The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised concerns about a potential negative impact on jobs in creative fields, but a new analysis finds that those jobs aren’t disappearing even as AI reshapes creative work. A report by Gallup examined a study from the Journal of Cultural Economics, which found…

A United Airlines international flight struck a light pole and tractor trailer while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday, injuring a truck driver on the ground, authorities said. Flight 169, traveling from Venice, Italy to New Jersey, made contact with the pole during its descent at around 2 p.m.,…

A suspect has been arrested after rat poison was found in baby food jars in parts of Europe, sparking a chilling safety scare. HiPP, a Germany-based organic baby food maker, said Saturday that a man has been arrested in connection with jars contaminated with rat poison in Austria, Slovakia and…

Spirit Airlines’ abrupt shutdown has left many travelers scrambling for answers, especially when it comes to getting their money back. The budget carrier announced Saturday that it was canceling all flights as it started winding down operations “effective immediately.” Customers who booked directly with Spirit using a credit or debit…

McDonald’s is quietly ending the era of self-serve soda fountains nationwide. The shift, years in the making, is part of a broader effort by McDonald’s to modernize its restaurants, reduce labor and maintenance demands, and adapt to changing consumer habits that increasingly favor takeout, delivery and drive-thru service over dining…

A Spirit Airlines captain whose retirement flight was scrapped by the carrier’s sudden shutdown got an unexpected sendoff as a Southwest crew stepped in to honor his decades in the cockpit. Capt. Jon Jackson was supposed to fly his final trip before retirement but instead found himself seated in the…

Gas prices are entering the summer driving season at record levels, with the national average hitting $4.45 on May 2—the highest ever for that date. That’s up about $1.28 from a year ago, according to AAA, with prices rising across nearly every region.OIL, GAS PRICES JUMP AS TRUMP FLIRTS WITH…

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani built his political agenda by taking aim at billionaires. Now he’s praising one for backing the police. Last week, Mamdani publicly thanked Citadel billionaire Ken Griffin for supporting police funding, a moment that flew somewhat under the radar but offered a glimpse into a…

Americans shopping for smartphones, laptops or even home appliances may soon start feeling the effects of the Iran conflict – not just at the gas pump, but at the checkout screen. A disruption to an essential component in electronics – printed circuit boards (PCBs) – is driving up costs across…

A major blue city saw its population shrink last year after two years of strong growth. New York City’s population declined in 2025, resulting in a net loss of about 12,000 people. The drop follows post-pandemic gains of 70,000 in 2023 and 163,000 in 2024, driven largely by increased immigration,…