Business
Budget airline Spirit is trying to go upmarket — and blocking middle seats
Free Wi-Fi? Free checked bag? Free snacks? On Spirit? The Florida-based carrier that is practically synonymous with budget air travel in...
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Warner Bros. Discovery sues NBA to secure media rights awarded to Amazon
Warner Bros. Discovery sued the National Basketball Association on Friday as it tries to maintain broadcast rights for a package of...
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Extreme heat makes flying harder. Airlines and airports say they aren’t sweating it.
It’s been another summer of record-smashing temperatures and record-smashing air travel. Airports and airlines say they can handle both. U.S....
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‘Make Bitcoin Great Again’: Trump and GOP’s presence looms over annual crypto gathering
NASHVILLE — Charlene Brown arrived at the first full day of Bitcoin 2024 at the Music City Center convention complex with...
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Chipotle says restaurants will give bigger servings after complaints over measly portions
Tired of measly Chipotle bowls? The company’s CEO said Wednesday all restaurants will serve bigger portions following social media complaints...
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Companies are slashing prices to woo consumers. It’s working.
Companies are offering deep discounts this summer, and consumers are cashing in on them. From Amazon to McDonald’s and Best...
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Southwest to get rid of open seating, offer extra legroom in biggest shift in its history
Southwest Airlines is ending open seating and will offer extra legroom seats on its airplanes as mounting pressure on the carrier...
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Balancing a fixed income with inflation, a Georgia retiree feels stuck
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. On...
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Here’s what the NBA’s new media deal means for hoops fans
The NBA announced a new media deal late Wednesday that would end its long-standing relationship with TNT, while adding and...
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Fed’s key inflation measure cooled slightly from a year ago, setting stage for rate cut
An important gauge for the Federal Reserve showed inflation eased slightly from a year ago in June, helping to open...
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