Major US airlines have revised or withdrawn their profit outlooks for 2025 due to lower-than-expected domestic travel demand. American Airlines, Southwest, Delta, United, and the parent companies of Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines all cited weaker sales among economy class leisure travelers. The economic uncertainty surrounding global trade and tariffs has led to consumer reluctance … Read more
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China has quietly exempted some semiconductors made in the United States from tariffs, according to importers. The move aims to protect leading technology companies amid a bitter trade showdown with President Donald Trump. However, China denied claims of talks to reduce tariffs, contradicting Trump’s statement. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/04/25/china-tariffs-semiconductors
When it comes to healthy aging, heart health, or preventing cancer and chronic disease, experts often recommend consuming more fruits and vegetables, legumes, and lean proteins like chicken. However, a recent study published in the journal Nutrients suggests that eating too much chicken may not be as healthy as previously thought. Researchers investigated the connection … Read more
Kanye West has released a new song called “Cousins” that has sparked controversy over its lyrics and cover art. The Chicago rapper claims the song is about his alleged relationship with his cousin, who was killed for murdering a pregnant woman after Kanye showed him explicit magazines at age 6. The painting on the album’s … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers are on the verge of elimination after losing the first two games of their Western Conference First Round series against the Los Angeles Kings. In Game 3, which takes place at Rogers Place on Friday night, the Oilers must dig deep to avoid a 3-0 deficit. Goalie Calvin Pickard will start for … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about super-Earths, planets with masses up to 10 times that of our planet. According to researchers, these rocky worlds are more common in the universe than previously thought. The team used a gravitational microlensing event to detect a small exoplanet in a wide orbit around its star. The discovery … Read more
Will Forte is still reeling from the news that his Looney Tunes film “Coyote vs. Acme” has been rescued from cancellation and is now headed to theaters. The movie, which he starred in alongside John Cena as an animated Wile E. Coyote, was previously deemed unworthy by Warner Bros., a decision Forte expressed outrage over … Read more
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed its first case of measles since an outbreak in Chicago in early 2024 that resulted in 67 cases. The diagnosis involves an adult in far southern Illinois, confirmed through laboratory testing. According to IDPH, there are no other reported cases at this time, and the organization … Read more
The Pirate King, a swashbuckling musical, has arrived on Broadway with a fresh twist. Adapted from W.S. Gilbert’s 1880 operetta “The Pirates of Penzance,” Rupert Holmes’ modernized version boasts a lively New Orleans setting and jazz-inspired score. The show follows Frederic, a young pirate who must choose between his loyalty to the sea and following … Read more