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Major airline axes 20,000 ‘unprofitable’ flights as jet fuel costs soar

Lufthansa is cutting roughly 20,000 short-haul flights this summer, citing a spike in jet fuel prices that has rendered many routes “unprofitable” as the global aviation industry grapples with rising costs. The German carrier said Tuesday the cuts, which will run through October, are expected to save about 40,000 metric…

Generac recalls portable generators sold at Costco over fire risk

Generac Power Systems is recalling certain portable generators sold at Costco after identifying a defect that could cause gasoline to leak, posing a potential fire and burn hazard, according to a notice sent to customers. The recall affects Generac GP9200E gas generators purchased between May 2025 and February 2026, Generac…

Kevin O’Leary reveals the only two cryptocurrencies he says are worth owning

Kevin O’Leary is narrowing his crypto strategy after years of experimenting across the digital asset space, arguing that most tokens have failed to justify their place in portfolios as institutional money reshapes the market. US BANS NEW FOREIGN-MADE CONSUMER INTERNET ROUTERS OVER SECURITY CONCERNS O’Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary joined…

Housing crisis hits all ages as homeownership declines nationwide

A common narrative suggests that the housing crisis is a young person’s problem, with Gen Z and millennials bearing the brunt of high prices. However, new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the American Enterprise Institute Housing Center reveals a much more disturbing reality: the collapse…

Best Buy CEO Corie Barry to step down

Best Buy announced on Wednesday that it is promoting a longtime executive to chief executive as the consumer electronics retailer navigates shifting demand and intensifying competition across the retail sector. The company said that Jason Bonfig — currently its chief customer, product and fulfillment officer — will become CEO on…

What are active ETFs and how are they reshaping how Americans invest?

Investors are flocking to actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and recently pushed the amount of assets in the investment class above a notable milestone. Actively managed ETFs surpassed $1 trillion in assets under management in the U.S., as investors look to find investment options that may outperform passive ETFs that…