Online retail giant Amazon.com Inc.’s AMZN second-quarter results and third-quarter forecast sales last week were a bet that more consumers would start buying more things, but Wall Street’s expectations for the third quarter overall have only grown dimmer. With most of the 500 companies that make up the S&P 500 Index SPX already through the … Read more
The return of local hero and reigning national cyclocross champion Curtis White highlights this year’s third annual Soall Viet Kitchen Gran Prix Beverly Cyclocross. The event, featuring top professional and amateur bike racers, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9 between noon and 6 p.m. at Lyons Park and Dane Street Beach. “This will be … Read more
Having the time and ability to travel is often one of the most enjoyable benefits of retirement — visiting places you’ve always wanted to see as well as spending more time with family and friends. However, retirement can present some budgetary constraints on travel such as fixed incomes or dwindling savings. So, discounts for senior … Read more
Charlottesville’s airport welcomed the return of direct flights to Chicago O’Hare International Airport Wednesday morning, roughly a year after losing the route. The restoration of flights to Chicago — as well as the recent return of Philadelphia and Orlando service — comes as the airline industry gains confidence in a post-pandemic rebound in air travel. United Airlines’ decision … Read more
Are you using generative AI at Uber? AI is part of the Uber DNA. We use large models to predict your ETA, to process documents that drivers upload, to predict your next order on Uber Eats, or to predict whether someone wants an UberX driver or Comfort, Black, or Electric. With generative AI, we’ll be … Read more
Regional planners are seeking more federal funds for demonstration projects meant to influence traffic patterns and make roadways safer for pedestrians and cyclists. The small-scale, temporary infrastructure projects would be installed at six sites in Greater Waco, including on La Salle Avenue, Valley Mills Drive and Loop 340. The Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking … Read more
JetBlue is preparing to cut scores of weekly flights in the New York City area this spring and summer in response to a shortage of air traffic controllers. Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration unveiled a new plan to help avoid a repeat of 2022’s flight disruptions. “We don’t want to pull down flights,” CEO … Read more
Passengers check in for departing flights at O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 1. About 2.9 million passengers are expected over the holidays at O’Hare and Midway. The Chicago Department of Aviation is gearing up for a potential winter storm that’s expected to start Thursday, also the busiest day of the season at O’Hare International Airport. “In … Read more