Sharing of posh private jets soars in US — allowing travelers to fly in luxury without forking out millions for own plane

Bye-bye boarding lines. The sharing of posh private jets among travelers has soared to record heights in the US as many residents are getting wealthier and turning up their noses at commercial flying. While owning a plane is still impractical for many flyers — with prices for a new small jet starting around $14 million — an increasing number are willing to dish out a smaller fortune for a seat aboard a private or at least semi-private aircraft. The extra cost can end up treating the lucky deep-pocketed travelers to such luxurious goodies as heated floors, walls with silk-blended fabric…

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10 Ways Small Businesses Can Use AI To Grow–And Even Hire More Workers

A quartet of witnesses testifying this week to the House Small Business Committee disputed the commonly-held belief that artificial intelligence will displace human workers and insisted that small businesses which use AI are likely to wind up having to hire more employees–because they’ll grow.Already, a majority of small businesses are…

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Trade vessel struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran talks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A trade vessel in the Strait of Hormuz reported being struck by a projectile overnight Tuesday as it was transiting near the coast of Oman.The incident, reported to U.K. Maritime Trade Operations, comes amid conflicting reports of Iran participating in peace talks…

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PK Kemsley Allegedly Failed to Repay 0K Loan, Withdrew 0K in Last 2 Years: Documents (Exclusive)

PK Kemsley’s finances are once again at the center of his divorce battle with estranged wife Dorit Kemsley as they fight over spousal and child support. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 50, filed new documents in their legal case, which included a certified public accountant’s declaration of the music manager’s income and spending habits. According to the declaration dated July 30 and exclusively obtained by Us, Aaron Garrett, who was hired by Dorit’s legal team, alleged that PK, 58, “borrowed $350,000 in November 2024 which was due to be repaid in November 2025.” Garrett noted that “based on…

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Missouri voters overwhelmingly reject abolishing state income tax

Missouri voters rejected a ballot measure in Tuesday’s primary election that would’ve abolished state income taxes.While nine states have phased out individual income taxes, Missouri voters apparently feared an increase in other forms of taxation to make up for the revenue loss. The measure, Amendment No. 5, was rejected by…