Feds to Probe Top Us Airlines Frequent Flyer Programs

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

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

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

Three Takeaways From Flyers OT Loss vs. Maple Leafs

The Philadelphia Flyers may have fallen 3-2 in overtime to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but the game provided plenty for fans to dissect. It was an intense, fast-paced contest with no shortage of ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Flyers Agitator & Maple Leafs Defender Have Big Fight

This Flyers forward had a big fight with this Maple Leafs defender.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

FBI probing Bourbon Street attacker's past trips to New Orleans and Cairo

Federal agents investigating the deadly attack say the perpetrator recorded himself riding through the French Quarter on a bicycling using Meta glasses.

CBS News - Jan. 5

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

New Orleans attack latest: Authorities probe attacker's 'radicalization' process

The suspect in the truck attack that killed 14 and injured dozens on New Orleans' Bourbon street on New Year's had traveled to Egypt in 2023 for about a month.

ABC News - 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

Flyers Made Amazing Move With Superstar

The Flyers made a smart move with this superstar forward.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on last expected trip as top US diplomat

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on what is expected to be his final overseas trip in office this weekend, traveling to South Korea, Japan and France

ABC News - Jan. 3

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

Top Fed official warns of US inflation risk after Trump takes power

Tom Barkin’s comments come just weeks before the president-elect takes office with a vow to raise tariffs

Financial Times - 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

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

NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun

NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.

CBS News - 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

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

Flyers & Maple Leafs Emerging As Potential Trade Partners

These Flyers forwards could get the attention of the Maple Leafs.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Federal courts won't ask DOJ to probe possible Clarence Thomas ethics breaches

The federal courts will not refer allegations that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas may have violated ethics laws to the Justice Department, the judiciary's policymaking body says.

CBS News - Jan. 3

New Orleans had top-of-the-line barriers to prevent car attacks — but didn't use them on New Year's

New Orleans had access to effective anti-vehicle barriers ahead of the Bourbon Street attack on New Year’s Eve revelers that killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more.

NBC News - Jan. 2

As Musk’s Influence Grows, So Do Questions Over U.S. Probes Into His Business Empire

As the billionaire and ‘First Buddy’ to Trump aligns with the center of U.S. political power, it’s unclear how his connections could affect several government investigations into his companies.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Beef giants on alert after China announces imports probe

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Tories seek UK probe into rape gangs as Musk spat with Starmer escalates

Tech billionaire claims PM failed to tackle grooming scandal when he was head of prosecution service

Financial Times - 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

Women's college basketball Power Rankings: Cal enters top 25 amid chase for best start in program history

Michigan, meanwhile, is trending down after consecutive losses to USC and UCLA

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Investigators probe for motive, possible accomplices in New Orleans attack

FBI says New Orleans suspect was not acting alone

NBC News - Jan. 2

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

Number of US venture capital firms falls as cash flows to tech’s top investors

Risk-averse financial institutions concentrate money on biggest Silicon Valley VCs in trend that threatens smaller groups

Financial Times - Jan. 1

Former Flyers Star Gets Bad Injury News

This former Flyers defenseman is expected to miss a good amount of time.

Yahoo Sports - 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

Experts from U.S. join South Korea plane crash probe

Experts from the National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing joined the probe into the South Korea plane crash that killed all but two of the 181 people on ...

CBS News - Dec. 31

Feds to Probe Top Us Airlines Frequent Flyer Programs

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