JetBlue hit with $2M fine over chronic delays, forced to offer compensation
The Department of Transportation has fined JetBlue Airways $2 million for operating four chronically delayed domestic flights. It is the first time such a fine has been imposed on an airline for prohibited scheduling practices. The USDOT said Friday that as part of a consent agreement with the airline, JetBlue will pay a $1 million […]
Man hit by car on Christmas Day in London’s West End dies in hospital | UK news
A man among four pedestrians who were hit by a car in London's West End on Christmas Day has died in hospital, the Metropolitan Police said. They named him Aidan Chapman. Mr Chapman, 25, died on New Year's Eve after sustaining serious injuries during the incident on Shaftesbury Avenue. Police are treating the death as […]
Northern California Hit by 4.7 Earthquake on New Year’s Day
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Northern California on New Year's Day, shaking buildings as far away as Sacramento, but causing little damage and no fatalities. United States Geological Survey reported The earthquake occurred at 6:34 p.m. Wednesday, 4 kilometers north-northwest of Cobb, California, and about an hour west of the state capital Sacramento. lake county […]
Cruise ship stomach bug illnesses hit 12-year high: CDC
More people experienced gastrointestinal illness while on a cruise ship in 2024 than in any year since 2012, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reported that: 16 occurrences of gastric disease Last year, 1,894 passengers and 245 crew members were injured on a cruise ship. Data shows […]
The yuan has hit its highest since mid-October 2022 (using its trade-weighted value) – ForexLive
of CFETS Renminbi Index (often referred to as the “Renminbi CFETS Index”) is a trade-weighted currency index published by the China Foreign Exchange Trading System (CFETS). It measures the value of the Chinese Yuan (CNY) against a basket of currencies of China's major trading partners. Globally, the US dollar has appreciated and the renminbi (US […]
Ether ETF net inflows hit $2.6B in December – Cointelegraph
Total net inflows into the Ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) exceeded $2.6 billion in December as the fund gained momentum against the wildly popular Bitcoin (BTC) ETF, according to data from Farside Investors. Ta. In November and December, the Ether ETF posted eight consecutive weeks of net inflows, with a record $2.2 billion in inflows […]
Unlawful border crossings hit lowest level of Biden admin in November
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the lowest border crossings for the month of November ahead of President Biden's exit from the White House. According to statistics released by the agency, 4.5% drop field operations and encounters on the southwest border. Over the past two months, single adults consistently ranked highest among border crossers, […]
Global Religious Freedom Declines as Government Restrictions Hit Record High
Government restrictions on religion are on the rise around the world, with the number of countries imposing higher levels of government restrictions reaching a record high, according to a new study. The Pew Forum's 2024 report on the issue found that 59 countries had “high” or “very high” levels of government restrictions on religion in […]
Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair Claims NFL ‘Smeared’ Him After Trevor Lawrence Hit
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al Shayer told his social media followers that he was “vilified” for unsportsmanlike conduct in what many felt was a gross attack on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. He said he met with league officials to express his anger at being suspended for playing the game. Furious, Al Shail admitted that he […]
Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair ‘grateful’ to get back to football after suspension for vicious hit
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al Shaair announced Monday night that he plans to rejoin the team after serving a three-game suspension for a big hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. issued a statement. Al Shayer thanked Texans owners Cal and Hannah McNair, general manager Nick Caserio and head coach DeMeco Ryans, and those who […]