FAA releases list of airports impacted by flight reductions
Flyers will begin receiving notifications today if they are on one of the thousands of flights canceled in the Federal Aviation Administration’s flight reductions. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday that the administration will impose a 10% reduction because of staffing shortages among air traffic controllers. Most major airports, including Los Angeles, New York […]
Jeep recalls more than 320,000 plug-in hybrids over fire risk
Jeep is recalling more than 320,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs after discovering a potential risk of fire. This marks another setback for the automaker as EV sales across the industry slow. Fire risk and warning According to Fox Business, Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, initiated the recall after conducting an internal investigation and identifying 19 recent fires. […]
Miss Universe organizer calls Miss Mexico ‘dumb’, sparking walkout
The Miss Universe pageant is already making headlines ahead of the main event on Nov. 21. During a pre-sash ceremony this week, Miss Universe executive Nawat Itsaragrisil called Miss Mexico “dumb,” causing some of the contestants to walk out. The drama unfolded on Nov. 3, as the 122 delegates competing for the crown gathered. During […]
Abbott’s ‘tariff’ joke and Maine’s red flag law: two stories partisan media missed
In this Media Miss Minute, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, stirs debate with a tongue-in-cheek tariff threat. And voters in Maine take decisive action on gun reform following a tragedy. Media Miss by the left: Texas Gov. Abbott threatens ‘100% tariff’ on New Yorkers moving to Texas Texas Gov. Greg Abbott drew headlines and criticism […]
Trump announces deal to lower price of Ozempic, Mounjaro
President Donald Trump announced Thursday morning that Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have agreed to lower the price of two popular GLP-1 medications for weight loss. Lilly’s Zepbound will now cost $346 per month, down from $1,080, while Novo’s Wegovy will now cost $250, down from $1,350, Trump said. Both companies also agreed to sell […]
Will Trump really use ‘military action’ in Nigeria?
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that if the Nigerian government doesn’t stop what he called the “widescale slaughter of Christians,” the United States military is prepared to step in “guns a-blazing.” Speaking to reporters this week, Trump warned that the U.S. could deploy troops or carry out airstrikes to stop the killing of large […]
How the battle over SNAP benefits affects local grocers
As the battle over SNAP benefits continues, President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold even partial payments until the government shutdown ends. That has 42 million people concerned about where they’ll get their food, with some local grocers worried about how they’ll replace that revenue. SNAP payments For the first time in U.S. history, SNAP […]
High electric bills proved a motivating issue for voters in Georgia, New Jersey
Rising electricity bills were on the minds of millions of voters as they cast ballots on Tuesday. From Georgia to New Jersey, election results show that electric affordability is becoming a potent political issue. Two Democratic challengers running for statewide positions on the Georgia Public Service Commission scored decisive victories, unseating Republican incumbents by a […]
US strikes another alleged drug boat as officials weigh Venezuela attack
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that U.S. forces killed two people in a strike on a suspected narcotics boat in the eastern Pacific. The latest strike comes as President Donald Trump weighs military action against Venezuela, which he accuses of sending drugs to the U.S. In a social media post that included an unclassified […]
