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☆ School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

“SOCIAL MEDIA BULLYING IS REAL,” her relatives said in bold caps on a GoFundMe page set up to raise money for her funeral. The Liberal opposition party proposed a social media age limit in June that was backed by the prime minister, then all the state and territory leaders. “Too often social media isn’t social at all, and we all know that. Social media apps subject to the proposed ban include Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit and X. Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty ImagesX owner Elon Musk was less diplomatic in a post on his social media platform. Under the law, social media accounts already created by children under 16 would be deactivated.

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☆ The US is finally going to make a key explosive at home, and that's good news for the military
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But a new US Army contract for a TNT production facility in Kentucky will change that. The US intends to start making TNT at home again. The US Army plans to build a domestic production facility for the explosive compound, which the Pentagon has long been forced to obtain from overseas. Restarting domestic TNT production is an investment in the country's industrial base, she said. The new TNT production facility is expected to help strengthen the US military's preparation for large-scale conflict.

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☆ 2 men convicted of human smuggling in Indian family’s death
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

They were each convicted on four counts related to human smuggling, including conspiracy to bring migrants into the country illegally. “This trial exposed the unthinkable cruelty of human smuggling and of those criminal organizations that value profit and greed over humanity,” Minnesota U.S. Attorney Andy Luger said. Shand was to pick up 11 Indian migrants on the Minnesota side of the border, prosecutors said. Canadian authorities found the Patel family later that morning, dead from the cold. Rajinder Singh, 51, testified that he made over $400,000 smuggling over 500 people through the same network that included Patel and Shand.

Persons: Ramanlal Patel, Harry, ”, Steve Shand, Attorney Andy Luger, “, ” Luger, Harshkumar Patel, Luger, Jagdish Patel, Vaishaliben, Dharmik, Jan, Patel, Shand, Prosecutors, Rajinder Singh, Singh, El Salvadorans, Jamie Holt, ” Holt, Kevin Paul, ” Paul Organizations: Fergus Falls , Minnesota AP, Indian, Minnesota U.S, Attorney, Minnesota -, Attorney’s, Associated Press, Immigration, Customs, Canadian Press, Bank, U.S ., The U.S . Border Patrol, Pew Research, Homeland Security Investigations Locations: Fergus Falls , Minnesota, Canada, U.S, American, Florida, Minnesota, Minnesota - Canadian, Harshkumar Patel Sherburne, India, Gujarat, “, The U.S, El, Clearwater , Minnesota, North Dakota

☆ China's 'ruinous' EV price war cannot last forever, says Volkswagen exec
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Chris Johnston | Daniel Zwick | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementVolkswagen is committed to China despite a "ruinous" domestic EV price war, its brand chief says. Volkswagen remains firmly committed to China despite a "ruinous" EV price war by domestic rivals that has hit overseas automakers hard, its boss said. VW group sales in China fell by 12% in the first nine months of this year amid the rising popularity of models made by domestic manufacturers. Toyota maintained its top spot in the world for the fourth consecutive year in 2023, selling 11.2 million vehicles globally — about 2 million more than the VW group. "We build cars in China for China; the same is happening in Europe and North America.

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☆ I spent 10 years and $800,000 renovating an Arkansas missile silo. It's my greatest accomplishment, but I don't recommend others try it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementArkansas resident GT Hill purchased a missile silo, decommissioned in the 1980s, for $90,000 in 2010. He bought a $90,000 decommissioned missile silo and turned it into an Airbnb. If it's a Walking-Dead-style apocalypse, you don't want to be in a missile silo because then you're trapped inside. Lastly, I was interested in owning a missile silo because it's just kick ass. Courtesy of GT HillI found my missile silo, called Titan II, online.

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☆ I moved to Dubai for a dream job and loved the glamorous life. Eventually, it took a toll.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Kaila Yu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Malic said life in Dubai was glamorous, but she got burned out at work and missed parts of Phoenix. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jessika Ros Malic, a former Emirates stewardess from Phoenix, about living in Dubai. AdvertisementI had a glamorous life in Dubai and loved travelingUpon arriving, Emirates housed me in an apartment. Temperature-wise, Dubai is comparable to Phoenix, but Dubai is much more humid because of the ocean. Because of Emirates, Dubai was affordable for me.

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☆ Orlando Pride, Marta win first NWSL championship thanks to a goal from Barbra Banda
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Jeff Rueter | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

In a season full of worthy contenders, it was the league leader Orlando Pride who took home the top prize. Forward Barbra Banda, who has led the team for much of the season, scored the game’s lone goal. The final also marked Marta’s first NWSL championship win. “I’ve asked myself why I still play for Orlando after eight years,” Marta told CBS Sports. Barbra Banda scores the opening goal in the #NWSLChampionship pic.twitter.com/5oK0B1h50m — National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) November 24, 2024On the night, Banda’s greatness made all the difference.

Persons: Orlando Pride, Barbra Banda, “ I’ve, ” Marta, “, I’ve, Orlando, Banda, Aubrey Kingsbury, parry, Angelina, Leicy Santos, Marta, Alex Morgan, Ali Krieger, Sydney Leroux, Seb Hines, Hines —, Jamie Squire Organizations: Orlando, CBS Sports, Washington, Women’s Soccer League, Brazil, Angelina, Orlando Pride, Zambian, United States, Pride, MLS, Orlando City, USL Locations: Zambia, Kansas City, Kingsbury, Orlando, Orlando City, American

☆ Venezuelan security forces surround the Argentine embassy
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Abel Alvarado | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Armed and hooded members of the Venezuelan security forces have surrounded Argentina’s embassy in Caracas, according to leaders of the country’s opposition. Six members of the opposition are currently taking refuge in the embassy, having fled there to escape a crackdown by Venezuelan authorities in the run-up to July’s presidential elections. Omar Gonzalez, another opposition member living in the embassy, posted a video on X showing Venezuelan police outside the diplomatic building. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in the July election, despite widespread skepticism in the country and overseas about the result. Similar scenes took place in September, when Venezuelan security forces surrounded the Argentine embassy.

Persons: Pedro Urruchurtu, Maria Corina Machado, Omar Gonzalez, Nicolás Maduro, Edmundo Gonzalez –, –, ”, ” Gonzalez Organizations: CNN, National Police, Venezuelan, Argentine Locations: Venezuelan, Argentina’s, Caracas

☆ How Max Verstappen can become a four-time F1 world champion at the Las Vegas Grand Prix
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Max Verstappen has the chance to add to one of the most entertaining Formula One seasons in recent memory by becoming a four-time World Drivers’ Champion at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. How to watch the Las Vegas Grand PrixThe 22nd race of the 2024 season gets underway at 10 p.m. PT on Saturday/1 a.m. Norris needs to outscore Verstappen by at least three points to extend his challenge to next week’s penultimate race in Qatar. If both fail to score points, Verstappen will be crowned champion. “I just want to focus on the weekend and try to have a good performance,” the 27-year-old said ahead of the race weekend.

Persons: Max Verstappen, McLaren’s Lando Norris, George Russell, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, Pierre Gasly, Charles Leclerc, Verstappen, Norris, Lewis Hamilton, Rick Scuteri, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, Ferrari’s Sainz, Leclerc, Russell, Hamilton, –, Red Bull, “, you’re, ”, Brit, ” Verstappen, Mark Sutton, Max Organizations: CNN, Las Vegas, Brit, ESPN, International, Red Bull, Austrian, “, McLaren, Getty, we’ve, Constructors, Ferrari Locations: British, Sin City, Qatar, Spain, Vegas, Miami –, “ Brazil

☆ 2 convicted in human smuggling case after Indian family froze to death while crossing U.S.-Canada border
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

They were each convicted on four counts related to human smuggling, including conspiracy to bring migrants into the country illegally. Because of this unimaginable greed, a father, a mother and two children froze to death in sub-zero temperatures on the Minnesota-Canadian border,” Luger added. Shand was to pick up 11 Indian migrants on the Minnesota side of the border, prosecutors said. Canadian authorities found the Patel family later that morning, dead from the cold. Rajinder Singh, 51, testified that he made over $400,000 smuggling over 500 people through the same network that included Patel and Shand.

Persons: FERGUS, Ramanlal Patel, Harry, ”, Steve Shand, Attorney Andy Luger, Harshkumar Patel, ” Luger, Luger, Jagdish Patel, Vaishaliben, Dharmik, Jan, Patel, Shand, Prosecutors, Rajinder Singh, Singh, John Woods, El Salvadorans, Jamie Holt, ” Holt, “, Kevin Paul, ” Paul Organizations: Indian, Minnesota U.S, Attorney, Sherburne County Sheriff’s, “, Minnesota -, Attorney’s, Associated Press, Canadian Press, Bank, U.S ., The U.S . Border Patrol, Pew Research, Homeland Security Investigations Locations: Minn, —, Canada, U.S, American, Florida, Minnesota, Sherburne County, Elk River, Minnesota - Canadian, India, Fergus Falls , Minnesota, Gujarat, “, United States, Emerson , Manitoba, The U.S, El, Clearwater , Minnesota, North Dakota

It is compact, with an e-ink display that can easily handle bright light and, the best part, is the stellar battery life. The Amazon Kindle can last up to 6 weeks, while the Kindle Paperwhite can last up to 12 weeks. Both the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite are now at their lowest prices ever. You can pick up the Kindle for $84, which means you get a 23% discount, the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Its incredible 12-week battery life, 16GB storage capacity and size and design make it a must-have for avid readers.

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☆ 21+ Best Secret Santa and White Elephant Gifts for 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Bethany Heitman | Bethany Heitman Is A Contributing Editor At Nbc Select. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

Love them or hate them, Secret Santa and White Elephant gift exchanges are a popular holiday tradition. Below, find some of the best gifts for Secret Santa or White Elephant parties. SKIP AHEAD The best Secret Santa and White Elephant gifts in 2024 | Why trust NBC Select? The best Secret Santa and White Elephant gifts in 2024We rounded up gift ideas based on our previous coverage and NBC Select recommendations to help you find the right gift for your white elephant and Secret Santa gift exchanges. The bag is also slightly padded to provide protectionSometimes the best White Elephant or Secret Santa gifts are the things you may not buy for yourself, but that are super fun to own.

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Those travelers need to get their gates fast and the moving sidewalk wasn’t doing it. The economics of airport moving walkwaysSome experts point to high maintenance costs for removing the moving sidewalks. A group of German economics professors released an extensive study earlier this year about airport moving sidewalks. “The design of Denver International Airport is such that our moving walkways run where our gates are located. Aleinikoff said that while he doesn’t think moving sidewalks are inherently unsafe, they do require regular maintenance, and he says the “teeth” at the end of the moving sidewalks can be “pretty sharp.” Gow has, Aleinikoff said, made a full recovery.

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Under the Rome statute that created the ICC, its signatories are obliged to carry out arrest warrants, no matter the rank of the accused. Mohammed Deif was accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including for his role as a mastermind of Oct. 7. Some European countries have not said whether they would arrest Netanyahu if he visited, including a number of Israeli allies. Britain respects the independence of the ICC, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesperson said, but did not say whether Britain would arrest Netanyahu. Netanyahu and the other two Israelis facing the arrest warrants join a group that includes Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been subject to an ICC arrest warrant over alleged war crimes in Ukraine since last year.

Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, —, Yoav Gallant, Mohammed Deif —, Netanyahu, Viktor Orbán, Hungary, ”, Joe Biden’s, “, Gallant, Mohammed Deif, Keir Starmer’s, Petr Fiala, Alexander Schallenberg, Omar Al, Israel, Pope Francis, Vladimir Putin Organizations: Israeli, U.S, Criminal Court, Government Press, AFP, Getty, ICC, World Health Organization, Austrian, International Court of Justice Locations: Gaza, Ireland, Netherlands, Hungary, U.S, Tel Aviv, The Hague, Rome, Israel, Britain, France, Paris, Sweden, Norway, Czech, Austrian, Gaza City, AFP, South Africa, Ukraine

Generic drugs are the backbone of medicines prescribed in the U.S.: They account for about 90% of all prescriptions filled, according to the Association for Accessible Medicines, a trade group that represents generic drugmakers. Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson on Trump’s transition team, declined to say whether Trump planned to grant an exemption on generic drugs. According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, a group that tracks drug shortages, there are 277 active drug shortages in the U.S., half of which have persisted for two or more years. That’s different from generic drugs, which are cheaper and are often sold at close to the cost for which they were made, he said. What concerns Kesselheim the most is that tariffs could cause generic drug prices to skyrocket should more generic drug manufacturers drop out.

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☆ IAEA board passes Iran resolution as West pushes Tehran toward talks
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

After previous criticism at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board, it has stepped up its nuclear activities and reduced IAEA oversight. It has enough material enriched to lower levels for more bombs, but Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons. Grossi said on Wednesday he had asked Iran to cap that stock of 60% material and Iran had accepted his request. With the resolution passed, Iran is likely to respond. “If there is a resolution, it (Iran) will either increase its activities or reduce the agency’s access,” a senior diplomat said before the vote.

Persons: Iran’s, Donald Trump, Trump, Rafael Grossi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Grossi, Mohammad Eslami, ” Organizations: Governors, Diplomats, International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board, Burkina Faso, IAEA, Reuters, Trump, . Security, Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Locations: VIENNA, Iran, Britain, France, Germany, United States, China, Russia, Burkina, Tehran, ”

☆ Hungary's Orban breaks with neighbors to dismiss ICC's arrest warrant for Netanyahu
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban said Friday he would invite Benjamin Netanyahu to visit his country and that he would guarantee that an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister would "not be observed." Ireland's prime minister Simon Harris said Friday that his country would be prepared to arrest the Israeli prime minister if he came to the country. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The ICC issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Netanyahu and his former defense chief Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza conflict. Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and Viktor Orban at the parliament in Budapest, Hungary, on July 18, 2017.

Persons: Viktor Orban, Benjamin Netanyahu, Simon Harris, Yoav Gallant, ” Harris, Netanyahu, Harris, Mohammed Deif, Orban, Israel’s, ” Orban, Karoly Arvai, Josep Borrell, Petr Fiala, ” Organizations: Israeli, Getty, RTE, International Law, ICC, Fidesz, Czech Foreign Ministry Locations: Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Rome, Gaza, Hungary, “, Budapest, Czech Republic, Czech, Prague

“In this time, it’s extremely important that we bring the voices of Afghan women forward,” Yousafzai said in a Zoom interview with NBC News. (The militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, also known as the Pakistani Taliban, is a separate organization from the Taliban in Afghanistan, but a close ally.) “The Taliban are attempting to make women invisible, in a way,” said Yousafzai, who graduated from Oxford University in 2020. Mani, who also serves as a producer, said she was working on a different documentary in Afghanistan when the Taliban takeover happened. “We need women’s demands and rights to be on the agenda where the future of Afghanistan is being discussed and decided.

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Were Trump to follow through on his vow to impose tariffs on imports on Europe as well as from China, they would likely deviate further. There is also uncertainty across the continent about what the new White House will mean for the war in Ukraine. In their view, China could help to pressure Russia over Ukraine as Xi loses patience with a war he did not expect would drag on for almost three years. One senior European diplomat said that while China has never explicitly condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it has helped in other ways to rein in Moscow. continues to say that Ukraine will negotiate when Ukraine wants to negotiate,” another European official said, “and that the E.U.

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☆ Satellite images show Russia defying sanctions to give North Korea 1 million barrels of oil: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementRussia has sent North Korea 1 million barrels of oil since March, according to satellite imagery analysis. An analysis of satellite images shows Russia defying sanctions to supply North Korea with at least one million barrels of oil this year, according to a new report. In the imagery, vessels would set out from North Korea riding high in the water, but on their return would appear fully laden, the group said. In this image marked up by the Open Source Centre, the Yu Son was deemed to be carrying oil to North Korea. The new findings also give further insight into the continued material exchanges between Russia and North Korea.

Persons: Yu Son, Yu, David Lammy, Ursula Hyzy, Vostochny, Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin, Kim, hasn't, Joseph Byrne, Kim it's, Joseph S, Bermudez Jr Organizations: North, BBC, Canadian Armed Forces, UN, UN Security, Getty, Reuters, Carnegie Endowment, Center for Strategic, International Studies Locations: Russia, North Korea, Korea, Ukraine, Vostochny, AFP

☆ The 'Roaring 20s' rally will continue in 2025. UBS shares 8 ways to maximize gains.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

While Wall Street is confident that there will be a continued boom under Trump, UBS GWM is less sure. "AI infrastructure spending remains robust, and we expect key semiconductor components needed for AI to remain supply constrained in 2025, supporting pricing," UBS GWM strategists wrote. "We believe investment-grade bonds offer attractive yields and expect mid-single-digit returns in US dollar terms," UBS GWM strategists wrote. "In 2025, we believe gold will remain an effective hedge against key political concerns, including government debt levels, inflation, or geopolitical tensions," UBS GWM strategists wrote. Residential and commercial properties both make sense, though UBS GWM specifically cited property types like logistics, data centers, and multifamily housing.

Persons: Donald Trump, Mark Haefele, UBS GWM, Haefele Organizations: UBS Global Wealth Management, UBS GWM, Trump, UBS, Technology, Utilities Locations: Japan

☆ One of the world's richest families plans to create Paris's next big soccer success
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"There is an anomaly in French football and in Parisian football, that it is probably the only big city in Europe with only one big football club. France's billionaire Arnault family, owners of luxury group LVMH and one of the richest dynasties on the planet, is preparing to secure majority ownership of minor soccer club Paris FC — but sees any sporting turnaround as a long-term aim. Antoine Arnault speaks to the media during the Paris FC press conference at Groupe ADP – Centre d’entrainement Paris FC on November 20, 2024 in Orly, France. Asked by CNBC whether he saw Paris FC as a potential challenger, Arnault said: "That would be very immodest of us, to even compare ourselves to Paris Saint-German. Arnault told CNBC that if his family wanted a "trophy asset," they would have looked elsewhere.

Persons: Arnault, CNBC's Charlotte Reed, Red Bull, Antoine Arnault, Bernard Arnault, Bull, Germain, We're, Jürgen Klopp, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney Organizations: Paris FC, Associated Press, CNBC, Leipzig, Austria's, Paris FC —, Groupe ADP –, d’entrainement Paris FC, Qatari, titans Paris Saint, French, Paris Saint, League, Champions League, Liverpool, Premier League, Welsh, Wrexham AFC —, Bull Locations: Europe, Paris, Austria's Salzburg, Orly, France, English, Leipzig, Salzberg

☆ Iran Declares It Is Doing More Nuclear Enrichment After I.A.E.A. Rebuke
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( William J. Broad | More About William J. Broad | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Iran said Friday it would begin operating new machines to enrich more uranium, which could bring it closer to having a weapon. The move came in response to a censure by the International Atomic Energy Agency for failing to cooperate fully with atomic inspectors. Iran will activate “a substantial number of advanced centrifuges of various models,” which are able to produce highly enriched nuclear fuel, read a joint statement from Iran’s Foreign Ministry and its Atomic Energy Organization. It condemned the censure as “politicized and destructive,” saying it undermined “the positive momentum” achieved between Iran and the I.A.E.A. Behrouz Kamalvandi, a spokesman for Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, said Friday in an interview with media in Iran that the country began accelerating its enrichment right after the order was announced.

Persons: Behrouz, “, ” Organizations: International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Atomic Energy Organization, Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Locations: Iran, Tehran, Vienna

☆ Xi was unusually frank in spelling out China's 4 'red lines' for the US, a clear warning for Trump's China hawks
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Xi outlined China's "red lines" for the US, including the country's rights to development. He told Washington not to cross "four red lines" — which analysts say is a clear message for the incoming Trump administration. Foreign Minister Wang Yi has warned about not crossing Beijing's "red lines" in the past. AdvertisementXi's language raised some eyebrows, with analysts calling it "harsh" and deeming China's foreign ministry readout "strikingly negative" in some sections. Related storiesXi named Taiwan President William LaiOf the four "red lines," Taiwan is the most sensitive issue between the two countries, as Xi has repeatedly said over the years.

Persons: Jinping, Biden, Xi, Xi Jinping, Joe Biden, Washington, Trump, Igor Khrestin, George W, Khrestin, it's, Wang Yi, Florida Sen, Marco Rubio —, Beijing —, Jersey Lee, William Lai, William Lai Ching, Democratic Progressive Party —, Lai Ching, Lai, Tsai Ming Organizations: Trump, APEC Economic, Bush Institute, Trump Administration, Business, Beijing, State, Lowy, Democratic Progressive Party, Taiwan's National Security Bureau Locations: Beijing, China, Lima , Peru, Taiwan, Florida, United States, US, Ukraine

☆ Spain slaps $187 million fine on Ryanair, EasyJet and others for 'abusive' cabin luggage fees
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Ruxandra Iordache | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Spain's Ministry of Consumer Rights on Friday slapped a $179 million euro ($186 million) fine on five low-budget airlines for "abusive practices" including charging additional cabin luggage fees. Spanish low-cost airline Vueling was ordered to pay 39.2 million euros and EasyJet was fined 29 million euros. Scandinavia's second-largest airline Norwegian and Spanish airline Volotea each received penalties in excess of 1 million euros. The five airlines should discontinue their practice of requiring additional payment for cabin luggage and reserving a seat near a dependent traveler, the ministry said. "We completely disagree with the decision of the Spanish Consumer Ministry and find the proposed sanctions outrageous," an EasyJet statement said, stressing it considers its cabin luggage policy to be aligned with all applicable laws.

Persons: Vueling, EasyJet, Javier Gandara, Michael O'Leary Organizations: Ministry of Consumer Rights, Ryanair, Spanish, Spain's Association of Airlines, CNBC, Ministry of Consumer, ALA, Spain's Consumer Affairs Ministry, Governments, Spanish Consumer Ministry, Boeing, International Air Transport Association Locations: Spain, Europe

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