Southwest Airlines joins rivals Delta, United in cutting flights, scrapping forecasts

Southwest Airlines became the latest US carrier on Wednesday to withdraw its financial forecast as President Trump’s trade war has created the biggest uncertainty for the industry since the COVID-19 pandemic. With little clarity on how consumers will behave in the face of a potentially worsening economy, airlines are struggling to accurately forecast their business. Travel is a discretionary item for many … Read more

TikTok star Dominque McShain dead at 21 after colon cancer battle, telling fans she only had ‘days, weeks to live’

A 21-year-old TikTok star has died from colon cancer after she announced to her followers earlier this month that she was given weeks to live by her doctor. Dominique McShain’s death was confirmed by PEOPLE on Wednesday, a year after the New Zealand-based influencer revealed she had been diagnosed with incurable colorectal cancer last April. … Read more

Trump received 18 written offers from countries on trade, won’t allow ‘rushed deals,’ top econ adviser says

The Trump administration has received 18 “written offers” from foreign trade ministers so far this week, according to the White House’s top economic adviser. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stressed that the Trump administration won’t be “rushed” into getting those deals across the finish line and praised the rapid progress being made. “It’s going … Read more

‘I need to step back’

Fyre sale. Plans for Fyre Festival 2 went up in smoke Wednesday after its creator Billy McFarland revealed he was putting the Fyre brand up for sale, effectively cancelling the doomed music event. News of the sale, which includes the company’s “trademarks, IP, digital assets, media reach, and cultural capital,” was shared on Fyre Festival’s Instagram … Read more

Gen Z grads ghost jobs over missing salary info

Ghosting is not just for romantic partners. If job interviewers won’t cough up the cash convo, these fresh-faced applicants vanish faster than you can say “entry-level benefits.” Nearly half — 44%, to be exact — of Gen Z college grads say they’ve been turned off by interviews that didn’t mention a salary range, sometimes by … Read more

‘Smart vapes’ slammed for targeting kids with built-in video games, phone features

Experts have issued a new warning over “dangerous” vapes with built-in video games branded a “flagrant attempt to target kids”. Described as “smart vapes,” the devices make it possible for users to access pre-installed games, receive and make calls, play music and track fitness.  A number of products are available online, with names such as … Read more

Former child star Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she died

Former child actress Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she died in Vermont earlier this month, according to new reports.  While Nyweide’s cause of death is still under investigation, police told The Post on Wednesday that they are investigating the death as a “possible unintentional overdose.” Nyweide, known for her roles in the films “Noah” and … Read more