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Sign inNEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A student has been charged with four counts of first-degree assault with a deadly weapon following a stabbing at Foss High School on Thursday in Tacoma, Washington, where four students and a security guard were injured.The suspect was identified as Waleed Emad Essakhi, according to authorities, and was arrested shortly after the incident.Essakhi was charged in Pierce County Superior Court on Friday, where it was determined he would be tried as an adult.According to court documents, the student allegedly stole a vape pen from a fellow student the previous day at a skatepark, according to court documents. Four of the student’s friends later approached him in retaliation.One of the victims claimed Essakhi was "egging them on" to fight him as he slapped his own face.Court documents state surveillance footage shows the suspect allegedly pulling an object from his pocket before the four students began to fight him. None of the victims were armed.WASHINGTON MAN ALLEGEDLY LURES POLICE WITH BOGUS 911 CALL, SLASHES OFFICER IN FACE Waleed Emad Essakhi, 16, was charged with four counts of first-degree assault following a stabbing incident at Foss High School on Thursday. (Getty Images)Staff members and a
A person was found dead after a vehicle plowed into a health club in downtown Portland, Oregon, early Saturday morning, police said. Investigators later found explosives inside the car.Portland police and the Portland fire and rescue department responded to the Multnomah Athletic Club shortly before 3am after the vehicle crashed through the front entrance and caught fire. Once the blaze was brought under control, a person was found dead inside the vehicle, police said in a statement.An explosive disposal unit was called in after evidence of an explosive device was discovered, police said.Sources said the driver of the vehicle was a former employee of the club, the Oregonian newspaper reported. According to investigators, one of the sources said, the former employee – allegedly disgruntled and with mental health issues – rented a car on Friday, which he used to drive into the building and around the first floor of the facility before setting off the explosive devices, believed to be a mix of propane tanks and pipe bombs, the Oregonian reported.The club’s first floor housed a casual restaurant, formal event spaces, a members’ lounge overlooking Providence Park, a retail store and the front desk. Other amenities included workout rooms, pools,
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Indiana Fever wrap up their 2026 preseason schedule Saturday night against the Nigerian national team.Caitlin Clark was not listed on the injury report entering the game. Concerns arose about her health and immediate availability after she collided with a Dallas Wings player in Thursday’s preseason matchup. She limped to the bench but appeared to walk it off during a replay review that resulted in a Flagrant 1 call.Clark returned to make two free throws before spending the remainder of the game on the sideline.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever brings the ball up court against Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings during the first half of a preseason game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 30, 2026. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)She finished with a team-high 21 points. Clark made two of her three attempted three-pointers, while knocking down 11 of 13 from the free throw line. She also had two rebounds, four assists and one steal in the contest.Two days later, the two-time All-Star is available for Saturday night’s game despite the injury scare.A string of injuries sidelined Clark in 2025, limiting
In a class where most projections had the Tennessee Titans leaning defense under new head coach Robert Saleh, the franchise instead grabbed Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate, widely viewed as the most polished pass-catcher in the class, with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.It was a strong signal that the Titans are building around offense, not patching holes on defense. And more specifically, they’re investing in weapons for their young quarterback Cam Ward. Despite the high investment capital in Tate, offensive coordinator Brian Daboll made it clear Saturday that Tate’s draft status means nothing when it comes to playing time. “He’s going to have to come in here and earn everything,” Daboll said. "But he has a good skillset. He could do a variety of things, contested catches, run routes, very smart. So, we were happy to get him along with the other draft picks and free agents that we got."More news: Latest Patrick Mahomes Update Should Have the Entire NFL Terrified...More news: Saints Sign Former Ole Miss DT Zxavian Harris, Called a ‘Home Run’ Pick UpAt Ohio State, Tate built his case as the most pro-ready receiver in the 2026 draft through steady, year-over-year
News ArticlePublishedMay 02, 2026 at 09:42 PM EDTupdatedMay 02, 2026 at 09:43 PM EDTBy Adeola AdeosunWeekend Night EditorA fire broke out Saturday evening at a marine science laboratory building on the University of South Florida campus in St. Petersburg, prompting an evacuation, authorities said. Plumes of billowing gray smoke poured from the building as university police and local firefighters responded to the scene.No injuries had been reported as of Saturday night, according to university police and the local fire department. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.University police said more information would be released as it became available. ...Reporting from the Associated Press contributed to this article.
The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement to sell control of the team to an investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano. The family of late owner Peter Seidler formally announced the deal Saturday. The sale must still be approved by Major League Baseball. The deal with private equity billionaire Feliciano and his wife took shape last month at an MLB-record valuation of $3.9 billion. The Padres’ announcement of the deal didn’t give specifics on the members of the investor group or the purchase price. “The Padres are more than a baseball team; they are a unifying force in San Diego, rooted in community, connection and belonging,” Jones and Feliciano said in a joint statement. “As life and business partners, and as a family, we are honored to lead this next chapter together. We have worked hard for everything we have achieved, and we have built it together. We see that same spirit in this team and its fans, and we know what it takes to win. We are committed to showing up, listening and earning the trust of this community while building on the strong foundation established by the Seidler family. “This is about more
SEATTLE (AP) — The collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines may mark the end of an era for travelers with a certain financial sensibility. But if you've been snagged in their now-defunct flight schedule, here are some things to know on how to get home, and get whole. READ MORE: Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ceases operations immediately "Rescue fares," reduced prices for new flights Many airlines that used to compete with Spirit are now parachuting in with deals to save their travelers. Airlines including American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines are capping or reducing ticket prices for people to book new flights. There is a limited window for this deal, which prioritizes now-stranded travelers who need to find a new way to their next destination. For example, Southwest's offer is only available in person at an airport ticket counter through Wednesday, May 6, according to industry trade group, Airlines for America and the U.S. Department of Transportation. United, meanwhile, is allowing such bookings for up to two weeks, which can be accessed online. READ MORE: Trump says a 'final proposal' to rescue Spirit Airlines is under consideration
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! He’s getting a "seal" of approval — and stealing the spotlight.A massive sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers," estimated to weigh between 1,500 and 2,000 pounds, is drawing crowds to San Francisco’s Pier 39, where the rare Steller sea lion has been spotted lounging among much smaller California sea lions, according to The Marine Mammal Center.The outsized marine mammal has quickly become a must-see attraction, with visitors flocking to the popular waterfront destination for a glimpse of the unusually large animal, whose presence is rare compared to the pier’s typical sea lion population.The massive sea lion dwarfs the smaller animals that typically crowd the docks.APEX PREDATOR THREATENING NORTHWEST SALMON SPARKS RARE BIPARTISAN PUSH TO 'KILL MORE' Chonkers rests near Pier 31 after a long day of delighting tourists and visitors who came to catch a glimpse of the massive Stellar sea lion. (The Associated Press)"He’s like a Volkswagen! He’s so huge!" said visitor Oluwaseyi Akinbobola, who rushed to the pier hoping to see the animal after hearing about it.Experts estimate Chonkers weighs between 1,500 and 2,000 pounds and likely traveled from waters off Washington or Oregon, said Laura Gill, public programs manager at The
In Brief Posted: 2:11 PM PDT · May 2, 2026 Image Credits:SOPA Images / Getty Images Ask.com, the search engine and question-and-answer service formerly known as Ask Jeeves, has shut down. Ask Jeeves first launched in 1996 and, with its focus on answering conversational questions posed in natural language, was arguably a precursor to today’s AI-powered chatbots. It was also, however, overshadowed by other search products, especially Google. Holding company IAC acquired Ask Jeeves in 2005, quickly dropped “Jeeves” from the name, and by 2010 had scaled back its search product to refocus on Q&A. That same year, IAC Chairman Barry Diller said at TechCrunch Disrupt that Ask.com was not competitive with Google and was not valued in IAC’s stock. A message on the Ask.com website currently reads, “As IAC continues to sharpen its focus, we have made the decision to discontinue our search business, which includes Ask.com. After 25 years of answering the world’s questions, Ask.com officially closed on May 1, 2026.” Nonetheless, the website insists, “Jeeves’ spirit endures.” Topics Subscribe for the industry’s biggest tech news Latest in Media & Entertainment
A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts. In Alabama, Republican Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that she is calling a special legislative session to begin Monday in hopes that the Supreme Court allows the state to change its U.S. House map ahead of the November midterm elections. In Tennessee, Republican Gov. Bill Lee also announced a special session for the GOP-controlled Legislature to break up the state's one Democratic-held House district, centered on the majority-Black city of Memphis. WATCH: How the Supreme Court's Louisiana districting decision weakens the Voting Rights Act Louisiana already has suspended its May 16 congressional primary to allow time for lawmakers to approve new U.S. House districts, though that is being challenged in court. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is pressuring other states such as Tennessee to also redistrict ahead of the midterm elections that will determine whether Republicans maintain control of the closely divided House. Trump urged Texas Republicans last year to redraw U.S. House districts to give the party an advantage. Democrats in California responded by doing the
An attorney representing the Trump administration informed a U.S. District Court Friday evening that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has begun offering new appointments to disaster workers whose contracts the agency did not renew in January, reversing a controversial decision that prompted a coalition of labor unions, scientific groups and local governments to sue the administration. FEMA has “initiated contact to offer new appointments” to term-limited staff whose contracts expired the first three weeks of January, U.S. Attorney Craig H. Missakian wrote in a notice submitted to the U.S. District Court in San Francisco Friday. The notice comes after months of uncertainty over the future of FEMA’s term-limited disaster workers, who make up roughly half the agency’s workforce. It follows news earlier this week that FEMA had reinstated 14 employees who were put on paid administrative leave for eight months for signing a public letter of dissent critiquing policies taken by FEMA and its parent agency, the Department of Homeland Security. The actions are the latest indications that Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is moving away from his predecessor Kristi Noem’s harsher approach toward FEMA, before she was fired as DHS leader. They also raise questions about whether the measures
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war. "I'll let you know about it later," he said before boarding Air Force One, adding that "they're going to give me the exact wording now." Two semiofficial Iranian outlets, Tasnim and Fars, believed to be close to Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, said Iran has sent a 14-point proposal via Pakistan in response to a nine-point U.S. proposal. WATCH: Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal as he reviews new military options to relaunch war Trump rejected a previous Iranian proposal this week. However, conversations have continued, and the three-week ceasefire appears to be holding. The U.S. president also has floated a new plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, where about a fifth of the world's trade in oil and natural gas typically passes. Iranian activist imprisoned The health of imprisoned Iranian rights lawyer Narges Mohammadi was at "very high risk," her foundation and family said Saturday, adding that Iran's Intelligence Ministry was opposing her transfer to Tehran for treatment by her own doctors. Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate in
News ArticlePublishedMay 02, 2026 at 06:56 PM EDTBy Jordan SiglerBefore rookie minicamp this weekend, the Baltimore Ravens signed Diego Pavia to a three-year deal with no guarantees.More News: Only Two NFL Teams Still in the Mix for Aaron RodgersThe finalist for the 2025 Heisman Trophy went undrafted last weekend. The Ravens are giving the quarterback a shot in rookie minicamp to show that he has the potential to aid the team during OTAs this spring, and maybe get a crack at being on the roster for training camp and the preseason.NFL teams typically keep around four quarterbacks on the 90-man roster in the spring so they have enough arms to throw to their receivers during OTAs. ...More News: Chiefs Appear to Have Offered Travis Kelce a ‘Farewell Deal’On Saturday, Ravens first-year head coach Jesse Minter suggested the team wanted to gauge how Pavia and fellow undrafted rookie free agent and quarterback Joe Fagnano perform in rookie minicamp this weekend to decide how to attack the quarterback position for the remainder of spring, per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.Minter suggested the Ravens could have as many as five quarterbacks on the roster this spring while they sort out the backup situation behind
For more than a decade, Cherie DeVaux helped train other people’s horses as she dreamed of one day taking the reins herself.That dream came true, and then some. DeVaux became the first woman to train the winning horse at the Kentucky Derby when Golden Tempo claimed the 152nd Run for the Roses on Saturday at Churchill Downs. Jockey Jose Ortiz rode Golden Tempo to a first-place finish at Churchill Downs on Saturday.Rob Carr / Getty ImagesBefore starting her stable, DeVaux climbed her way up the ranks, beginning as a stable worker for the late Chuck Simon before becoming an assistant trainer for Chad Brown. In 2018, she finally acquired her trainer’s license and went out on her own. “It was a conversation with my now husband,” DeVaux, 44, said to WLEX-TV about her decision to go solo. “I was burned out from being an assistant trainer. I wanted to do something more for myself, have a little bit more of a personal life.”DeVaux’s initial plan was to see how training by herself went for three years, but she would win her first race only 11 months later. Though the start of the pandemic soon after halted her momentum, DeVaux kept
JetBlue Airways announced 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida just hours after Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down on Saturday, ending 34 years of operations and leaving roughly 17,000 employees out of work. The new JetBlue routes—set to begin July 9—directly fill markets Spirit Airlines served, including six destinations JetBlue had not flown to before. The expansion will give JetBlue its largest-ever operation at Fort Lauderdale, with nearly 130 daily departures projected this summer, 75 percent more than last year.Spirit Airlines' collapse removes nearly 2 percent of all U.S. domestic airline seats overnight, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium, with the steepest impact in Las Vegas as well as Fort Lauderdale and Orlando—markets where Spirit Airlines was a major presence.Why It MattersDue to the shutdown, budget-conscious and leisure travelers are expected to feel the absence of Spirit Airlines most acutely. JetBlue's rapid expansion is the most aggressive move yet by any U.S. airline to fill the gap, but with one major budget carrier gone, fares on Spirit's former routes are likely to rise without continued competition.Shares of JetBlue Airways and Frontier Airlines jumped sharply on Friday morning after a Wall Street Journal report said Spirit Airlines was
Investing legend Warren Buffett bemoaned the gambling culture that has taken over financial markets while continuing to preach his brand of patience. In an interview with CNBC on Saturday as Berkshire Hathaway held its annual shareholders meeting, he noted that of the 60 years he’s been in business, only five of them were “really juicy” with opportunities. But when there are no good bargains to be found, the “oracle of Omaha” is fine doing nothing. That’s largely been the case for years. While Berkshire has acquired some smaller companies, the lack of mega-deals has sent the conglomerate’s cash pile to nearly $400 billion. Buffett stepped down as CEO at the end of last year, but he remains involved in the investment portfolio—and still doesn’t like the prices that he’s seeing. That’s due in part to investors acting like they’re playing a card game. To be sure, he’s long compared financial markets to a church with a casino attached. But the casino has gotten very attractive, he told CNBC. Buffett pointed to the growing popularity of one-day options, saying, “That’s not investing. It’s not speculating. It’s gambling, just totally.” He also cited the example of a U.S. Army soldier who made
Posted May 2, 2026 7:03 pm 2 min read A weapon used to attack three people is shown at the Grand Central subway station in New York on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Ryan Murphy/ AP Photo New York City police have released body-worn camera footage of officers shooting and killing a machete-wielding man who stabbed three people at a Grand Central subway stop last month. The video clip posted on the department’s YouTube page Friday shows officers confronting Anthony Griffin after he had randomly slashed three people at the 42nd Street-Grand Central subway station, which connects to Grand Central Terminal.The uniformed officers, identified in the video as detectives Ryan Giuffre and Anthony Manetta, are seen encountering the 44-year-old as he walks up a stairwell holding a large knife at around 9:40 a.m. on April 11.They order Griffin to drop the weapon multiple times, but Giuffre draws his gun as Griffin continues to hold the knife high near his head. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. Griffin then retreats back down the stairs but starts moving toward the officers with the knife still overhead when they start
By May 2, 2026 / 5:29 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Kentucky Derby isn't just about horse racing; it showcases some of the biggest fashion moments of the year. Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the extravaganza is also known for the vibrant, over-the-top styles that showcase outfits that are playful and impossible to ignore.Here are some of the Kentucky Derby 2026 hats, suit jackets and dresses from attendees and celebrities. A spectator looks on near the paddock ahead of the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Alex Slitz / Getty Images Nicole Scherzinger attends the Kentucky Derby 152 at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Daniel Boczarski "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson attends the Kentucky Derby 152 at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Daniel Boczarski / Getty Images Fans attend the 152th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Andy Lyons / Getty Images A woman attends the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 2, 2026. Leandro Lozada /Getty Images Spectators walk through
As the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz tightens around Iran’s oil trade, exports have plunged in recent weeks and storage is rapidly filling. Already, the country has begun curbing production, according to a senior Iranian official. But there’s a crucial caveat Washington may be underestimating: Tehran has decades of experience preparing for versions of this exact scenario. The war in the Middle East is entering a stalemate, with both sides waiting for the other to relent. By targeting the Islamic Republic’s most vital source of revenue, President Donald Trump is seeking to force an end to a conflict that has reshaped geopolitics and global energy markets. Yet Iran has shown some resilience in weathering the blockade so far, drawing on a time-tested playbook to prolong the standoff and raise costs for Washington by pushing up oil prices, which reached a four-year high this week. Tehran is proactively reducing crude output in a move to stay ahead of capacity limits rather than waiting for tanks to fill completely, according to the senior official, who asked not to be identified because the information is sensitive. And engineers have learned how to idle wells without lasting damage and restart them
Walt Disney Co. senior executives are discussing how to unify the company’s disparate mobile apps and turn its streaming service into the first stop for all things Disney, a place where users can book park tickets, buy merchandise, play games and watch movies, according to people familiar with the matter. Disney’s new CEO, Josh D’Amaro, is attempting to break silos within the company and simplify how customers interact with its brand. The new app would marry Disney+ with mobile platforms such as the Disneyland Resort and Disney Cruise Line Navigator apps into what’s internally being described as a “super app,” said the people, who asked not to be named as the information is private. The conversations are at an early stage and no concrete steps have been taken toward developing the product, the people said. Still, the ambition has been at the center of internal presentation materials, and is indicative of the potential D’Amaro, sees in evolving the company’s direct-to-consumer business, the people said. A spokesperson for Disney declined to comment. The company has long flirted with the idea of creating a super app for all things Disney or even a membership program akin to Amazon.com Inc.’s Prime service. D’Amaro’s
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the U.S. will significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating a dispute with Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he seeks to scale back America’s commitment to European security. The Pentagon on Friday had initially announced it would pull some 5,000 troops out of Germany, but when asked Saturday about the reason for the move, Trump didn’t offer an explanation and said an even bigger reduction was coming. “We’re going to cut way down. And we’re cutting a lot further than 5,000,” Trump told reporters in Florida. Earlier on Saturday, Germany’s defense minister appeared to take in stride the news that 5,000 U.S. troops would be leaving his country. Boris Pistorius said the drawdown, which Trump has threatened for years, was expected, and he said European nations needed to take on more responsibility for their own defense. But he also emphasized that security cooperation benefited both sides of the trans-Atlantic partnership. “The presence of American soldiers in Europe, and especially in Germany, is in our interest and in the interest of the U.S.,” Pistorius told the German news agency dpa. The plan faces bipartisan resistance The planned withdrawal faced bipartisan resistance in Washington, with
AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTThe comments came one day after Mr. Trump flatly rejected the proposal. He later clarified he was only briefed on the “concept of the deal.”Listen · 4:00 min President Trump said Saturday he was reviewing Iran’s latest proposal but said he “can’t imagine that it would be acceptable.”Credit...Tom Brenner for The New York TimesMay 2, 2026, 8:33 p.m. ETThe cease-fire between the United States and Iran remained in limbo after President Trump said Saturday evening on social media that he was reviewing Iran’s latest proposal but “can’t imagine that it would be acceptable.”The comments came one day after Mr. Trump had flatly said he was “not satisfied” with the latest offer from Iran, which Iranian state media said was sent to Pakistani mediators on Thursday evening. But on Saturday evening, the president clarified to reporters that he had only been briefed on the “concept of the deal” and had not seen the details.“They’re going to give me the exact wording now,” he said, just before boarding an airplane in Palm Beach, Florida.In the post on Truth Social, Mr. Trump cast doubt that the latest proposal would satisfy him, asserting that Iran has “not yet paid a big enough price
May 2, 2026 at 11:36 PM UTCAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the coming budget will boost spending on Medicare urgent care clinics as his government moves to address cost of living concerns while dealing with a worsening fiscal outlook.The government will spend an additional A$1.8 billion ($1.3 billion) in the next five years on the clinics, Albanese said Sunday in an emailed statement. The first facilities opened in 2023 in an effort to relieve strain on emergency rooms and the outlays will make them a permanent part of the health system.
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Tickets for most of the World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11. But prices are exorbitantly high, topping out at $4,105 for the United States' opening game against Paraguay in Los Angeles, and many costing around $2,000. Tickets are still available on FIFA's official website through its "last-minute sales" section after batches had been released through various phases since September. WATCH: What it takes to create the perfect pitch for the World Cup The cheapest tickets currently are $380 for seven different games, including World Cup debutant Curacao vs. Ivory Coast in Philadelphia. Prices vary dependent on the category of ticket, with Front Category 1 the most expensive and Category 4 the cheapest. Yet a Category 3 ticket for USA vs. Paraguay is listed at $1,120 compared to a Category 2 ticket for Austria vs Jordan, which is $380. Prices are also subject to change as FIFA adopts dynamic pricing for the first time at the World Cup. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in January the demand for tickets for this year's tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico was
Posted May 2, 2026 11:14 am 2 min read An SIU truck parked at the scene of an investigation in Toronto. Don Curran / Global News TW: This story contains graphic content The Special Investigations Unit has cleared Toronto police officers of any criminal wrongdoing in the death of a 27-year-old man who fell from a high-rise balcony on New Year’s Eve.In a report released Friday, the agency concluded there are no reasonable grounds to believe any officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the man’s death.According to the report, the incident began around 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2025, when a woman called 911 reporting she had been assaulted inside her apartment near Jane Street and Wilson Avenue.The woman fled to a neighbour’s unit and told police the man had been drinking and using drugs. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. Officers arrived at the neighbour’s apartment around 11:40 p.m. and saw the woman had visible injuries, including a black eye, marks on her neck and cuts to her hands. Story continues below advertisement Police then headed over to the man’s apartment,
Canadians who cross the border to catch cheap flights have one less option, after the collapse of Spirit Airlines in the United States. The carrier announced Saturday it is shutting down operations effective immediately, cancelling all flights and warning passengers not to head to the airport.The Florida-based budget carrier said the decision follows mounting financial pressure, including a sharp rise in fuel prices that left the company unable to secure additional funding.“For more than 30 years, Spirit Airlines has played a pioneering role in making travel more accessible and bringing people together while driving affordability across the industry,” said Dave Davis, Spirit’s president and chief executive officer.Davis explained that in March 2026, the company reached an agreement with bondholders on a restructuring plan that would have allowed them to emerge as a go-forward business. Story continues below advertisement However, “the sudden and sustained rise in fuel prices in recent weeks ultimately has left us with no alternative but to pursue an orderly wind-down of the Company,” he added. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. That move could have ripple effects for Canadian travellers, particularly in Ontario
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fernando Mendoza responded to a question Saturday of whether he will visit President Donald Trump at the White House to celebrate the Indiana Hoosiers' historic college football championship.Mendoza said that he "believed" the scheduled date of the visit, May 11, was the first day of the Las Vegas Raiders' organized team activities (OTAs). But he was incorrect, as the Raiders' OTAs don't start until May 18.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, attends a news conference at the Raiders Headquarters in Henderson, Nev., on April 24, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)"If it is on the first day of OTAs, like I said, I'm on the bottom of the totem pole here, I got to prove myself, I can't miss practice," Mendoza told reporters at a Raiders press conference on Saturday. "As a rookie, I don't think that's a good look. I want to try to best serve my teammates, and I don't think that would be accomplishing that goal."The Raiders don't have anything in their offseason program scheduled for May 11.INDIANA'S FERNANDO
Spirit Airlines kiosks at New York's LaGuardia Airport on May 2, hours after the carrier shut down.Leslie Josephs/CNBCBALTIMORE/NEW YORK — Spirit Airlines was hours away from its final flights Friday afternoon. Jeremiah Burton was hours away from his first."It's my first time flying," Burton, a 45-year-old air conditioning and heating technician, told CNBC at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Friday, shortly before he was scheduled to depart for New Orleans to visit his daughter and her newborn twins."To tell you the truth, I just went online and Googled the cheapest airline ticket," he said, adding that he paid about $500 for the trip late last month. He was scheduled to return on May 6.While Burton waited for his flight, Spirit was making final preparations to shut down overnight, ending a three-decade run that brought discount air travel to millions across the United States and as far away as Peru. Spirit canceled international flights on Thursday, to start, so travelers, planes, and flight crews wouldn't be stranded. The airline said it flew more than 50,000 people the day leading up to its collapse.Spirit bondholders rejected an 11th-hour bailout proposal from the Trump administration that could have included up to $500
About this research This Pew Research Center analysis examines Americans’ views of Trump and the two major parties. Why did we do this? Pew Research Center conducts research to help the public, media and decision-makers understand important topics. We have studied Americans’ views of politics and major policy issues, including views of the president, for decades. Learn more about Pew Research Center. How did we do this? We surveyed 5,103 U.S. adults from April 20 to 26, 2026. Everyone who took part in this survey is a member of the Center’s American Trends Panel. The survey represents the views of the full U.S. adult population. Here are the survey questions used for this analysis, the detailed responses and the survey methodology. The American public’s views of the two major political parties are more unfavorable than favorable, with a substantial share expressing negative views of both parties. 58% of U.S. adults have an unfavorable view of the Republican Party. A nearly identical share (59%) have an unfavorable view of the Democratic Party. Favorable views of the Democratic Party have ticked up from a low of 36% in August 2025. While there have been relatively modest fluctuations in these overall ratings over
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Mississippi Vietnam War veteran who challenged a ban on political slogans at a military retirement home, ruling that the restriction does not violate the First Amendment.Johnny Fuselier filed a class action lawsuit against John S. RisCassi, the Chief Operating Officer of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, claiming that rules preventing residents from wearing or displaying political messages in shared spaces infringed on his constitutional rights. But in a summary judgment, a judge found the policy to be lawful given the nature of the facility and its purpose.Newsweek has contacted Armed Forces Retirement Home for comment via email outside of regular working hours.What To KnowAccording to the summary judgment, the Armed Forces Retirement Home—Gulfport maintains rules governing behavior and dress in its communal areas, requiring residents to conduct themselves in a way that promotes harmony and avoids disruption. The guidelines state that “signs and apparel of racial, sexual, political, or ethnic slogans are not permitted.”The policy also sets standards for clothing in shared spaces, specifying that attire must be appropriate for a communal living environment and classifying garments with political slogans as unsuitable.Court filings describe Fuselier as a “passionate
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