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To become the exclusive issuer of the airline’s co-branded credit cards, American Airlines is in advanced negotiations with Citigroup, which might mean the end of the airline’s long-standing relationship with Barclays. American Airlines aims to increase the profitability of its AAdvantage loyalty program and streamline its credit card operations, which is why it made this…
Launched on September 13, 2024, the strike marks a pivotal point in the history of the massive aerospace firm and the machinists. Voting strongly against Boeing’s offer in the contract were over 33,000 machinists who are members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Workers have walked off the job and shut down…
JetBlue plans to launch its inaugural airport lounges at JFK and Boston Logan by the end of 2025, providing upscale facilities and special access for credit cardholders and devoted patrons. JetBlue is making this move in an effort to fulfill the increasing demand for upscale services. JetBlue is venturing into the luxury travel category with…
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s highest peak has officially returned to its original Cherokee name, Kuwohi, after more than a century. The change recognizes the mountain’s cultural and historical significance to the Cherokee people. After more than 150 years, the tallest mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been formally renamed Kuwohi,…
Experts say alcohol is an underestimated cancer risk factor which can cause various types of cancers. According to a new study, from 1991 to 2019, an impressive 33% decline in cancer-related fatalities in the United States indicated 4.1 million deaths saved. Perhaps most staggering, a study published recently in the American Association for Cancer Research…
The new COVID-19 variant, XEC, has emerged in at least 25 U.S. states, with health officials monitoring its spread. While not currently raising major concerns, experts recommend staying informed as winter approaches. With instances documented in at least 25 states, a novel COVID-19 variant called XEC has been found in half of the United States,…
Coco Gauff splits with her coach after a string of duds at the US Open. Disappointingly, the young starlet outplayed on her arrival but was unable to capitalize on her good form into the competition after what had otherwise been a quality season. One of the favorites going into the US Open was Gauff, 19,…
As teams continue to sort through the NFC and AFC teams, key storylines are beginning to emerge. Here’s what to watch out for as the play unfolds Quarterback Showdowns Take Center Stage This week promises some exciting matchups of the top quarterbacks. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills head to the nation’s capital to face…
A federal judge extended her order blocking the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program, That’s the latest hiccup in President Joe Biden’s initiative, which has faced one legal challenge after another since he first announced it. A U.S. District Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Thursday extended her earlier injunction that puts the program on hold…
In a direct statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to lower interest rates, calling it a “political move.” The decision was made as the Fed continues to tread a tightrope between reining in inflation and keeping the economy steady. During a Thursday rally in South Carolina, Trump voiced frustration,…
