I upgraded to United's Premium Plus on a long flight. Most perks were useless to me, but I'd happily do it again.

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I enjoyed flying in United's Premium Plus for a long-haul flight across time zones, even though I couldn't use a lot of the upgrade's perks.

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  • I upgraded my family's flights to United Premium Plus, the class between economy and business.
  • Most of the perks, like two free checked bags and priority boarding, weren't useful to me.
  • But the seats felt so luxurious and comfy that they helped
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Everything you need to know about Walmart Cyber Monday 2025: Closing time, best deals, Walmart+ perks

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A Walmart aisle decorated in holiday decor

Black Friday had its turn; now it's on to Cyber Monday. Once upon a time, Black Friday was reserved for in-store shopping, while online shoppers ruled the day on Monday. Now, the two sales blend together, with one key difference: Cyber Monday marks the final day of Walmart's big holiday sales event.

Walmart's one-day Cyber Monday event takes place today, Dec. 1. Walmart+ members got early access

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A 13-hour Delta Air Lines flight from China to Detroit diverted to Japan after a mechanical issue

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A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 approaches Los Angeles International Airport for a landing from Tokyo on October 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350.

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  • A Delta Air Lines flight from China to Detroit diverted to Japan.
  • It touched down in Tokyo-Haneda about two hours after taking off.
  • Local media reported that it had hydraulic issues.

A Delta Air Lines flight from China to the US had to divert to Japan due to mechanical issues.

Friday's Flight 388 took off from Shanghai at 5:46 p.m. and was

Business, Travel

Rage bait named word of the year

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'Oxford Word of the Year 2025' is displayed on a mobile phone screen next to the word 'rage bait' in Ankara, Turkiye on December 1, 2025.

Every December, Oxford University Press encapsulates the previous year with one word and crowns it word of the year. This year, the winner of that honor is not so much one word as it is two words: rage bait.

You might be familiar with rage bait if you've spent any time at all online this year, but in case you need a refresher, it's defined as "online content deliberately designed to elicit anger or

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Cyber Monday VPN deals: Get 75 percent off Proton VPN two-year plans, plus save on NordVPN, ExpressVPN and more

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A VPN subscription can make for a good holiday gift. Everyone could do with having a VPN to help protect their online activity from prying eyes (and, perhaps, access more things to watch from their favorite streaming services). It's something useful that a gift recipient may have never realized they needed. Of course, you may be looking for a great deal on a VPN yourself, and the Cyber Monday disc