JetBlue is protecting its bottom line with baggage fees. Yesterday, JetBlue announced it would once again increase its baggage fees to counter higher fuel and rising operating costs. This marks the second time in less than a year that the Queens-based airline has raised baggage fees. In March, JetBlue hiked its checked-bag fees by up … Read more
Barstool Sports boss Dave Portnoy wasn’t entertained by LeBron James’ decision to help himself to a fan’s red wine during the Sixers’ 126-107 victory over the Bulls on Monday night. The 76ers superstar made waves when he took a sip of a fan’s drink after crashing into him while trying to catch a long transition … Read more
She gave her a reality check. “Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi saved the life of a fan — who was so inspired by the reality star’s openness about her cervical cancer diagnosis that she booked the hysterectomy she’d been avoiding for three years. “This girl messaged me and she was like, ‘Oh my God, … Read more
Looking like a luna-tick in the name of health. With a tick season of biblical proportions underway out on the East Coast, checking for the disease-harboring arachnids is key to preventing dangerous infections, such as Lyme disease. And Will Forte recently learned a thing or two about proper tick checks before doing an extremely thorough, … Read more
Delta Air Lines is the latest airline to increase their checked bag fees. Passengers on domestic flights and select short-haul international routes will now pay $45 for their first checked bag and $55 for the second — a $10 increase. The cost of checking a third bad will increase from $150 to $200. The price … Read more
Motherhood can often be a lonely experience. For Nicola, her circle is small, and that might be exactly how she’s designed it. “This might honestly be a little sad to admit, but I stopped updating people on my kids if they didn’t ask,” she shared in a recent TikTok. “Nobody checked in on me” Posting under the username @nicolavarlamos_, … Read more
The statements released Wednesday night by Bill Belichick and North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham aren’t convincing many that all is well in Chapel Hill. The pair put out terse statements as rumors swirl about the university already exploring a possible “exit strategy” just five games into Belichick’s tenure, as the 73-year-old coach, whose 24-year-old … Read more
No need to dip into your wallet for checked luggage for a big travel weekend. This Labor Day weekend, Hidden Valley Ranch plans to help travelers cover the cost of their checked bag fees — if they bring the ranch along for the journey. Due to the 3.4oz liquid limit for carry-on bags, ranch lovers … Read more
Flying soon? Following TSA rules isn’t just about catching your plane on time — it’s about keeping the skies safe. The shoes-off rule may be gone, but the 3.4-ounce liquids limit is still very much in effect. Now, the agency has added three new items to the “don’t pack” list, and hair lovers — listen … Read more
A flight passenger shared frustrations about a surprising issue involving a checked bag — garnering plenty of comments from other users. Posting in the “r/delta” Reddit forum with the title, “My checked bag was rejected for being underweight,” the user wrote that large souvenirs from a trip would not fit in any of the person’s existing bags. So “I stuffed … Read more
We’ve all done it: You plug your aches and pains into WebMD’s Symptom Checker, see that it could be either “cancer” or “seasonal allergies,” and promptly close out the window and decide to ignore whatever issues brought you there in the first place. Sometimes, what ails you really isn’t a big deal and will clear … Read more
This might be a soar subject. The TSA just banned a travel essential from checked luggage following a new advisory from the Federal Aviation Administration. Portable chargers and power banks that use lithium batteries are no longer permitted in checked bags, per the guideline. Portable chargers and power banks that use lithium batteries are no … Read more
Nepo babies love to vacation at The White Lotus. Multiple actors with famous parents have been cast in Mike White’s hit HBO series. Patrick Schwarzenegger, the son of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist Maria Shriver, and Sam Nivola, the son of actors Emily Mortimer and Alessandro Nivola, are playing brothers involved in an incest storyline in Season … Read more
More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition at some point, with women at greater risk than men. The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck, produces hormones that regulate metabolism, support growth and promote brain development, among other vital functions. Dr. Kepal Patel, co-director of NYU Langone Health’s … Read more
More like checked lug-gouge. With air travelers facing soaring bag fees this summer — sometimes nearly high as the airfares themselves — everyone’s talking packing hacks. As the unwanted upcharges threaten to eat away at already stretched-thin vacation budgets, social media sites are awash in so-called pro tips — TikTok alone has racked up over 101 million posts … Read more
Cherishing a good night’s sleep, I have always prioritized its importance in my daily life. It’s no secret that sleep impacts every facet of our well-being, from our energy levels and mood to our cognitive abilities, overall health, and even our physical appearance—bringing the saying ‘get your beauty sleep’ to life. Recently, I had been feeling a bit worn … Read more
A young woman has issued a stark warning to “get your lumps checked” in a video showcasing an enormous cyst that grew on the side of her neck. Holly Radford last month noticed a seemingly harmless bump on her neck grow into an enormous protrusion within a matter of days. After having it assessed, it … Read more
Non-binary social media influencer Deni Todorovic has detailed the moment a baggage issue at Melbourne Airport led to an encounter with Australian Federal Police (AFP), causing them to miss their initial flight to Sydney for Australian Fashion Week. The 34-year-old, who goes by they/them pronouns, claims they were checking in their luggage to a Jetstar … Read more
Evans is America’s jokester. Chris Evans asked Sunday if anyone has checked on the snowplow that “ran over” Jeremy Renner earlier this month. “That’s one tough mf’er,” wrote Evans, 41, on Twitter. “Has anyone even checked on the snowcat???” The cheeky comment came after the 52-year-old actor posted a photo of himself in a bed … Read more
Stephen “tWitch” Boss reportedly checked into a motel just one day before his body was found. Boss, who died by suicide at the age of 40, allegedly checked into a motel less than one mile away from his home in Los Angeles on Monday morning, TMZ reported. Motel staffers told the outlet that Boss “didn’t … Read more