Sesame Place controversy: Black family files $25M racial discrimination lawsuit after viral character snub
A new $25 million federal civil rights lawsuit accuses Sesame Place Philadelphia of racial discrimination after Black children and families were allegedly ignored by costume characters.
Brad Pitt pays $40 million for coastal California castle built in 1918
Brad Pitt buys 1918 California mansion in Carmel for $40 million in off-market transaction, which also marked one of the priciest deals ever closed in the area.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary accused of discriminatory practices by Justice Department
A company owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway discriminated against certain minority families and has reached a settlement with federal authorities.
FAA proposes new flight deck barrier after unruly passengers grab headlines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is proposing a new requirement that would protect the flight deck by adding a second barrier as unruly passenger rates remain high.
Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users
Instagram and its parent company, Meta, are the target of a lawsuit alleging it has contributed to the harm of teenage users by fueling destructive behavior.
Former congressman among nine charged with insider trading
Nine people, including former Republican congressman from Indiana Stephen Buyer, have been charged with insider trading in four separate cases.
Google fires employee, a Christian mystic, after he claimed company’s AI system is sentient
A Google engineer, who was also a Christian mystic, was fired by the company last week for saying publicly that its AI chatbot system was sentient.
NYC Uber rides most expensive in the U.S., study finds
An Uber ride in New York City will set you back more than any other city in the U.S. according to a new study, but fares in Nashville are not much cheaper.
House Republican to introduce bill to raise pilot retirement age
Texas GOP Rep. Chip Roy will file legislation Tuesday that would raise the pilot retirement age by two years as airlines struggle with pilot shortages.
Boeing union workers vote to strike at 3 St. Louis-area manufacturing facilities that make US military jets
Union workers at three Boeing manufacturing facilities in the St. Louis-area voted to go on strike Sunday as talks broke down over a new contract.
Cruise ship operators are hard hit by labor crisis, recession anxiety
Labor shortages, inflation, and threats of a recessionary are creating a perfect storm for the cruise industry. Analysts have cut their revenue estimates for cruise operators by 5%.
Louisiana aviation exterior company is planning a two and half million dollar expansion
New Iberia-based Aviation Exteriors Louisiana is planning a $2.5 million expansion. They plan on offering new services such as aircraft maintenance and repair.
Alaska Airlines flight delayed after 2 pilots have 'professional disagreement', refuse to fly together
An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to return to the gate on Monday after the two pilots had a "professional disagreement," the airline told Fox Business on Thursday.
Philadelphia 76ers looking into building new privately funded arena
Josh Harris and David Blitzer, two managing partners for the Sixers, created a new development company to build the teams future home. 76 Place is expected to cost around $1.3 billion.
American Airlines earns record revenue in 2Q
Summer travelers have played a big role in American Airlines record revenue. The company earned $476 million in the second quarter. Revenue from leisure travelers topped 2019 levels.
The best, worst states for teen drivers in 2022: report
WalletHub found the best and worst states for teen drivers this year, based on their safety, economic environment and driving laws. The report found that New York was the best state.
California amusement park announces chaperone policy after teen fights force early closures
A California theme park will require chaperones for underage guests after multiple fights broke out over the weekend and forced the park to close hours early.
Starbucks CEO blames Dem-run cities for rise in violent crimes forcing them to close stores
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz told his employees that Democratic leaders in cities where crime is forcing the coffee chain to close locations have "abdicated" responsibility.
CDC no longer reporting COVID-19 cases on cruise ships to the public: What to know
The CDC has retired its COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships, which used color-coding to identify coronavirus levels on participating cruise ships. The CDC announced the program's end on July 18.
Scandinavian Airlines, pilots unions reach deal to end 2-week strike
Scandinavian Airlines said Tuesday it had reached a deal with the pilots' unions, ending a 15-day strike that had cost the airline more than $145 million.


















