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Frontier Airlines Expands As Spirit Fights For Survival: See New Routes At BWI Frontier Airlines Expands As Spirit Fights For Survival: See New Routes At BWI Frontier Airlines Expands As Spirit Fights For Survival: See New Routes At BWI
Frontier Airlines Expands As Spirit Fights For Survival: See New Routes At BWI Frontier Airlines is swooping into some of Spirit's biggest markets as Spirit executives warn that it may not survive another year. Frontier announced 20 new routes, including some to Baltimore and Philadelphia, in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The first flights for the Denver-based airline will launch in November, with more service rolling out through early 2026. The new service includes flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Houston (IAH), New Orleans, Fort Lauderdale, and Cancun, Mexico. Philadelphia International Airport (…
Trump Says 'Make Cracker Barrel A WINNER Again' As Right Slams 'Woke' Rebrand Trump Says 'Make Cracker Barrel A WINNER Again' As Right Slams 'Woke' Rebrand Trump Says 'Make Cracker Barrel A WINNER Again' As Right Slams 'Woke' Rebrand
Trump Says 'Make Cracker Barrel A Winner Again' As Right Slams 'Woke' Rebrand President Donald Trump is the latest right-wing figure to blast Cracker Barrel for its new logo and brand refresh criticized by many conservatives as "woke."  Trump made his first public comments about Cracker Barrel's changes on his social media platform Truth Social on Tuesday, Aug. 26. His post comes one day after the company responded to the strong criticism, admitting that it "could've done a better job." Trump told the struggling restaurant chain to halt its rebranding plans. "Cracker Barrel should go back to the old logo, admit a mistake based on customer response (the ultimate…
Fox Channels Could Vanish From YouTube TV As Contract Deadline Looms: What To Know Fox Channels Could Vanish From YouTube TV As Contract Deadline Looms: What To Know Fox Channels Could Vanish From YouTube TV As Contract Deadline Looms: What To Know
Fox Channels Could Vanish From YouTube TV As Contract Deadline Looms: What To Know Millions of YouTube TV subscribers could lose access to Fox channels, as the streaming service warns of a contract dispute that may pull Fox Sports, Fox News, and Fox Business from its lineup. Google said in a blog post that its agreement with Fox expires at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 27. If the two sides fail to reach a deal, those channels will disappear from YouTube TV. Saved recordings tied to Fox would no longer be available if the blackout happens. "Fox is asking for payments that are far higher than what partners with comparable content offerings receive," Google wrote. "Our …
Cracker Barrel Responds To 'Woke' Rebrand Criticism: 'We Could've Done A Better Job' Cracker Barrel Responds To 'Woke' Rebrand Criticism: 'We Could've Done A Better Job' Cracker Barrel Responds To 'Woke' Rebrand Criticism: 'We Could've Done A Better Job'
Cracker Barrel Responds To 'Woke' Rebrand Criticism: 'We Could've Done A Better Job' Cracker Barrel is pushing back after a wave of rabid criticism from conservatives over its new logo and modernization plans. The Tennessee-based restaurant chain posted a message titled "Our Promise To You" on its website on Monday, Aug. 25. The note comes after prominent right-wing figures, including Donald Trump Jr. and Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, blasted Cracker Barrel's new branding as "woke." Cracker Barrel thanked fans for their passion, pledging that the company's values haven't changed since its first store opened in 1969. "If the last few days have shown us anything, it's how deep…
Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns As Starbucks Battles Sales Slump: See Full Fall Menu Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns As Starbucks Battles Sales Slump: See Full Fall Menu Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns As Starbucks Battles Sales Slump: See Full Fall Menu
Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns As Starbucks Battles Sales Slump: See Full Fall Menu The drink that helped turn pumpkin spice into an annual sensation is back for Starbucks, as the coffeehouse chain hopes its fall favorite will boost sales. The Pumpkin Spice Latte returned to Starbucks locations nationwide on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Debuting in 2003, the PSL is made with real pumpkin, espresso, steamed milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg, with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices on top. The drink's return often marks the unofficial start of fall for many customers. "More than 20 years ago, Starbucks introduced the Pumpkin Spice Latte, which sparked a global cultural …
Rita's Challenges Classic Fall Flavors With Newest Dessert Rita's Challenges Classic Fall Flavors With Newest Dessert Rita's Challenges Classic Fall Flavors With Newest Dessert
Rita's Challenges Classic Fall Flavors With Newest Dessert A popular Italian ice chain is taking on seasonal favorites like the Pumpkin Spice Latte with a new fall treat. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is selling a limited-time dessert called Apple Butter Concrete. The eastern Pennsylvania company announced the new flavor in a news release on Monday, Aug. 25. The treat blends vanilla frozen custard with apple butter, vanilla wafers, and gooey apple pie filling. Rita's said the combination creates "an unforgettable new Concrete that captures the warmth and coziness guests look forward to" in the fall. Rita's is also bringing back its …
MIT Gets No. 1 Spot In 2026 Rankings, Nine Other MA Colleges Make Top 100: See Which Ones MIT Gets No. 1 Spot In 2026 Rankings, Nine Other MA Colleges Make Top 100: See Which Ones MIT Gets No. 1 Spot In 2026 Rankings, Nine Other MA Colleges Make Top 100: See Which Ones
MIT Gets No. 1 Spot In 2026 Rankings, Nine Other MA Colleges Make Top 100: See Which Ones Universities across the Northeast dominated a new list of the best colleges in the US, with more than 30 institutions ranked among the nation's top 100. Niche released its 2026 Best Colleges in America list on Monday, Aug. 25. The annual rankings cover more than 4,000 US colleges and universities, comparing them based on academics, value, student life, and athletics. Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was ranked No. 1 overall. Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, followed in second place, while fellow Cambridge school Harvard University finished fo…
Americans With Strongest Credit Scores Struggling As Trump Tariffs, Inflation Raise Costs Americans With Strongest Credit Scores Struggling As Trump Tariffs, Inflation Raise Costs Americans With Strongest Credit Scores Struggling As Trump Tariffs, Inflation Raise Costs
Americans With Strongest Credit Scores Struggling As Trump Tariffs, Inflation Raise Costs Americans with the strongest credit scores are falling behind on payments as inflation and President Donald Trump's tariffs drive up household costs throughout 2025, according to new data. Late-stage delinquencies, which are accounts more than 90 days past due, surged 109% year-over-year among superprime borrowers in July, VantageScore said in a report released on Monday, Aug. 25. Those delinquencies rose 47% among prime borrowers. Superprime and prime borrowers are typically considered the most financially secure. "Consumers in the highest VantageScore credit tiers are showing i…
Immersive Netflix House Coming To King Of Prussia Mall: When It Opens, What's Inside Immersive Netflix House Coming To King Of Prussia Mall: When It Opens, What's Inside Immersive Netflix House Coming To King Of Prussia Mall: When It Opens, What's Inside
Immersive Netflix House Coming To King Of Prussia Mall: When It Opens, What's Inside A huge mall near Philadelphia is welcoming some of Netflix's most popular shows and movies. Netflix House will open at the King of Prussia Mall on Wednesday, Nov. 12, the streaming platform announced on Monday, Aug. 25. The new 100,000-square-foot venue will feature interactive attractions, themed dining, and exclusive merchandise. The Philadelphia area will be the first in the nation to host the permanent entertainment concept. "Finally, a place where the Netflix story you can't get enough of becomes something real that you can play, shop, and taste," said chief marketing officer Mar…
Uber Driver Knocks Biotech CEO Unconscious Over Service Dog, Lawsuit Claims (Video) Uber Driver Knocks Biotech CEO Unconscious Over Service Dog, Lawsuit Claims (Video) Uber Driver Knocks Biotech CEO Unconscious Over Service Dog, Lawsuit Claims (Video)
Uber Driver Knocks Biotech CEO Unconscious Over Service Dog, Lawsuit Claims (Video) A biotechnology executive is reportedly suing Uber after a video showed one of its drivers punching him in the face while he was holding his service dog. Bryan Kobel, CEO of United Kingdom-based TC BioPharm, filed the lawsuit on Monday, Aug. 18, according to The Post and Courier newspaper in Charleston, South Carolina.  The suit claims that Kobel was knocked unconscious while waiting for a ride with his girlfriend outside Maison, a French restaurant on Upper King Street in Charleston, on Thursday, April 24. According to the lawsuit, the driver, identified as 42-year-old Vadim Nik…
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