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Southwest Airlines is introducing a new policy requiring larger passengers to pay for an extra seat in advance if they do not fit within the seat’s armrests. This rule will take effect on January 27, coinciding with the airline’s shift to assigned seating. Currently, passengers who identify as plus-size have options to secure an extra seat either by purchasing it upfront or by requesting one for free at the airport. However, under the new policy, while a refund for the extra seat is still possible if a flight is not fully booked, it is no longer guaranteed. A statement from…
Cincinnati Brawl: Suspect Faces Drug Charges Amid Racially Charged Violence In a shocking turn of events, Jermaine Mathews, a 39-year-old man, has been indicted on serious federal drug charges following a racially charged brawl in Cincinnati. This incident escalated to violence, leaving one mother unconscious and highlights ongoing issues surrounding crime and drug trafficking in urban areas. Federal prosecutors have announced that Mathews is facing conspiracy charges related to the distribution of 40 grams or more of fentanyl. This indictment was made by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio, signaling a significant crackdown on drug trafficking…
President Trump Moves to Strengthen Laws Against Flag Burning WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump recently took decisive action by signing an executive order aimed at investigating and prosecuting individuals who burn the American flag. This move comes in the wake of ongoing debates surrounding the First Amendment, which the U.S. Supreme Court has previously ruled protects such acts as legitimate political expression. During the signing ceremony in the Oval Office, Trump acknowledged the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision from 1989, yet emphasized that there remains a legal pathway to pursue charges against those who burn flags if such actions are likely…
Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly, known for their roles as Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton, are set to return in the much-anticipated “Yellowstone” spin-off titled “The Dutton Ranch.” This series will pick up right after the finale of “Yellowstone,” continuing the story of these beloved characters. The spin-off’s plot centers around Beth and Rip as they cherish the peace they fought for on their expansive Dutton Ranch. However, they face new challenges and competition, prompting them to do whatever it takes to survive while helping young Carter become the man he is destined to be. Joining the cast is Academy…
Saquon Barkley, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are built for a repeat championship. Can they do it? That’s one of the top storylines entering the 2025 season. Barkley is coming off a record-setting season, Hurts proved doubters wrong and coach Nick Sirianni earned redemption when the Eagles dominated Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, preventing a three-peat to secure the franchise’s second Super Bowl title. The offense is loaded, a young defense is stacked with talent despite key losses and expectations are high in Philly. But winning the division will be the first challenge. No…
Washington — President Trump signed an executive order Monday that seeks to punish people who burn the American flag, accusing those who do so of displaying hostility and contempt toward the United States. Mr. Trump has for years threatened to crack down on flag burning. In 2016, he wrote on social media that anyone who burns the American flag should lose their citizenship or face jail time. During a 2024 speech before the National Guard Association of the United States, then-candidate Trump said he would work to pass a law imposing criminal penalties on those who burn the American flag.…
Elon Musk on Monday targeted Apple and OpenAI in an antitrust lawsuit alleging that the iPhone maker and the ChatGPT maker are teaming up to thwart competition in artificial intelligence. The 61-page complaint filed in Texas federal court follows through on a threat that Musk made two weeks ago when he accused Apple of unfairly favoring OpenAI and ChatGPT in the iPhone’s app store rankings for top AI apps. Musk’s post insinuated that Apple had rigged the system against ChatGPT competitors such as the Grok chatbot made by his own xAI. Now, he is detailing a litany of grievances in…
Kenny Pickett is on the move again. The Browns traded Pickett to Las Vegas on Monday night for a fifth-round draft pick in 2026, giving the Raiders a proven backup quarterback and clearing the way for two rookies to back up Joe Flacco in Cleveland. It’s the third time in less than 18 months that Pickett has been traded. He was the 20th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2022 draft and started 24 games in two seasons for the Steelers before being dealt to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024. Pickett will back up Geno Smith in Las…
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia was vandalized for the second time within a week on Monday morning. Police said officers responded to the museum on the 100 block of South Independence Mall East at around 4:45 a.m. for the report of vandalism at the museum. Officers arrived at the scene and found red spray-painted graffiti on the exterior of the Museum of American Jewish History. A spokesperson for the museum said the building was vandalized last week as well. In both cases, the vandal used red paint to cover a message about standing with Israel…
Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high with five RBIs as the New York Mets overcame an early three-run deficit and beat the Philadelphia Phillies 13-3 on Monday night in a matchup of the top teams in the NL East. Mark Vientos snapped a 3-all tie with the first of his two RBI doubles down the right field line off Cristopher Sánchez (11-5). Vientos sparked a three-run fourth with another RBI double down the left field line. Torrens drove in five runs for the second time in his career and first since Aug. 14, 2021 for…