Shauna Wright
![What Is ‘Drip Pricing’ and Why Is the FTC Cracking Down on It? — Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/drip-pricing.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What Is ‘Drip Pricing’ and Why Is the FTC Cracking Down on It? — Dollars and Sense
Have you ever bought a cheap airline fare, only to be hit with fees later on that turned it into a far more expensive ticket? Congratulations — you’re a victim of ‘drip pricing.’
And the problem, which spawns several industries, has gotten so pervasive that the Federal Trade Commission is stepping in.
![Australian Student Sues High School for Giving Her a Lousy Education](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/gavel.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Australian Student Sues High School for Giving Her a Lousy Education
What’s a student to do when she can’t get into her desired college program? Sue her high school, of course.
![This Day in History for May 21 – Susan Lucci Finally Wins and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/susan-lucci.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for May 21 – Susan Lucci Finally Wins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1881 – The American Red Cross is founded (More info)
1927 – Charles Lindbergh completes the world’s first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis (More info)
![Celebrity Birthdays for May 21 – Mr. T, Lisa Edelstein and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/may21.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for May 21 – Mr. T, Lisa Edelstein and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mr. T
Age: 60
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His role as B. A. Baracus on the series ‘The A-Team’ and as boxer Clubber Lang in the movie ‘Rocky III,’ his appearances as a professional wrestler, his mohawk and gold jewelry, and starring on the reality show ‘I Pity the Fool,’ which borrowed his trademark catchphrase
![Verizon Wireless Will Soon Phase Out Unlimited Data Plans — Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/verizon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Verizon Wireless Will Soon Phase Out Unlimited Data Plans — Dollars and Sense
If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer who was grandfathered in with an unlimited data plan after the company eliminated the option for new customers, enjoy it while it lasts — the company will be moving you to a tiered plan soon.
![This Day in History for May 18 – Napoleon Becomes Emperor and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/napoleon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for May 18 – Napoleon Becomes Emperor and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1804 – Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of the French (More info)
1896 – The US Supreme Court rules in Plessy v. Ferguson that “separate but equal” is constitutional (More info)
![Celebrity Birthdays for May 18 – George Strait, Tina Fey and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/may18.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for May 18 – George Strait, Tina Fey and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
George Strait
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: A slew of country hits including ‘Fool Hearted Memory,’ ‘Ocean Front Property,’ ‘She’ll Leave You with a Smile’ and ‘You’ll Be There,’ dozens of industry awards, holding the record for the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Country charts, and holding the recor
![Autopsy Reveals Mary Kennedy Died of Asphyxiation Due to Hanging](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/mary-kennedy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Autopsy Reveals Mary Kennedy Died of Asphyxiation Due to Hanging
Mary Richardson Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr., was found dead on Wednesday, and an autopsy has now revealed her cause of death: she died of asphyxiation due to hanging.
![Disco Legend Donna Summer Dead at 63](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/donna-summer.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Disco Legend Donna Summer Dead at 63
Disco legend Donna Summer has died after a battle with cancer, TMZ is reporting. She was 63 years old.
![Students Won’t ‘Like’ This — Elementary School Threatens Expulsion If Kids Use Facebook](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/facebook2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Students Won’t ‘Like’ This — Elementary School Threatens Expulsion If Kids Use Facebook
A while back, we told you about the Jewish girls’ school in Brooklyn that instituted a Facebook ban for its students, saying using the social media site violated its religious tenets.
Now an elementary school in Australia is following suit, but its demand that kids delete their Facebook pages has an entirely different reason: it’s an attempt to wipe out cyber-bullying.