The impact of inflation may even go beyond the immediate pressure on Americans’ wallets, but rather a sense that it is stifling opportunity in America and a deeper sense that the country’s economic problems have been worse overall in recent years others it has faced in generations. Even in the face of better labor market … [Read more…]
Alaska Airlines has reached an agreement to buy Hawaiian Airlines, the company announced Sunday. Alaska Air Group, Inc. will pay $18 per share – a transaction value of approximately $1.9 billion – for Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines. The boards of both companies have agreed to the deal, which is expected … [Read more…]
The IRS said Tuesday it is again delaying implementation of a 2021 law that requires payment platforms like Venmo, Paypal or Cash App to send tax forms called 1099-Ks to anyone who receives more than $600 in the current tax year has. It is the second year in a row that the IRS has delayed … [Read more…]
SpaceX’s gigantic Super Heavy Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, launched on its second test flight on Saturday, and while the initial phase of the mission went smoothly, the first stage broke apart shortly after separating from the Starship’s upper stage. The spacecraft, in turn, exploded itself as it approached space. Viewed as a … [Read more…]
Credit card skimming devices found at 5 Market Baskets in Mass. and N.H Credit card skimming devices found at 5 Market Baskets in Mass. and NH 02:40 SOMERVILLE – Police in five communities are investigating after they say thieves placed skimming devices on credit and debit card readers at Market Basket supermarkets in New Hampshire … [Read more…]
NEW YORK – Amtrak service between Albany and New York City remains suspended for Monday’s commute. Albany-bound Empire Line trains were canceled Sunday because of what Amtrak called unforeseen track closures. It comes from a private building in Hell’s Kitchen, located above the tracks. “I just don’t know what’s happening, and it never happens,” said … [Read more…]
A ticket with five numbers but missing the Powerball number in Monday night’s multi-state lottery drawing was sold at a donut shop in Anaheim and is worth $2,085,363, the California Lottery said known. Powerball tickets with five numbers but no Powerball number sold in other states are worth $1 million or $2 million. However, California … [Read more…]
Christmas Day flight delays, Chicago airport cancellations Christmas Day flight delays, Chicago airport cancellations 02:37 After thousands of US flights were canceled or delayed over the 2022 holidays, most holiday travelers are having a happier start to Christmas this year. However, some trouble spots emerged on Christmas Day. According to tracking service FlightAware, as of … [Read more…]
A year after its infamous 2022 holiday meltdown and just days after the U.S. Department of Transportation fined the company $140 million for the debacle, Southwest Airlines is once again struggling at Denver International Airport. According to FlightAware, a public flight tracking website, 119 of the 231 total delays and 11 of the 15 cancellations … [Read more…]