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Delta to Pay $79M Over 2020 Jet Fuel Dump Near Schools

Written By Lexx Thornton Delta Air Lines has agreed to pay $79 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed in 2020 after one of its airplanes that was experiencing engine trouble dumped its fuel over schoolyards and densely populated neighborhoods near Los Angeles.  The Delta jet had departed from Los Angeles to Shanghai on Jan. 14, 2020, when it needed to return to Los Angeles International Airport quickly. The Boeing 777-200 landed safely after circling back over Los Angeles while dumping 15,000 gallons of fuel to reach a safe landing weight.  Los Angeles County firefighters were called to schools in

Beyoncé Boosts Levi’s Sales with ‘Reiimagine’ Campaign

Written By Lexx Thornton Music icon Beyoncé was revealed as the new face of Levi’s last September when she appeared in an ad inspired by the hit 1985 Levi’s advert ‘Launderette.’ That was followed up in March with a sexy spot called Pool Hall. The ads formed part of an ongoing series, ‘Reiimagine,’ which has been powering a brand revival ever since.  According to Levi Strauss & Co.’s latest earnings update, the company generated $1.53b in sales for the first quarter, up 3% on a reported basis and 9% on an organic basis versus Q1 2024. The results exclude approximately

6th Grader Eniola Shokunbi Innovates Affordable Air Filter

Written by Lexx Thornton Eniola Shokunbi was in the fifth grade at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy in Middletown, Connecticut, when her teacher tasked the class with creating a solution to future pandemic issues that might arise in schools, Shoppe Black reports.  Drawn to the need for better air quality due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eniola set her sights on developing an air filter system. Utilizing a low-cost combination of furnace filters, a box fan, duct tape, and cardboard, Eniola was able to prototype her design for just $60 per unit, making it the most cost-effective alternative to commercial air purifiers. 

Maryland Offers Up to $5K Student Loan Debt Relief Credit

Written By Lexx Thornton Marylanders with student loans can get up to $5,000 in relief by applying for the Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit for the 2025 tax season.  Borrowers can apply for the tax credit through the Maryland Higher Education Commission through September 15. Most taxpayers who apply will get an average of $1,800, according to Director of Communications for the MHEC Kristin Clarkson.  To be eligible, you must be a Maryland taxpayer who has incurred at least $20,000 in undergraduate and/or graduate student loan debt and have at least $5,000 in outstanding debt at the time of

Kingsford & Morehouse Pass the Tongs to Future Leaders

Food is foundational to culture, it connects generations and brings people together. For American culture, that food is barbecue. Kingsford has been part of the barbecue culture for over a hundred years. To keep barbecue culture going strong, Kingsford has unveiled Pass The Tongs. It’s an initiative designed to highlight Black grilling traditions and empower the next generation of grillers. The initiative is part part of a larger mission around preserving tradition and setting up the next generation. Kingsford has long been focused on that mission, but specifically through the Preserve the Pit fellowship since 2021. It matched barbecue entrepreneurs with a

Delta, United Sued Over Charging Extra for Windowless Seats

Written By Lexx Thornton Delta Air Lines and United Airlines were sued on Tuesday by passengers who claimed they paid extra money to sit in “window” seats, only to find themselves placed in seats next to a blank wall.  Proposed class actions were filed against United in the San Francisco federal court and against Delta in Brooklyn, New York, federal court, seeking millions of dollars in damages for more than 1 million passengers at each carrier.  The complaints say some Boeing 737, Boeing 757, and Airbus A321 planes contain seats that would normally contain windows, but lack them because of

Target Names Insider Michael Fiddelke as New CEO

Written By Lexx Thornton Target named an insider as its next chief executive officer on Wednesday, a decision that comes as the discount retailer tries to reverse a persistent sales malaise and to revive its reputation as the place to go for affordable but stylish products.   Minneapolis-based Target said CEO Brian Cornell, who has led the company for 11 years, would step down on Feb. 1. The board of directors chose Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke, a 20-year Target veteran, to succeed him.   Target, which has about 1,980 U.S. stores, has struggled to find its footing since inflation caused pinched

Apple Intelligence Launch: Features, Reviews & Privacy Focus

Written by Lexx Thornton Apple CEO Tim Cook waxed poetic about the arrival of some Apple Intelligence features for the iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max and iPhone 16 last week, saying in a tweet that the intro of Writing Tools along with new cleanup features for photos and a more conversational version of its Siri voice assistant is “the beginning of an exciting new era.”   But reviewers say Apple Intelligence isn’t all that, at least not yet. CNET editor Bridget Carey reminds us that the new generative AI features will be available in the US in only a limited way

Procter & Gamble Hikes Prices Amid Trump Tariffs 2025

Written By Lexx Thornton Procter & Gamble, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, is known for household-name brands like Tide, Dawn, and Olay. The multinational corporation, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, sells products in more than 180 countries and has a massive reach in categories ranging from cleaning supplies to personal care and baby products.  Procter & Gamble recently announced price hikes on about a quarter of its products in response to economic pressures driven by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.   Because the company’s portfolio includes dozens of trusted brands found in most households, the price increases will likely be

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