American Airlines is raising bag fees and changing how customers earn frequent-flyer points Posted March 25, 2024 American Airlines is raising the cost of checking bags and it is making other changes to push customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they want to earn frequent-flye…
Manufacturers betting on futuristic air taxis amid push for sustainable travel Posted March 21, 2024 As the aviation sector tries to make flying more sustainable, some aerospace companies are betting big on a new form of travel—air taxis. For years, electric-p…
Plush wars? Squishmallows toy maker and Build-A-Bear sue each other over ‘copycat’ accusations Posted March 18, 2024 It turns out there are lots of sharp elbows in the plush toy business. Build-A-Bear and the makers of Squishmallows are facing off in federal court. Kelly Toys…
Lyft shares rocket 62% over a typo in the company’s earnings release Posted March 15, 2024 Lyft shares jumped 62% after the closing bell on February 13 thanks in part to a typo in the ride-hailing company’s earnings release that appears to have sent inv…
Fruity fashion: Kenyan pineapple waste that used to be burnt made into shoes and bags Posted March 13, 2024 Pineapples: beloved by chefs–and cocktail makers–all over the world for bringing a reliable tropical sweetness. Now, an innovative firm in Kenya is gaining fans by turning waste f…
Coke hopes to excite younger drinkers with new raspberry-flavored Coca-Cola Spiced Posted March 11, 2024 From Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to Sweet Heat Starburst, America’s snacks are getting spicier. Now, Coca-Cola wants in on the trend. The Atlanta beverage giant introduced Coca-Cola Sp…
Controversial podcast host Joe Rogan signs a new deal with Spotify for up to a reported $250 million Posted March 3, 2024 Spotify has penned a new multi-year partnership deal with controversial podcast host Joe Rogan, whose enormously popular show will soon also be available on competing platforms, i…
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and others may vanish from TikTok as licensing dispute boils over Posted February 29, 2024 Universal Music Group (UMG), which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny, and Billie Eilish, says that it will no longer allow its music on TikTok now…
Danish city tackles single-use trash with first-of-its-kind deposit scheme Posted February 28, 2024 At a café in the Danish city Aarhus, the coffee is to be kept, but the cup? Well, you’ll have to give that back. Authorities in Denmark’s second-largest city are trialing a new…
The world’s largest cruise ship has 20 decks, 7 pools and would cover almost 4 city blocks Posted February 23, 2024 The world's largest cruise ship — the size of almost four city blocks — began its maiden voyage on January 27 as it left from the Port of Miami. Royal Caribbea…