China’s EV supply chain dominance risks ‘collapse’ of US subsidies, warns South Korea
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Quick Glance: South Korea Warns of Collapse of US Subsidies Due to Chinese EV Supply Chain Dominance
- China’s grip on the EV supply chain threatens US subsidies, warns South Korea.
- South Korea warns that China’s control over a crucial battery material will make it nearly impossible for any electric vehicle makers to qualify for President Joe Biden's subsidy scheme.
- The United States announced last week that they will provide up to $6.4 billion in federal subsidies to the South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics, investing $40 billion in its Texas facilities for cutting-edge logic chips, advanced packaging, and next-generation chip technology research and development.
Is Southwest about to end its free-for-all seating?: Southwest Airlines is known for its open-seating policy, but the company says it is “very seriously ...
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Quick Glance: Is Southwest Ending Free Seating?
- Southwest Airlines is seriously considering seating allocation and passenger boarding to enhance its financial performance.
- Unlike most other airlines, Southwest does not have a premium section with higher fares.
- The airline is closely examining customer preferences regarding seating and boarding processes.
- Experts believe that Southwest could potentially earn a significant amount of money by introducing assigned seating.
Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals: Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles — ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-plan-affordable-cars-takes-page-detroit-rivals-2024-04-26/
In the week since Columbia University started cracking down on pro-Palestinian protesters occupying a lawn on its campus, protests and encampments have sprung ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/pro-palestinian-encampments-protests.html
In the face of bans, ByteDance tightens grip over US TikTok operations: Relationship between TikTok, ByteDance deepens as tensions over the app’s ownership ...
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals: Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles — ...
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Southwest Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract: Southwest Airlines' flight attendants on Wednesday voted in favor of a new contract with an immediate ...
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American Airlines makes big check-in change passengers will love: The goal, American Airlines says, is less time for its passengers waiting in lines.
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Live news: Police presence grows as pro-Palestine protests spread across US campuses
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As demand for US LNG booms, one plant struggles to stay online: The second-largest U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility has been running below 80% of ...
reuters.com/business/energy/demand-us-lng-booms-one-plant-struggles-stay-online-2024-04-25/
Mass arrests roil college campuses amid pro-Palestinian protests: The University of Southern California canceled its main commencement ceremony after dozens of ...
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Quick Glance: Wave of Protests Leads to USC's Main Commencement Cancellation
- The University of Southern California canceled its main graduation ceremony due to nationwide protests against the Israel-Hamas war.
- Universities are negotiating with protesters and changing rules to prohibit encampments.
- Students are urging schools to sever financial connections with Israel and divest from supporting companies.
- Protests at various universities have resulted in arrests and police interventions, prompting some schools to adjust rules to manage the demonstrations.
Houston Astros: Alex Bregman reaches 1,000 career hits: The Astros third baseman reached the milestone with a single in the sixth inning against the Cubs at ...
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American Airlines forecasts upbeat Q2 profit as business travel rebounds: American Airlines forecast current-quarter profit largely above analysts' expectations ...
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Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters at UT-Austin: Authorities told students they could face criminal trespass charges if they didn’t disperse ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/24/ut-austin-israel-hamas-war-palestine-student-arrests/
What to know about bird flu and milk: Outbreaks can spread rapidly and can cause significant illness and death among poultry, but the virus is rare in humans.
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Quick Glance: Bird Flu Detected in Dairy Worker in Texas
- A dairy worker in Texas is being treated for bird flu, marking the second human case in the US caused by a highly virulent virus that recently affected dairy cows in five states, officials confirmed.
- The case raises concerns among health experts about human-to-human transmission and the potential for the virus to evolve, emphasizing the need for proactive measures by US policymakers to prevent a possible pandemic.
- Experts are closely monitoring the situation as the virus spreads among cattle in multiple states, indicating possible cow-to-cow transmission.
- The CDC and other agencies are vigilant, with ongoing investigations and vaccine development efforts to address the evolving strain of bird flu that poses a risk to both human and animal health.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants land new contract deal: Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines have landed a new contract.
dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2024/04/24/southwest-airlines-flight-attendants-land-new-contract-first-for-industry/
BNSF becomes 2nd major railroad to sign on to anonymous federal safety hotline for some workers
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Morning bid: Meta plunges, mega mining merger revealed: A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan
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Southwest Airlines to end service at four airports, fire 2,000 employees: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both lost money in the first quarter ...
nypost.com/2024/04/25/business/southwest-airlines-to-end-service-at-four-airports-fire-2000-employees/
With the Release of Fallout 4's Next-Gen Update, It's Time To Give Fallout 4 Another Chance - IGN
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Harris County DA gives Lina Hidalgo staffer case to AG: Hidalgo’s staffers were indicted on felony charges related to how they allegedly helped award an $11 ...
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Southwest cuts growth plans, warning effect of Boeing airplane delays will last into 2025
cnbc.com/2024/04/25/southwest-airlines-luv-earnings-q1-2024.html
Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
Court revives Whole Foods worker's lawsuit over 'Black Lives Matter' masks: A U.S. appeals court revived a lawsuit accusing Whole Foods of illegally firing a ...
reuters.com/legal/court-revives-whole-foods-workers-lawsuit-over-black-lives-matter-masks-2024-04-24/
Pro-Palestine demonstrations continue at colleges in Pa., nationwide: Arrests and violence have accompanied the protests. Some Jewish students say they have ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/04/pro-palestine-demonstrations-continue-at-colleges-in-pa-nationwide.html
Southwest made a change to its points program travelers will like: Would that be cash, points, or cash and points?
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FTC is sued by business groups over its ban on noncompete agreements, which may delay enforcement
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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Over 100 students arrested in California, Texas as Gaza protests intensify: Police crack down on protests at UT Austin and USC as students at Harvard and Brown ...
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At least 20 arrested at UT Austin protest as nationwide pro-Palestine demonstrations rage
nydailynews.com/2024/04/24/ut-austin-protest-riots-student-arrests/
Chamber of Commerce Sues to Block FTC Ban on Anti-Worker Noncompete Agreements: "Why does the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hate dynamism in the American economy ...
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Cops Tase Students in Violent Arrests at Emory: Police crackdowns have followed the spread of pro-Palestine demonstrations on campuses across the U.S. ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/cops-tase-students-in-violent-arrests-at-emory.html
Tesla Announces Steep Employee Cuts Amid Revenue Drop: Elon Musk's electric vehicle company is laying off more than 6,000 employees after reporting a 9% drop in ...
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‘A blow to the soul.’ Inflation forces Mid-Cities food pantry to close after 25 years
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New Orleans is losing a nonstop flight after Southwest pulls out of 4 US airports
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American Airlines passenger alleges discrimination over use of first-class restroom
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Southwest Airlines has a secret edge over American, United, Delta
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ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas projects boom in industrial demand: Pablo Vegas, the head of ERCOT, announced Tuesday that the power grid operator was projecting larger ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/04/24/demand-from-large-scale-users-could-strain-texas-power-grid-ercot-chief-says/
Check Please! The New Rules of Paying for Dinner: How to Split the Dinner Bill
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Flights cancelled! Airlines in US now required to give automatic refunds | What new rule say | Mint
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'Pollutants' from BNSF locomotives in rail yard called 'outrageous' by Lincoln neighborhood residents
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In photos: Hundreds arrested as pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. campuses intensify
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HISD reverses $2K retention incentives for non-NES teachers: HISD said it would no longer offer retention incentives of up to $2,000 for teachers in schools ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/hisd-retention-incentive-removal-19422664.php
Tesla shareholder seeks to bar Musk from dodging from Delaware pay ruling: A Tesla investor who successfully sued to void CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package ...
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American Airlines makes big check-in change passengers will love
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Jefferies CEO bought himself a new yacht with $65 million stock sale: He's buying a Westport 164 from his friend and Jefferies client Tilman Fertitta.
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I Am Doing a PhD at 16—My Mother's Death Is the Reason: She held me for a fleeting moment—our first and last together.
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Southwest Airlines to end service in, out of Bellingham: BELLINGHAM — Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it will no longer offer services in or out of ...
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A Fort Worth neighborhood was a food desert. Then an ex-Dallas Cowboys linebacker moved in
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New Texas school readiness data shows child care, pre-K gaps. What are proposed solutions?
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What it’s like inside The Black Dog, the London pub made famous by Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift’s new song “The Black Dog” is rumored to be about a London-based ...
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Boosted by the Fallout TV Show, Fallout 76 Sees Over One Million Players in a Single Day - IGN
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Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Gets Second Update 6 Weeks After Disastrous Launch - IGN
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Tesla's Texas gigafactory gets out of environmental restrictions: Tesla's Texas gigafactory was exempted from Austin's local environmental regulations thanks to ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-gigafactory-texas-environmental-regulations-2024-4
Comedian Nate Bargatze coming to Houston for 'The Be Funny Tour': Nate Bargatze also known by The Atlantic Magazine as the "Nicest Man in Stand-Up" is coming to ...
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Tom Thumb, Trader Joe’s and Costco plan new stores in D-FW: H-E-B isn’t the only grocery retailer building in Dallas-Fort Worth.
dallasnews.com/business/retail/2024/04/24/tom-thumb-trader-joes-and-costco-plan-new-stores-in-d-fw/
Johnny Manziel happy after long pleading Reggie Bush's Heisman case: Johnny Manziel has been the most outspoken Heisman Trophy winner demanding Reggie Bush be ...
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Quick Glance: Reggie Bush to Regain 2005 Heisman Trophy
- The Heisman Trust is set to announce Reggie Bush receiving back the 2005 Heisman Trophy, reinstating his status as a recipient after a NCAA investigation.
- Following the restoration of his 2005 season records by the NCAA, the Heisman Trust confirmed the re-honoring of Bush's award.
- In a statement, Bush expressed his excitement to be back in the Heisman family and collaborate with the organization to uphold its values and mission.
- With the Heisman Trophy back in Bush's possession, USC now holds the top spot in college football's Heisman Trophy winners list with a total of eight recipients.
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College Football Playoff will not consider Army-Navy game in selection process: The decision ends one of the more pressing issues for the CFP Management ...
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Bird Flu Outbreak in Cattle May Have Begun Months Earlier Than Thought: A single spillover, from a bird to a cow, led to the infections, a review of genetic data ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/health/bird-flu-cows-genetic.html
Balancing act: This one-woman show in Gonzales is a baker, caterer and physical therapist
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North Texas Senate runoff divides usual allies within GOP: The battle to succeed retiring state Sen. Drew Springer has come down to a May 28 runoff between Brent ...
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Amazon introduces $9.99 unlimited grocery delivery subscription with Prime: Paying an additional monthly fee of $9.99 can give Prime members in 3 ...
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It’s going to be a busy summer of travel at Love Field, DFW Airport: Here are the busiest days to travel this summer at DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field.
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US targets airlines' 'junk fees' in new aviation rules: The new rules require airlines to disclose extra service fees alongside the full fare and offer cash ...
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Quick Glance: New Rules for Airline Refunds and Fees
- The Transportation Department will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking.
- The department's new rules target the issues of refunds and surprise fees late in the booking process.
- Passenger advocates welcome the new steps as a massive improvement in consumer rights and passenger protection.
- Starting in October, the new D.O.T. rules will include a unified definition for a "significant" delay.
3 suspects, including juvenile, arrested after armed robbery near Fort Worth restaurant
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Paid articlePaid Cop hides Apple AirTag in ex’s car — then breaks into her apartment, Texas cops say
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Columbus markets, food venues among the best nationwide in USA TODAY 10Best ranking
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Sugar-sweetened beverages are a big source of added sugars for Americans.
What Too Much Sugar Does to Your Body: The bitter truth: How too much sugar can harm your physical and mental health. Find out with the help of WebMD's ...
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GROUNDED: Blue-state lawmakers are taking issue with "wealthier" passengers paying to skip the TSA line. www.foxbusiness.com/technology/new-california-bill-restrict-line-skipping-service-clear-airports-name-equity
Oracle plans to move headquarters to Nashville: Oracle plans to move its headquarters to Nashville, four years after departing Bay Area
sfchronicle.com/tech/article/oracle-hq-nashville-19418940.php
Tesla will lay off 2,688 employees at its Texas factory, the electric vehicle maker said in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice ... Show more finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-lay-off-nearly-2-154611142.html
Quick Glance: Tesla to Lay Off Nearly 2,700 Employees in Texas Factory
- Tesla will lay off 2,688 employees at its Texas factory, as indicated in a notification.
- The layoff was done under the WARN Act, a U.S. labor law requiring companies with 100+ employees to notify ahead of planned closings or mass layoffs.
- Tesla announced that the layoffs will begin on June 14, amidst falling sales and an escalating price war.
- The global job cuts include 285 employees in Buffalo, New York, as part of another round of layoffs cutting over 10% of jobs.
Baker Hughes beats profit estimates on international demand, raises dividend: Oilfield services firm Baker Hughes beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter ...
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Trans Mountain oil shippers raise concerns about risk of delay to full service: Some shippers on Canada's Trans Mountain expansion project are raising concerns ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/trans-mountain-expects-first-ship-load-expanded-pipeline-second-half-may-2024-04-23/
US oil and gas M&A hits quarterly record after blockbuster 2023: U.S. oil and gas deals hit a record $51 billion in the first quarter, a continuation of last ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/us-oil-gas-ma-hits-quarterly-record-after-blockbuster-2023-2024-04-23/
Japan's 7-Eleven convenience chain targets aggressive global growth: Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings said on Tuesday it wanted to see huge growth for ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/japans-7-eleven-convenience-chain-targets-aggressive-global-growth-2024-04-23/
Tesla vote on Elon Musk $56 billion payday critical for future: Tesla's poor performance doesn't justify Musk's pay package for a part-time CEO.
houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/tomlinson/article/elon-musk-pay-tesla-shareholder-vote-19412462.php
JetBlue lowers annual revenue forecast as Latin America oversupply bites: JetBlue Airways trimmed its annual revenue forecast on Tuesday after reporting lukewarm ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/jetblue-lowers-annual-revenue-forecast-latin-america-oversupply-bites-2024-04-23/
Tesla's layoffs have hit almost 12% of its Texas workers: Tesla laid off 2,688 workers at its Austin factory, according to a WARN notice. It's likely part of ...
businessinsider.com/teslas-layoffs-jobcuts-hit-austin-texas-workers-2024-4
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