United Raises Bag Fees, Following JetBlue’s Lead as Fuel Costs Soar
As the war in Iran strains U.S. airlines, JetBlue and United are now charging up to $10 more for checked bags on domestic flights. More carriers could follow.
Published: April 3, 2026, 4:40 pm
Dogs were 'loyal companions to Ice Age hunters' far earlier than believed, study finds
Pushing back the domestication timeline by 5,000 years via ancient DNA, a new study suggests that dogs lived with humans 14,000 to 16,000 years ago.
Published: April 4, 2026, 2:00 pm
New study reveals in-flight risks and dangers for millions of older travelers on planes
A new study from scientists in Canada suggests airlines should strategically seat elderly passengers to improve evacuation times, as aging populations pose new safety challenges.
Published: April 4, 2026, 12:50 pm
Priceless ancient golden helmet stolen in Dutch museum heist recovered a year later
More than a year after a priceless ancient helmet was stolen from a museum in the Netherlands, the Romanian national treasure, along with two gold armbands, has been recovered.
Published: April 3, 2026, 9:43 pm
Flight passengers are paying strangers to stand in long TSA lines as chaos drags on
Line-standing services are grabbing attention as travelers face hours-long TSA waits at airports still recovering from the DHS shutdown and officer shortages.
Published: April 3, 2026, 7:20 pm
Abandoned bear cub, 'under arrest for cuteness,' grabbed by state troopers from interstate highway
New Jersey State Police rescued a bear cub found alone along Interstate 78, and photos of the adorable rescue quickly went viral on social media outlets.
Published: April 3, 2026, 6:17 pm
Cannonball 'very likely' fired in 1836 Battle of the Alamo found buried near church
Archaeologists uncovered a four-pound bronze cannonball at the Alamo, likely fired during the 1836 battle, just one day before its 190th anniversary.
Published: April 3, 2026, 10:00 am
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