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Millions of Thai travelers will pay the same fares for buses, trains, and ferries during the Songkran holiday despite rising global energy costs. The government is using its Road Safety Fund to cover the difference and keep holiday travel affordable.
Commuters in Bengaluru just won a significant victory against a planned metro fare increase. After widespread protests, the city's metro system paused its automatic fare hike just days before it was set to begin.
Hong Kong's iconic tram system just got a major tech upgrade that makes getting around easier for everyone. The best part? Fares are staying put this year.
For the first time in 55 years, New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rents on one and two-year leases, protecting 2.4 million renters. Tenant organizers who knocked on doors and packed hearings celebrated the historic victory as proof their collective power works.
Commercial vehicles in Accra will soon display identification tags to protect passengers from unauthorized drivers charging illegal fares. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union is meeting this week to finalize the system that will make rogue drivers easily identifiable.
Thailand is protecting families from rising costs by freezing prices on everyday necessities like instant noodles, canned fish, and milk. The government is also teaming up with major manufacturers to offer discounts on other household items.
As temperatures plunged toward freezing in South Florida, The Homeless Voice volunteers rushed to Fort Lauderdale's bus station with an ambulance packed with blankets, food, and warmth. Their mission: make sure no one freezing on the streets gets left behind.
Taxi operators in South Africa's Western Cape are refusing to raise fares even as fuel prices soar by up to R9 per liter. The decision puts commuters first during a time when cost of living pressures continue to squeeze working families.
Scientists just discovered a breakthrough freezing technique that keeps embryos viable 30 times better than current methods. This could revolutionize conservation efforts for endangered species and improve fertility treatments for humans and animals alike.
German researchers successfully restored brain function in mouse tissue after freezing it at -320°F for up to a week. The breakthrough could one day protect injured brains and preserve donor organs.
A 10-year-old boy broke down crying when his taxi fare exceeded the $1.40 in his pocket, but the driver refused to charge him extra. The heartwarming moment went viral after surveillance footage showed the driver teaching the anxious child how to communicate when short on cash.
Scientists at Florida's White Oak Conservation Center are using cutting-edge freezing technology to save endangered species without removing more animals from the wild. Their breakthrough could preserve genetic diversity for creatures like okapi and gerenuk for generations.
Scientists at Florida's White Oak Conservation Center are using microscopic freezing technology to preserve endangered animal genetics without removing more animals from the wild. Their breakthrough could help save species like the okapi from extinction.
Researchers at North Carolina State University developed a breakthrough technique called "neuron freezing" that prevents users from bypassing AI chatbot safety filters. The innovation could make AI systems more reliable and protect people from harmful content.
More than 2 million New Yorkers in rent-stabilized housing just got major relief as the city's housing board voted to freeze rent increases for the first time ever on two-year leases. The decision covers over 40% of the city's rental housing, marking a significant win for affordability.
When 24 families faced sudden eviction in freezing weather, a Madison church turned crisis into community action. Volunteers are mobilizing trucks, muscle, and compassion to ensure no one is left in the cold.
Thousands of people in Kazakhstan's capital plunged into icy water to celebrate the Orthodox Christian holiday of Epiphany, continuing a centuries-old tradition that symbolizes spiritual renewal. Despite below-freezing temperatures, worshippers gathered on the night of January 19 to mark the baptism of Christ.
When Spirit Airlines suddenly shut down over the weekend, JetBlue stepped up with $99 rescue fares and expanded routes to help thousands of stranded travelers. The airline is also hiring displaced Spirit employees and bringing back service to Charlotte for the first time since 2024.
Tens of thousands filled the MCG with ice blue beanies as celebrities slid into freezing water, raising record funds for motor neurone disease research just two weeks after founder Neale Daniher's death. Australia's Governor-General joined radio hosts, athletes, and a local GP whose family has raised over $100,000 fighting the disease that runs in his family.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is publicly documenting her egg freezing process on Instagram, answering questions about cost, timing, and logistics that most women navigate alone. Her transparency is shining a light on how workplaces still aren't built to support women's health needs.
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