First Class Seats Industry

RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump to step down amid speculation about Florida senate seat

Should Sen. Marco Rubio be confirmed as secretary of state in Trump's incoming administration, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would need to choose a successor.

ABC News - Dec. 9

Omnicom to Acquire Interpublic in Deal That Will Reshape Advertising Industry

The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that the companies were in advanced merger talks.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9

The Viral Sports Venue Where Fans Have a Front-Row Seat to Games Elsewhere

For soccer fans who can’t travel to Europe for Premier League games, watching at a cutting-edge venue is the next best experience.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Crypto industry prepares for Trump's second term

The crypto companies that invested in the 2024 elections are hoping to win big returns on their investment as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office. Axio's crypto ...

CBS News - Dec. 9

Petaia, Stona & Sexton in NFL's International Player Pathway 2025 class

Olympic discus champion Roje Stona and Australia rugby union international Jordan Petaia will be among the latest group of athletes to take part in the NFL's International Player Pathway.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Scholz urges EU action to boost steel industry

Yahoo News - Dec. 9

Mastercard settlement puts UK class action lawsuits on trial

Financial backer of landmark case complains £200mn deal ‘too low’, as other large companies face wave of claims

Financial Times - Dec. 8

UK regulators urged to make City firms report data on ‘class ceiling’

Letter from campaigners calls for mandatory reporting of socio-economic backgrounds

Financial Times - Dec. 8

Source: Terps land Elee, top defender in '26 class

Five-star defensive end Zion Elee, ESPN's No. 1 defender in the Class of 2026, has committed to Maryland, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Dec. 7

Judge OKs landmark class action settlement in LGBTQ fertility lawsuit

A judge approved a landmark class-action settlement this week between Aetna and same-sex couples in New York who said the insurance behemoth discriminated against them and other LGBTQ customers ...

NBC News - Dec. 7

House Democrat on Sanders saying Democrats abandoned working class: 'What a crock'

Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) called Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) a “crock” after the progressive senator said Democrats abandoned the working class, as the party grapples with President-elect ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

German construction industry stabilizes at low level

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

German industry pushes for relief on electricity costs

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

German industrial production shrinks unexpectedly

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

How bad is the 2025 NFL Draft class? Expert shares honest take

Is 2025 a bad year to have one of the top picks in the NFL Draft? Draft guru Mike Renner joined Phil Perry on the Next Pats Podcast to explain.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

German car seat manufacturer Recaro sold to Italian investor

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Democrat narrowly flips California seat in last uncalled race of 2024

Rep. John Duarte (R-Calif.) will lose his House seat in what was the last uncalled congressional race of the 2024 cycle, giving Democrats a pickup going into the new year, Decision Desk HQ has ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Frontier Airlines announces new premium seat option

Frontier Airlines says it will roll out a first-class-style seating option starting late next year. Sean Cudahy, aviation reporter for The Points Guy, joined CBS News to talk about it.

CBS News - Dec. 5

The UC Berkeley Project That Is the AI Industry's Obsession

Chatbot Arena ranks the world’s best AI models on a leaderboard based on user voting in head-to-head competitions between bots.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry

AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now.

Inc. - Dec. 5

'Unbelievable', 'world class', 'immense' - pundits purr over Salah

Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards praises an "immense" performance from Mohamed Salah and says Liverpool "must keep" the Egypt forward.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Fees for Checked Bags and Seating

At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, senators framed the tacked-on fees for passenger seats or bags as akin to extortion. Airline executives pushed back, saying they gave customers options.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

California Democrat flips final House seat, dealing Republicans narrow majority

With Trump picks leaving vacancies, Republicans could have a 217-215 majority -- the narrowest GOP majority in history -- when the 119th Congress convenes on Jan. 3.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Airline executives defend seat fees before Senate panel

Executives from American, United, Delta, Frontier and Spirit are set to testify before a Senate panel Wednesday about their seating fees.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Will the 2024 NFL Draft QB class top 1983? So far, it's perfect

There were six first-round QBs, and the early results are all positive.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Democrats flip final House seat of the 2024 elections, narrowing Republicans' majority

Republicans will have a narrow majority in the House, with Democrats flipping one final seat in California, leaving GOP leaders with even less margin for error.

NBC News - Dec. 4

California Democrat Flips Seat in the Last House Race to Be Called

Adam Gray, a former state lawmaker, defeated Representative John Duarte, a Republican, in a reversal of their 2022 race.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Democrat Adam Gray flips California swing seat blue

Republican Rep. John Duarte was narrowly ousted from his seat in a rematch against a Democratic rival.

Politico - Dec. 3

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Exceeds Industry Estimates

An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, the National Retail Federation said, fewer than last year but surpassing the group’s expectations.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Frontier Airlines will install first-class seats as industry battles for high-paying flyers

Frontier Airlines, one of the world’s biggest budget airlines, is adding first-class seats.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Frontier to introduce first-class seating. Here's what it will look like.

Frontier is adding premium seating tier to its offerings. Here's what it will look like, and when it will be available.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Nursing Home Industry Wants Trump to Rescind Staffing Mandate

A Biden administration rule that imposed minimum rules on nursing levels may not survive, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents’ care.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Europe must make a choice on the steel industry

There is considerable investment into the green transition waiting to be activated, once policy clarity is achieved

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Frontier Airlines will install first-class seats as industry battles for high-paying flyers

Frontier Airlines next year will retrofit its Airbus jetliners to include two rows of first-class seats.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices

It is alleged the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Trump appointments set off special elections to fill House seats: What to know

The move by President-elect Trump to tap several House Republicans to fill positions in his Cabinet and beyond has set off a fresh round of special elections next year to replace them. Trump chose ...

The Hill - Dec. 3