Frontier, Spirit unveil plan to create fifth-largest US airline
The plan to form a new no-frills carrier run by Frontier Airlines pushed up shares of Spirit as much as 16.7 percent.
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Haiti faces more instability as Moise’s term officially ends
End of slain Haitian president's term is marked by political deadlock and concerns over more potential violence.
Moroccans bid farewell to boy who died in well
Five-year-old Rayan Oram was pulled dead from a deep well in an operation that drew global attention.
World’s glaciers hold less ice than thought: Study
New study finds world's glaciers contain far less ice than previously thought, raising concerns for some communities.
Crypto spring? Bitcoin hits $44,000, gains for five straight days
That's the cryptocurrency's longest winning streak since September.
Amazon or Nike? Peloton surges on reports of buyout interest
The exercise bike maker recently lost a chunk of the share gains it made during the pandemic.
‘Big Oil’ board members face hot seat over climate ‘deception’
Oil industry insiders will appear before US Congress as powerful companies face a reckoning for the climate crisis.
Canada’s NDP leader says trucker convoy aims to ‘overthrow’ gov’t
Jagmeet Singh calls for emergency debate in Canadian parliament over ongoing trucker 'occupation' of capital, Ottawa.
Sudan anti-coup protesters march in Khartoum, other cities
Thousands take to the streets across Sudan calling for civilian rule and justice for those killed since October's coup.
How do young Ukrainians and Russians feel about another war?
While tensions between Moscow and Kyiv reach boiling point, young people on both sides of the border hope for peace.
Wheat blessing: Jordan’s grassroot movement for food sovereignty
Farming initiative promotes food independence in Jordan by converting unused urban land into productive wheat fields.
Rayan Oram: Morocco holds funeral for boy who died in well
Hundreds gather in the village of Ighran to mourn 5-year-old Rayan Oram, who was trapped in the well for several days.
Data spat: Meta threatens to pull Facebook, Instagram from Europe
Facebook owner Meta said it will pull its apps from Europe if it is blocked from transferring user info back to the US.
Spotify CEO condemns Rogan for racial slur, but keeps podcast
'I do not believe that silencing Joe is the answer', said Spotify CEO Daniel Ek.
US midterms: Activists brace for renewed fight over voting rights
As critical elections loom, Congress has been unable to pass major bills aimed at protecting voting rights.
Australia to open borders to vaccinated tourists on February 21
Australia will begin allowing entry to fully vaccinated visa holders on February 21.
Macron to meet Putin, hopes to de-escalate Ukraine tensions
French president hopes to head off a military conflict in Ukraine with high-risk diplomatic mission to Moscow.
Emergency in Ottawa over ‘out of control’ truckers’ protest
Truck drivers have paralysed the city centre in a protest that began over COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
At least 10 killed as cyclone sweeps through Madagascar
Cyclone Batsirai, the second severe storm in as many weeks, tears roofs from homes and triggers widespread flooding.
Can Sinovac protect Indonesia from the Omicron wave?
Most of the vaccinated in the archipelago have been given the Sinovac shot.