Alaska Airlines has reached a significant milestone in its plan to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, as the U.S. Justice Department has cleared the deal after the completion of an antitrust investigation. The $1.9 billion agreement for the merger of the two carriers was announced eight months ago, and now they await approval from the U.S. Transportation
The recent sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily has left several individuals missing, including the chairman of Morgan Stanley International, Jonathan Bloomer. Along with Bloomer, Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo has also been reported missing. The yacht, known as the “Bayesian,” was carrying 10 crew members and 12 passengers when it
After nearly two decades at Warner Bros. Television, J.J. Abrams’ production company, Bad Robot, is currently in talks to extend its film and TV deal with the studio. The negotiations come after a tumultuous period following the Warner Bros.-Discovery merger, where several projects, including the sci-fi drama Demimonde, were canceled. The post-merger period was particularly
Miller Moss, once a backup quarterback for USC, has finally earned the position of starting quarterback after showing patience and dedication for three seasons. This move was not a surprise, as head coach Lincoln Riley officially named Moss the Trojans’ starting quarterback for the upcoming 2024 season. Moss, a junior, will now be stepping into
As the Democratic National Convention unfolds this week in Chicago, major campaign donors for Major Harris are set to attend a series of exclusive VIP events filled with luxurious perks and special gatherings. These events are designed to show appreciation for the top donors to the Harris Victory Fund, a joint Democratic fundraising committee that
Recent research conducted by the Amsterdam University Medical Center and University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands has uncovered a promising new approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study suggests that combining a memory consolidation exercise during sleep with structured PTSD treatments during the day may lead to a reduction in the severity of
In a groundbreaking pilot study, researchers demonstrated the potential of adaptive deep-brain stimulation (DBS) to significantly improve motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Utilizing personalized neural signals, adaptive DBS was able to reduce the duration of motor symptoms by an impressive 50% when compared to conventional DBS. This innovative approach marks a significant advancement
Vice President Kamala Harris has put forward a bold proposal to increase the corporate tax rate to 28%. This move is intended to generate additional revenue to fund ambitious plans and initiatives aimed at benefiting the middle class. By advocating for a higher corporate tax rate, Harris seeks to redistribute wealth and ensure that working
In a recent move to tackle the growing issue of retail crime in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 10 new bills into law. These laws are targeted at various aspects of retail crime, including shoplifting, theft from vehicles, organized theft, and the resale of stolen goods on online marketplaces. Retailers have been advocating for
The battle for improved streaming residuals has been a hot topic in the U.S., with progress being made in recent years. However, in the UK, this battle is only just beginning. Directors UK (DUK), the body representing British directors, has taken a bold step by reaching out to major streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, Disney,