Feds Investigate Airlines Frequent Flier Points Programs

Fed’s top bank cop to step down, averting potential clash with Trump

Politico - Jan. 6

Report: Tiger Woods wins final Player Impact Program, $10 million

Woods finished first for the third time in four years of the program, which was designed to reward the needle-movers but will be replaced by the Player Equity Program this year.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Manchester United's well-earned draw at Liverpool points to better times ahead

Sunday's well-earned draw was as good as Man United have looked under Ruben Amorim, and provides hope.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Philadelphia police launch program to reduce arrests of minors

Philadelphia police will stop arresting kids who are accused of first-time, low-level offenses as part of a police diversion program, beginning Monday.

The Hill - Jan. 6

Kohli, youngsters & Bumrah - talking points from Australia's win over India

BBC Sport and data analysts CricViz look at five talking points from the Australia and India series and what England can learn about their next two opponents.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Citigroup’s stock is a banking-sector bargain as ‘inflection point’ looms, analyst suggests

Barclays analyst Jason Goldberg upgrades Citigroup to overweight from equal weight on bullish 2025 prospects.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

HTML Is Actually a Programming Language. Fight Me

In fact, HTML is the most significant computing language ever developed. Underestimate it at your peril.

Wired - Jan. 6

Indonesia launches free meal program to combat kids, pregnant women malnutrition

Indonesia’s new government has begun an ambitious project to fight malnutrition by feeding nearly 90 million children and pregnant women that is expected to cost $28 billion through 2029, although ...

ABC News - Jan. 6

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Guardiola warns Grealish over Savinho, Southampton hit new low and is Arsenal’s negativity holding them back? . So much about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s display on Sunday was puzzling. Real Madrid’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Old video of Algerian flight malfunction falsely shared as 'moments before' Azerbaijan Airlines crash

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Hailing a Taxi or Uber Will Be More Expensive Under NYC Congestion Pricing Program

Transportation officials want to reduce the number of taxis, Ubers and Lyfts that idle in heavy traffic. To do that, they will charge riders new fees.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Trump is pondering a shake-up of NASA and its programs

A five-person committee within the Trump transition team is mulling over policy suggestions that represent major changes to the way the space agency operates.

The Hill - Jan. 5

What went wrong for Spirit Airlines?

Spirit Airlines hasn't had a profitable year since 2019, and it's lost more than $2 billion since 2020. It filed for bankruptcy protection in November.

CNBC - Jan. 5

Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen

Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.

CBS News - Jan. 5

Sharks' Macklin Celebrini Joins Elite Company With 28th Point Of Season

San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini scored a goal against the New Jersey Devils for his 28th point of the season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

LeBron: 'Humbling' to break MJ's 30-point record

With an 18-foot jumper with 5:58 to play, LeBron James reached at least 30 points in the regular season for the 563rd time in his career, breaking the record established by Michael Jordan in 2003.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Feds find bomb-making material in home of New Orleans attacker

New Orleans is ramping up security in the aftermath of the New Year's Day terror attack that killed 14 people and wounded dozens more. The city is set to host the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Major airlines offer storm waivers to passengers ahead of winter storm

American, JetBlue, Southwest and United are offering passengers waivers to reschedule flights ahead of Winter Storm Blair.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Venture Capitalist Sues Paypal Over Program for Minority Startups

An Asian-American fund manager accused the payments company of discrimination by ignoring her application under a $100 million initiative.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

These airlines were the most on time in 2024, analysis finds

Delta ranked highest among U.S. carriers despite a computer outage in July that caused thousands of cancellations.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Rybakina's ex-coach suspended as investigation into conduct continues

World number six Elena Rybakina's former coach Stefano Vukov is suspended by the WTA as an investigation into his behaviour towards the player continues.

BBC News - Jan. 3

JetBlue fined $2 million by feds for "chronic flight delays"

JetBlue is the first carrier to be penalized by the Department of Transportation for unrealistic scheduling practice.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Newsom launches investigation into ‘ultra-processed’ foods in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ramped up efforts Friday to crack down on "ultra-processed” foods, signing an executive order aimed at investigating health risks linked to synthetic food dyes and ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which will be better in 2025?

Both options can help you pay off your credit card debt faster, but one may be a better choice than the other now.

CBS News - Jan. 3

'Unprecedented': The most punctual global airline last year was 'absolutely' a surprise, analytics firm CEO says

Aeromexico, Saudia and Delta Air Lines were the most on-time global airlines in 2024, according to a report by aviation company Cirium.

CNBC - Jan. 3

It's Christmas for the elephants as unsold trees are fed to the animals at Berlin Zoo

For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it’s finally time to unwrap their Christmas presents

ABC News - Jan. 3

3 observations after Curry-led Warriors hang 139 points on Sixers

The Sixers finished their back-to-back Thursday night with a wire-to-wire, blowout loss to Stephen Curry and the Warriors.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Investigators Said the New Orleans Attacker Acted Alone

Also, Speaker Johnson is trying to unite Republicans behind him. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Kingsbury wants to be HC again 'at some point'

Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said he would like to be a head coach again but declined to say if that meant this offseason.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Oilers' First-Rounder Can't Stop Scoring Points

This Edmonton Oilers prospect is producing points at will.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

These airlines were the most on time in 2024

Supply chain issues and strong travel demand continued in 2024.

CNBC - Jan. 2

South Korean Police Raid Offices of Airline, Airport Involved in Plane Crash

The search warrant lists charges of professional negligence resulting in death, after 179 people were killed on a Jeju Air flight.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

What to know about the investigation into the New Orleans attack

Investigators are questioning those who knew the New Orleans attacker, in search of possible accomplices. No arrests have been made, though, as the FBI and local law enforcement continue their ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Police raid airline's offices after crash killed 179 people in South Korea

The flight was carrying 181 passengers and crew when it belly-landed before slamming into a barrier, killing all aboard except two flight attendants.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Scarlets seal bonus-point win in Dragons derby

Scarlets welcomed the new year with a bonus-point derby win over Dragons in the United Rugby Championship.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Red Wings Prospect Can't Stop Putting Up Points

The Detroit Red Wings have an impressive prospect on their hands.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Passengers Say Turkish Airlines Flights Have Bedbugs

Passengers on several of the carrier’s flights said the biting pests were on seats, blankets and in overhead bins and that the airline did not take action.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Secrets of an airline points millionaire

How far will you travel to collect Avios and EuroBonus points in 2025?

Financial Times - Jan. 1

The Music Is Too Loud. That’s the Point.

Vinyl-focused listening bars inspired by ones in Japan are opening across New York, attracting audiophiles and city dwellers looking for a respite from the cacophony outside their doors.

The New York Times - Dec. 30

Feds Investigate Airlines Frequent Flier Points Programs

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