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Spirit Airlines announces layoffs, jet sales as it tries to stay afloat
Embattled discount airline Spirit Airlines Inc. on Thursday said it would cut staff, scale back flight coverage and sell jets as it seeks a lifeline following its failed merger with JetBlue Airways ...5 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Boeing Email to Ethiopian Airlines Sheds Light on a Crash
Newly revealed correspondence indicates that a Boeing senior official counseled that the company could answer a pilot’s safety question, but it did not.6 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Spirit AeroSystems weighs hundreds more furloughs or layoffs if Boeing strike goes beyond Nov. 25
More than 32,000 Boeing machinists walked off the job on Sept. 13 after turning down an earlier tentative agreement.9 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
American Airlines lifts 2024 profit forecast after sales strategy shift, posts third-quarter loss
American Airlines raised its profit forecast for the year as CEO Robert Isom said the company's sales strategy shift earlier this year is paying off.15 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Jobless claims fall again as hurricane effects fade. Layoffs back to very low levels.
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell sharply for the second week in a row to 227,000, reversing a spike in claims earlier in the month after a pair of major ...15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Majority of voters view anti-transgender ads as 'mean-spirited'
New polling from a left-leaning firm shows a majority of voters see a recent wave of campaign ads targeting transgender student-athletes and gender-affirming health care as “mean-spirited,” and the ...16 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
She had her dream job. Now she's facing death threats, a cyberstalker and growing legal bills
Misinformation researchers say they are facing a more treacherous landscape this election season than in the past, fueled by online trolls and lawsuits.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Frontier, Spirit Airlines Revive Merger Talks
The carriers have held early-stage deal discussions, as Spirit continues negotiations with bondholders over possible bankruptcy terms.Yesterday - Travel -
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American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for its alleged mistreatment of passengers with disabilities, which the department said in ...Yesterday - Travel -
Business - MarketWatch
Frontier reportedly considering renewed merger talks with Spirit Airlines
More than two years after a merger deal fell apart, Frontier Airlines is considering another run at acquiring Spirit Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday night.2 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Matthew Lillard Talks Spirits, Horror, and ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ at NYCC 2024
Matthew Lillard dives into his latest projects, including his collaboration with Mike Flanagan on Macabre Spirits and the future of Five Nights at Freddy’s.2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Harris Team Tries to Tether Trump to Project 2025
A television ad conveys a key part of Kamala Harris’s closing argument: that her rival is a right-wing authoritarian who will make life less affordable and threaten access to abortion.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
Gov. Josh Shapiro Tries to Deliver Pennsylvania for Harris
Pennsylvania’s governor may not be on the verge of the vice presidency, but he says he has everything — including his “heart and soul” — riding on a Kamala Harris victory.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
A mysterious spate of bomb threats is crippling India's airlines
India vowed to punish those responsible for hoax bomb threats that have disrupted dozens of flights and caused airlines huge financial losses.2 days ago - Travel -
Business - Financial Times
US consumers cut back on spirits as cost of living pressures bite
Drinkers who splashed out during pandemic pull back from vodka, rum and Scotch whisky3 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Mets vs. Dodgers NLCS Game 6: Biggest questions as Los Angeles eyes World Series, New York tries to stay alive
The NLCS is back in L.A. Sunday4 days ago - MLB -
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American Airlines jet and small plane in close call
An American Airlines Boeing 737 and s small Cessna plane came within 400 feet of each other in Austin, Texas, forcing the jet to take evasive action to avoid a collision. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk ...6 days ago - Travel -
Politics - The Hill
Boeing supplier Spirit Aero to furlough employees amid strike
Spirit AeroSystems announced plans to furlough 700 workers for 21 days Friday due to the ongoing Boeing employee strike. The company’s hourly direct, support functions and management employees in ...6 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Spirit Airlines extends debt refinancing deadline hours before expiration
Spirit Airlines on Friday again extended a deadline with its credit card processor to renegotiate more than $1 billion in debt.6 days ago - Travel -
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Spirit AeroSystems to furlough 700 workers as Boeing machinist strike continues
Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems will furlough some 700 workers as a strike by machinists at the plane maker enters its sixth week, a spokesman for the supplier said Friday.6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Spirit to furlough hundreds as Boeing strike’s effects feed through supply chain
Measure could spread to further staff if strike goes on beyond November6 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Spirit AeroSystems to furlough 700 workers as Boeing machinist strike continues
Spirit AeroSystems had been scrambling to cut costs after more than 32,000 Boeing machinists walked off the job Sept. 13.6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Corporate Germany is on sale
German companies have become relatively small and relatively cheapOctober 18 -
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How the nonprofit Stand with Trans tries to empower youth
Stand with Trans aims to help transgender people and their loved ones find community and resources amid laws looking to limit LGBTQ+ rights.October 17 -
Business - Inc.
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.October 17 - Meta -
Politics - The Hill
Congress wants telemedicine flexibilities to stay
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Congress wants telemedicine flexibilities to stay A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in both the House and ...October 16 -
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I tried 3 espresso machines at 3 different price points
I tested three popular coffee machines, Nespresso, De’Longhi and Breville, to compare their performance.October 16 -
Top stories - NBC News
Democrats flooded with cash in fight for Congress as the GOP tries to stretch its money
Democrats in key Senate and House races once again posted huge fundraising numbers, vastly outspending their Republican opponents from July through September.October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris to Pennsylvania as she tries to win over Latino voters leaning for Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris is holding another event in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania. This comes as Harris' campaign moves to reach Latino voters who may be considering the economy ...October 16 - Donald Trump -
Sports - The New York Times
The A.L.C.S. Isn’t Over, but the Guardians Have Already Tried Everything
Cleveland couldn’t win a game in which New York made several costly mistakes, a columnist for The Athletic writes.October 16 -
Sports - ESPN
USA, Mexico ratings: El Tri teach Pochettino a Concacaf lesson
Raul Jimenez was excellent for Mexico, while the performances of Aidan Morris and Tim Ream will leave new U.S. boss Mauricio Pochettino with plenty to ponder.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
Hong Kong slashes tax on spirits to boost nightlife
Chinese territory’s chief executive John Lee tries to turn around economy amid fall in tourism and consumptionOctober 16 - Hong Kong -
Politics - NBC News
Harris tries to put Trump's age front and center
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign tried to put a spotlight on former President Trump's age and fitness for office by pointing to a campaign appearance that turned into an extended dance party ...October 15 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - NBC News
Boeing prepares layoff notices for thousands of workers as turmoil deepens
Thousands of Boeing staff will get layoff notices within weeks, a union and industry sources said, as a senior U.S. official flew to Seattle to try to ease a crippling strike and a major airline ...October 15 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
The Ultimate Southwest Insider Tasked With Reinventing the Airline
CEO Bob Jordan plans big changes at the budget carrier, but activist Elliott has called for his ouster and is seeking help from shareholders.October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Evening Standard kept afloat with £44mn in loans from Lebedev and other investors
Accounts show Russian-born peer also wrote to company promising to provide continued supportOctober 14 -
Business - CNBC
International investors descend on London as Labour tries to woo new business to Britain
Uncertainty around the event and suspected tax changes in the upcoming budget has left many investors in the dark.October 14