The cursor and the damage done. Neil Young, 79, has announced that he is leaving Facebook over the platform’s internal policies regarding communications between artificial intelligence chatbots and children. Neil Young performs at the Grand Park in Los Angeles, California, on April 12, 2025. Getty Images Neil Young announced on Thursday that he is leaving … Read more
People didn’t like the idea of sitting next to a massive air bud. Italian air officials have caused uproar among pet parents over a “ridiculous” new policy that allows medium and large-sized canines to fly with their owners. Under the new guidelines, approved last month by the nation’s civil aviation authority ENAC, pets whose weight … Read more
She’s rationing PTO for non-emergencies. A Gen Z manager from Virginia is being applauded online after revealing that she rejects time-off requests for medical emergencies and other extenuating circumstances — claiming that employees shouldn’t have to waste valuable vacation time on life-changing events. A video detailing her unorthodox PTO policy has amassed over 4.4 million … Read more
If your New Year’s resolution is to travel more, you’ll want to be aware of any changes coming to airlines in the new year. Many airlines are making big adjustments in 2025, including updated baggage fees, carry-on policies and general rules. No matter what airline you fly, there’s likely to be an update that could … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’ve recently discovered that my mother-in-law has two life insurance policies on me, neither of which I knew about, and one of which is close to 20 years old. I never asked nor authorized her to take out these policies, and I am very concerned. We do not have a good relationship. She … Read more
Kamala Harris’ candidacy is dead and so is the Hollywood celebrity endorsement. She officially killed that too. By turning her failed presidential effort into a three month long variety show with splashy performances, boldface speakers and a carefully rolled out succession of endorsements from La La Land’s most coddled citizens. Why not? It worked so … Read more
It’s been more than four years since the pandemic hit the US and made remote work commonplace, and as companies continue to try to lure employees back to the office, some workers say they are ignoring the pleas. A new survey from ResumeBuilder.com found one in five workers admit they are not following their employer’s return-to-office (RTO) policies, with … Read more
It might seem a bit backward. Boarding aircraft front to back seems ludicrous given how often the aisle is obstructed by passengers attempting to stow their luggage, among other issues. However, there’s a reason behind this seemingly counterintuitive policy. Most airlines use a system called block boarding, where people are let on in order of … Read more
They’re arrest-rooms. UK parents were outraged after a potty pooper secondary school installed cages around the bathrooms so that students couldn’t heed nature’s call during class. “To put metal doors on them is just going too far,” incensed grandparent Ian Ward, 54, told Coventry Live of the “disgusting,” facility imprisonment, which was implemented at Foxford … Read more
Fight or flight. Boarding a plane has become one of the most painful parts of modern travel, taking upwards of half an hour and triggering panic — and the possibility of violent squabbles — over available space in overhead lockers. This week, United implemented its new WILMA boarding system in a bid to expedite the … Read more
Kanye “Ye” West’s Instagram account has been restricted for violating the platform’s policies, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. A Meta spokesperson confirms to THR that the company deleted content from the rapper’s Instagram account that uses the @kanyewest handle. Additionally, although the account is still visible, a restriction has been placed on it, according to … Read more