After nearly two years and a pair of deadly crashes, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing’s 737 Max for flight. The nation’s air safety agency announced the move early Wednesday, saying it was done after a “comprehensive and methodical” 20-month review process. Regulators around the world grounded the …
Read More »Moving during the pandemic? If you’re a Black woman, here’s some things you need to know
(Credit: Getty Images/Zillow) Having to move during a pandemic can be daunting, and if you’re a Black woman renter, statistics show that you will be hit harder, pay more in rent and endure systematic racism. There are advantages, however, to being equipped with information and aligned with organizations that can …
Read More »BLK APP is more than just a place to connect with Black singles, it’s creating community for change
(Credit: BLK App) Fall is among us and while that means the leaves changing and dropping temperatures, for those of us that are single or non-monogamous, it can also mean the beginning of another type of season: cuffing season. Cuffing season is the act of finding a partner before it …
Read More »EU files antitrust charges against Amazon over use of data
LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators filed antitrust charges Tuesday against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of using its access to data from companies that sell products on its platform to gain an unfair advantage over them. The charges, filed two years after the bloc’s antitrust enforcer began looking into …
Read More »Cruise industry throws in the towel on 2020, looks to 2021
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The cruise industry has jettisoned hopes of restarting operations this year. Days after both Carnival and Norwegian extended a halt on cruises through the end of the year, the group that represents cruise lines with 95% of global ocean-going capacity said Tuesday that its members …
Read More »US consumer borrowing up $16.2 billion in September
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers increased their borrowing in September, helped by the first gain in the category that covers credit cards in seven months. The Federal Reserve reported that total borrowing rose by $16.2 billion in September, rebounding after a drop of $6.9 billion in August. The increase included …
Read More »QuikLiq wants to ease your alcohol angst one delivery at a time
(Photo: Courtesy of QuikLiq) As the world continues to contend with the coronavirus pandemic, many are relying on apps and other digital services to keep the vibes properly curated along with other shopping needs. QuikLiq, a rising player in the delivery space, has the specific aim of easing one’s alcohol …
Read More »JetBlue is the latest airline to retreat from blocking seats
The days of airlines blocking seats to make passengers feel safer about flying during the pandemic are coming closer to an end. JetBlue is the latest to indicate it is rethinking the issue. A spokesman for the carrier said Thursday that JetBlue will reduce the number of seats it blocks …
Read More »Some Democrats floating Hakeem Jeffries for House Speaker: report
Photo by Michael A. McCoy/Getty Images Some are rallying for House Democratic caucus chairman Hakeem Jeffries of New York to become House Speaker, but he doesn’t even want the job. Read More: New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries quotes Biggie Smalls in speech during Trump’s impeachment trial Two moderate House Democrats who are …
Read More »Chris Christie slams Trump for baseless election ‘fraud’ claims
Possibly outgoing President Trump has drawn criticism throughout his presidency over his words and actions, but now it’s coming from those who have shown support for him in the past. On Tuesday night, Trump declared he won the election despite millions of votes that have yet to be counted. While …
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