Matt Gagnon and his colleagues discuss the restrictions on April Fool’s Day pranks, citing examples like the War of the Worlds panic and the importance of integrity. They express mixed feelings about the holiday, with some finding it pointless and others enjoying the tradition. They share personal anecdotes, including office pranks and their children’s last-minute planning. They also mention notable April Fool’s Day pranks by companies, such as Amazon’s 1999 homepage revert, Redbox’s pet box, and Burger King’s Whopper toothpaste. The conversation highlights the evolution and impact of these pranks over the years.
A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.
Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.
Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.
