The Biden administration will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking. Here’s what passengers can expect.
Category: United States
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Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?
H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans.
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China’s Export Dominance: What to Know
From cars to solar panels to furniture, China is using lavish bank lending and enormous investments in robotics to cement its global leadership in manufacturing.
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year
Rates on 30-year mortgages — the most common kind among U.S. homeowners — surpassed the 7 percent mark on Thursday, a troublesome sign for an already tight housing market.
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Three London Fashion Brands Coming to the U.S.: Hunza G, Rixo and Me + Em
Three beloved London brands are making their way across the Atlantic to stake a bricks and mortar presence in the United States.
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Pet Policies for Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Other Domestic Carriers
American recently relaxed its rules for pets traveling inside the cabin with their owners. Here’s what the major U.S. airlines require to travel with a pet.
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Dimon Warns of ‘Unsettling’ Pressures as JPMorgan Reports Earnings
Warnings from the chief executive of the nation’s largest bank have been consistently at odds with heady financial markets.
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The History Behind Arizona’s 160-Year-Old Abortion Ban
The state’s Supreme Court ruled that the 1864 law is enforceable today. Here is what led to its enactment.
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USPS Proposes Another Stamp Price Increase
If a regulatory body approves, a nearly 8 percent rise in postage will take effect in July. It would be the latest of several price hikes since 2021.
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Internet Traffic Dipped as Viewers Took in the Eclipse
Internet traffic dropped by 40 percent or more during the eclipse in states in the path of totality, including Maine, New Hampshire and Ohio, Cloudflare found.