Reported 7 months ago
The US Department of Transportation fined Middle Eastern airline Emirates $1.8 million for flights passing too low over Iraq from December 2021 to August 2022, violating FAA restrictions. The fine involved a significant number of flights, and Emirates had a similar violation in 2020. Emirates and JetBlue Airways had a code-sharing arrangement, allowing JetBlue to sell seats on Emirates flights as their own. If Emirates complies with US restrictions for a year, $300,000 of the fine will be dropped.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Tesla shareholders have approved a $56 billion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk and also voted for Tesla's redomestication from Delaware to Texas. Despite the initial success, the battle over Musk's pay is ongoing, with forthcoming legal steps anticipated post the pivotal shareholder vote. Yahoo Finance provides expert insights into the future litigation surrounding Musk's pay package, focusing on whether the board met its fiduciary duties and the comparisons made with other CEOs' compensations.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Alana Thompson, known as Honey Boo Boo, recalls her late sister Anna's jokingly serious warning to haunt her if she didn't pursue nursing school before Anna passed away at 29 in December 2023. Alana, now 18, fulfilled the promise by completing her first year at Regis University, Colorado, despite personal challenges. She plans to specialize in neonatal nursing to work with infants.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
A Russian skydiving expert, Begma Andrey Vladimirovich, tragically fell to his death from 13,000 feet high after the parachute cords tangled during the jump, as captured by a camera on his helmet. Despite his 363 prior jumps of experience, the main parachute malfunctioned, leading to a fatal impact due to late deployment of the reserve parachute. Authorities are investigating the incident. The footage has shed light on the desperate struggle of the expert before his passing.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
The upcoming release of Despicable Me 4 by Illumination/Universal on July 3rd is projected to have a successful opening weekend, targeting over $100 million in the first 5 days. This follows the trend of past Despicable Me films performing well during long holiday weekends, with Minions: Rise of Gru exceeding expectations with a $123 million 4-day haul. The movie is tracking well with a focus on engaging a younger male audience, but higher initial tracking does not always guarantee a bigger opening. The success of Illumination and Universal’s Super Mario Bros Movie in 2024 further adds to their accolades in the film industry.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
自從加入傑茲以來，Aaron Rodgers一直是個分心的因素。他並未出席強制性的小型訓練營，但這對於2024賽季的傑茲進攻不會有任何影響。與此同時，傑茲還面臨著新獲得的攻擊手Haason Reddick的拒絕出席情況。Reddick想要新合同是因為他將進入合約的最後一年。這對於傑茲未來的結果非常重要，他們在為即將到來的賽季全力以赴，有Rodgers擔任四分衛。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
麥當勞正以最甜美的方式轉向植物基飲食，目前正在測試兩款新的純素冰淇淋選項：巧克力口味和草莓口味。而這些巧克力和草莓口味冰淇淋目前僅在英國的特定麥當勞分店有售，但幸運的是，這些新加入的選項已經收到了顧客的熱烈好評，所以未來在美國進行試驗也是可能的。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, has successfully secured a $56 billion pay package after a shareholder vote. Additionally, shareholders have approved Tesla's relocation from Delaware to Texas following Musk's request when his pay was initially rejected by a Delaware judge. The vote results are pending, but Musk's victory hints at the potential approval of his significant pay package. Musk appears optimistic about the outcome, with Tesla stock rising as a result of the news.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
The Utah Hockey Club, the new NHL team in Salt Lake City, confirmed its temporary name and jerseys for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The team, temporarily named Utah Hockey Club, will have fans vote on a new permanent name from six options, including Utah Blizzard, Utah Mammoth, Utah Outlaws, Utah Venom, and Utah Yeti. The team's colors will be rock black, salt white, and mountain blue, with the second round of fan voting ongoing until June 20.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Thornaby FC, criticized for scrapping female football teams due to financial reasons, has now decided to reverse the decision after public outrage led by England internationals Beth Mead and Beth England. The six executive committee members who voted for the scrapping resigned, and Chairman Gary Morris condemned the decision's shortsightedness before appointing Alison McGee as the new CEO. The club aims to continue its girls' and women's teams under new leadership and sponsorship from Durata, welcoming the positive response from the football community.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
During a private meeting in Washington with CEOs of major American companies, Donald Trump pledged to reduce the corporate tax rate to 20%, aiming to further decrease the tax burden on large US corporations. Trump also discussed making permanent the 2017 tax law, renewing tax cuts for individuals and small businesses, and exempting tipped earnings from federal taxes. In contrast, White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients detailed President Joe Biden's economic priorities, emphasizing working with the private sector and addressing issues like immigration and trade with China. Zients also highlighted the US commitment to remain a player on the world stage amid possible concerns over previous isolationist policies.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Bridgerton's return for season 3 topped the streaming charts with 2.76 billion minutes viewed in the U.S. for the week of May 13-19, with the first half of the season accounting for 70 percent of the total. Meanwhile, the theatrical disappointment Madame Web found success in its streaming debut on Netflix with 1.16 billion minutes viewed. Nielsen's streaming ratings for the week also highlighted other top series premieres like Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies and Scandal and Outer Range, with notable performance shifts among different shows.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Sila Realty Trust Inc. officially debuted on the New York Stock Exchange with soaring shares. CEO Michael Seton discussed the company's unique business model of leasing properties to healthcare operators for durable income streams. Seton highlighted the strategic advantage of low leverage and a strong portfolio for navigating the competitive real estate landscape, emphasizing the opportunity to acquire high-quality properties with reduced competition. The company's success and approach were detailed during an interview with Yahoo Finance.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Teva藥廠星期四在舊金山聯邦法院對競爭對手Corcept Therapeutics提起訴訟，指控其壟斷基於米非司酮的Korlym市場，用於治療稀有的荷爾蒙失調症狀庫欣綜合症。Teva指控Corcept和特殊藥房Optime Care orchestrating，“一個多面向的計劃，通過在每一個轉彎處壓制Teva的競爭來延長Corcept的壟斷。”Teva的反壟斷訴訟聲稱，Corcept和Optime有一項長期的獨家交易安排，禁止Optime分銷任何與Korlym競爭的藥物。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Pat Sajak has officially passed his 'Wheel of Fortune' hosting duties to Ryan Seacrest in a new promo, expressing confidence in Seacrest and praising Vanna White as an excellent co-host. Sajak ended his 41-season run with the show, thanking viewers for allowing him into their lives and creating a safe and fun space for families. White has extended her contract with the show for two more years, and Seacrest and White will begin hosting 'Wheel of Fortune' Season 42 in the fall.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Having bad credit may not prevent you from opening a bank account as banks usually do not check your credit score but may review your ChexSystems report for negative banking activity. If denied an account, you can request a copy of your ChexSystems report, fix any errors, or consider a second-chance account with higher fees and restrictions. Bad credit, affecting 25% of Americans, might pose challenges for financial tasks but usually doesn't hinder opening a bank account.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Keith Gill, known as ‘Roaring Kitty’, has reportedly closed his GameStop Corp. call options position and increased his common shares holdings. Gill's Reddit account showed he no longer held the 120,000 GameStop call options with a strike price of $20, instead owning over nine million common shares. The surge in trading coincided with GameStop's shareholder meeting postponement. Gill's actions have been closely watched by investors, influencing GameStop's share price and sparking trading activity.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
《Indiewire》報導指出，Lily Gladstone 在電影『Jazzy』中不僅是借用她的名氣，而是致力於幫助這部電影『找到它的家族』。在兩部互聯的影片中，Gladstone 扮演了真正成名人物 13 歲的Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreux（大家稱她為『Jazzy』）的虛構姑姑，在這個過程中看著她長大。電影『Jazzy』於 Tribune 上映，由奧斯卡提名的明星『Flower Moon的殺手』擔任執行製作，而 Gladstone 則客串演出。該作品是導演 Morrisa Maltz 接續去年的『The Unknown Country』的作品，而對於這個團隊來說，這是『一個非常容易的選擇』。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
18-year-old Ranjuo Tomblin made history by becoming the first British male to win a European artistic swimming title by clinching victory in the men's solo event at the European Aquatics Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. This marked Tomblin's third medal at the championships, having already won bronze in the mixed duet free event and silver in the men's solo technical. Tomblin expressed his surprise and gratitude for the achievement, noting that he hoped to inspire more boys in the future in the sport.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Former Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. has been found not guilty of sexual assault by a Kansas jury and cleared of all charges, opening a pathway for him to continue with the pre-draft process ahead of the NBA Draft on June 26. Shannon, who faced charges of rape and sexual battery, was suspended by Illinois in January but later allowed to play. Despite boos and chants related to the charges, Shannon helped lead the Illini to an Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA Tournament and is projected to go No. 31 overall in the NBA draft.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Darren Criss, known for his role in 'Glee,' recently shared that he and his wife Mia named their newborn son Brother, a unique choice that has caused a stir online. Initially causing confusion among fans, Criss confirmed that his son's first name is indeed Brother. The couple also has a daughter named Bluesy Belle, with the news of their second child's arrival shared in a playful Instagram post. Stay updated with the latest celebrity news and human interest stories by signing up for People's newsletter.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
On June 13, 2024, Yahoo Finance discussed what to watch for on June 14, including speeches from Federal Reserve Presidents Loretta Mester, Austan Goolsbee, and Fed Governor Lisa Cook following steady interest rates in June. The early consumer sentiment forecast for June is predicted to rise to 72 from 69.1 in May. Apple is also concluding its Worldwide Developers Conference with highlights like introducing their AI system 'Apple Intelligence' and integrating OpenAI's GPT into Siri.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Nicholas Colia's film 'Griffin in Summer' won multiple awards at the 2024 Tribeca Festival, including the Founders Award for best U.S. narrative feature and best screenplay. Other winners include Bikechess for best international narrative feature, Hacking Hate for best documentary feature, and works like 'Don’t You Let Me Go,' 'Come Closer,' and 'Witches.' The festival also recognized talents like Nnamdi Asomugha and highlighted diverse and international films. The full list of winners represents a variety of categories, with the Audience Award winners yet to be announced.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Source: BARRONS
Reported 7 months ago
Former President Donald Trump met with CEOs in Washington as the expiration of the tax cuts from his administration nears. President Joe Biden faces the task of addressing the future of these tax cuts, which have implications for the economy and individual and corporate finances. The CEOs want to maintain the corporate tax rate where it is, while Biden aims to potentially raise it to 28%. There are concerns about the potential removal of income tax and additional tariffs under Trump, as well as the impact on green energy initiatives and electric vehicle investments. The situation will continue to unfold over the next year and a half.
Source: YAHOO