There’s a simple story that’s become conventional wisdom about Spirit Airlines, that is also wrong: that they are failing because the Biden administration stopped JetBlue from buying them. Spirit Airlines failed because its costs went up, they didn’t have the right product consumers wanted, and larger airlines learned to compete effectively against their low fares….
UPDATE: 4-27-26 8:00 PM Eastern The technical issues are definitely still not fixed as another spike on Down Detector just started and the entire eBay.com domain is currently erroring out for me, including previously bookmarked Seller Hub pages. The same type of error is also happening when trying to access any pages on the UK…
The impending 250th anniversary of America’s independence from British rule is a pivotal backdrop for the royal visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States. This historical occasion not only marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the two nations but also offers a unique opportunity for diplomatic dialogue and…
We know that Spirit Airlines is on the verge of liquidation, as the airline is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in two years. Over the past week, we’ve learned that the government is planning on bailing out the airline. President Trump claims he doesn’t want the jobs to be lost, so he…
Joe Raedle/Getty Images The best part of renting a car is the moment of relief that comes over you when you leave the keys with the rental car employee, having agreed that everything is good, and you’re finally free. That is, unless the rental car company reaches out a few days later saying you owe…
As tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime corridor, the implications of the ongoing US-Iran standoff extend far beyond regional politics. UN officials warn that the situation poses a significant risk to global food security, underscoring how geopolitical conflicts can have dire consequences on everyday lives worldwide. On April 28, 2026, the…
The recent reinstatement of a redrawn Texas electoral map by the U.S. Supreme Court has sparked significant debate surrounding partisan representation and its broader implications for voters’ rights. This ruling, which bolsters Republican interests ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, reflects ongoing tensions within the U.S. political landscape as states grapple with the complexities of…
VIDEO: Florida teens drive lawn mower into Target for social media stunt The Ocala Police Department arrested two teens after they filmed reckless social media stunts that caused damage and raised safety concerns at a Target on Saturday. Authorities say 18-year-old Janek Szkaradek drove a lawnmower through a Target store on SW College Road, damaging…
On September 1st, 2026, John Ternus will officially become Apple’s CEO. Here’s why that timing matters for both Ternus and Apple. Apple’s annual September event First and foremost, John Ternus will officially start as CEO less than two weeks before Apple will likely hold their annual September event. While this event is always a major…
Audrey Farnsworth/Chowhound Some grain-based foodstuffs are just more versatile than others. There are oodles of uses for English muffins that you may have never even thought of, for example. You can give them the grilled cheese treatment, turn ’em into avocado toast, or fashion a few halves into a texturally dynamic garlic bread. They are…
SAN FRANCISCO — It’s a trial so unusual, not even artificial intelligence could make it up. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Jury selection begins Monday in a federal courtroom in Oakland, California, in a civil trial that features one tech billionaire, Elon Musk, suing another,…
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange, April 17, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose to new record highs on Monday, but gains were limited as stalled Iran peace talks and a fresh escalation in the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher. The…
In recent developments, Bahrain has taken a controversial step by revoking citizenship from dozens of individuals, citing allegations of complicity with foreign entities amid escalating regional tensions. This action, viewed by many as profound and troubling, raises questions about governance, rights, and the impact of ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the Gulf region. As these dynamics…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s recent visit to the United States marks not only a significant diplomatic engagement but also a celebration of shared history as the nations commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. This state trip comes at a time of complex geopolitical dynamics and aims to reinforce the enduring “special relationship”…
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek is, by most accounts, a perfectly good commuter vehicle. It’s small enough to feel versatile on the road, big enough to qualify as practical, quite affordable starting at $28,415 (including $1,420 for destination), and its symmetrical Subaru all-wheel drive and slightly lifted nature mean it holds its own on a trail…
From a statistical standpoint, Wall Street has loved having Donald Trump in the White House. Although the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 0.13%), S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.12%), and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +0.20%) usually rise under most presidents, the annualized returns under President Trump have been well above average. During his first term, the Dow, S&P…
Dr. David Rock coined the term neuroleadership, and is the Co-founder and CEO of the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI), a 26-year-old cognitive science consultancy that has advised over two thirds of the Fortune 100. Chris Weller is a ghostwriter and editorial consultant. He is the founder of 1-Across, a company that specializes in helping social scientists,…
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Tesla earnings came and went, and much of it fell into the “we expected this” category. Investors seemed surprised by the…
A Southern California gas station owner is capturing the frustrations of many drivers as they’re feeling fuel prices put a dent in their wallets. “Adding insult to injury,” Dave Bohorquez, a local gas station owner told ABC 10. “We are just holding on, hoping to ride through it.” The comment points to a looming July…
In a startling incident that has sent ripples through the political landscape, a California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during a high-profile event. Cole Tomas Allen’s alarming actions at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner have raised serious questions about security measures and political rhetoric in the United States….
The federal government isn’t spposed to have access to all of your travel itineraries and payment details without a good reason. They need to put their requests in writing or even have a subpeona. Some information is available to TSA for checking against terror lists, but it isn’t supposed to be made available to the…
It’s been a tough year for tech workers. Some 92,000 employees have been laid off from tech companies as they look to cut overhead costs and invest heavily in AI. Meta announced on Thursday that it plans to cut 10% of workers, or roughly 8,000 employees, to improve efficiency and offset its AI spending. The…
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just issued a dire warning for Americans. In a Feb. 5 appearance on the Dwarkesh Podcast, Musk said America is barreling toward bankruptcy as its national debt continues to climb. Top Picks “We are…
Someone’s offering an unusual deal for a 13-acre property in Mill Valley, just north of San Francisco. Homeowner and investment banker Storm Duncan has created a LinkedIn page for the home, which he said he’d “like to exchange […] for Anthropic equity.” –he San Francisco Standard reports that Duncan described this as a “diversification play,”…
Tesla is offering an awesome new Free Supercharging incentive on a vehicle that is sort of unexpected. In the past, Tesla has used Free Supercharging to incentivize the purchase of its expensive vehicles, like the Model S and Model X. However, those vehicles are leaving the company lineup, and Tesla saw a benefit from applying…
The establishment of a specialized paramilitary unit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) marks a pivotal moment in the country’s efforts to ensure the security and integrity of its rich mineral resources. This initiative, backed by significant investment from the United States and the United Arab Emirates, aims not only to enhance protections…
The Strait of Hormuz has been closed for nearly two months, causing oil and gas prices to surge around the globe. In the United States, the cost of a gallon of gas has increased by over a dollar since the strait closed, and the cost of diesel is up nearly 50 percent. Gas prices in…
On the final morning of our trip, we headed to Edwardsville, Illinois, planning to visit the Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center along the way. But here we met our first EV hurdle – our car’s screen showed several petrol stations but no EV charging points for almost 60 miles (97km) in between. So…
monticello/Shutterstock Despite the brand’s unrivaled international name recognition, McDonald’s has never been one to rest on its laurels. There were the Happy Meal movie-tie-ins of the ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s which continued through the 2010s; the burger-giant competed with Starbucks by introducing the McCafe concept; and it expanded morning service by introducing fast food breakfast…
I just spent two days at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show (Auto China 2026), and I need to tell you something: the future of the auto industry is electric and Chinese. I’m not being dramatic. Just realistic. In a single hall at the show, there were more EV models on display than there are available…
Freezing dormant bitcoin BTC$76,721.06 would trigger an immediate repricing and mark one of the world’s oldest cryptocurrency’s worst trading days since its 2009 launch, advocates told CoinDesk. Bitcoin developers and crypto industry participants have debated for weeks whether they should freeze dormant tokens to protect them against the risk of theft through quantum computing, whenever…
TL;DR Sam Altman apologised to the community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, for OpenAI’s failure to alert police after its own systems flagged a ChatGPT user who went on to kill eight people and injure 27 in Canada’s deadliest school shooting since 1989. Approximately a dozen OpenAI employees had reviewed the flagged account in June…
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., talks with reporters outside the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, nominee to chairman of the Federal Reserve, in Dirksen building on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Sen. Thom Tillis said Sunday he is willing to end…