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Spirit Airlines Hires New CEO From Competitor After Flying Out Of Bankruptcy Spirit Airlines Hires New CEO From Competitor After Flying Out Of Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines Hires New CEO From Competitor After Flying Out Of Bankruptcy Spirit Airlines is bringing in new leadership to guide its economic reroute after emerging from bankruptcy and shedding nearly $800 million in debt. Dave Davis will take over as Spirit's new president and CEO starting Monday, April 21, the company said in a news release. Since December 2019, Davis has been the president of fellow budget carrier Sun Country Airlines. Davis will also join Spirit's board of directors. "We're excited to welcome Dave as Spirit's new president and CEO," Spirit's board chair Robert Milton said. "He brings with him a wealth of experience and a solid track rec…
Burn Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Wireless Phone Chargers Burn Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Wireless Phone Chargers
Burn Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Wireless Phone Chargers A popular wireless phone charger sold nationwide has been recalled after dozens of incidents involving overheating batteries, burning several people. Casely has recalled about 429,200 of its wireless portable power banks due to fire and burn hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 17. The lithium-ion batteries inside the devices can overheat and ignite. The recall affects the Casely Power Pod 5000mAh MagSafe chargers. They were sold online from March 2022 through September 2024 for between $30 and $70.  Casely received 51 reports of the battery exp…
Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles
Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles Ford is recalling more than 148,000 vehicles across the US after two major defects were linked to increased crash risks, officials said. The first recall affects 123,611 vehicles, including F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator models from 2017 and 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The pickups and SUVs can leak brake fluid, potentially reducing front-wheel braking. The defect stems from a faulty seal in the master brake cylinder, which can let fluid leak into the brake booster. If too much fluid is lost, drivers may notice a change in b…
Dunkin', McDonald's, Subway Franchisees Fined $226K+ For Child Labor Violations In MA Dunkin', McDonald's, Subway Franchisees Fined $226K+ For Child Labor Violations In MA
Dunkin', McDonald's, Subway Franchisees Fined $226K+ For Child Labor Violations In MA The owners of nearly 90 Dunkin', McDonald's, and Subway restaurants across Massachusetts have been fined for violating child labor laws, officials said. The three franchisees were cited for violating child labor laws at more than 88 locations, Attorney General Andrea Campbell said in a news release on Tuesday, April 15. The companies punished were Cafua Management Company, The Brewster Company, and Knight Food Service. The trio faces a combined $226,385 in penalties under separate settlements with the fair labor division of the attorney general's office. "Our child labor laws exi…
Google Gained 'Monopoly Power' With Online Ad Technology, Judge Rules Google Gained 'Monopoly Power' With Online Ad Technology, Judge Rules
Google Gained 'Monopoly Power' With Online Ad Technology, Judge Rules A federal judge ruled that Google illegally cornered the online advertising market by linking its tools together to block out competition, a major win in a broader antitrust crackdown on Big Tech. The ruling found Google liable for willfully using a series of "anticompetitive acts" to dominate how digital ads are placed across the internet. The decision was handed down in federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia on Thursday, April 17. In her decision, US District Judge Leonie Brinkema said Google's ad technology blocked out competitors and hurt consumers. "For over …
Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades
Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades One of college football's most iconic personalities is hanging up his mascot heads after nearly 40 years on ESPN's "College GameDay" pregame show. Lee Corso, the analyst known for his headgear picks and signature phrase "Not so fast, my friend," will retire, ESPN announced on Thursday, April 17. The 89-year-old's final show will be on Saturday, Aug. 30, the 2025 season-opening episode of College GameDay. Corso has been a constant presence for college football fans on Saturday mornings since 1987, when he moved into broadcasting after a 28-year coaching career. "My family and…
Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying
Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying Something crispy is coming back to Taco Bell – and this time, it's not just a limited drop. Taco Bell is bringing back its highly popular Crispy Chicken Nuggets, the fast-food chain said in a news release on Thursday, April 17. After quickly selling out when they launched in December 2024, the nuggets will be available again starting Wednesday, April 24. The popular item's return marks the first step in Taco Bell's broader plan to make crispy chicken – beyond just nuggets – a permanent part of its menu by 2026. "We're a taco place doing chicken our own way and like all our best moments, it…
Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy
Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy A large supplier of paper goods sold at nationwide chains has declared bankruptcy. Royal Paper has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to help sell its business to Sofidel America, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, April 8. Royal offers products at many retailers, including Aldi, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods. The Phoenix-based company has signed an asset purchase agreement with Sofidel, a global paper manufacturer, which would take over most of Royal's assets through a court-supervised auction process.  "Our team has been working diligently to strengthen …
Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes
Panic Buying Shrinks US Vehicle Supply As Trump's Tariffs Set Up Summer Price Hikes The US supply of new and used vehicles is quickly declining after car shoppers rushed to make purchases before President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs shook the auto industry, setting the stage for a costly summer. New-vehicle stock fell to 2.69 million units by Tuesday, April 1, according to auto data company Cox Automotive. That was down 10.2% from the start of March and 2.4% lower than the same time in 2024. Buyers flooded showrooms in the final week of March, driven by seasonal trends and fears of price hikes tied to Trump's rapidly changing tariffs. "With import tariffs no…
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate Start Of NHL Playoffs: Here's How Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate Start Of NHL Playoffs: Here's How
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate Start Of NHL Playoffs: Here's How Whether you're a diehard fan or you just enjoy rocking a fashionable hockey sweater, you can welcome the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a deal at Chipotle. To mark the beginning of the chase for "Lord Stanley's Cup," Chipotle is allowing some customers to get a free meal just by wearing a hockey jersey. Anyone in a jersey can buy one entrée in-store and get another for free after 3 p.m. on Monday, April 21. The offer is good at any participating Chipotle location in the US or Canada. "Our Hockey Jersey BOGO offer, back for the fifth consecutive year, has become a yearly t…
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