Southwest announces major overhaul of its loyalty program
Stuart Varney and Ashley Webster explain why Gen Z and millennial travelers are arriving hours early at airports. Ashley Webster highlights a trend of using credit card perks to access airport lounges and enjoy free drinks, meals and Wi-Fi. Southwest…
NPR investigation reveals Israeli skincare kiosks committed fraud – The Forward
Daphna Weingarten and Eli Weingarten, co-owners of Mazal Brands, at a launch party for one of their skincare brands in 2012. Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images By Louis Keene October 16, 2026 They’re common in American malls across the United…
China considers new export bans on technologies covering AI, biotechnology and solar energy
China on Friday unveiled a draft plan to impose new export bans affecting 14 technologies in sectors ranging from artificial intelligence to biotechnology and solar photovoltaics. The notice – jointly issued by China’s Ministry of Commerce and…
Blue Origin goes all out on the New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin announced Friday morning a major expansion of its already considerable launch facilities in Florida, with plans to eventually fly more than 100 rockets per year from there. The company announced it would add two launch pads for the New Glenn…
New York City Council to question SpaceX executive on AI safety
16 seconds ago Fed Chairman Says AI Is Probably ‘Most Consequential Change’ to US, Global Economy ‘In My Lifetime’ Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said the advent of artificial intelligence “is probably the most…
Elon Musk Unveils ‘World’s First Flying Car’ at Tesla Event | Tesla
Elon Musk has revealed Tesla’s latest model, which he says will be the world’s first flying car, using technology from his aerospace company SpaceX to “fly like a rocket”. The billionaire, who held a demonstration of the Tesla…
Nike campus in India: a bet for growth as sales in China fall
A shopper carries a Nike bag in San Francisco on December 17, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nike made a big bet on India. The retailer, which is struggling to revive its business and regain momentum under CEO Elliott Hill, is hoping…
Elon Musk settles fraud lawsuit over his $1 million gifts to 2024 election voters
Tech billionaire and Republican megadonor Elon Musk on Thursday settled two remaining lawsuits stemming from his $1 million gifts to voters during the 2024 election, according to court filings, ending a two-year legal saga. During the latter part of the…
PepsiCo just lost the KFC business in the US – here’s how much it could hurt financially
2026 is shaping up to be a year of significant losses for beverage and snack giant PepsiCo (DYNAMISM). A double-digit percentage decline in the stock so far this year. Loss of sales in the main soda sector to compete with Coca-Cola (KO). Loss of earnings…
Erasure of CoreWeave Actions Reveals Gap Between AI Fear and Greed
(Bloomberg) — CoreWeave Inc. has become ground zero in a tug-of-war between investors who see rising bond yields as a potential killer for the AI business and those who think demand for computing power will make those worries disappear before…