The government argues the merger will lead to higher fares, but lawyers for the airlines say there’s no evidence of that.
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U.S. stocks end mixed a day after Dow entered a bear market
Stocks ended a wobbly day with mixed results on Wall Street as markets continue to be unstable.
Blasts precede Baltic pipeline leaks, sabotage seen likely
The escaped gas is mostly methane, the second biggest contributor to climate change.
Summit customers will see bills double as natural gas supply costs more
Tuesday’s PUC action is separate from another rate request under consideration and reflects high supply costs for natural gas providers in a volatile global market.
VP Harris seeks computer chip partners in Tokyo
Japan was once a world leader in chip manufacturing but its status has crumbled over the last 20 years.
Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe
The operation relied on sophisticated tactics, like the use of multiple languages and carefully made imposter websites.
U.S. consumers gaining confidence as gas prices keep falling
The back-to-back monthly increases follow three straight monthly declines as American households were hammered by rising prices, particularly at the gas pump.
Oprah Winfrey and Apple TV+ end multi-year deal
Winfrey and the streaming service will continue to work together on a project to project basis.
Global Citizen Festival generates $2.4 billion in pledges
The event raises money to fight global poverty.
Cannabis to remain banned in international sporting events
The World Anti-Doping Agency declines to remove marijuana from its list of prohibited substances, calling it ‘against the spirit of sport.’