Airline adding triple-decker bunk beds for economy-class travelers on long-haul flights
April 17, 2026
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Airline adding triple-decker bunk beds for economy-class travelers on long-haul flights

Wellington, New Zealand — Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers. Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that…

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Trump tries to change conversation from war to the economy
April 17, 2026
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Trump tries to change conversation from war to the economy

President Trump went to Las Vegas on Thursday to try to change the subject from war to the economy, downplaying rising gas prices. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source link

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Spirit Airlines may halt operations within days, sources say
April 17, 2026
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Spirit Airlines may halt operations within days, sources say

Two years after a failed merger with JetBlue, there are public reports that Spirit Airlines could be going under within days. Kris Van Cleave has more details. Source…

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Despite uncertainty over the Iran war, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs. Here’s why.
April 16, 2026
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Despite uncertainty over the Iran war, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs. Here’s why.

Despite uncertainty over the Iran war, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs. Here’s why. – CBS News Watch CBS News The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit…

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Trump administration set to launch tariff refund portal. Here’s what to know.
April 16, 2026
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Trump administration set to launch tariff refund portal. Here’s what to know.

The U.S. government is set to launch an online portal next week that lets businesses request refunds for tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. But payouts won’t…

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Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules
April 16, 2026
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Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules

A New York jury ruled on Wednesday that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster unit operated as an illegal monopoly, handing dozens of states an important legal win against…

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Treasury secretary says Americans can already see refunds as Trump’s tax breaks kick in
April 16, 2026
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Treasury secretary says Americans can already see refunds as Trump’s tax breaks kick in

Treasury secretary says Americans can already see refunds as Trump’s tax breaks kick in – CBS News Watch CBS News Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Americans are already…

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Allbirds says it’s ditching footwear and pivoting to become an AI company. Its stock just jumped 600%.
April 15, 2026
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Allbirds says it’s ditching footwear and pivoting to become an AI company. Its stock just jumped 600%.

Allbirds is trading in sneakers for servers, selling its footwear brand as it races to reinvent itself as an AI company in a move that sent its stock…

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It’s Tax Day. Here’s how big the average tax refund is in 2026.
April 15, 2026
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It’s Tax Day. Here’s how big the average tax refund is in 2026.

As another Tax Day arrives, the average refund this year is $3,462, up 11%, or around $350, from 2025, according to IRS data.  “Aggregate refunds are up, average…

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7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores in North America this year
April 15, 2026
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7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores in North America this year

7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores in North America in fiscal year 2026, according to earnings filings from the convenience chain published last week. Seven & i Holdings…

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