Alaska Air raises Q4 profit forecast on strong travel demand, improved prices — Dec 10th, 2024

Alaska Air raised its fourth-quarter profit forecast on Tuesday, owing to robust travel demand and improved pricing, sending the carrier's shares up 4.3% in premarket trading....

Russia could launch another hypersonic missile at Ukraine soon, US official says — Dec 11th, 2024

Russia could launch another hypersonic ballistic missile in Ukraine in the coming days, but Washington does not consider the Oreshnik weapon a game-changer in the war, a U.S. official said on Wednesday....

David Bonderman, co-founder of alternate asset manager TPG, dies at age 82 — Dec 11th, 2024

David Bonderman, the billionaire co-founder of the $239 billion alternative asset management giant TPG , has died at the age of 82, the company said on Wednesday....

Navigating and mitigating climate-related litigation risks to the oil and gas industry — Dec 10th, 2024

Lauren Varnado and Matthew Richardson of Brown Rudnick LLP discuss the increase in and types of climate-related litigation against energy companies....

Powerful blast rocks residential high-rise in southern China — Dec 11th, 2024

A powerful blast rocked a residential high-rise building in an affluent area in southern China's city of Shenzhen on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through nearby skyscrapers, state media reported....

Syrians scour disfigured corpses for signs of detained loved ones — Dec 10th, 2024

Using only the light on their mobile phones, wailing men and women examined disfigured bodies lying in a darkened hospital morgue in Syria's capital for signs of their relatives who had disappeared into Bashar al-Assad's notorious prison system....

US Supreme Court should avoid climate change cases, Biden administration says — Dec 11th, 2024

President Joe Biden's administration is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject efforts by oil companies and Republican state attorneys general to prevent state and local governments from pursuing lawsuits accusing the fossil fuel producers of deceiving the public about climate change....

FAA administrator Whitaker to step down on Jan. 20 — Dec 12th, 2024

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration who has overseen the agency's response to significant safety issues at Boeing since a mid-air emergency in January will step down on Jan. 20, the agency said Thursday....

Air Canada CEO to address lawmakers on carry-on baggage fees — Dec 11th, 2024

The CEO of Air Canada will address a Canadian parliamentary committee on Friday about carry-on baggage fees, according to a meeting notice, after Canada's largest carrier this month announced new charges for some passengers....

US Energy Department says two LNG reviews must wait for regulator — Dec 10th, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it is not able to complete reviews of two liquefied natural gas projects in Louisiana until an independent regulatory body finishes its environmental assessments....

Podcast: Israel’s Syria strikes, UnitedHealth suspect’s extradition and TikTok — Dec 11th, 2024

The Israeli military says its air strikes have destroyed the bulk of Syria’s strategic weapons stockpiles....

US successfully conducts ballistic missile intercept test from Guam, Pentagon says — Dec 10th, 2024

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully intercepted an air-launched intermediate range ballistic missile target during a test off Guam for the first time, a significant milestone in the island's defense capabilities, the Pentagon said on Tuesday....

Navigating and mitigating climate-related litigation risks to the oil and gas industry — Dec 10th, 2024

Lauren Varnado and Matthew Richardson of Brown Rudnick LLP discuss the increase in and types of climate-related litigation against energy companies....

Archer Aviation raises $430 mln through equity offering, partners with Anduril — Dec 12th, 2024

Air-taxi maker Archer Aviation said on Thursday it has raised $430 million in fresh capital, part of which will be used to develop a hybrid aircraft with defense tech company Anduril Industries....

Russia could launch another hypersonic missile at Ukraine soon, US official says — Dec 11th, 2024

Russia could launch another hypersonic ballistic missile in Ukraine in the coming days, but Washington does not consider the Oreshnik weapon a game-changer in the war, a U.S. official said on Wednesday....

Alaska Air raises Q4 profit forecast on strong travel demand, improved prices — Dec 10th, 2024

Alaska Air raised its fourth-quarter profit forecast on Tuesday, owing to robust travel demand and improved pricing, sending the carrier's shares up 4.3% in premarket trading....

US Energy Department says two LNG reviews must wait for regulator — Dec 10th, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it is not able to complete reviews of two liquefied natural gas projects in Louisiana until an independent regulatory body finishes its environmental assessments....

Air France-KLM upbeat on Brazil in 2025 after year of expansion — Dec 10th, 2024

Air France-KLM is optimistic about the Brazilian market for 2025 after posting positive results in the country this year, executives for the European carrier in Latin America's largest economy told reporters on Tuesday....

David Bonderman, co-founder of alternate asset manager TPG, dies at age 82 — Dec 11th, 2024

David Bonderman, the billionaire co-founder of the $239 billion alternative asset management giant TPG , has died at the age of 82, the company said on Wednesday....

Navigating and mitigating climate-related litigation risks to the oil and gas industry — Dec 10th, 2024

Lauren Varnado and Matthew Richardson of Brown Rudnick LLP discuss the increase in and types of climate-related litigation against energy companies....

Air Canada CEO to address lawmakers on carry-on baggage fees — Dec 11th, 2024

The CEO of Air Canada will address a Canadian parliamentary committee on Friday about carry-on baggage fees, according to a meeting notice, after Canada's largest carrier this month announced new charges for some passengers....

Ukrainian drones hit fuel storage area in central Russia, attack other areas — Dec 14th, 2024

Ukrainian drones attacked an infrastructure facility storing fuel in central Russia's Oryol region, sparking a fire and smashing windows in homes, regional governor Andrei Klychkov said early on Saturday....

US Supreme Court should avoid climate change cases, Biden administration says — Dec 11th, 2024

President Joe Biden's administration is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject efforts by oil companies and Republican state attorneys general to prevent state and local governments from pursuing lawsuits accusing the fossil fuel producers of deceiving the public about climate change....

Alaska Air raises Q4 profit forecast on strong travel demand, improved prices — Dec 10th, 2024

Alaska Air raised its fourth-quarter profit forecast on Tuesday, owing to robust travel demand and improved pricing, sending the carrier's shares up 4.3% in premarket trading....

US successfully conducts ballistic missile intercept test from Guam, Pentagon says — Dec 10th, 2024

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully intercepted an air-launched intermediate range ballistic missile target during a test off Guam for the first time, a significant milestone in the island's defense capabilities, the Pentagon said on Tuesday....

Turkey hits military supplies under Kurdish control in north Syria, security source says — Dec 10th, 2024

Turkey's intelligence agency destroyed 12 trucks loaded with missiles and heavy weapons, two tanks and ammunition stores being transported by the Kurdish YPG militia in northeast Syria, a Turkish security source said on Tuesday....

Poland wants more NATO members to help police Baltic Sea, defence minister says — Dec 11th, 2024

Poland wants more NATO members' navies to take part in policing the Baltic Sea, including those from beyond the region, in view of the potential threat from Russia, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said....

Navigating and mitigating climate-related litigation risks to the oil and gas industry — Dec 10th, 2024

Lauren Varnado and Matthew Richardson of Brown Rudnick LLP discuss the increase in and types of climate-related litigation against energy companies....

Air France-KLM upbeat on Brazil in 2025 after year of expansion — Dec 10th, 2024

Air France-KLM is optimistic about the Brazilian market for 2025 after posting positive results in the country this year, executives for the European carrier in Latin America's largest economy told reporters on Tuesday....

ServiceTitan seeks up to $5.95 bln valuation in its US IPO — Dec 10th, 2024

Software startup ServiceTitan is seeking a valuation of up to $5.95 billion in its U.S. initial public offering by raising the price at which it plans to sell shares, it said on Tuesday, amid a revival in the capital market for new listings in 2024....

Air France-KLM upbeat on Brazil in 2025 after year of expansion — Dec 10th, 2024

Air France-KLM is optimistic about the Brazilian market for 2025 after posting positive results in the country this year, executives for the European carrier in Latin America's largest economy told reporters on Tuesday....

US successfully conducts ballistic missile intercept test from Guam, Pentagon says — Dec 10th, 2024

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully intercepted an air-launched intermediate range ballistic missile target during a test off Guam for the first time, a significant milestone in the island's defense capabilities, the Pentagon said on Tuesday....

Syrians scour disfigured corpses for signs of detained loved ones — Dec 10th, 2024

Using only the light on their mobile phones, wailing men and women examined disfigured bodies lying in a darkened hospital morgue in Syria's capital for signs of their relatives who had disappeared into Bashar al-Assad's notorious prison system....

US Energy Department says two LNG reviews must wait for regulator — Dec 10th, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it is not able to complete reviews of two liquefied natural gas projects in Louisiana until an independent regulatory body finishes its environmental assessments....

Turkey hits military supplies under Kurdish control in north Syria, security source says — Dec 10th, 2024

Turkey's intelligence agency destroyed 12 trucks loaded with missiles and heavy weapons, two tanks and ammunition stores being transported by the Kurdish YPG militia in northeast Syria, a Turkish security source said on Tuesday....

Romania and Bulgaria to join Schengen free-travel area from Jan. 1 — Dec 12th, 2024

Romania and Bulgaria will become full members of Europe's Schengen free-travel area from next month, swelling the number of nations to 29, the EU said on Thursday....

Archer Aviation raises $430 mln through equity offering, partners with Anduril — Dec 12th, 2024

Air-taxi maker Archer Aviation said on Thursday it has raised $430 million in fresh capital, part of which will be used to develop a hybrid aircraft with defense tech company Anduril Industries....

FAA administrator Whitaker to step down on Jan. 20 — Dec 12th, 2024

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration who has overseen the agency's response to significant safety issues at Boeing since a mid-air emergency in January will step down on Jan. 20, the agency said Thursday....

Romania and Bulgaria to join Schengen free-travel area from Jan. 1 — Dec 12th, 2024

Romania and Bulgaria will become full members of Europe's Schengen free-travel area from next month, swelling the number of nations to 29, the EU said on Thursday....

Air France-KLM upbeat on Brazil in 2025 after year of expansion — Dec 10th, 2024

Air France-KLM is optimistic about the Brazilian market for 2025 after posting positive results in the country this year, executives for the European carrier in Latin America's largest economy told reporters on Tuesday....

ServiceTitan seeks up to $5.95 bln valuation in its US IPO — Dec 10th, 2024

Software startup ServiceTitan is seeking a valuation of up to $5.95 billion in its U.S. initial public offering by raising the price at which it plans to sell shares, it said on Tuesday, amid a revival in the capital market for new listings in 2024....

Poland wants more NATO members to help police Baltic Sea, defence minister says — Dec 11th, 2024

Poland wants more NATO members' navies to take part in policing the Baltic Sea, including those from beyond the region, in view of the potential threat from Russia, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said....

Amazon donating $1 mln to Trump inaugural fund, to air event on Prime Video — Dec 13th, 2024

Amazon is donating $1 million to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund and the company will air the event on its Prime Video service, an Amazon spokesperson said on Thursday....

Alaska Air raises Q4 profit forecast on strong travel demand, improved prices — Dec 10th, 2024

Alaska Air raised its fourth-quarter profit forecast on Tuesday, owing to robust travel demand and improved pricing, sending the carrier's shares up 4.3% in premarket trading....

Podcast: Israel’s Syria strikes, UnitedHealth suspect’s extradition and TikTok — Dec 11th, 2024

The Israeli military says its air strikes have destroyed the bulk of Syria’s strategic weapons stockpiles....

Powerful blast rocks residential high-rise in southern China — Dec 11th, 2024

A powerful blast rocked a residential high-rise building in an affluent area in southern China's city of Shenzhen on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through nearby skyscrapers, state media reported....

Syrians scour disfigured corpses for signs of detained loved ones — Dec 10th, 2024

Using only the light on their mobile phones, wailing men and women examined disfigured bodies lying in a darkened hospital morgue in Syria's capital for signs of their relatives who had disappeared into Bashar al-Assad's notorious prison system....

US successfully conducts ballistic missile intercept test from Guam, Pentagon says — Dec 10th, 2024

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully intercepted an air-launched intermediate range ballistic missile target during a test off Guam for the first time, a significant milestone in the island's defense capabilities, the Pentagon said on Tuesday....

Syrians scour disfigured corpses for signs of detained loved ones — Dec 10th, 2024

Using only the light on their mobile phones, wailing men and women examined disfigured bodies lying in a darkened hospital morgue in Syria's capital for signs of their relatives who had disappeared into Bashar al-Assad's notorious prison system....

Turkey hits military supplies under Kurdish control in north Syria, security source says — Dec 10th, 2024

Turkey's intelligence agency destroyed 12 trucks loaded with missiles and heavy weapons, two tanks and ammunition stores being transported by the Kurdish YPG militia in northeast Syria, a Turkish security source said on Tuesday....