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US airline stocks rose Monday after a number of carriers reported strong demand for seats from leisure travelers. Speaking at an investor conference held Monday by JPMorgan, executives from American Airlines, United, Delta and JetBlue all reported strong bookings going into the traditional spring-break period, and several said they’re also selling a growing number of
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Drew Brees, after announcing his retirement from the NFL on Sunday, has said he will now be working with NBC. New Orleans Saints longtime quarterback Brees announced his retirement on Sunday via social media. During an appearance Monday on “The Today Show,” Brees announced his new role as a football analyst for NBC Sports. “I’m
Continue ReadingGermany, France and Italy have become the latest European countries to temporarily halt the rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine over a small number of blood clot concerns, going against the advice of international medical agencies as a third wave of infections looms over the continent. After initially standing by the safety of the vaccine,
Continue ReadingThose getting their Covid-19 vaccine at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday were serenaded by famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma. According to the Berkshire Eagle, Ma played during the required 15 minute observation period following his second shot of a Covid-19 vaccine. The college shared a picture and video of the mini concert on
Continue ReadingVolkswagen has unveiled a massive expansion of battery production as it seeks to gain an edge in the electric car race. The German carmaker said Monday that it plans to build six “gigafactories” in Europe by 2030 with a total production capacity of 240 gigawatt hours per year. That’s enough to power almost 4 million
Continue ReadingThere’s lots of great news about Covid-19 vaccines and one major catch. First, the good news: — Almost 6 million Americans received a protective shot in the arm this weekend, and more than 11.3% are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19. — Millions more Americans are now eligible to get a vaccine this week as many
Continue ReadingGene Sperling, a former top economic official in the last two Democratic presidential administrations, will serve as the point person in overseeing the implementation of the newly signed $1.9 trillion Covid relief law, the White House confirmed Monday. “Gene has spent more than a decade at the highest level of government, including as a senior
Continue ReadingThe Chinese capital was choking on sand and dust on Monday, as the biggest sandstorm in nearly a decade swept over the city turning the skies an eerie shade of orange. Photos from Beijing, home to 21.7 million residents, show skyscrapers and cars shrouded in a thick haze, with air quality indexes recording a “hazardous”
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (KFSM ) — Laquita Bradley hasn’t slept for 24 hours. When she did wake up Sunday morning in her daughter’s room, she said she thought her daughter would be there. 10-year old Ja’Aliyah Hughes was shot at Boyles Park Saturday afternoon and later died in
Continue ReadingBig banks face competition from startup challengers on fees, apps and direct deposits. During the Covid era, that battle is expanding to which company can pay out stimulus checks the fastest. Big-bank customers complained over the weekend about how their $1,400 stimulus payments were still pending in their bank accounts. Those payments may not arrive
Continue ReadingThe title “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” pretty much says it all, representing the culmination of a campaign that — like a certain Man of Steel — brought the director’s epic version of the 2017 movie to life. It’s a fascinating exercise and superior to its predecessor, but clocking in at four hours, the operatic highs
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — The St. Louis County family courts can be an emotional venue for child custody battles. Multiple women are making their cases public to shine a light on a system they claim is all about the money. Cortney Nolan said her contentious divorce costs upwards
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The Rocky Mountains and western Plains were digging out after heavy snow and blizzard conditions on Monday while people in Texas cleaned up from tornado damage. More than 8 million Americans remain under winter weather alerts Monday morning, with just over 100,000 of them under blizzard warnings, according to CNN meteorologists. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’
Continue ReadingBillie Eilish had a bit of an ‘Adele 2017’ moment at Sunday night’s Grammys. That’s the year Adele insisted that she didn’t deserve her album of the year win because it should have gone to Beyoncé for “Lemonade.” This time around, Eilish won record of the year for “Everything I Wanted” and shouted out rapper
Continue ReadingDerek Chauvin’s defense attorney Eric Nelson asked the court Monday to delay Chauvin’s criminal trial and move the venue in the wake of a $27 million civil settlement between Minneapolis and George Floyd’s family. In a hearing Monday, Nelson said he is “gravely concerned” by the announcement, calling it “incredibly prejudicial.” “It’s amazing to me,
Continue ReadingLizzo loves Harry Styles. The singer and rapper showed her love for her friend Styles at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, posting a picture to Instagram of the two backstage right after Styles won his first-ever Grammy for best pop solo performance for his hit track, “Watermelon Sugar.” “HARRY WON A GRAMMY !!!!
Continue ReadingIf you feel like calling it a day and dozing off for a bit, don’t feel bad — Monday, March 15, is National Napping Day. Finding the time to rejuvenate and recover amid daily responsibilities can be hard, but napping has benefits that could help you level up in your overall health and productivity —
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America’s Black women hold more than 90% less wealth than American White men, Goldman Sachs revealed in a new report Tuesday. In response, Goldman announced on Wednesday it will invest $10 billion into areas that will impact the lives of one million Black women by 2030. Goldman will partner with Black women-led organizations and institutions
Continue ReadingRecent stock market volatility is once again showcasing the virtues of a balanced portfolio. Some experts have been warning for a while that the spectacular run for top tech stocks — one that has lifted the Nasdaq and S&P 500 over the past few years — would have to end eventually. And now, the investors
Continue ReadingCollege basketball fans and purveyors of No. 2 pencils alike, it’s time to rejoice. The bracket is back. For the first time in nearly two years, the NCAA will hold its (normally) annual Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, known colloquially as March Madness. A year ago, on March 12, the tourney was canceled as Covid-19
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