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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

United Adds “Basic” Business Class to Cut Costs

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

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Higher Baggage Fees Hit Travelers Amid Rising Fuel Costs

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

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

United Adds New Ticket Levels for First‑Class Flights

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

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Jan 27 2026BUSINESS

UnitedHealth Group: Navigating Challenges and Planning for the Future

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

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Jan 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Singapore's Big Bet on Future Energy Tech

Singapore is making a bold move to become a leader in energy technology. A new lab called NEX Lab is now open. It's a team-up between Halliburton, a big name in energy services, and A*STAR, Singapore's top research group. The goal? To create new and better ways to complete oil and gas wells. This is

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

Soaring High: United Airlines Eyes Record Profits in 2025

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.

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Jan 17 2026FINANCE

Healthcare Changes: What's Next for UnitedHealth?

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.

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

UnitedHealth's Big Steps to Fix Trust Issues

UnitedHealth Group has shared the first findings from an independent audit of its business practices. The company has promised to make changes in three key areas. They have 23 action plans in place. By the end of 2025, 65% of these plans will be done. The rest will be completed by March next year.

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Dec 15 2025LIFESTYLE

Singapore Steps Up for Migrant Workers: Big Changes Ahead

Singapore is taking big steps to improve life for migrant workers. These workers play a huge role in building the country. They work in tough jobs like construction and shipyards. Now, the government is making plans to give them better healthcare, housing, and fun activities. Healthcare is getting

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Dec 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Singapore and Canada Team Up to Boost Quantum Tech

Singapore's A*STAR and Canada's Xanadu have joined forces to push quantum technology forward. They've signed a deal to work together on several projects, like making quantum computers more accurate and creating better quantum light sources. This isn't their first time collaborating, but now they're

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