Airlines in the United States are now required to provide cash refunds to passengers if their flight is significantly delayed or canceled. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the new rule in April and said on X on Monday that it is now in full effect. “Passengers deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them—without headaches or haggling,” Buttigieg … [Read more...] about Airlines now required to issue prompt refunds for delayed or canceled flights
‘I’m walking here!’: Jaywalking legalized in New York City
By PHILIP MARCELO NEW YORK (AP) — Jaywalking — that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the crosswalk or against the traffic light — is now legal in New York City. Legislation passed by the City Council last month officially became law over the weekend after Mayor Eric Adams declined to take action — either by signing or vetoing it — after 30 days. Council … [Read more...] about ‘I’m walking here!’: Jaywalking legalized in New York City
Disney is doubling its fleet of cruise ships. What that says about the company’s strategy
By Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times (TNS) When Cal State Fullerton professor Andi Stein set sail on her first Disney Cruise trip to the Bahamas for research more than a decade ago, she was on the fence about the idea. Unsure what it would be like voyaging with so many youngsters, she booked a short four-day journey. By the time she came back, Stein was hooked. She booked … [Read more...] about Disney is doubling its fleet of cruise ships. What that says about the company’s strategy
Ravens coach John Harbaugh mum on benched safety Marcus Williams’ future role
Ravens coach John Harbaugh called struggling starting safety Marcus Williams’ benching for Sunday’s game against the Browns in Cleveland a “personnel decision” and more quizzically “an internal” one. A day after the 28-year-old veteran never so much as reached for his helmet much less made his way onto the field in the Browns’ stunning 29-24 upset, the coach declined to … [Read more...] about Ravens coach John Harbaugh mum on benched safety Marcus Williams’ future role
‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — An actor known for his roles in the television comedies “Bob’s Burgers” and “Arrested Development” was sentenced on Monday to one year in prison for his part in a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago. Jay Johnston, 56, of Los Angeles, joined other rioters in a “heave ho” push against police officers guarding a tunnel … [Read more...] about ‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot