Elliott Investment Management says it intends to nominate 10 directors to Southwest Airlines' 15-person board. Elliott, which manages funds that own around 11% of the Dallas-based airline, has been fighting to change the board and leadership at the carrier. Southwest said it will evaluate Elliott's director nominees as "part of...

Elliott Wants to Shake Up Southwest Airlines' Board

Allstate sold its Employer Voluntary Benefits business to StanCorp Financial Group for $2 billion. The insurance company said the decision was part of its effort to sell its three Allstate Health & Benefits units. The news sent Allstate shares up by 4% to an all-time high Wednesday, putting the company...

Allstate Sells Its Employer Voluntary Benefits Unit; Stock Jumps To Record

The Association of Flight Attendants, the union representing flight attendants at United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and more, is always in the middle of a fight, whether it’s a picket or a strike or a contract negotiation. Two of the biggest fights it has going right now are trying to work out its first contract in three years at United — and working up to its first contract ever at Delta Air Lines. The union’s president, Sara Nelson, spoke to Quartz about those battles, as well as the Railway Labor Act, the latest read on the fallout from Joe Biden’s dropping out of the race for president and a few other topics in the industry.

Association of Flight Attendants' Sara Nelson on United Airlines, Delta, and Kamala Harris

Alaska State

Alaska Air has announced an investment in JetZero’s blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft concept. The commitment (financial terms undisclosed) comes in the form of options for future aircraft orders. The deal was struck through Alaska Air’s financial investment arm, Alaska Star Ventures. According to the announcement, BWB aircraft show the...

Alaska Air Backs JetZero Blended-Wing Design

Hawaii State

Hawaii has a little bit of everything for travelers whether they be thrill seekers or those in need of a respite. To put it simply, its eight islands provide a world of adventure and endless exploration opportunities. Unfortunately, Hawaii is thousands of miles away from the continental United States, meaning flying there can be costly. Travelers who want to save money are advised to book tickets for Hawaii's shoulder seasons in the spring and fall. Although there are remarkable attractions that make a trip to Hawaii in the winter unique, this, and summer, are the island's high seasons.

The 5 Best Airlines That Fly To Hawaii, According To Reviews

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

FinanceBuzz

The team at FinanceBuzz analyzed which airlines have the most Boeing planes in their fleets to help anxious fliers.

5 Best Airlines If You're Afraid of Flying on a Boeing (And Which Ones to Avoid)

Walmart shares surged Thursday after the company reported second-quarter earnings that topped expectations and lifted its full-year outlook, as cost-conscious consumers turned to the discounter retailer for purchasing essential items. The share price set a record close Thursday on the highest trading volume since mid May, suggesting active participation by...

Watch These Walmart Price Levels After Stock Surges to Record High

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Jackson, WY

Wide Open Eats

They say that flying is safer than driving. But you wouldn't know it these days with all of the plane horror stories like that plane crash in Brazil that killed 62. Of course, passengers can take comfort that they're in safe hands, right? After all, pilots are there to guide the plane safely to the ground.

Alaska Airlines Pilot Announces He's Not Qualified To Land Plane In Moment Of Panic For Passengers

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Business Insider

Low-cost airlines Spirit, Southwest, Frontier, and JetBlue struggling to turn a profit are scrambling for new strategies and products.

Budget airlines like Spirit and Southwest are getting more desperate. You're going to hate it.

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

In a surprising turn of events, an Alaska Airlines flight was diverted mid-air after the pilot disclosed that he was not certified to land at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC). The aircraft, operated by SkyWest Airlines, was en route to Jackson Hole when the revelation led to an unexpected detour, according to multiple reports.

Mid-air confession: Alaska Airlines flight diverted after pilot reveals he’s ‘not certified’ to land

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Portland, OR

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Flight attendants on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 revealed disturbing details about the Jan 5. mid-air panel blowout incident, including fears that passengers were sucked out of the plane.

Alaska Air flight attendants reveal disturbing details from mid-air blowout scare

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Hawaiian Holdings Stock Surges on Extended Review of Alaska Airlines Takeover

Shares of Hawaiian Holdings rose Wednesday after the Hawaiian Airlines parent agreed to extend the U.S. Department of Justice's review period of its proposed acquisition by...

Hawaiian Holdings Stock Surges on Extended Review of Alaska Airlines Takeover

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