Dallas to Tokyo flight canceled after Japan Airlines pilot’s booze-fueled 2 am hotel rager
Last week, Japan Airlines grounded a flight from Dallas to Tokyo after complaints about noise in a hotel room revealed that the captain had been drinking excessively the night before scheduled takeoff. The airline has confirmed that JL Flight 11 from Dallas to Tokyo on April 23rd was canceled because the unidentified 49-year-old pilot was […]
Kansas Bill to Ban Transgender Medical Procedures for Minors Fails
A Kansas bill that would have banned transgender-related medical procedures for minors was defeated Monday after two Republicans switched their votes, forcing the Republican-controlled Legislature to ban transgender-related medical procedures from Gov. Laura Kelly ( The Democratic Party) was prevented from overriding its veto. The Kansas House overrode Kelly’s veto of the bill by an […]
Weekend Watch: Spike Lee gets real about racism
“Everyone is a little bit racist.” The 2004 Broadway hit “Avenue Q” plays a lighthearted tune. It’s funny because it’s true. Humans are tribal in nature. We tend to distrust and stereotype outsiders. Recognizing this can ease tension and lead to honest and productive conversations. Spike Lee has spent his career provoking such conversations as […]
How much do US businesses lose due to malicious cyber activity?
Hardly a day goes by when a cyber incident doesn’t make national news. Recent examples are troubling Attack on Indiana water treatment facility By Russian hackers. Fortunately, this intrusion did not cause any major disruption to factory operations; concerns about what will happen next. Although disturbing, such attacks are not surprising, considering: Nation-state-linked hackers often […]
Thirteen people arrested inside Hamilton Hall had no ties to Columbia
Two professors were among 44 anti-Israel protesters arrested this week inside a Columbia University building that was invaded and occupied by a mob, school officials said. More than half of those arrested at Hamilton Hall on Tuesday night were outsiders with no formal ties to the Ivy League school. According to Columbia’s press release:. A […]
Nippon Steel postpones US Steel acquisition closing
Nippon Steel Said On Friday, the company postponed the closing date for its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel after the Department of Justice (DOJ) requested additional information and documents related to the deal. Japan announced that it has revised the expected completion date of the transaction from the second or third quarter of calendar […]
Aldi reveals big grocery price change — here’s how it will affect customers
Aldi is offering reassurance to customers as food prices rise. Aldi, already known for its low prices, has announced it will be cutting prices on more than 250 products. The store’s price cuts will ultimately save Americans an estimated $100 million by Labor Day. Due to the drop in prices, the savings will almost double […]
Americans paid slightly more for fuel this week as gas prices rose by a few cents, on average
Gasoline prices rose just 2 cents this week, even as oil prices fell. (iStock) Gasoline prices have gone up and down this week, but overall they were 2 cents higher on average. AAA said In our weekly gas price report. The national average price for the week was $3.67 per gallon, 14 cents higher than […]
Court Reverses Ban on West Virginia Girls Who Protested Transgender Athletes
A West Virginia judge has overturned a school district’s ban on five female students who protested being forced to compete against transgender athletes in a high school track meet. Last month, five female students protested after they were forced to step into a shot put ring with a transgender student, but then immediately left the […]
Odell Beckham Jr. to sign with Dolphins after stint with Ravens
Odell Beckham Jr. heads south for the 2024 season. The former Ravens wide receiver is expected to sign with the Dolphins. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report. Friday after interest from Miami had been reported for months. Beckham’s one-year deal with the Dolphins is “worth up to $8.25 million,” which Beckham said was […]