American Airlines is aiming beyond the flight of the Concordes with a new non-refundable down payment on 20 supersonic jets from Boom Supersonic. … [Read more...] about American Airlines commits to buying 20 supersonic jets, projected to launch in 2029
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Minneapolis school district defends deal to lay off White teachers ahead of minority teachers
Minneapolis Public Schools is defending its agreement with the teachers' union to lay off White instructors ahead of less-senior minority faculty, saying the terms are needed to fix "past discrimination." … [Read more...] about Minneapolis school district defends deal to lay off White teachers ahead of minority teachers
Democratic ex-congressman charged in fraud schemes that stole over $1.7M
Federal authorities arrested former Rep. T.J. Cox, California Democrat, on Tuesday on charges related to various fraud schemes that stole over $1.7 million during a five-year period. … [Read more...] about Democratic ex-congressman charged in fraud schemes that stole over $1.7M
Amazon to raise seller fees for holidays amid rising costs
Amazon is raising charges on third-party sellers again - this time adding a holiday fee for merchants who use the company's fulfillment services to pack and ship items to customers. … [Read more...] about Amazon to raise seller fees for holidays amid rising costs
Biden signs Democrats' $740 billion spending bill into law
President Biden on Tuesday signed his party's $740 billion tax and spending bill into law to mark what he called "a season of substance" in America. … [Read more...] about Biden signs Democrats' $740 billion spending bill into law
