Lightfoot’s mayoral loss follows corporate exodus from Chicago led by Boeing, Citadel, Tyson Foods
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her reelection bid after her tenure was marked by a rise in crime that contributed to an exodus of major corporations from the Windy City.
Delta pilots approve big pay raises, other perks in new contract
Pilots for Delta Air Lines ratified a new contract on Wednesday that will see their pay rise by 34% over the next four years and increase other perks and benefits.
Biden, Buttigieg call on airlines to drop family seating fees
President Biden and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg are calling on major carriers to
Sen. Ted Cruz calls Biden FAA nominee unqualified, says White House 'playing politics' with safety
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Wednesday said President Biden's nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, Phil Washington, is not qualified for the job.
Bob Saget's former Los Angeles home sells for $5.4M
Late actor and comedian Bob Saget's Los Angeles home recently sold for $5.4 million. Saget bought the 6,608-square-foot home with six bedrooms in 2003.
Demoted FDNY chiefs sue ‘political operative’ fire commissioner
Four FDNY assistant chiefs sued FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh for demoting them and others, alleging New York City Mayor Eric Adams' appointee is a "political operative" jeopardizing public safety.
Tesla to build a manufacturing plant in Mexico
Monterrey, Mexico, will host Tesla's newest electric vehicle EV plant. Tesla's newest gigafactory will come on top of recent expansions in China and Germany, and plans to increase Austin's capacity.
FAA investigating 'close call' between JetBlue flight, Learjet at Boston airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Monday incident in which a Learjet took off in Boston while a JetBlue flight was preparing to land.
DeSantis appoints 'Moms for Liberty' co-founder to new Disney World governing board
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday appointed five members of the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board, which will govern the operations of Walt Disney World.
Australian tourist on Bali vacation has 'mini panic attack' over restaurant bill: 'Very costly mistake'
Geoff Murphy, an Australian tourist, recounted accidentally buying $1700 of wine in Bali, Indonesia before discovering the expensive charge to his bank account the next morning.
Seattle to pay millions to settle lawsuit over damages from George Floyd-inspired 'autonomous zone' protests
Seattle agreed to a $3.65 million settlement with residents and business owners over the city's handling of a so-called autonomous zone known as CHOP during the 2020 riots.
Washington business owners fed up with crime turn to the Second Amendment for protection
Business owners in the Seattle, Washington, area increasingly purchased firearms in 2020 as protests and riots spread, and are reportedly still armed to protect against crimes.
Detroit rapper sentenced to prison for role in $27 million tax fraud scheme
A Detroit rapper was sentenced to prison for her role in a multi-million afraid scheme.
More details emerge in billionaire Thomas Lee's suicide
In the wake of billionaire financier Thomas Lee being found dead on Thursday in New York, additional information has been reported.
Train-car wheel bearing overheated before Ohio train derailment, NTSB finds
An overheated bearing on a railcar was the likely cause of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, federal officials said Thursday.
China beating Tesla, US in African lithium rush
China has beat out Tesla in a bid for a lithium mine in Nigeria as top nations race to go electric amid growing concerns over climate change.
New York Taxi union to strike against Uber and Lyft at LaGuardia airport on Sunday: report
The New York Taxi Workers Alliance is organizing a strike against Uber for stopping a raise in rates to keep up with costs of living and operating expenses.
NYC billionaire financier found dead in Manhattan office from self-inflicted gunshot wound: report
A billionaire financier was reportedly found dead Thursday inside his New York City office.
Los Angeles school district reveals ransomware gang leaked thousands of student health records online
The Los Angeles Unified School District revealed Wednesday that the a ransomware gang leaked sensitive records of more than 2,000 students online.
NYC unveils first indoor pickleball courts as game trends in US: Sport is for 'everyone,' Life Time CEO says
Life Time founder and CEO Bahram Akradi and pro pickleball player Simone Jardim share excitement for the new facility and details on the growth of the sport.