Why airlines are raising baggage fees, the billionaire offering students $100,000 to skip college, and more

Why airlines are raising baggage fees, the billionaire offering…

February 27, 2024
by RJ Hamster

A government shutdown looms, again: With GOP infighting in the House, it’s unclear whether Congress can meet Friday’s funding deadline. The president has convened leaders today to try to break the gridlock.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

Sweden will officially join NATO, after its membership was approved by Hungary, the last holdout. The expansion of the military alliance was triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

THE WASHINGTON POST

Listen to the day’s top news

Check out our daily podcast

BEST OF APPLE NEWS+

The Billionaire Offering Students $100,000 to Skip College

For years, tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel has tried to get young Americans to bypass higher education and start companies instead. His fellowship is now more popular than ever.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

FIVE STORIES WE’RE TALKING ABOUT

A series of recent DOJ cases show the “rising threat” of state-sponsored assassinations in the U.S.

NPR

The reason airlines are raising baggage fees — and charging you more at the airport.

CNBC

Starter homes were once a crucial part of the American dream. What changed?

FAST COMPANY

Why modern toilets are in desperate need of an upgrade, according to sanitation experts.

CNN

From ballet flats to Juicy Couture sweat suits, these early-2000s fashion trends are making a comeback.

NEW YORK MAGAZINE

NEW IN APPLE NEWS

Apple News Local is now in Austin, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Nashville. Check out our full list of cities here.

APPLE NEWS SPOTLIGHT

THE LAST WORD

“	I don’t think I could have imagined the Disney-industrial complex was this complicated.”

Planning a trip to Disney World? You might need an online class for that.

THE WASHINGTON POST

Apple News, on the go

You can listen to narrated versions of select articles on your iPhone — perfect for when you’re at the gym or in the car.

Some content requires specific hardware or software. Internet access required; data fees may apply. Content availability is subject to change. For more information, click here.

If you prefer not to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe.

Threat ELIMINATED – Pentagon CONFIRMS… Missile Strike ENDS…

Bull Run 10-year Cognac Finished Bourbon

RJ Hamster

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Why airlines are raising baggage fees, the billionaire offering students $100,000 to skip college, and more

Why airlines are raising baggage fees, the billionaire offering…

Share this:

Like this:

Related articles