Their window seats lacked windows, so Delta and United passengers sued
Two lawsuits filed Tuesday accuse Delta Air Lines and United Airlines of knowingly charging passengers extra for window seats that were not next to a window.
Day: August 21, 2025
Israel Approves Settlements, a Blow to Faded Hopes for a Palestinian State – The New York Times
Israel Approves Settlements, a Blow to Faded Hopes for a Palestinian State The New York TimesWith Moves on West Bank and Gaza City, Israel Defies Global Outcry The New York TimesIsrael approves settlement plan to erase idea of Pal…
They rioted against an asylum seeker hotel. Now a court has given them what they want
The shock legal defeat has left the British government scrambling to find new ways to house thousands of asylum seekers who have been living in hotels and motels – in breach of planning laws.
Oklahoma proposes ‘America First Test’ for teachers from New York and California
Critics have said the exam would hurt Oklahoma’s ability to attract and retain educators at a time when the state already pays below-average salaries.
US hits ICC with more sanctions, targets French judge involved in Netanyahu arrest warrant
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced more sanctions on International Criminal Court judges, saying that the court was a “national security threat” because it had sought to prosecute US or Israeli nationals. Judge Nicolas Guillou of…
Dusky Gopher Frogs Are Making a Comeback in Mississippi
Fewer than 100 dusky gopher frogs were known to remain. Thanks to some very dedicated humans, numbers are now on the rise.
CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. tech-sell off extends to its second day — but don’t let it ruin your summer
For the second day in a row, tech stocks dragged markets lower Juggernauts such as Apple, Amazon and Alphabet were more meh-nificent than magnificent.
Anemoi expands China production as it waits for big push on wind propulsion orders
Chief executive Clare Urmston believes orders will come once IMO greenhouse rules finalised
China’s Maritime Assertiveness Posts Risks to European Security, German FM Says in Indonesia
Johann Wadephul said that Beijing’s approach “not only threatens Asia’s security, but also undermines the international rules-based order as a whole.”
Meta froze hiring in its AI division last week with sources saying exceptions need Alexandr Wang’s permission; the duration of the freeze remains unclear (Meghan Bobrowsky/Wall Street Journal)
Meghan Bobrowsky / Wall Street Journal:
Meta froze hiring in its AI division last week with sources saying exceptions need Alexandr Wang’s permission; the duration of the freeze remains unclear — Company reorganizes its sprawling ar…