United Charges For Second Bag

American Voices

February 6, 2008 | ISSUE 44•06

Unites Airlines will begin charging $25 for a second checked bag on select low-fare flights. What do you think?

I plan to get around that fee with extra-large pockets.

Lindsay Pullman
Systems Analyst
At this rate, it would cost less to just buy my fireworks when I get there.

Daniel Castle
Rehab Counselor
Boy, these airlines will do anything to get your money, like charge you for labor and services.

Warren Van Strauss
Clam Digger

Migrating Whooping Cranes Stall In Alabama

02.07.12 | ISSUE 48•06

Nine whooping cranes that had been following an ultralight aircraft as it guided them on their migratory route stopped when they reached Alabama, 500 miles short of the intended destination.
Florida Millionaire Adopts 42-Year-Old Girlfriend

02.06.12 | ISSUE 48•06

A 48-year-old West Palm Beach millionaire and polo club founder has adopted his 42-year-old girlfriend in an apparent bid to avoid paying out a wrongful death lawsuit.
Should Sugar Be Regulated?

02.03.12 | ISSUE 48•05

In a recent editorial in the journal Nature, researchers from the University of California–San Francisco suggested that as a toxic substance, sugar should be taxed and regulated like alcohol or tobacco.
Burmese Pythons Exterminating Everglades Mammals

02.02.12 | ISSUE 48•05

A study in the journal Proceedings Of The National Academy of Sciences links a drastic decline in raccoons and other mammals in the Florida everglades to the introduction of Burmese pythons.
Facebook To Launch IPO

02.01.12 | ISSUE 48•05

Social networking site Facebook is expected to go public this week and will likely become the largest tech IPO in history.