Southwest and Delta cash in on the Super Bowl with dozens of last-minute flights that don’t come cheap
Southwest Airlines added 31 new flights for the Super Bowl weekend. Airlines have added last-minute flights for the Super Bowl — and are cashing in on the demand. Following Sunday’s conference championship games, it was confirmed that this year’s big game will see the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans.…
I started having boozy brunches when I moved to Dubai. I drink less now — I’m fitter and better at my job but still have fun.
Drinking less helped Luke Smith achieve his fitness goals and do better at his job in luxury real estate. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Luke Smith, a 27-year-old commercial manager for a real estate firm in Dubai. It has been edited for length and clarity. In March 2020, I moved from…
Sam’s Club rockets past Costco in customer satisfaction thanks to its touch-free checkout tech
People gather at the opening of the Sam’s Club in Grapevine, Texas, which has no traditional checkout lanes. It appears Sam’s Club has had enough of waiting in line. The Walmart-owned wholesale club jumped ahead of rivals to place first in this year’s customer satisfaction rankings for general merchandise retailers, scoring a whopping 85 points.…
I’ve lived in Florida for over 25 years and always tell tourists to visit these 7 spots
In my opinion, Key West is one of the best places to visit in Florida. Florida is so much more than theme parks and sandy beaches — it’s a place I’ve fallen in love with over the last 25 years for its gorgeous views, amazing weather, and the excitement of always finding something new to…
DeepSeek tech wipeout erases more than $1 trillion in market cap as AI panic grips Wall Street
DeepSeek became the most downloaded app on Apple’s App Store in the US on Monday. US stocks plummeted on Monday as traders fled the tech sector and erased more than $1 trillion in market cap amid panic over a new artificial intelligence app from a Chinese startup. The S&P 500 nearly 1.5% lower, while the…
A personal trainer explains how to work out for a longer life in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond
Personal trainer Ollie Thompson specializes in longevity and said planning your workouts for each decade of your life can help you stay healthy and active. Stop putting off fitness for a longer life — if you want to be strong, athletic, and active in your 80s and beyond, now is the time to start. One…
Trump asks federal agencies to make RTO plans for workers living more than 50 miles from an office
Trump’s administration is asking federal agencies to make RTO plans. President Donald Trump’s administration asked federal agencies to implement plans to return federal workers to the office — including those who live miles away. On Monday, the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Management and Budget issued new guidance that expanded on an…
John Lithgow texted a nude photo of himself to the director of his new film: ‘What have I done?’
John Lithgow is in the upcoming film “Jimpa,” which premiered at Sundance. John Lithgow has no problem with nudity in his film work. When he signed on for his latest movie, “Jimpa,” he made that clear immediately by sending the director a naked photo of himself. Lithgow spoke to B-17 about “Jimpa” at its Sundance…
Your Starbucks coffee may soon come with inspirational messages. Read the full memo to store staff.
Starbucks baristas will start including personalized messages on cups in February. Your morning pick-me-up from Starbucks could soon come with another form of motivation such as a smiley face or inspirational message. The coffee chain is telling Starbucks employees to write messages to customers on single-use coffee cups starting on February 24, according to a…
