Flight Etiquette and Top-Trending Stories

Reddit users share complaints about flight passengers eating messy or unusual foods. Travel experts discuss airplane etiquette. A rare 14th-century Bible is on exhibit. A man mistakenly charges himself for 999 avocados at Walmart. Top-trending stories in food, relationships, and more.

Flight Seat Swapping Etiquette

A woman on a flight to Germany got frustrated when a passenger next to her kept stretching for photos near the window. Seat-swapping trend continues in flights during summer travel. Reddit post shares a user's experience of refusing to give up a window seat for a couple. Etiquette expert says no obligation to switch seats.

Weird Airplane Passenger Behaviors

Various weird and disruptive behaviors of flight passengers shared on Reddit and witnessed by others during flights, including playing a wooden recorder, clipping toenails, eating messy foods, changing baby's diaper, and more.

Reddit Lawsuit Against AI Startup Anthropic

Reddit has filed a lawsuit against AI startup Anthropic for breach of contract and unfair business practices, alleging that Anthropic has been using Reddit's platform and data to train its AI models without proper authorization. Anthropic, valued at $61.5 billion, disputes the claims and plans to defend itself vigorously.

Controversy Surrounding Israel's Eurovision Participation

The Reddit community for Eurovision shut down due to hate speech after Israel came second in the competition. Far-left and pro-Hamas protests took place against Israel's participation. Israel faced opposition from former Eurovision acts and heads of state. The winner was an opera singer from Austria. Reddit moderators locked the page to handle hate speech. Pro-Hamas protesters attempted to attack the Israeli singer during her performance.

Food, History, Travel, Social Media

In-N-Out Burger is making ingredient changes to its beverages and condiments. An Ancient Roman wooden water pipe was uncovered in Belgium. A debate on vaping in airplane bathrooms sparked on Reddit. Fox News offers gifts for grads and crossword puzzles.

Airplane Passenger Invading Personal Space

A woman on a flight to Germany got frustrated with a passenger who invaded her personal space by stretching his arm out to take photos near the window. The incident went viral on TikTok. Other users shared similar experiences and reactions on Reddit.

Airplane Seat Stealing Incident

Woman frustrated on flight to Germany when passenger continuously takes photos near window, video goes viral on TikTok. Passenger shares 'seat stealer' story on Reddit. Encounter leads to awkward situation in first class.

Debate on Seat Swapping Etiquette on Airplanes

A woman on a flight to Germany got frustrated when a passenger next to her kept taking photos. The debate on seat swapping on planes continues with mixed opinions. Etiquette on swapping seats and experiences shared on Reddit. Flight attendants intervened and offered free snacks. Etiquette expert says requesting a seat swap is fine if done politely.

Alexis Ohanian supports Mark Zuckerberg's decision to terminate Meta's biased fact-checking program

Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, supports Mark Zuckerberg's decision to terminate Meta's biased fact-checking program, calling it pragmatic. Ohanian believes fact-checking at scale is impossible and supports a community-based approach. Meta's decision aligns with X's community notes model. Ohanian suggests users should choose their own algorithms. Reddit has faced its own challenges with moderation, implementing leftist-biased rules. Meta's policy changes include ending DEI programs and Zuckerberg expressing regret over certain decisions.

Reddit Drama at Work Party

A Reddit user shared a story about a work party where a non-alcoholic punch led to a coworker acting drunk, causing drama and embarrassment. The majority of Reddit users agreed the punch maker was not at fault for the situation.

Online Propaganda Network Linked to U.S.-Designated Terrorist Organizations

An investigation by Pirate Wires revealed a pro-Palestinian network with ties to U.S.-designated terrorist organizations using Reddit to spread propaganda and manipulate public opinion across various social media platforms. The network, centered around the subreddit r/Palestine, engages in content manipulation, vote brigading, and astroturfing to promote radical ideologies.

Media Regulation and Controversy

Brendan Carr, FCC chairman appointed by Trump, is investigating media companies for D.E.I. initiatives but exempting Fox Corporation, sparking criticism and debate. ABC News bureau chief Joshua Hoyos exits following HR investigation. Reddit's stock plummets after earnings report.

Reddit Bans Subreddits Over Comments on Elon Musk's Employees

Reddit banned r/WhitePeopleTwitter and another subreddit after comments about Elon Musk's employees. Musk claimed the comments broke the law. The ban followed reports of Doge staff accessing sensitive information. Musk criticized legal action against online comments in the past. The White House clarified Trump's Gaza proposal.

Travel Etiquette on Flights

A travel blogger shares a controversial opinion about travel being disappointing due to social media, a flight passenger encounters a 'seat angel' who offers to switch seats so she can sit with her husband, and Reddit users discuss positive experiences with people offering to switch seats.

Flight Etiquette and Seat Squatting

A woman on a flight to Germany was frustrated by a passenger taking photos near the window, sparking the 'seat squatter' trend. A Reddit post shared a twist where a passenger gave up their first-class seat to avoid moving from a wrongly occupied seat. Travel expert advises having a compelling reason when asking to swap seats.

Airline Passenger Space Debate

A woman on a flight to Germany was frustrated by a passenger taking photos near the window, sparking a debate on Reddit about personal space on planes.

Neighbor Conflict in Apartment Building

A Reddit user seeks advice on whether they are wrong for not letting their neighbor into the apartment building after repeated rule-breaking behavior. The situation escalates when the neighbor is left outside with her dog in the dark. The Reddit user eventually opens the door but threatens to report the neighbor to management and call the police.

Family Dynamics and Child-Free Choice

A Reddit user was accused of 'brainwashing' her sister's children by explaining why she chose not to have kids. A family therapist supported her actions, stating she did nothing wrong by being honest.

AI Companies Scraping Text from Websites

AI companies are scraping text from websites to train their systems, leading to conflicts with website owners and legal battles, with companies like Reddit and Cloudflare introducing measures to block AI bots.

Disappointing 10th Wedding Anniversary Story

A woman shared her story of a disappointing 10th wedding anniversary on Reddit, receiving criticism for lack of communication and thoughtfulness towards her husband. The couple spent the day apart, leading to a discussion on relationship dynamics.

Reddit user accused of 'ruining' cousin's wedding

A Reddit user is accused of 'ruining' her cousin's wedding after her boyfriend was uninvited. She spoke up about the situation, feeling betrayed and taken for granted. Most Reddit users agreed she was not in the wrong for asking questions.

Parenting Dilemma on Reddit

A father faced backlash on Reddit for not supporting his wife's decision in front of their kids, leading to a parenting dilemma.

Partnerships of OpenAI with News Corp. and Reddit

OpenAI partners with News Corp. to improve its AI chatbots by accessing articles from outlets like the Wall Street Journal. News Corp. will also share journalistic expertise with OpenAI. OpenAI also partners with Reddit for access to real-time content. The New York Times has filed a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft for using its content without permission.

Relationship Issues Over Household Chores

A Reddit user asks if he is wrong for telling his wife to do her chores after she expressed feeling overwhelmed by the messy house. Therapist suggests underlying relationship issues may be causing the problem.

Marriage and Long-Term Relationships

A Reddit thread asked users if they would still marry their spouse today. About two-thirds said yes, citing reasons like growing together and feeling lucky. Some mentioned issues like weight gain and fundamental incompatibilities as reasons they would not marry again. Research shows Americans are marrying later in life, with some Reddit users proving that marrying young can lead to a successful marriage.

Baby Naming Dilemma

A woman on Reddit seeks help in choosing a baby name after rejecting her husband's suggestion of 'Stuarta' for their daughter, fearing it sounds like a furniture brand. The couple is struggling to compromise on a name that honors the husband but is also suitable for their child.

Stock Market Rally and Technology Sector Performance

The stock market continued its rally with the Dow Jones Industrial Average nearing 40,000, led by gains in technology shares. Micron Technology surged 14% on strong earnings, while Apple stock fell after facing a lawsuit. Reddit made its market debut with a successful IPO. The Federal Reserve's outlook on interest rates also influenced market sentiment.

Environmental Regulations and Policies

EPA finalizes strict new limits on tailpipe emissions, Alabama's governor signs ban on DEI funds, Reddit premieres on the New York Stock Exchange Thursday.

Tech Companies Facing Lawsuit for Role in Radicalizing Shooter

A judge ruled that Reddit and YouTube must face a lawsuit alleging their algorithms played a role in radicalizing a shooter who killed 10 Black people in a grocery store. The lawsuit challenges Section 230 protection for internet platforms.

Relationship Drama on Reddit

A man on Reddit asked if he was wrong for falling asleep while his girlfriend was pouring out her heart about her difficulties with her father at 3 a.m. Most people sympathized with him, saying it was understandable given the late hour.

Friend uninvited from Oscars party over broken whiskey bottle

A man uninvited a friend from an Oscars party after the friend broke an expensive bottle of whiskey and refused to pay for a replacement. Reddit users debated if the man was wrong to do so.