Southwest Airlines will soon require passengers who need extra space due to their size to pay for an additional seat in advance, starting January 27. The airline is updating its policies as it prepares for assigned seating next year. Under the new policy, plus-size travelers can either purchase an extra seat in advance with a … Read more
A Japanese police department has apologized for wrongly arresting a man who died in custody without being granted bail, citing “doubts” about his guilt. Shizuo Aishima, 72, was accused of exporting sensitive equipment capable of producing biological agents between March and June 2020. Despite filing eight bail requests, all were denied, and he eventually received … Read more
Scientists have observed the inner structure of a dying star for the first time, offering a rare peek into stellar evolution. A supernova explosion has revealed the star’s insides, allowing researchers to confirm long-held theories about how large stars appear near the end of their lives. The star in question, 2021yfj, is located in our … Read more
Ukrainian government strongly condemned American filmmaker Woody Allen for attending the Moscow International Film Week, calling it “a shame and an insult” to Ukraine’s victims of Russian aggression. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Allen’s participation in a festival that brings together Putin supporters is an “affront” to Ukraine, deliberately ignoring Russia’s atrocities committed … Read more
Eating more broccoli could lower your colon cancer risk, new research suggests. A study analyzing data from 639,539 participants found that consuming cruciferous vegetables like broccoli significantly reduced the risk of developing colon cancer. The researchers identified special compounds in these veggies called glucosinolates, which break down into powerful substances called isothiocyanates. These anti-cancer agents … Read more
A growing vaccine exemption crisis is spilling over as students return to school in the US, with 17 states reporting more than 5% of kindergarteners claiming nonmedical exemptions. The trend has led to a decline in vaccination rates among young children, with some states falling short of achieving herd immunity. According to health experts, lawmakers … Read more
Japan’s top law enforcement officials have apologized to the family of a businessman who was wrongfully arrested and died after a months-long detention. Shizuo Aishima, a former adviser to machinery firm Ohkawara Kakohki, was held in pretrial detention for months on charges that were later dropped. Aishima was one of three company executives illegally detained … Read more
Lil Nas X has been charged with four felony counts related to an incident where he allegedly charged at police officers while fully naked. The singer, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, faces three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer. He was arrested … Read more
The Houston Texans’ running back situation has become increasingly murky, particularly with regards to Joe Mixon’s injury status. Mixon won’t participate in any offseason activities due to a non-football injury (NFI) and will miss the first four games of the regular season. Mixon was placed on injured reserve (IR) on Monday, leaving his role uncertain. … Read more
Elon Musk-backed firms X and xAI have sued Apple and OpenAI, alleging that their exclusive deal to integrate OpenAI’s chatbot into Apple’s smartphones hurts competition. The lawsuit claims the deal gave OpenAI an unfair advantage in the app store and reduced innovation among rival chatbots. OpenAI controls 80% of the US generative AI chatbot market, … Read more