Ryanair, led by CEO Michael O’Leary, is considering a larger bonus payment to staff for identifying passengers with oversized bags. Currently, staff receive €1.50 per bag intercept, but the airline aims to increase this amount to deter people from bringing excess baggage on planes. O’Leary stated that Ryanair wants to eliminate oversized bags, which cause … Read more
The Department of Education has paused certain types of student loan forgiveness programs amid “system updates,” causing confusion among borrowers. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program continues to process applications, while Income-Based Repayment (IBR)-related forgiveness is temporarily halted. However, SAVE, PAYE, and ICR-based loan forgiveness are blocked by court orders. Here’s a breakdown of … Read more
A tourist boat carrying 48 passengers and five crew members capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay on Saturday, killing 34 people. Eight others remain missing. Rescue workers saved 11 people, while recovering the dead near the site of the accident. The Wonder Sea boat was traveling through the popular destination when … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers have been busy in free agency, but their roster is not yet fully set. Despite entering the offseason above the salary cap, they managed to sign Marcus Smart to a two-year deal and carve out space under the first apron. However, with only $1.1 million below the hard cap, they need … Read more
Two NASCAR teams, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, have filed for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to be recognized as chartered organizations for the remainder of 2025. The move comes after the teams rejected NASCAR’s proposal on charter extensions last September and instead filed an antitrust suit. The teams are fighting for … Read more
Pepsi is introducing a new prebiotic cola under its namesake brand, featuring three grams of prebiotic fiber. The beverage giant acquired Poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, for nearly $2 billion four months ago. This move comes as Pepsi aims to leverage health trends, such as protein and fiber crazes, to attract customers in the US … Read more
The US President’s threat to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been met with signals from recent court rulings. The reason behind this move could be either cost overruns or interest rates, but some argue that it is a personal attack on the Fed chairman. Recent decisions made by the Supreme Court have signaled … Read more
Starbucks is gearing up for its annual menu announcement, which could be just what the coffee chain needs after struggling with slumping sales and growing competition. The popular Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) will return to menus on August 26, four days later than last year’s release date. The PSL is a top seller, accounting for … Read more
NASCAR has updated its rule book to prevent teams like 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports from missing races as open teams. The move comes after a preliminary injunction was revoked by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, allowing NASCAR to take charters away from the two teams. To avoid a potential court-ordered return of … Read more
The New England Patriots’ cornerback corps is a position to watch as training camp approaches. Here’s the breakdown: The Patriots have a mix of experienced and young cornerbacks. Carlton Davis, who played for the Buccaneers last season, leads the group with 56 tackles and 11 passes defensed. Christian Gonzalez follows closely with 59 tackles and … Read more