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American Airlines cuts 2026 earnings projections after surge in jet fuel
American Airlines cut its 2026 earnings forecast, becoming the latest airline to lower its outlook after a surge in fuel costs added billions to its expenses.
American Airlines CEO says merger with United would be ‘bad for customers’
United CEO Scott Kirby floated the idea of a merger with American to a Trump administration official earlier this year, according to sources.
Trump’s lack of focus on economy is spooking Republicans as 2026 election looms
President Donald Trump has been posting a lot on social media about his White House ballroom, the Iran war, and Pope Leo XIV. Not much about rising gas prices.
Microsoft looked at buying Cursor before SpaceX deal, sources say
Prior to SpaceX’s announcement that it’s agreed to a potential purchase of Cursor, Microsoft looked at buying the AI coding startup.
Meta is tracking employee keystrokes on Google, LinkedIn, Wikipedia as part of AI training initiative
As part of an AI initiative that tracks employee keystrokes and mouse clicks, Meta is monitoring use of popular sites like Google, LinkedIn and Wikipedia.
Kalshi suspends, fines 3 congressional candidates in ‘insider trading’ enforcement actions
The incidents involved a candidate from Virginia seeking a Senate seat and candidates running for House seats from Minnesota and Texas.
RFK Jr. says he would support a potential ban on junk food TV ads
A ban on TV junk food ads would likely draw fierce backlash from major food manufacturers.
Pirro says DOJ won’t drop Fed probe, will appeal judge’s order blocking Powell subpoenas
Powell has accused the DOJ of targeting him for refusing to obey Trump’s demand that the Fed sharply lower interest rates.
Virginia judge blocks redistricting referendum result that boosted Democrats’ election hopes
Virginia voted by a slim margin on Tuesday to approve U.S. House district maps that could allow Democrats to flip four seats in the state this November.
Rivian hits production milestone for R2 EV ahead of customer deliveries
Rivian Automotive on Wednesday said it has started production of its new R2 all-electric vehicle for customers at its plant in Normal, Illinois.
Bessent says ‘many’ U.S. allies have asked for currency swaps amid Iran war turbulence
The White House on Tuesday said the UAE had not requested a currency swap line.
Thief who swiped purse of ex-DHS chief Kristi Noem gets 3 years in prison
The man, Chilean national Mario Bustamante Leiva, “came to Washington illegally to prey on citizens of the District,” said U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
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