In an effort to crack down on airlines that charge passengers steep fees to check bags and change flights, the Biden administration announced new regulations aimed at expanding consumer protections.
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Talks for a plastic pollution treaty are stalling. Could the US be doing more?
Experts contend that an absence of U.S. leadership is hindering efforts to push forward a treaty with effective regulations.
Historical markers are everywhere in America. Some get history wrong
The nation’s historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.
Many baby boomers own homes that are too big. Can they be enticed to sell them?
Baby boomer empty nesters own twice as many of the country’s three-bedroom-or-larger homes, compared with millennials with kids.
Suicides make up majority of gun deaths, but remain overlooked in gun violence debate
Suicide is the leading cause of gun-related deaths in the United States. But it’s often only an afterthought in the public debate about gun violence.
What biologists see from the shores of the drying Great Salt Lake
Half of the Great Salt Lake in Utah has now dried up, but scientists say there’s still some time left to reverse its decline.
How to file your tax returns: 6 things you should know this year
For something that’s legally required, taxes can be confusing. This guide covers the latest credits and deductions — and helps you plan ahead for next year.
EPA puts limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
PFAS chemicals have been used for decades to waterproof and stain-proof consumer products and are linked to health problems.
You asked, we answered: Your questions about electric vehicles
What happens if your car runs out of power on a road trip? Is it better to buy an EV now or wait until you need a new car? A roundup of smart questions from our listeners.
This year, colleges must choose between fast financial aid offers, or accurate ones
Colleges don’t yet trust the FAFSA data the U.S. Education Department is sending them, but there’s pressure to get aid offers out to students as soon as possible.