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Netflix Slashes 1K Jobs In Largest Layoffs Ever Despite Billions In Profits
Netflix is slashing about 1,000 jobs in its largest round of layoffs ever as the streaming giant restructures its operations despite soaring profits. Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters told employees about the cuts on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Wall Street Journal was first to report on the layoffs, which will affect about 6% of Netflix's workforce. Netflix hasn't announced how many workers will lose their jobs in each department or where the cuts will be concentrated. Most layoffs will reportedly impact employees in Netflix's product, technology, legal, and human resources de…
Sterling, VA
Breaking News
Duct-Taped Passenger's Emergency Landing At BWI Leads To Federal Indictment In Maryland
The American Airlines passenger who had to be restrained with duct tape and zip ties during a flight that was diverted to Maryland is now facing a much bigger problem on the ground. Layne Lundeen, 67, of Tucson, Arizona, was indicted on charges stemming from a confrontation aboard a Dallas-to-Newark flight that was diverted to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Anne Arundel County on Thursday, Sept. 3. Federal prosecutors announced the indictment on Tuesday, Oct. 13, alleging that Lundeen assaulted a fellow passenger and interfered with flight attendants and cre…
National Interest
Update: 1 Killed, 2 Injured In Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Called 'Act Of Targeted Violence'
This story has been updated. One person was killed and another two injured after being shot at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, and the suspected gunman is dead after an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. The attack unfolded Wednesday, Sept. 24, at around 7 a.m. local time, when a sniper opened fire indiscriminately when a van arrived at an ICE processing center. The Department of Homeland Security is now saying that the person killed and the others injured person were detainees, and that no ICE officers were injured. It had been…
Hartford, CT
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Hertz Begins Selling Used Cars On Amazon: How It Works
A major rental car company is now selling used vehicles on Amazon. Hertz Car Sales officially joined the Amazon Autos platform on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The partnership gives shoppers the ability to browse, finance, and buy thousands of used cars, just like many other items on Amazon. The sales will start in four cities: Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Shoppers within 75 miles of those cities can immediately start browsing on Amazon. Hertz eventually plans to expand the program to 45 locations nationwide. "Our goal is to reimagine the car-buying experience and meet custo…
Lyndhurst, NJ
Breaking News
Snapchat Sextortion: Investigation Traces Fake Accounts To Texas Man, Bergen Prosecutor Says
A Texas man accused of creating fake online accounts to extort sexual photos and videos was arrested Thursday, Aug. 14, following a Bergen County investigation, authorities said. Quristafer D. Land, 26, was arrested in Dallas, TX on Thursday, Aug. 14, following a months-long investigation into online sextortion, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Detectives said Land was the user in control of the Snapchat account, extorting the victims and obtaining photos and videos of sexual acts. Investigators also determined that Land “utilized the likeness of another person to create sev…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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American Adds Nonstop Flights From PHL To Historic European Capitals
Philadelphia travelers will soon have two new European destinations as the city prepares to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. American Airlines will launch two new nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Budapest, Hungary, and Prague, the carrier said in a news release on Thursday, Aug. 7. The service to the central European capitals begins on Thursday, May 21, 2026. PHL will be the only US airport to offer nonstop flights to Budapest. Both destinations are known for their historic architecture, thermal spas, and scenic cruises along the Danube and Vlt…
Windsor Locks, CT
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Southwest Airlines Ending Open Seating Policy: Here's When
Say goodbye to setting an alarm to get your best possible spot in a Southwest Airlines boarding line. Southwest's open seating will officially end on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, the Dallas-based airline said in a news release on Monday, July 21. Customers can start picking their seats for those flights when booking online starting on Tuesday, July 29. The move marks a major shift for Southwest, which is known for its policy of A-B-C groups marked off by large stanchions near gates. "Our customers want more choice and greater control over their travel experience," said Tony Roach, executiv…
Windsor Locks, CT
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Southwest Considering High-End Perks After Ending 'Bags Fly Free,' CEO Says
Southwest Airlines is looking into major perks to entice more travelers, like airport lounges, first-class seats, and flights to Europe, the company's top executive said. CEO Bob Jordan made the comments during an industry conference in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday, June 25. His remarks are the latest sign of transformation at the Dallas-based airline, which recently dropped its longtime "Bags Fly Free" policy for most fares and began selling basic economy tickets. Southwest also plans to launch a new premium fare class called Choice Extra later in 2025. "Whatever customers nee…
National Interest
Paige Bueckers Could Make 13x Her WNBA Salary On Social Media, Study Finds: Here's How
Women's basketball rookies may be making less money on the court, but they're beating their male counterparts online. Doc's Sports Service, a sports betting news outlet, ranked the top 50 NBA and WNBA draft prospects in 2025 by their estimated online income. The results show that many WNBA players are supplementing their dramatically lower base salaries with endorsements and other advertising deals. Former UConn star Paige Bueckers, drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings, could bring in more than $1 million per year from her Instagram and TikTok accounts. That's four times more…
Windsor Locks, CT
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Southwest Officially Ends 'Bags Fly Free' Policy: Here's What You'll Pay Now
Southwest Airlines has finally grounded its most popular perk. The "Bags Fly Free" policy for Southwest officially ended after it began when the Dallas-based airline was founded in 1971. Starting on Wednesday, May 28, most passengers will have to pay $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for a second. The change applies to tickets purchased or changed on or after May 28 for Basic, Wanna Get Away Plus, and Anytime fares. Passengers will still get two free checked bags through Business Select or the upcoming Choice Extra fare, which is expected to launch later in 2025. Some loyal…
National Interest
TV, Film Star With 40-Year Career Dies At 63, Leaves Lasting Legacy
Lar Park Lincoln, a fan-favorite actress known for her roles in "Knots Landing" and "Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood," has died at 63. Lincoln, who was born in Dallas, built a career that spanned more than four decades. She starred in hits like "Children of the Night," "Heart of the City," "Outlaws," and "Highway to Heaven." Her breakout role came in 1987 when she was cast as Linda Fairgate on the CBS hit soap opera Knots Landing, where she quickly became a household name. Her family did not say how she died, but she battled breast cancer for years, the New York Post reported. She p…
Windsor Locks, CT
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Free Inflight Wi-Fi Coming To American Airlines Flights: Here's How To Get It
American Airlines will offer free high-speed Wi-Fi on nearly all of its flights starting in 2026 – but travelers will need to sign up for the airline's loyalty program to get it. Free Wi-Fi will be available exclusively to AAdvantage members beginning in January 2026, American announced in a news release on Tuesday, April 15. The service will cover more planes than any other domestic carrier, according to the Dallas-based airline. American is partnering with AT&T to offer free internet connections. "Our customers greatly value staying connected while in the air, whether communicat…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Husband Alerted FBI After Lake Hiawatha Man Sexually Assaulted Wife On Flight: Feds
A 36-year-old Lake Hiawatha man was recently arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a woman on a flight in January, authorities said. On Sunday, Jan. 26 at 7:26 p.m., a man called the FBI National Threat Operations Center to report his wife had been sexually assaulted on an American Airlines flight from Montana to Dallas by the passenger sitting next to her, according to charging documents. The husband said his wife was texting him that the the passenger sitting next to her, later identified as Bhaveshkumar Dahyabhai Shukla was repeatedly touching her, even though she asked him …
National Interest
Bone Voyage: New Dog-Friendly Airline To Offer Flights At Long Island Airport
It'll soon be wheels – and paws – up for a new airline taking off from a Long Island airport. RetrievAir, a pet-centric airline built entirely around traveling with dogs, will begin service out of Republic Airport (FRG) in Farmingdale, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 26. Flights will begin on Thursday, May 22. From the executive airport, RetrievAir will offer service to seven US cities with weekly departures. The cheapest flights go to West Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursdays for $749 one way. Other destinations from Farmingdale's airport include Chicago,…
National Interest
Newly Released JFK Files Reveal CIA Power Struggles, Cold War Intrigue — But No Smoking Gun
More than six decades after President John F. Kennedy was gunned down in Dallas, newly unsealed government documents are pulling back the curtain on Cold War spycraft, internal power struggles, and long-whispered assassination plots. More than 77,000 pages of previously redacted records, ordered released last week by President Donald Trump, offer fresh insight into the JFK assassination and what the government knew but kept secret for years. It also provides a glimpse at the battle between Kennedy and the CIA. In reality, at least so far, no groundbreaking revelations have emerged to chall…
National Interest
Hundreds Of Social Security Numbers, Private Info Leaked In JFK Files
In a significant breach of privacy, newly unredacted John F. Kennedy assassination files revealed the Social Security numbers and other personal information of more than 400 former congressional staffers and individuals. The Trump administration released to the public on Tuesday night, March 18 around 60,000 pages of the government's classified files on the Nov. 22, 1963 assassination during a motorcade in Dallas. The release stems from an executive order signed by Trump on the first day of his second term in office related to the assassinations of Kennedy, his brother and preside…
National Interest
60,000 JFK Assassination Classified Files Released By Trump
The Trump administration has just released to the public thousands of pages of the government's classified files on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy over 61 years ago. The release on Tuesday night, March 18 comes after Trump signed a Day 1 executive order aimed at fully releasing government documents related to the assassinations of Kennedy, his brother and presidential candidate, New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. The documents are not expected to change the long-held findings that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating Kenn…
Windsor Locks, CT
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Bags No Longer Fly Free: Southwest Scraps Most Famous Perk, Adds New Fees
Southwest Airlines is grounding one of its most famous perks, marking a major shift in its identity after more than five decades. Southwest will no longer offer free checked bags for all passengers, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 11. The new luggage policy will begin for tickets purchased on or after Wednesday, May 28. The airline has had its well-known "Bags Fly Free" perk since it was founded in 1971. "We have tremendous opportunity to meet current and future customer needs, attract new customer segments we don't compete for today, and return to the levels of profita…
Bridgeport, CT
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Louisiana-Inspired Daiquiris, Cajun Eats Arrive In Bridgeport At New Restaurant
A taste of New Orleans has arrived in Connecticut. Southern Classic Daiquiri Factory opened in downtown Bridgeport, bringing its Louisiana-inspired flavors and signature frozen cocktails to Fairfield County. The restaurant at 997 Main Street held a soft opening on Friday, Feb. 7. Known for its bold Southern dishes and colorful daiquiris, the restaurant offers a menu featuring Cajun classics like gumbo, crawfish étouffée, and alligator bites. Customers can choose from a variety of signature daiquiris, including hurricane, peach, and piña colada. Southern Classic also offers plenty of other …
Fredericksburg, VA
Obituaries
Fredericksburg Dad Dies During First NFL Game In Dallas
What was supposed to be a joyful family outing turned into heartbreak when a beloved father of four, Marwan Al-Jamal, passed away during his first-ever NFL game at "Jerry's World" in Dallas. The devoted Washington Commanders fan from Fredericksburg was described by family as being a cherished husband, father, and friend known for his kindness and compassion before his unexpected passing. Al-Jamal had traveled with his six brothers-in-law to watch the Commanders take on the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, though he wouldn't make it through the third quarter, suffering a …
Lynbrook-East Rockaway, NY
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Frontier Plans Flights From JFK To Three New Destinations, Special Deals Offered
Frontier Airlines is expanding its presence at John F. Kennedy International Airport with three new nonstop routes launching in the spring of 2025, officials said. Frontier will start flying from JFK to Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Los Angeles, the airline said in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The three destinations are known as major hubs for American Airlines. Daily service from JFK to Miami International Airport will begin on Sunday, Mar. 30, and Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday, May 1. Four flights a week will travel between JFK and Dallas Fort Worth International Air…
White Plains, NY
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TGI Fridays Files For Bankruptcy Weeks After Sudden Closures Of At Least 12 Restaurants
Casual dining chain TGI Fridays has filed for bankruptcy several weeks after at least 12 of its restaurants suddenly closed. The company filed the Chapter 11 petition on Saturday, Nov. 2, in Texas, near its Dallas headquarters. Founded in New York City in 1965, TGI Fridays has 95 restaurants in the US, 39 of which the company owns and operates. The other 56 are independent franchises not involved in the bankruptcy petition. The company said that all those locations will remain open. According to the TGI Fridays website and other reports, the following locations are now listed as permanent…
Harrisburg, PA
Breaking News
Bomb Threat On American Airlines Flight Diverts Plane From NJ To PA: Report
An American Airlines flight was diverted from Newark, New Jersey on its way to Dallas, Texas on Wednesday morning, Sept. 4, according to flight logs. The flight, AA 1603, was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport allegedly due to a bomb threat, as WPXI Channel 11 reported. A flight attendant using the restroom supposedly spotted a "barely legible note written in pink pen on the door that said 'there’s a bomb on board,'" the outlet reported citing the FBI. The plane left EWR at 8:06 a.m., diverting and landing at PIT at 10:15 a.m., flight logs show. The landing at …
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Breaking News
Screaming NJ Man Who Asked Flight Attendant For Sex Indicted For Unruly Flight Behavior: Feds
A 26-year-old New Jersey man who asked a flight attendant for sex and tried to open the aircraft's doors multiple times has been indicted by a federal grand jury, authorities said. Eric Nicholas Gapco, of Delanco, a passenger onboard American Airlines flight #2101, assaulted and intimidated a flight attendant and aircraft crew members on July 18, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. The flight originated in Seattle en route to Dallas but was diverted to Salt Lake City where law enforcement arrested him. According to court documents, Gapco failed to follow instructions to remain in his …
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Breaking News
NJ Sikhs Terrorized By Texas Man Who Threatened To 'Show Them Heaven': Feds
A Texas man threatened to forcibly shave the “top and bottom hair” of a South Jersey Sikh activist, make that person smoke and eat tobacco and “show [them] heaven,” federal authorities charged. Bhushan Athale, 48, left seven voicemails of hate over the course of a single hour on Sept. 17, 2022, threatening to kill his primary target -- along with fellow members of a Sikh nonprofit organization in Burlington County – with a razor blade, they said. The voicemails, from Dallas, were “filled with violent imagery and obscenity” and “contained references to places, people and tenets that are part…
Ridgewood, NJ
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Ridgewood's Scottie Scheffler Charged With Assaulting Officer Before PGA Championship
Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 golfer in the world and a Bergen County native, has been charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer just before the second round of the PGA Championship, court records show. Scheffler, 27, was trying to drive past the scene of a fatal crash scene involving shuttle bus at the Valhalla Golf Club around 5 a.m. Friday, May 17, when he allegedly dragged an officer at the scene, as reported by ESPN. The reigning Masters champion was ultimately arrested and charged with felony second-degree assault on a police officer, along with lesser charges of third-de…
Ridgewood, NJ
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Ridgewood's Scottie Scheffler Wins Second Masters Tournament
When it comes to golf, it's Scottie Scheffler's world and we're just living it. The Bergen County native won his second Masters Tournament on Sunday, April 14, continuing a dominant run that has seen him win three tournaments since March as he continues to be ranked #1 in the world. Scheffler, 27, got off to a blistering start at Augusta National, scoring a 66 in the first round and entering the final round on a path to victory. He clinched his victory on the last six holes, with three birdies, finishing with a 68. He won his second green jacket by four strokes, taking home $3.6 million in …
Arlington, VA
Breaking News
'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years' Coming Soon
In just over a month, what's being called the astronomy event of the decade will occur when a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun and the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. Many are planning road trips to places where the best viewing conditions are expected for what Space.com says will be "the longest and most visible for the US in 100 years," with a four-minute duration expected beginning…
Lower Paxton, PA
Breaking News
'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years:' PA City Ranked Among Best Places For Viewing
In just over a month, what's being called the astronomy event of the decade will occur when a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. And one Pennsylvania city has been named among the top 20 best places in the U.S. for viewing. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun and the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. Many are planning road trips to places where the best viewing conditions are expected for what space.com says will be "the l…
Massapequa, NY
Breaking News
'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years' Coming Soon: First Projected Cloud Cover Conditions
In just over a month, what's being called the astronomy event of the decade will occur when a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun and the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. Many are planning road trips to places where the best viewing conditions are expected for what space.com says will be "the longest and most visible for the US in 100 years," with a four-minute totality duration beginning…
Hackensack, NJ
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2026 World Cup Final Heading To MetLife Stadium In New Jersey
The world's biggest sporting event is coming to the East Rutherford. According to multiple reports, the 2026 men's World Cup final is set to be staged at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after FIFA spurned bids from those representing Dallas' AT&T Stadium and Stan Kroenke's palace in LA. The majority of the action will still take place in Texas, with action shared across venues in Mexico and Canada. But the Garden State drew the big straw, bringing the big event back to the area after Giants Stadium played host during the 1994 event. "While this stadium has been more used to hosti…
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