What the potential JetBlue and Spirit merger could mean for consumers
Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Spirit Airlines shareholders approved a takeover of JetBlue Airways on Wednesday, a merger that could create the fifth largest carrier in the U.S. “This is an important step forward on our path
Local radio group kicks off downtown presence with ribbon cutting
Jackson, Mich. — McKibbin Media Group (MMG) recently celebrated the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its newest addition: a broadcast studio located within the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce offices in downtown Jackson. The Grand
JHS invites public to ribbon cutting ceremony of new aquatic and athletic centers
Jackson, Mich. — Jackson Public Schools is inviting the public to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, October 26, for the new Aquatic Center and Al Glick Athletic Center, both located at Jackson High School, 544 Wildwood Ave.
Actress Anna May Wong is first Asian American to appear on US currency
John Kobal Foundation/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Actress Anna May Wong will be the first Asian American to appear on U.S. currency, the U.S. Mint announced. Wong’s coin, shipping Oct. 24, is the fifth design in the
Iran's Elnaz Rekabi returns to Tehran after competing overseas without hijab
KeithBinns/Getty Images (LONDON) — Iranian sport climber Elnaz Rekabi returned to Tehran early Wednesday after she garnered global attention for competing overseas without wearing a hijab, which is required of female athletes representing the Islamic Republic. Iran’s
How new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss lost her authority to govern
Leon Neal/Getty Images (LONDON) — It was only six weeks ago that Liz Truss met Queen Elizabeth II and was appointed the new prime minister of the U.K. But six weeks is a long time in British
Duchess Meghan calls mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II a 'complicated time'
Karwai Tang/WireImage via Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — Meghan, the duchess of Sussex, has made her first public comments about the death of Queen Elizabeth II, whom she called the “matriarch” of Britain’s royal family. “I
What’s next for Prince William, Kate following Queen Elizabeth II’s death
Charles McQuillan/Getty Images (LONDON) — After Queen Elizabeth II’s death, a new royal era has officially begun. With King Charles III now as monarch, Prince William and Kate have also taken on new titles as prince and
Watch out for student loan forgiveness scam attempts, President Biden warns
jayk7/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — It could be a familiar call. “Hey, it’s Elizabeth with Student Advisors,” a warm, professional voice began in a voicemail left on Sept. 13, weeks after the Biden administration announced it would be
Nestle Toll House stuffed chocolate chip cookie dough recalled over possible plastic contamination
fda.gov (NEW YORK) — Nestlé USA issued a voluntary recall of its ready-to-bake refrigerated stuffed chocolate chip cookie dough with fudge filling due to the potential presence of white plastic pieces. The company announced the recall with