Spirit Airlines could be used to transport troops, military cargo if Trump admin takes over bankrupt carrier: report 

The White House is reportedly considering a plan to take over Spirit Airlines and use part of the bankrupt carrier’s fleet for military missions.   Under the proposal, President Trump would invoke the Defense Production Act to loan Spirit Airlines money for national defense purposes, CBS News reported on Friday.  The Pentagon would then use the budget airline’s “excess capacity for transporting troops, military cargo or other missions,” the outlet said, citing sources.  Spirit’s creditors would need to sign-off on the strategy. The company, known for its bright-yellow planes and low-cost fares, has declared bankruptcy twice in the past two years. …

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Fever star Sophie Cunningham says sports media needs ‘more honesty’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham called for more honesty among the sports media, while speaking to reporters at her team’s media day on Wednesday.Cunningham was asked about a recent social media exchange, appearing to reference her calling out Yahoo Sports for an…

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Ilhan Omar vinegar attacker changes plea after chaotic onstage rush

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Minneapolis man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., with vinegar during a January town hall is changing his plea to guilty on federal charges stemming from the incident.Anthony James Kazmierczak’s assault on Omar occurred weeks after Renee Good was killed by…

Noncitizen ex-Kansas mayor pleads guilty to illegally voting multiple times

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Mexican native green card holder who recently served as mayor of a small Kansas town pleaded guilty to voter fraud after illegally voting multiple times, according to federal authorities. He also falsely claimed U.S. citizenship on voter registration documents.The case comes…

Epstein fallout grows as DOJ watchdog digs deeper into handling of the case

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Justice Department’s (DOJ) internal watchdog is investigating whether the agency properly handled the release of records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amid concerns it may have failed to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.Deputy Inspector General William M.…

Fox News Poll: Voters see AI as a risk to privacy and paychecks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As artificial intelligence grabs headlines and stirs debate, the latest Fox News Poll finds most voters see it as a threat to privacy and jobs, contributing to a largely negative impression overall.The survey, released Thursday, finds voters think AI mostly hurts rather…

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s hyped NYC Goop Kitchen shutters just days after opening — citing demand, ‘technical difficulties’

NYC appetites may have been a little too ravenous for Goop Kitchen. Gwyneth Paltrow’s buzzy, wellness-driven delivery concept opened its first New York location this week — but abruptly paused Friday, according to a post on Instagram. “NYC — due to technical difficulties, we are closed for the time being,” the company wrote. “Pre-orders will go out as scheduled. Thank you for your patience. We will be back soon!” According to reports, the main culprit is a facility-wide internet outage — that knocked the falafel wrap flogger offline. The West Coast transplant is just one of several vendors operating out…

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