Burt Meyer, who invented toys like Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, Lite-Brite and MouseTrap in the 1960s that delighted generations of children, has died. He was 99. Meyer’s…
Read more Toy inventor Burt Meyer, who dreamed up Lite-Brite and Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, dies age 99Landlords could no longer rely on rent-pricing software to quietly track each other’s moves and push rents higher using confidential data, under a settlement between RealPage Inc. and…
Read more New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up pricesFlight reductions at 40 major U.S. airports will remain at 6% instead of rising to 10% by the end of the week because more air traffic controllers are…
Read more FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to workAir travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cuts to flights at…
Read more While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown endsWASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,700 flights on Sunday as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that air traffic across the nation would “slow to a…
Read more US airlines’ daily cancellations exceed 2,700 as shutdown impact extendsVoter anger over the cost of living is hurtling forward into next year’s midterm elections, when pivotal contests will be decided by communities that are home to fast-rising…
Read more Voters’ anger at high electricity bills and data centers looms over 2026 midtermsIf you have upcoming travel plans anytime soon, you might notice fewer options on the airport’s departure board. Airlines are scaling back flights at dozens of major U.S.…
Read more What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA’s flight cancellationsFlight delays continued at U.S. airports Sunday amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown entered its second month, with Newark airport in New Jersey experiencing delays…
Read more Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortagesA disruption to a system housing United Airlines’ flight information that delayed more than 1,000 flights and caused hundreds of flights to be canceled has been resolved, but…
Read more United Airlines resolves tech issue that grounded flights, but travel disruptions continueAs his administration faces mounting pressure to release Justice Department files related the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, President Donald Trump is highlighting a different criminal justice issue…
Read more FACT FOCUS: Trump claims cashless bail increases crime, but data is inconclusiveNorthwestern (3-5, 1-4 Big Ten) at Purdue (1-6, 0-4), Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (BTN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Purdue by 1 1/2. Series record: Purdue leads 53-34-1. WHAT’S…
Read more Purdue and Northwestern try to get seasons back on track heading into Big Ten home stretchFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk has been arrested in Florida on federal charges that he paid for the attempted 2022 revenge killing of…
Read more Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk charged with orchestrating 2022 Los Angeles killingUnited Airlines is adding eight new international destinations to its itinerary for next summer. The airline, which said that this is its biggest international expansion ever with more…
Read more United Airlines is adding 8 new international destinations to its itinerary for next summerWalgreens is planning to close around 1,200 locations, as the drugstore chain and its rivals struggle to define their role for U.S. shoppers who no longer look to…
Read more Walgreens to close 1,200 stores as US pharmacies struggle to define a new roleCHICAGO (AP) — For Luis Martinez, competing in lowriding bike and car competitions is about more than glory and bragging rights. The lowrider clubs in the Chicago area…
Read more Lowriding is more than just cars. It’s about family and culture for Mexican AmericansThey were arguing about abortion. It was on Interstate 74, driving past the endless cornfields of rural Illinois, when Lesley Dzik realized she’d been raising her voice at…
Read more This couple’s divided on politics, but bound together by loveKerolin scored her first goal since returning from an ACL injury, helping the North Carolina Courage beat the Chicago Red Stars 3-1 on Sunday night. It was just…
Read more Kerolin scores after returning from ACL tear, NC Courage take down Chicago Red Stars 3-1NEW YORK (AP) — Five high school students, residing far from each other while sharing visions of community and self-expression, have been named National Student Poets. Each of…
Read more 5 high school students from around the country have been named National Student PoetsChicago (1-1) at Indianapolis (0-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Colts by 1 Series record: Colts lead 24-19 Against the spread: Chicago 1-0-1, Indianapolis 1-1…
Read more Colts defense hoping to get a reprieve as Caleb Williams and Bears struggling offense visit IndyDALLAS (AP) — United Airlines has struck a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer satellite-based Starlink WiFi service on flights within the next several years. The airline…
Read more United Airlines will offer free internet on flights using service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX
