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
Western North Carolina high schools are buzzing after a week of exciting sports. Students and fans alike can now vote for the top female athlete who delivered an outstanding performance last week. The voting deadline is Thursday noon. The winner of last week’s spot was Lilly Lossiah from Cherokee,
Western Oregon, including Eugene and Springfield, might see a rare snow event next week. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a forecast that includes the possibility of freezing temperatures and light snowfall from February 16 to February 18. This weather pattern is expected to bring a mix
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
Western North Carolina is still feeling the chill after a big winter storm. The National Weather Service says it's not over yet. They warn of very cold wind chills. These can drop as low as -19 degrees. That's dangerous. Frostbite can happen quickly. So can frozen pipes. People need to be careful.
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.
States are taking charge of employment laws, creating a mix of rules that can be confusing for businesses. From AI in hiring to menopause protections, here's what's changing. AI is a hot topic. Some states are making rules to stop AI from being biased in hiring. Illinois has a new law about this, a
