Seat squatting on flight in New Year riles up passengers: ‘Couldn’t believe’ it
The “seat squatter” trend may have dominated travel experiences in 2024 — but it doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon in this New Year of 2025. Travelers…
Holiday travel warning: $5M worth of cars stolen from major US airport by organized theft ring, report says
An organized theft ring with at least 14 members nationwide is accused of stealing nearly $5 million worth of vehicles from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport between 2023 and November…
Healthy living, party unity, and ‘time to smell the roses’: Congressional Republicans’ New Year’s resolutions
Most Americans look at the beginning of a new year as a fresh start, and an opportunity to set goals to better themselves over the next 12 months – and…
Why So Many Birthdays on This Particular Day?
For most western countries January first is a holiday. In Afghanistan and Pakistan it is the date of many, many birthdays. We find out why.
How Katz’s Deli’s Legal Woes Started With the 2011 Zagat Guide
The Lower East Side institution agreed to make renovations to accommodate people with disabilities, long after a “most popular” restaurants list put it under Justice Department scrutiny.
TV, Movies, Music and Art to Look Forward to in 2025
“Severance” is finally back for its second season, three New York art museums are set to reopen and ballet goes extreme.
All 179 victims who died in Jeju Air plane crash identified: South Korean authorities
All 179 victims who died in Jeju Air plane crash have been identified, authorities confirmed. Families will be taken to the site Wednesday to pay their respects.
Penn State routs Boise State to advance to CFP semifinal; Ashton Jeanty comes up short of rushing record
In its first College Football Playoff, Penn State is now one win away from going to the big dance. The third-seeded Nittany Lions shut down No. 6 Boise State in…
Georgia judge is found dead in courtroom on final day on bench
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Police are investigating…
California’s fentanyl fight: Politicians v. grieving parents
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California’s one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.