JetBlue Airways is eliminating a number of unprofitable routes to destinations in the U.S. and overseas as it moves to cut costs after ajudge blocked its $3.8 billion bidfor Spirit Airlines earlier this year. The airline will also completely exit Kansas City, Missouri, and Newburgh, New York. In a statement to CBS News, the JetBlue said its removal of certain …
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19 March
3 ways every investor can benefit from gold
Not every investment is right for every investor. Multiple factors affect the value of a particular asset, including the personal financial situation of the investor, their age and their goals, both short and long-term. The timing is key and what may be beneficial for investors at one point in their life may not be as advantageous at another and vice …
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19 March
Can you use your home equity to finance an ADU or in-law unit?
With housing costs still high and a growing need for multi-generational living solutions, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are becoming an increasingly popular option for homeowners. An ADU is a separate living space on your property with its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance — essentially a small apartment that can be used for a wide range of purposes, from housing elderly …
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19 March
Is it smart to use home equity to buy a second home?
Homeowners have multiple ways to grow their wealth, from investing in the right assets to saving in the best accounts to refinancing when rates are advantageous. Those who have enjoyed the financial security of homeownership may also consider extending that support with a second home. Buying a second home can provide multiple financial advantages for homeowners if done smartly and …
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19 March
5 times debt relief is better than bankruptcy
Today’s high-rate environment has put a lot of pressure on borrowers, and that’s especially true for credit card users. Right now, the average credit card rate hovers above 21%, which means that if you’re carrying a balance from month to month, you’re paying a lot of money in interest on what you owe. That type of interest can cause your …
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19 March
Blinken says all of Gaza facing acute food insecurity as U.S. pushes Netanyahu over his war plans
Tel Aviv— The entire population of the war-torn Gaza Strip — some 2.3 million people — is now living through “severe levels of acute food insecurity,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday. He spoke amid increasing signs that the U.S. government is losing patience with Israel over its handling of the war with Hamas. “According to the most …
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19 March
Trumps comments on Jews who vote for Democrats draw outrage
New York — Former President Donald Trump on Monday charged that Jews who vote for Democrats “hate Israel” and “their religion,” igniting a firestorm of criticism from the White House and Jewish leaders. Trump, in an interview, had been asked about Democrats’ growing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his handling of the war in Gaza as the …
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19 March
Access to early voting has seen major expansion since 2000, report finds
Washington — Around 97% of eligible voters can vote ahead of Election Day this year, marking a major change from just a couple decades ago, according to areportreleased Tuesday by the Center for Election Innovation & Research, with experts saying the increased early access bolsters election integrity and protects against misinformation. In 2000, just 40% of eligible voters could cast …
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19 March
California special election to fill vacancy left by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will go to a runoff, CBS News projects
Washington —CBS News projects the U.S. House special election in California’s 20th congressional district will go to a runoff to fill the vacancy left by former House SpeakerKevin McCarthy. Republican State Assembly member Vince Fong advanced to the runoff, which will take place in May. Fong, who is vying to fill the vacancy left by McCarthy, has the former speaker’s …
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19 March
More than 6 in 10 U.S. abortions in 2023 were done by medication, new research shows
More than six in 10 of the abortions in the U.S. last year were done through medication, up from 53% in 2020, new research shows. The Guttmacher Institute, a research group that supports abortion rights, said about 642,700 medication abortions took place in the first full calendar year after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Medication abortion accounted …
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