The US Department of Transportation has introduced a new rule requiring airlines to provide safer and more dignified assistance to passengers with disabilities, particularly those using wheelchairs. The rule mandates annual training for employees handling wheelchairs and requires prompt service when passengers need help enplaning, deplaning, or connecting. As part of the rule, airlines must … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump said he wants to be friends with everyone as he prepares to return to the White House, a departure from his first term where he faced opposition from many. During his first post-election press conference, Trump touched on various topics including drone sightings and pardoning embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams, … Read more
General Motors (GM) has taken a $5 billion charge related to its struggling China business, marking a stark reminder of the complexities involved in navigating the country’s volatile landscape. This comes as GM’s fortunes in China have taken a sharp downturn, exemplified by a recent $2.8 billion non-cash charge related to its joint venture with … Read more
Renowned tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain has passed away in San Francisco on December 15, 2024, leaving behind a void in the world of classical music. His family attributed his death to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes scarring of the lungs. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is a chronic and serious condition characterized by … Read more
Samsung is offering a festive deal to its fans this Christmas. When purchasing the new S24 mobile phone from retailer Mobiles.co.uk, customers can get a free pair of high-end Galaxy Buds 3 worth £159. The earbuds usually retail for £159 but are now available for £0. This limited-time offer is only valid until New Year’s … Read more
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have released their annual holiday card, featuring a rare photo of their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The card includes three photographs: one of the royal couple welcoming their kids as they run towards them, two other shots showcasing Harry and Meghan during various trips, and another picture of … Read more
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has passed a new rule requiring ticket sellers, hotels, and vacation rental sites to disclose total prices, including fees upfront. This move aims to curb “junk fees” that drive up consumer costs without providing visible benefits. According to President Joe Biden, these hidden fees can be misleading and lead … Read more
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search is now live for all users, offering several new features. The search engine automatically determines which questions to route through the search function or allows users to tap a “Search the web” icon in the chat interface. It provides summarized answers from various online sources, as well as “rich” content like embedded … Read more
Germany’s government has officially ended after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence at the Bundestag. The move comes as the country faces an existential crisis, with economic prosperity, social cohesion, and political stability on the decline. In 2021, Scholz formed the first three-party government in recent German history, which was hailed as a … Read more
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) such as Express Scripts, CVS Caremark, and Optum Rx accepted secret payments from opioid manufacturers, including Purdue Pharma. This led to a prioritization of profits over safety, contributing to widespread overprescribing during the opioid epidemic. The PBMs’ deals, uncovered by The New York Times, incentivized them to keep opioids accessible despite … Read more