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Universal Parks & Resorts unveils plan for new Texas theme park
The "one-of-a-kind theme park, unlike any other in the world," will be in Frisco, and specifically designed for families with young children.
| Frank Cardenas
US consumer inflation eased again to 6.5% in December
The Federal Reserve doesn’t expect inflation to slow enough to get close to its 2% target until well into 2024.
| AP and Bianca Facchinei
Striking New York City nurses reach deal with hospitals
The agreement with two major hospitals includes enforceable staffing ratios, community health improvements and partnerships to recruit local nurses.
| AP
Foreign tech workers on visas face uncertain futures amid layoffs
As some American industries turn to layoffs to counter costs, workers on visas face having to leave the U.S. unless they get re-hired within 60 days.
What’s next for crypto?
Crypto keeps evolving since Bitcoin’s inception in 2009. Estimates show there are roughly 20,000 different digital tokens, coins and currencies today.
| Scripps News Staff
Recall of Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play sleeper reissued after more deaths
The sleeper was taken off shelves in 2019 after 30 infant deaths, but 70 more deaths have been reported since then.
| Scripps News Staff
US desperately needs more electric vehicle charging stations
The number of charging stations in the U.S. is not up to demand, especially as more automakers and customers move toward electric vehicles.
| Scripps News Staff
The history of our pursuit of a flying car
What if you never had to worry about sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic? Flying cars present that opportunity — but they’re not a reality yet.
Nurses go on strike at 2 New York City hospitals
The walkout involves as many as 3,500 nurses at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and about 3,600 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan.
| AP
Resurgence of a Vermont ski area brings hope to rural communities
Ascutney Mountain first started welcoming skiers in the winter of 1935. Seventy-five years later it went into foreclosure.
Holiday Travel Disruptions Could Cost Southwest Up To $825 Million
Southwest said it canceled 16,700 flights from December 21, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
| Scripps News Staff
Delta Will Soon Offer Free Wi-Fi On Many Of Its U.S. Flights
Delta announced that over 700 planes will have high-speed internet capability for passengers.
| Douglas Jones
Are Flying Cars Closer To Reality? This Prototype May Help
Flying cars — a long-envisioned but elusive concept — are closer to taking flight. But the launch of a prototype at CES was unexpectedly delayed.
| Matt Simon
Ways To Decrease Economic Anxiety
While you might be concerned about the economy in the short term, experts say not to lose sight of long-term goals.
| Justin Boggs
What's Ahead For Ticketmaster, Live Music After Taylor Swift Tour Mess
Ticketmaster's handling of Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour could affect major tours going forward as lawsuits and fans push misconduct allegations.
The Pandemic Has Changed The Tech Industry
CES attendance took a huge dip last year — and so did innovation. The tech industry overall has weathered a storm in the past year.
Starbucks Will Require More Stars For Free Items In February
Changes are coming to the coffee giant's rewards program.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty To Fraud
Bankman-Fried is accused of stealing customers' money to buy lavish real estate, donate to politicians and make risky trades through his hedge fund.
| AP
How Is 3D Printing Changing Manufacturing?
3DPX is a 3D printing company making thousands of different parts each year out of plastic and metal. It's called additive manufacturing.
Airlines Are Pulling Back On Pandemic-Era Perks
Airlines from Delta to American are making it more difficult to get into lounges or reach higher levels in reward programs.
| Scripps News Staff
President Biden's New Year Pitch Focuses On Benefits Of Bipartisanship
President Biden and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell will make a rare joint appearance in McConnell's home state of Kentucky on Wednesday.
| AP
S&P 500 Closes Out Year With Worst Loss Since 2008
The benchmark index fell 0.3% Friday, the last trading day of the year, leaving it down 19.4% for the year.
| AP
Southwest Airlines Schedule Returns To Relative Normalcy
Southwest, which had canceled thousands of flights every day this week after a winter storm last weekend, reported fewer than 40 cancellations Friday.
| AP
Applications For U.S. Unemployment Aid Rose Slightly Last Week
Applications for unemployment aid for the week ending Dec. 24 climbed 9,000 to 225,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
| AP
Here's Why Southwest Is Canceling More Flights Than Other Airlines
Southwest is having issues the other airlines aren't because of a lack of investment in modern technology.
Why Did Concert Tickets Get So Expensive?
According to Billboard, concert goers’ money doesn’t go straight to the artist. The base ticket price goes toward marketing, production and the venue.
DOT To Probe Southwest Cancellations That Stranded Flyers
Southwest Airlines canceled 2,900 flights Monday, according to FlightAware. Nearly 2,500 more flights had already been canceled as of Tuesday morning.
| AP
Holiday Sales Up 7.6% Despite The Squeeze Of Inflation
U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.
| AP
An Inflation Measure Watched By The Fed Eases To 5.5%
Inflation still remains well above the 2% year-over-year growth the Fed wants to see.
| AP
