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Delta Air Lines President Glenn Hauenstein (left) and Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian (right) ring the opening bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in New York, USA. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Imagesdelta airlines President Glenn Hauenstein, who made the company the industry’s profit leader and championed the company’s embrace of travelers willing to spend a little more for a more luxurious travel experience, will step down in February.”Glenn and his team have been central to Delta’s premium strategy for more than 20 years as we…

Reuters — The Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group said it would withdraw from the eastern Congolese town of Uvira at the request of the US government, which had criticized its capture last week as a threat to mediation efforts. The rebels entered Uvira, on the border with Burundi, less than a week after the presidents of Congo and Rwanda met with US President Donald Trump in Washington and confirmed their commitment to a peace deal known as the Washington Accord. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that Rwanda’s actions in eastern Congo violate the Washington agreement and vowed to…

On the second day of the third Test in Adelaide, Ashes rivals England and Australia were left disappointed as the reliability of Snickometer technology was once again in the spotlight.Australia were convinced that Jamie Smith had come off his glove in the 16th innings, but Snicko’s verdict sided with the England batsmen, holding that the ball only hit the helmet. There were also questions about the slip catch that almost hit the ground, but that was not the reason for the not-out decision. Pace bowler Mitchell Starc could be heard giving a chilling assessment into the stump microphone: “Snikko should…

President Donald Trump announced plans to send $1,776 in “warrior dividends” to more than 1 million U.S. service members in an unusual prime-time televised address to the nation Wednesday night.”Thanks to tariffs and the One Big Beautiful Bill that just passed, I’m proud to announce tonight that more than 1.45 million service members will receive the Special Warrior Dividend before Christmas,” President Trump said in a speech in the White House Diplomatic Reception Room.“And the checks are already in the mail,” he said.President Trump began his speech by slamming his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, for “inheriting chaos” when he…

The death toll from new U.S. attacks on shipping in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean has reached nearly 100.The U.S. military said four people were killed in recent attacks on ships in the eastern Pacific Ocean, announcing the “deadly” attack after U.S. lawmakers rejected a resolution seeking to curb President Donald Trump’s invasion of Venezuela.The US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), which leads Latin America’s burgeoning military operation Southern Spear, said Wednesday’s attack targeted “four male narco-terrorists” without providing evidence that the destroyed vessel was involved in drug trafficking.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of list”This vessel was sailing along known drug…

On Thursday, mourners buried 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of Sydney’s Bondi Beach attack. She was enjoying Hanukkah with her family when the gunman opened fire. At the funeral in Sydney, people held bouquets of flowers, framed photos of Matilda, dolls and stuffed animals, as seen in a video of the ceremony, which was attended by several politicians, state broadcaster ABC said. The girl’s death touched many in the grieving community. A woman who visited the makeshift memorial Wednesday said she had knitted 15 butterflies to represent each of the deceased. “The one in the middle is a bright blue…

England’s hopes of reclaiming the Ashes were all but over as Australia once again displayed a disastrous batting performance and were able to take complete control of the third Test.England appeared to have the upper hand on the second morning, claiming the two wickets they needed to beat Australia for 371 on the flat pitch of Adelaide Oval, but the tourists once again fell short as they trailed at 213-8 at the end after further Snicko controversy. Australia won the first two Tests of the five-match series and need only a draw to qualify for the Ashes, but closed out…

Exactly 15 years ago, Mohamed Bouazizi’s self-immolation in Tunisia sparked unprecedented pan-Arab protests demonstrating the overwhelming desire of Arabs for a more democratic form of government.In extraordinary scenes, millions of protesters across several countries rallied against authoritarian leaders who have held power for decades, challenging a political system defined by repression, corruption and exclusion.Demonstrators’ grievances centered around centralized power structures that breed corruption and injustice and concentrate wealth in the hands of a relatively small number of people. What followed was not just a regional uprising, but a historic demand for dignity, responsibility, and democratic governance.As expected, the regime responded…

A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange on December 17, 2025 in New York City.new york stock exchangeS&P500 futures It traded near the flatline on Wednesday night as investors awaited inflation data that could be a catalyst for the market. Futures tied to a broad market index rose 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures Added 0.2%. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average We lost an 8-point lead.shares of micron technology Semiconductor markets soared more than 7% in after-hours trading after the semiconductor market beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter sales and bottom line profits and provided strong earnings…

President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House, touting accomplishments, demonizing immigrants and attacking his Democratic predecessor.Presidents typically reserve their White House addresses for major announcements to the nation, but Trump used Wednesday’s 19-minute speech to promote his claim that the country is doing well even as his popularity slumps.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of list”Our country is strong. America is respected and our country is back stronger than ever. Our country is poised for the greatest economic boom the world has ever seen.”President Trump continues to scapegoat immigrants, blaming them for the country’s problems, including the…