Over 100 cruise passengers sickened after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 120 guests have become sick while sailing on the Queen Victoria luxury liner owned by Cunard Cruise Line.
Tropicana Las Vegas ceasing operations this spring to make way for new ballpark
A staple on the southern end of the Las Vegas strip is closing this spring to make way for a new professional baseball ballpark for MLB's Athletics.
United exec says COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to Boeing's problems
United Airlines Executive Vice President Finance Gerry Laderman spoke about Boeing's recent troubles at the Airline Economics conference in Dublin.
49ers' fans lead the pack in purchasing high-priced Super Bowl tickets; sales 'nearly double' from last year
The data is in, and San Francisco 49ers fans are leading the charge in Super Bowl ticket purchased ahead of the big game in Las Vegas Sunday, Feb. 11.
Carnival Jubilee cruise ship rescues 2 men stranded in Gulf of Mexico
The Carnival Jubilee cruise ship has rescued two men stranded in a kayak in the Gulf of Mexico after the boat they were traveling in reportedly sank.
Man uses 46-year-old Disney World pass to be admitted into park: 'Golden ticket'
A man has gone viral on TikTok after successfully using an unexpired ticket booklet from the 1970s to gain entry into Disney World's Magic Kingdom. He said the vintage pass cost $8.
United Airlines talks with Boeing competitor Airbus about possibility of buying more jets: report
United Airlines is reportedly in talks with Airbus about the possibility of buying more jets to address a gap that could arise due to delays with Boeing’s 737 Max 10.
Alaska Airlines plane may have left Boeing factory without bolts to secure door plug: report
Boeing employees may have failed to put the bolts back on a door plug during production of the 737 MAX 9 jet at its factory, according to a report.
Los Angeles Times, Sports Illustrated among media outlets announcing layoffs to start 2024
Several media outlets including Business Insider, the Los Angeles Times, TIME Magazine and Sports Illustrated announced layoffs in January as the media industry faces headwinds.
Owners of famous Philly cheesesteak chain sentenced in $8M tax fraud scheme
Two owners of Tony Luke's in South Philadelphia, which is known for their popular cheesesteak sandwiches, were sentenced to prison for tax fraud.
Snackmaker Utz recalls potato chips over undeclared allergen
Utz has issued a voluntary recall of some of its single-serve size of potato chips that were mostly distributed in New York City, it announced Friday.
5 crazy takeaways from the world's largest cruise liner 'Icon of the Seas'
The Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise liner and Royal Caribbean's newest ship, will set off on its first official cruise Saturday. Here are some notable aspects about it.
Boeing president speaks out as Alaska Airlines resumes 737 MAX 9 service
Stan Deal, president of Boeing Commercial Airlines, vowed the company would make things right after the plug door blew of a 737 MAX 9 plane in mid-flight.
Freight through Suez Canal sinks 45% amid Houthi attacks
Freight levels through the Suez Canal have plummeted by 45% since Iran-backed Houthi militants began attacking vessels in the Red Sea, risking higher inflation and food insecurity.
Pest control company Orkin says this city has worst bed bug problem in America
Chicago has the worst bed bug problem among American cities, Rollins Inc.-owned pest control company Orkin announced earlier in the week.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg calls for cash apps to crack down on fraudsters
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg calls for leading digital payment apps, including Venmo, Zelle and Cash App, to strengthen user's security safeguards amid an uptick in crime.
LA Times faces backlash over layoffs that 'decimated' union groups of 'overwhelmingly diverse reporters'
Caucuses designed to represent diversity in the newsroom will be "decimated" by layoffs this week at the Los Angeles Times, according to the Los Angeles Times Guild.
Major US cities create innovative solutions amidst continuing housing crisis
City planners and developers are renovating former commercial buildings to add housing in growing cities. Projects include retrofitting libraries, office space and motels into housing.
FAA clears path for Boeing Max 9 jets to fly, but blocks production expansion
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration announced it was halting Boeing’s planned expansion of its 737 Max aircraft production, nearly three weeks after a door plug blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight.
Rents slipped in December but are still way above pre-pandemic levels
U.S. median rents dropped for the eighth month in a row in December, offering some relief for renters who are still contending with high inflation and interest rates.