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A Boeing 767 passenger aircraft of Delta Air Lines arrives from Dublin at JFK International Airport in New York as the Manhattan skyline looms in the background on Feb. 7, 2024.Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty ImagesDelta Airlines just became the latest airline to raise its checked bag fee — this time by $5 beginning Tuesday, according to the company.In a statement, the airline said the fee for both the first and second checked bag is increasing by $5 for most domestic and short-haul international routes. Travelers with…

When it comes to raising startup capital, 2023 was rough, to say the least. In fact, Pitchbook characterised it as Europe’s “most depressed” year in a decade in terms of VC exit value. The question is, will 2024 be a turning point? And if not, how can startups become part of that small percentage that does complete a successful funding round? If you’re a startup attending TNW Conference 2024, you’re in luck. VCs will be on the lookout for disruptive business models and innovative applications…

Credit: Amba Press Two University of the Sunshine education experts are calling for more parents to "ground" their children—but not as punishment for misdeeds. UniSC Associate Professor Dr. Mike Nagel and Dr. Shelley Davidow's new book "Grounded: The off-road guide to parenting in an unstable world" aims to steer parents out of the stress of years of…

Lucasfilm’s “The Mandalorian & Grogu” and 14 other film projects have been greenlighted for California’s film and TV tax-credit program. The California Film Commission said the productions will create nearly 20,000 jobs and add nearly $408 million into the state’s economy. The California Film and Television Tax Credit Program offers companies a 20% tax break for productions with a budget of at least $1 million. The credit applies only to the first $100 million in expenditures and uplifts, or purchases paid off over…

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth adds a party level feature, and it comes with new skill trees for each character. As you explore the world and complete missions, the party's level gradually increases, which then provides access to more skills and abilities in combat. Here's everything you need to know about how to raise your party level and unlock folio skills in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.How to Raise the Party Level in Final Fantasy 7There's no shortage of ways to increase the party level while exploring the new…

A popular international fast-food chain is planning to experiment with a new pricing model where the cost of menu items will vary depending on the level of demand, similar to the one used by the ride-hailing service Uber. The anticipated test is now causing concern over fluctuating fares amongst consumers and industry experts alike.Wendy’s “Uber-style” surge-pricing model, where the cost of menu items will fluctuate throughout the day based on requests, suggests that, for instance, a Dave’s burger, the eatery’s…

Spyre PropTech venture fund, backed by integrated incubator and accelerator for startups Venture Catalysts and NeoVon, is looking to raise Rs 400 crore in the first phase of a total Rs 800 crore proptech sectoral fund aimed at enabling major investments in over 30 Indian startups.The maiden fund is set to invest in early and growth stage companies with ticket sizes ranging from Rs 2-8 crore in early stages and Rs 15-40 crore in growth stage series A and B rounds.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study into classroom practices, led by Dr. Steve Murphy, has found extensive research fails to uncover how teachers can remedy poor student engagement and perform well in math. More than 3,000 research papers were reviewed over the course of the study, but only 26 contained detailed steps for teachers to improve both…

In a huge push to give European automakers a fighting chance over China in the EV sector, Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz have raised nearly €4.4 billion to build four new EV gigafactories across the European Union in the coming years. A press announcement this week said that the companies, along with Total Energies, have pulled off one of the largest debt fundraising operations ever carried out in the European auto sector. They expect to raise about €7 billion to build the factories for their co-owned…

After years of rapid expansion, California’s booming EV market may be showing signs of fatigue as high vehicle prices, unreliable charging networks and other consumer headaches appear to dampen enthusiasm for zero-emission vehicles.For the first time in more than a decade, electric vehicle sales dropped significantly in the last half of 2023. There are even signs that Californians may be growing tired of Tesla — or at least weary of its outspoken chief executive, Elon Musk — as state Tesla sales fell 10% in the final…