A passenger is seeking $1.2 million from Southwest Airlines after a baggage search at a New Orleans airport allegedly exposed private items in public. Court filings say the case centers on an incident involving a gate check and a claim of humiliation.
Researchers say fresh findings from eastern Turkey have renewed debate over whether a boat-shaped formation near Mount Ararat could be linked to the biblical Noah’s Ark. The new evidence adds detail, but key questions remain unresolved.
Higher prices, QR code menus, and louder dining rooms are among the restaurant issues many older diners say are making meals out less enjoyable. Recent survey data and industry reports show these complaints are tied to broad changes across the U.S. dining business.
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates show a cluster of Midwestern and Southern cities losing residents faster than the national trend. Here is a city-by-city look at the 10 places with the steepest recent population declines.
Domestic airfare has climbed roughly 25% this year, and new federal and industry data shows travelers are adjusting fast. Many Americans are booking earlier, shifting destinations, and cutting back on peak travel days as prices stay elevated.
The ortolan bunting, a tiny migratory songbird long tied to a banned French delicacy, cannot legally be consumed in the United States. Federal wildlife protections make the bird off-limits for import, sale, and consumption.
A long-running California grocery name has shut down its stores after 49 years, ending operations and laying off its full staff. The closure marks a sudden change for shoppers in Berkeley, where the company had operated for decades.
The Trump Organization has sued Capital One over the closure of more than 300 accounts, saying the bank acted for political reasons after January 6. The case is also putting fresh attention on how much freedom banks have to end customer relationships.
