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Judge Blocks JetBlue’s Acquisition of Spirit Airlines Following Lawsuit

A federal judge has blocked JetBlue Airways’ acquisition of budget rival Spirit Airlines following a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Justice Department. The lawsuit alleged that the merger would lead to increased fares for price-sensitive consumers. The proposed $3.8 billion…

Charter and Comcast Phase Out Cable Boxes for Xumo Stream Box

Charter Communications and Comcast have announced a significant change for Spectrum cable customers. The companies are phasing out traditional cable boxes in favor of the Xumo Stream Box, a new streaming device. This move is part of their strategy to…

Virginia General Assembly Poised to Address Impacts of Data Center Growth

As data centers continue to proliferate across Virginia, the General Assembly this winter is poised to take up a host of bills intended to address their impacts, including increased electricity costs and environmental pressures. Virginia is home to the greatest…

Apple receives approval to change Apple Watch functionality

Apple has received approval to change the way its smartwatches function so the company can overcome the Apple Watch ban imposed by a US court. The fix would eliminate a feature Apple has marketed as a way for customers to…

Patients Sue Maker of Weight Loss Drug Ozempic Over Severe Side Effects

A shocking revelation has come to light as dozens of patients are suing the maker of the popular weight loss drug, Ozempic, over claims of severe side effects. Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company behind Ozempic and Wegovy, is facing a…

CVS Health to Close Dozens of Pharmacies Inside Target Stores

CVS Health has announced its plans to close dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores as part of its efforts to streamline its retail footprint. The closures are scheduled to take place between February and April this year, according to a…

Allied Properties REIT Declares Monthly Distribution for January 2024

On the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), trading under the ticker symbol AP.UN, has declared a monthly distribution of $0.15 per unit for January 2024. This translates to an annualized amount of $1.80 per…

Porsche 911 Sales Surge in 2023

Porsche Sold Almost As Many 911s As Panameras And 718s Combined In 2023 911 deliveries surged by 24 percent even though the model is about to be facelifted by Chris Chilton January 12, 2024 at 08:31 SUVs might be Porsche’s…

United Airlines Issues Full Ground Stop at Bush Airport Due to Winter Weather

United Airlines has issued a full ground stop at Bush Airport on Monday morning, affecting all departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The stop was prompted by the winter weather sweeping across the Houston area. In a statement, United Airlines…

Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos Attend Milan Fashion Week in Style

Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos made heads turn during their recent stylish trip to Milan, Italy. The couple attended the Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show for Milan Fashion Week, where Sánchez’s son Nikko Gonzalez, 22, made his runway debut,…