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By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Oh, Spirit. Travelers frequently bemoan the ultra-budget airline’s tiny seats, frequent delays, baggage fees, and lack of complementary snack and drinks. People love meme-ing the carrier, at the bare-minimum treatment on Spirit’s distinctive yellow planes. But online, the tides have been turning in favor of the company

By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Boeing has had six years of production problems, safety issues, delivery delays and unhappy buyers of its aircraft. But President Donald Trump’s anger at the delays for the next generation of Air Force One jets could result in a huge blow to what remains of the company’s

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Target was sued Thursday by Florida and America First Legal for allegedly concealing the financial risks of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and its 2023 Pride Month merchandise collection. The lawsuit was brought by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, a Republican, and America First Legal,

By John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Apple offered the latest version of its budget friendly phone for pre-sale in key markets on Friday, in an effort to woo price-sensitive customers in countries like China and India. The launch of the iPhone 16e, which costs $599 and is equipped with artificial intelligence, came in

By Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — Amazon MGM Studios is taking creative control of the James Bond franchise, in a new deal announced Thursday. Under the deal, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli — the duo who brought the 007 films to theaters for more than 60 years — will remain co-owners of the franchise.

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Imagine a language tutor who is always on, available anytime to teach new vocabulary or check up on a student’s progress. On Thursday, Nvidia launched a language learning platform using artificial intelligence that promises to do just that for American Sign Language learners, in partnership with the

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — During America’s inflation crisis, shoppers have flooded to Walmart for groceries and clothing, looking for good deals on all manner of essentials. But Walmart said Thursday 2025 will be trickier as consumers grow increasingly frustrated with inflation and concerned about President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Walmart warned Thursday

By John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Inbound investment in China plummeted to a four-year low in January, as the world’s second-largest economy grapples with a flurry of headwinds. The Ministry of Commerce reported on Wednesday that 97.6 billion yuan ($13.4 billion) in foreign direct investment was utilized last month, a 13% drop from

By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s media company is suing a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice in an unusual case that involves First Amendment concerns, international law and internal Brazilian politics. Trump Media and Technology Group, which runs Trump’s preferred social media platform Truth Social, has joined forces with conservative-leaning social media company

By Gloria Pazmino, CNN New York (CNN) — The Trump administration is moving ahead with its plan to kill New York City’s congestion pricing – a controversial tolling program designed to help raise millions in critical infrastructure funding and decrease traffic in Manhattan’s most congested zones. In a letter to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul

By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity that aired Tuesday night, acknowledged that inflation is on the rise again — bucking his campaign promise to lower prices immediately upon taking office. But he said the Biden administration’s runaway spending is to blame. “Inflation is back,”

By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — Apple on Wednesday announced a cheaper new version of the iPhone 16 called the iPhone 16e, signaling a renewed push into the budget smartphone market for the tech giant. It’s also the first iPhone with a cellular modem designed by Apple, and the cheapest iPhone Apple currently sells that

From Reuters Nikola said Wednesday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and would pursue a sale of all or most of its assets, after grappling with rapid cash burn and struggling to raise funds in the past few quarters. The development brings to a close a challenging journey that included numerous leadership changes,

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — KFC, the fast food chain formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is leaving the state where it all began. The chicken chain’s parent company, Yum Brands, announced Tuesday that KFC’s corporate headquarters is leaving Kentucky for Texas, joining sister brand Pizza Hut’s offices in the Dallas suburb