Southwest Airlines Changes Free Checked Bags Policy, Triggers Backlash

Southwest Airlines has announced changes to its popular checked bag policy, which will impact loyalty customers and travelers alike. The airline plans to charge for both checked bags starting May 28, except for Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred members and Business Select fare passengers. The move has triggered strong reactions on social media, with some users … Read more

Oblivion Remake Teased for Early Release with Unreal Engine 5

Bethesda’s long-awaited Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake is reportedly closer to release than expected. According to insider NatetheHate, the game will likely be revealed in the coming weeks and could arrive as soon as next month. Developed by Virtuos, a company that has worked on major franchises like Call of Duty and Dark Souls, the … Read more

Trump’s Trade War Takes Toll on Wall Street and Beyond

President Donald Trump’s tariff policy has sparked a volatile market, with the stock market experiencing its worst session since 2022. The president had announced plans to double US tariffs on Canadian steel and metal imports, but later reversed course after Canada suspended new electricity charges. Despite the reversal, European countries have hit back with their … Read more

Amazon Prime Trial Delayed by US Regulator

The US regulator has reversed its decision to delay the trial of Amazon Prime, allowing it to proceed as scheduled. The change comes after a push from lawmakers who were critical of the delay. The decision marks a significant shift in the regulatory environment for Amazon’s subscription service. Initially, the regulator had requested a 30-day … Read more

Google Cracks Down on Affiliate Links in Shopping Extensions

Google is taking steps to ensure shopping extensions in the Chrome Web Store provide a direct benefit to users. The move comes after a scandal involving the Honey browser extension, which was found to be swapping out affiliate links and stealing potential commissions from influencers and creators. As of now, affiliate links, coupon codes, and … Read more

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Hopes to Revive Company’s Fortune

Intel shares surged nearly 15% on Thursday after the company named former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO. Tan will take over the helm next week, succeeding Pat Gelsinger who left three months ago. Tan was brought in two years ago to help turn around Intel’s fortunes, but he left due to disagreements … Read more

Musk’s Starlink Gets Preferential Treatment from Trump Administration

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is making moves to boost its satellite-based internet company, Starlink. The company has received preferential treatment from the Trump administration, which could change the way millions of Americans access the internet. Starlink works by beaming internet service from satellites in orbit down to Earth’s surface, allowing it to reach areas with no … Read more

Jay-Z Accuser’s Tapes Appear to Contradict Claims Against Rapper

A recent audio recording captured the Jane Doe, who previously dismissed a lawsuit claiming Jay-Z raped her alongside Sean Combs when she was 13, appearing to agree with private investigators that Jay-Z did not assault her. In the recording, Doe claims her lawyer, Tony Buzbee, “pushed” her to sue Jay-Z, contradicting his earlier statements about … Read more

UN Reports Mass Killings in Syria’s Coastal Region

A devastating wave of violence has swept through Syria’s coastal region, leaving behind a trail of death and destruction. According to the UN human rights office, 111 civilians have been verified killed since last Thursday, with many more believed to be unreported. The violence, which began after a deadly ambush on a security patrol by … Read more