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FAA bans U.S.-Haiti flights for 30 days after flights struck by gunfire
A Spirit Airlines plane was struck by gunfire as it was trying to land at Port-au-Prince airport.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
US bans Haiti flights for 30 days after Spirit jet hit by hail of gunfire
Move by US authorities comes after plane was shot at on Monday, injuring attendant and forcing airport shutdown. The US Federal Aviation Administration has banned civilian flights into Haiti for 30 ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Spirit may be at the end of its runway as Frontier talks break down, bankruptcy looms
Beleaguered Spirit Airlines reportedly is discussing its options with creditors as Frontier Airlines abandons merger talks.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Ben Baldanza, Spirit Airlines CEO Who Pioneered Ultralow-Cost Air Travel in the U.S., Dies at 62
He knew his airline offered a stripped-down version of what his competitors did—and he was proud of it.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12 -
Spirit Airlines warns its equity would be wiped out if it reaches bankruptcy deal with its creditors
Spirit Airlines Inc.’s stock cratered 55% Wednesday, on track for its biggest-ever one-day decline, after the company warned that its equity would be wiped out as part of a restructuring deal that ...Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
NWSL playoff predictions, picks, bracket, schedule: Experts like Orlando Pride, split on Spirit vs. Gotham
A spot in the NWSL Championship on Nov. 23 in Kansas City is on the lineSports - CBS Sports - November 15 -
This South East L.A. rock camp celebrates 10 years of amplifying the punk spirit of girls, trans, and gender-fluid youth
Former campers of Chicxs Rockerxs South East Los Angeles are celebrating the rock camp on Nov. 16 with an opening reception at the South Gate Museum and Art Gallery, where a special exhibit will be ...Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 15 -
Underrated NWSL playoff performers: Who can make the difference as Spirit host Gotham, Pride face Current
The stars like Marta and Trinity Rodman might get the attention but these players do the dirty work on NWSL's best teamsSports - CBS Sports - November 15 -
Budget travel icon Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection after mounting losses
The airline hasn't posted an annual profit since 2019 and lost more than $335 million in the first half of the year.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy after tumultuous period in which two attempted mergers fell through
Spirit Airlines filed for voluntary, prearranged chapter 11 bankruptcy early Monday after reaching an agreement with its bondholders, capping a tumultuous period for the low-cost airline in which ...Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Washington Post Says It Won’t Endorse a Presidential Candidate
The decision was made by Jeff Bezos, the paper’s owner, according to a person with knowledge of the talks. Will Lewis, the chief executive, said the paper was “returning to our roots” of not making ...Business - The New York Times - October 25 -
The Washington Post ends backing presidential candidates as paper says Bezos axed Harris endorsement
The Washington Post's editorial board will not make a presidential endorsement this year or "in any future presidential election," the newspaper's publisher and chief executive announced Friday.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Washington Post reels from Bezos decision to not endorse
The Washington Post is reeling from a decision to abstain from endorsing a presidential candidate in the 2024 election, a move that was reportedly made by billionaire owner Jeff Bezos after its ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Inside The Washington Post’s Decision to Stop Presidential Endorsements
Post owner Jeff Bezos ended the decades-long practice, weeks after a discussion at a meeting in Miami. The move has drawn criticism in and outside the newsroom.Business - The New York Times - October 27 -
Early ballots burned in suspected attacks in Washington and Oregon
Hundreds of ballots damaged in fires that police believe are linked and vehicle involved has reportedly been identified. US politics live – latest updates Hundreds of early ballots cast for ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Washington Democrat calls ballot box burning 'unpatriotic'
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) said Monday the burning of a ballot box in her district was "unpatriotic" and asked for law enforcement to monitor all drop boxes overnight until Election ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
FBI investigating ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington
The FBI is investigating fires that were deliberately set in drop ballot boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. The sabotaging of ballots is something federal officials are warning ...Politics - CBS News - October 28 -
Harris warns of ‘more chaos’ under Trump and vows ‘different path’
Democrat evokes January 6 Capitol riot to depict Republican rival as extremist in primetime speechWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Jeff Bezos kills the once-great Washington Post
Two billionaire newspaper owners, Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bezos, have announced their papers will not be endorsing any presidential candidates in the 2024 election, citing their organizations' ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Washington Post cancellations hit 250,000 – 10% of subscribers
Reader backlash against decision not to make presidential endorsement rolls on despite Bezos defense of decision. Deterioration of the Washington Post’s subscriber base continued on Tuesday, hours ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Washington to retire Plum's jersey in team first
Kelsey Plum, who played at Washington from 2013 to 2017, will become the first Huskies women's basketball player to have her jersey retired.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
The Inn at Little Washington Offers a Break From Partisanship
The Inn at Little Washington, just over an hour away from D.C., is neutral ground for celebrities, foodies and politicians — regardless of party affiliation.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 3