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Southwest Airlines says it expects to be fined for last winter’s meltdown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:44 GMT

New York (CNN) — Southwest Airlines is bracing itself for a fine from the US government for last year’s operational meltdown over Christmas that canceled 16,700 flights and left two million passengers stranded.The carrier said that it “could be subject to fines and/or penalties resulting from investigations by the Department of Transportation,” in a regulatory filing Monday, adding that it’s “currently not able to estimate” how much the fine could be.Southwest said it was notified last week by the US DOT because the agency had determined that it had “failed to provide adequate customer service assistance, prompt flight status notifications, and proper and prompt refunds,” making a penalty “warranted.”Last December, a winter storm barreled through the US and disrupted thousands of flights. Although many airlines were able recover relatively quickly, Southwest Airlines didn’t return to normal operations for several days. Crewmembers were left stranded because they ...

GM and the UAW come to tentative agreement to possibly end strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:44 GMT

New York (CNN) — General Motors and the United Auto Workers union have come to a tentative agreement, according to a source familiar with the negotiations, just two days after the union expanded the strike at America’s largest automaker.Neither the union nor GM would confirm the tentative deal. But this could bring an end to the union’s unprecedented strike against all three of the nation’s unionized automakers.Terms of the deal are not yet known, but it is expected to be along the lines of the deals already announced at Ford and Stellantis, including an immediate 11% raise in the top hourly wage rate, additional pay hikes totaling another 14% during the four-and-a-half years of the contract, as well as a return of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) meant to protect workers from rising prices. When the COLA and guaranteed pay increases are combined together, they could lift members’ pay more than 30% over the life of the contract.Less senior workers not already at the top pay...

Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:44 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops because of the risk of infections that could lead to blindness.The Food and Drug Administration advisory applies to lubricating drops sold by six companies, including CVS Health, Target, Rite Aid and Cardinal Health. Consumers should stop using the products immediately and avoid purchasing any that remain on pharmacy and store shelves, the FDA said in a statement Friday.The agency asked the companies to recall their products last week, because FDA inspectors found unsanitary conditions and bacteria at the facility producing the drops. The FDA did not disclose the location of the factory or when it was inspected.No injuries related to the products had been reported at the time of the announcement, but the FDA encouraged doctors and patients to submit cases through the agency’s online reporting system.Earlier this year, federal officials link...

Mike Preston: Cardinals defense showed the blueprint of how to slow Ravens QB Lamar Jackson | COMMENTARY

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:44 GMT

The Arizona Cardinals talked privately this past week about how they had a few new wrinkles for Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.Oh, they did.Unfortunately for the Cardinals, they didn’t have enough offense in a 31-24 loss to the Ravens at State Farm Stadium on Sunday, but they showed again the best way to attack Jackson and company.We’ve seen it before. The Los Angeles Chargers showed it in 2018. Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel showed it in the 2019 playoffs. You have to keep Jackson contained in the pocket and make him beat you with his arm.Arizona was successful because they confused Jackson with different looks and coverages. Sometimes Arizona rushed only three and dropped eight, and other times they stayed with a four-man rush and had seven in the passing lanes.It doesn’t sound like anything new, but it was different than what the Cardinals had shown in previous games. If you slow Jackson, then the Ravens’ offense comes to a crawl. Baltimore certainly...

Source: Josh Uche is Patriots’ most likely trade candidate ahead of deadline

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:44 GMT

If the Patriots make a deal by the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday at 4 p.m., the most likely player to be moved is outside linebacker Josh Uche, sources said Monday.Teams have called the Patriots about most of their impending unrestricted free agents, per a source. A source said last week it’s “definitely possible” that the Patriots make one trade. Anything more than that would be a surprise.Uche has missed the Patriots’ last two games. He was listed on the injury report with knee and ankle ailments ahead of Week 7 and ankle and toe injuries ahead of Week 8.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Source: Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne suffers torn ACL, out for the season New England Patriots | Bill Belichick would like to see equal protection for Patriots players New England Patriots | Callahan: Robert Kraft should command Patriots to sell at NFL trade deadline New England Patriots | How JuJu Smith-Schuste...

Source: Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne suffers torn ACL, out for the season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:44 GMT

Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne tore his right ACL in Sunday’s loss at Miami and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Source: Josh Uche is Patriots’ most likely trade candidate ahead of deadline New England Patriots | Bill Belichick would like to see equal protection for Patriots players New England Patriots | Callahan: Robert Kraft should command Patriots to sell at NFL trade deadline New England Patriots | How JuJu Smith-Schuster’s hard hit caused Patriots-Dolphins scuffle New England Patriots | Bill Belichick comments on JuJu Smith-Schuster’s demotion in Patriots-Dolphins game There is hope Bourne could recover in time for the start of training camp next summer, though not necessarily with the Patriots. He is scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency this spring.The 28-year-old got hurt on a sideline tackle after ...

General Motors reaches tentative agreement with UAW, potentially ending six-week strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:44 GMT

By TOM KRISHER (Associated Press)DETROIT (AP) — Facing the loss of another $200 million this week to a lengthy strike, General Motors CEO Mary Barra wrapped up her weekend by going to the United Auto Workers’ Detroit headquarters intent on getting a new contract.Joined by manufacturing chief Gerald Johnson at the meeting that started late Sunday, they were able to close a deal with UAW President Shawn Fain and other bargainers early Monday that should end a contentious six-week work stoppage, three people briefed on the matter said Monday.The tentative deal, which came on Fain’s 55th birthday, capped a furious few days of agreements that still need to be ratified by 146,000 UAW members at GM, Ford and Jeep-maker Stellantis. Ford agreed to a new contract last week and was followed by Stellantis on Saturday, which raised the pressure on GM to settle for essentially the same terms.All agreed to contracts that would last four years and eight months, raise general wages 25% for top assem...

Fire breaks out at Borrego Springs country club

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:44 GMT

BORREGO SPRINGS, Calif. -- Firefighters early Monday were battling a fire at De Anza Country Club in Borrego Springs.By the time crews arrived at the scene, about three-fourths of the building was involved with heavy flames, Cal Fire San Diego said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.As of 6 a.m., no injuries had been reported, and flames had not spread to any other buildings or brush. Crash closes northbound I-5 lanes at Del Mar Heights Road More than 60 firefighters were working to put out the blaze.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Brush fire near border prompts closure to I-8

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:44 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A two-acre brush fire broke out near the border Sunday evening, prompting partial road closures to the Interstate 8 through San Diego County.Cal Fire crews responded to the wildfire, which was nicknamed the "Miller Fire," along the I-8 near the town of Boulder Oaks around 7:30 p.m. According to fire officials, the blaze grew at a moderate rate, but crews were able to stop forward spread and contain it by 8:30 p.m.Crews are expected to remain on scene for the next few hours extinguishing hot spots, Cal Fire said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. ‘Critical’ fire conditions possible in San Diego as Santa Ana winds pick up The far right lane of the eastbound I-8 between La Posta and Crestwood has been closed as a result of the fire, according to Cal Trans. It is unknown how long the closure will be in place.The Miller Fire is the second to ignite on Sunday, both coming ahead of the peak for the first notable Santa Ana wind event this year.The first brush fire -- ...

McDonald’s pumps brakes on prices as US traffic falls slightly, but Q3 sales beat expectations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:44 GMT

McDonald’s said it’s pumping the brakes on higher prices and focusing more on value meals after seeing a drop-off in visits by some customers.The burger giant reported better-than-expected sales in the third quarter Monday. Global same-store sales — or sales at locations open at least a year — rose 8.8% in the July-September period. That was ahead of Wall Street’s forecast of an 8% increase, according to analysts polled by FactSet. But price increases have weighed on customers. McDonald’s said its U.S. traffic fell slightly in the third quarter as it saw fewer visits from customers with annual incomes of $45,000 or less.Chief Financial Officer Ian Borden said the company did increase U.S. prices in the third quarter but at a lower rate. McDonald’s expects its U.S. prices will increase just over 10% for the full year, he said.“Inflation is starting to come down and we expect pricing to come down,” Borden said during a conference call with investors.But t...