats?
Southwest Airlines is abandoning its unique “open seat” system next year in favor of reserved-seat tickets and new premium upgrades as part of a “cabin monetization project” that the low-cost carrier hopes will help stabilize its shaky finances. The company is expected to reveal more details about its plans, including price changes and the planned […]
Southwest Airlines to start assigning seats, breaking 50-year tradition
Southwest Airlines plans to begin allowing customers to assign seats, ending a tradition that has lasted more than 50 years, and will sell premium seats for customers who want extra legroom. The airline said Thursday it is reviewing seating options and is making changes due to changing passenger preferences, which could help generate revenue and […]
Jennifer Lopez sees 55th birthday as ‘fresh start’ amid Ben Affleck divorce rumors: report
Jennifer Lopez, who turned 55 on Wednesday, is reportedly looking at the new age as a “fresh start.” Instagram/@jlo Jennifer Lopez is looking ahead. According to reports, the “On the Floor” hitmaker, who turned 55 on Wednesday, is looking at the new age with a new perspective and seeing it as a “fresh start.” The […]
Lando Norris and McLaren blame ‘small glitch’ for shaky start at Hungarian Grand Prix
In the hours and days since the Hungarian Grand Prix, McLaren is facing questions about how it guided Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to the team’s first one-two finish since the Italian Grand Prix of 2021. Much of the attention has been focused on a series of team orders given to Norris late in the […]
Jerry Jones’ paternity trial was off to a wild start before it abruptly ended
Jerry Jones’ paternity trial has ended with a settlement, but the single day of courtroom activity still provided plenty of memorable moments. When 27-year-old Alexandra Davis came forward to claim she was the daughter of the Dallas Cowboys’ owner, her mother, Cynthia Jones, who signed a paternity agreement with Jones in 1998, reportedly broke down […]
Angel Reese’s Olympics break is off to an epic start
Angel Reese recorded a double-double in the first WNBA All-Star game on Saturday and then immediately boarded a plane to Paris. The Chicago Sky rookie visited Paris with her friend, Jasmine Reed, a former track and field player at the University of Oregon. TikTok video shared by Reese on monday. The two then watched the […]
Giants’ Evan Neal on PUP list in rough start to critical season
Evan Neal’s make-or-break year with the Giants got off to an inauspicious start. The 23-year-old right tackle, who was projected as a starter throughout the offseason, will begin training camp on the physically unable to play list. He missed 10 games last season, including the final eight games after what he thought was a sprained […]
Elon Musk claims Tesla will start using humanoid robots next year | Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims the company is building “really useful” humanoid robots that will be working in its factories from next year. The world’s richest man, who has a penchant for making ambitious claims on social media, also posted on his platform X (formerly Twitter) that he wants to expand into “mass production” mode […]
Gas prices: Remain steady to start the week
Gas prices continue to be an important topic heading into the 2024 presidential election. With President Joe Biden deciding not to seek reelection, presumptive Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, will have to address the high prices of gas in the country. While there has been a decrease at the pumps in recent weeks and […]