Waymo, the tech giant behind autonomous cars, has been quietly testing its vehicles on Chicago’s streets. The company operates 3, 000 driverless cars across ten U. S. cities but has not yet begun offering rides in the Windy City. Critics watch closely, curious how the system will perform amid Chicag
Area educators are getting a chance to refresh their teaching toolkit next spring. A new event in Eau Claire will bring together gym teachers, health instructors, and adaptive PE specialists for a day of workshops and talks. Instead of just listening to lectures, teachers will explore hands-on topic
United Airlines plans to launch a new type of business‑class seat that cuts certain perks, such as free seat selection and lounge entry, to offer lower prices on long‑haul flights. The airline says the idea is to let passengers pay only for what they really want. The plan includes three fare leve
United Airlines has announced a hike in checked‑bag charges, raising the fee for the first two bags by $10 and adding an extra $50 for a third bag. The change, effective on tickets bought after April 3, follows a similar move by JetBlue earlier in March. Passengers traveling to the U. S. , Mexico, C
United Airlines is changing how it sells seats in its premium cabins. Instead of just one price, the airline will now offer three levels: base, standard and flexible. The plan starts on long‑haul international routes, across the U. S. , and some Hawaii trips. The base option is the cheapest
Wayne Sand, an 85‑year‑old veteran of Vietnam and a seasoned pilot, has spent his life flying where most would turn away. From the moment he first saw a crop‑duster low over Montana’s grass airstrip, he knew his future lay in the sky. A young man with little money, Sand worked any job he could find
UnitedHealth Group recently shared its fourth-quarter earnings, showing a slight beat on earnings per share but missing revenue expectations. The company reported $2. 11 in adjusted earnings per share, just above the $2. 10 expected by analysts. However, revenue came in at $113. 2 billion, falling s
Capital One's acquisition of Brex for $5. 15 billion is a big deal. It shows that banks are now realizing they can't ignore fintech companies. These fintech startups are growing fast and becoming very important. They offer services that banks want to have. Fintech companies are getting a lot of mon
United Airlines recently shared some exciting news. They think they might make more money than ever before in 2025. Why? Because lots of people want to fly, especially for business and in fancy seats. They expect to make between $12 and $14 per share this year. That's close to what experts guessed.
UnitedHealth's stock took a hit after President Trump's recent talk about healthcare. He mentioned a new plan to cut out insurance brokers and middlemen. This could lower healthcare costs for people, but it's not great news for UnitedHealth. The company makes money from these brokers and middlemen.
