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Frontier Airlines rescinds empty middle seat charge after lawmaker pressure

Frontier Airlines rescinds empty middle seat charge after lawmaker pressure

U.S. budget carrier Frontier Airlines withdrew on Wednesday a "More Room" policy that would have given passengers the option of paying extra to keep the middle seat empty on flights after a backlash from politicians, according to a letter to lawmakers seen by Reuters.



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Klobuchar, Warren urge FTC to take more steps to help small businesses avoid coronavirus scams

Klobuchar, Warren urge FTC to take more steps to help small businesses avoid coronavirus scams

Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren raise concerns about scammers taking advantage of business owners seeking aid during the coronavirus.

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U.S. reaches settlement to recover over $49 million involving Malaysia's 1MDB: DOJ

U.S. reaches settlement to recover over $49 million involving Malaysia's 1MDB: DOJ

The United States has reached a settlement to recover more than $49 million involving Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, the Department of Justice said.



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Ford's China ventures saw sales growth in April as market rebounds

Ford's China ventures saw sales growth in April as market rebounds

U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co's two ventures in China have reported year-on-year sales growth for April, indicating the world's biggest auto market has started its recovery from coronavirus-induced lows.



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Asia stocks set to track soft Wall Street lead amid pandemic worries

Asia stocks set to track soft Wall Street lead amid pandemic worries

Asian stocks were set to come under pressure on Thursday as downbeat economic data pushed investors to safe havens and growing worries about falling demand sent oil prices lower.



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Sinclair agrees to pay record-setting $48 million FCC civil penalty

Sinclair agrees to pay record-setting $48 million FCC civil penalty

Sinclair Broadcast Group has agreed to pay a $48 million fine to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) resolving the probe into the company's abandoned deal to buy Tribune Media in what the agency said was its largest-ever civil penalty.



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PayPal sees strong second quarter as online spending surge

PayPal sees strong second quarter as online spending surge

PayPal Holdings Inc said it expects a strong recovery in payments volumes in the second quarter as social distancing drives more people to shop online, even as lockdowns start to ease, sending its shares up 8% in extended trading.



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If there's coronavirus relief money, scammers will try and steal it

If there's coronavirus relief money, scammers will try and steal it

Business owners, the unemployed and recipients of stimulus checks are among the targets of financial thieves trying to access trillions of dollars in federal coronavirus relief.

6 years ago
Peloton gets lockdown boost as home workouts drive exercise bike sales

Peloton gets lockdown boost as home workouts drive exercise bike sales

Peloton Interactive Inc raised its forecast for full-year revenue on Wednesday as "stay at home" orders led to a surge in sales of the company's exercise bikes and fitness subscriptions, sending its shares up 5%.



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Peloton raises revenue forecast as people turn to home workouts in lockdowns

Peloton raises revenue forecast as people turn to home workouts in lockdowns

Peloton Interactive Inc raised its forecast for full-year revenue on Wednesday as "stay at home" orders encouraged more people to buy the company's exercise bikes and fitness subscriptions plans.



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Lyft sees rider demand improve in late April, 'on path to profitability'

Lyft sees rider demand improve in late April, 'on path to profitability'

Lyft Inc on Wednesday posted higher-than-expected revenue and the ride-hailing company vowed further cost cuts to become profitable, saying ridership hit by the coronavirus pandemic had improved in late April.



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T-Mobile beats phone subscriber estimates as lockdown creates demand surge

T-Mobile beats phone subscriber estimates as lockdown creates demand surge

T-Mobile US Inc added more monthly bill paying phone subscribers than expected in the first quarter, thanks to a surge in demand for cheaper phone services as people work from home amid lockdowns.



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New York Times adds record digital subscribers, posts upbeat first-quarter results

New York Times adds record digital subscribers, posts upbeat first-quarter results

The New York Times Co crossed five million digital subscribers, adding a record number and withstanding a heavy drop in ad revenue in the first quarter that was dominated by heavy news coverage around the COVID-19 pandemic.



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PayPal profit slumps as COVID-19 weighs on spending

PayPal profit slumps as COVID-19 weighs on spending

Payment processor Paypal Holdings Inc reported an 87.4% slump in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as consumers spent less due to the COVID-19 lockdowns and unemployment numbers surged.



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He's an American but his wife is not. He's not getting a stimulus check

He's an American but his wife is not. He's not getting a stimulus check

With many Americans still counting the days until they get their $1,200 checks, some are in for a surprise. If you're American, but your spouse is not, you may not be qualified. Now, some groups are suing the government over the issue.

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