Nearly One-Fifth of Americans Age 65 and Older Are Still Working Amid Rising Costs
The highest share of Americans aged 65 and older are working or seeking employment, driven largely by financial pressures including increasing living expenses
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Airlines Cut Summer Routes Due to Rising Jet Fuel Prices Amid Iran Conflict
Major airlines including Delta and Air Canada are reducing flights this summer as jet fuel prices double amid the ongoing Iran war and Strait…
Stocks surge and oil prices drop as Iran confirms Strait of Hormuz is open
Global stock markets rose sharply and oil prices fell about 10% after Iran announced reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of supply disruptions
Oil prices drop sharply after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz fully open
Oil prices fell about 10% after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is completely open amid ceasefire talks, easing fears of supply disruptions in…
Air New Zealand introduces triple-decker bunk beds for economy passengers on…
Air New Zealand will offer economy-class travelers lie-flat triple-tier sleep pods on its Auckland-New York route starting November to improve comfort on ultra-long flights
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Reach Record Highs Despite Iran Conflict Concerns
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new record levels on Wednesday, driven by factors that outweigh uncertainties from tensions involving Iran
NPR Receives $113 Million in Donations Following Federal Funding Cuts
National Public Radio secures $113 million in charitable gifts, including an $80 million donation from Connie Ballmer, after Congress cut over $1 billion in…
Spirit Airlines Faces Possible Shutdown Within Days, Sources Report
Spirit Airlines may cease operations imminently amid financial and operational challenges nearly two years after its failed merger with JetBlue
Allbirds pivots from footwear to AI, shares jump 600%
Footwear brand Allbirds sells its shoe assets and shifts focus to AI compute infrastructure, prompting a 600% surge in its stock price
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Reach Record Highs Despite Concerns Over Iran Conflict
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new all-time highs amid investor optimism, as strong corporate earnings and expectations of a de-escalating Iran war outweigh…