Over the past week, many flights were canceled and even more were delayed due to a combination of bad weather and technology issues. Carriers were thrown off track after thunderstorms started to roll in across the East Coast and the Midwest. However, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also had to […]
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Fourth of July gas prices lower as drivers hit the road for holiday weekend
Gasoline prices have dropped for motorists across most of the country leading into what’s slated to become a record weekend for holiday travel. As of Friday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is hovering around $3.54, down four cents from a week ago, according to the latest […]
Barbie’s dream home gets revamped and will be up for rent on Airbnb ahead of movie release
Barbie’s DreamHouse is getting a new twist on Airbnb. The hot-pink Malibu mansion will be available for two guests starting July 21, the same day as the “Barbie” movie release. The home, which sits on the California coast, is fully decked out, just how Barbie would have wanted it. In […]
Student loan repayments could slam big-name retailers this fall
The Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan Friday, adding a layer of uncertainty to those straddled with payments. For more than three years, federal student loan borrowers have not had to make monthly payments. But that pandemic-era pause is coming to an end this fall, setting […]
Does your state love hot dogs or hamburgers more?
July 4th is around the corner. Before firing up your grill, you may be debating with your crew: Hot dogs or hamburgers? Turns out, there are some regional trends (and a few state anomalies) across the U.S. when it comes to hot dog versus hamburger consumption on the 4th of […]
US farmer warns ‘China is quietly taking over’ food security
Despite lawmakers’ success in introducing legislation to address the issue, one U.S. farmer raised a red flag that China is still infiltrating “many, many acres” in rural America. “They’re tapping into the American food structure and this country. And we should be looking at that as food security, people,” National […]
Environmental policy contributing to historic gas price spike in Washington state: ‘Hit my pockets hard’
For the first time ever, Washington is the most expensive state in the country to buy gas and a new policy aimed at protecting the environment is a big reason why. In January, Washington began a program aimed at limiting carbon emissions that requires fuel suppliers to either cut their […]
United CEO apologizes for flying private jet while the airline delayed, canceled thousands of flights
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby apologized Friday for flying a private jet this week while passengers were left stranded by thousands of delays and cancelations this week. Kirby called his decision to reportedly fly from an airport near Newark, New Jersey — where many of the delays and cancelations were […]
US businesses operating in China face new risks under updated PRC law, intelligence officials say
American businesses that are operating in China will face new risks under a revision to a counter-espionage law by the PRC, warns the National Counterintelligence and Security Center. The center, which is part of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, issued a memo on Friday outlining the new […]
Apple becomes first publicly traded company to end trading day above $3 trillion
Apple became the first publicly traded company Friday to end a trading day above $3 trillion in its fourth straight record closing. The technology juggernaut closed at $193.97, up 2.3% for a market value of $3.04 trillion. Twice in January The Silicon Valley company briefly rose above the $3 trillion mark […]