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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 aircraft lands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on May 7, 2023.Nicolas Economou | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesDALLAS — Southwest Airlines executives on Thursday outlined for Wall Street their vision to boost profits: extra legroom seats starting in 2026, assigned seating, international partnerships and overnight flights. Southwest’s new plan comes as its leaders seeks to fend off activist Elliott Investment Management, which has called for leadership changes.Southwest said its three-year plan will add $4 billion to earnings before interest and taxes in 2027.The airline also raised its third-quarter revenue forecast and said…

As the international community continues to grapple with the future of humanity, most recently at this month’s UN Summit of the Future, the question of how to feed and nourish a growing population without destroying the planet have become increasingly pressing. An additional 150 million people went hungry last year compared with 2019, with more than 730 million people undernourished worldwide, and the outlook remains precarious. At the same time, food systems are under growing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with evidence that they are responsible for approximately a third of all human-caused emissions, two-thirds of which are generated by land-based systems.…

Jimmy Fallon and Prince Harry. (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC) It seems Prince Harry isn’t afraid to get a little afraid! The Duke of Sussex, 40, made a hilarious appearance on the Thursday, September 26 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, teaming up with the host, 50, to take on his haunted “Tonightmares” maze. In the three-minute segment, which was filmed at Rockefeller Center after Harry arrived in New York City earlier this week, the pair made their way through the haunted maze. As they navigated through, various scary figures such as zombies jumped out to frighten the Prince…

Photo-Illustration: Curbed Michael Colson is used to attracting attention while working his route around Jamaica, Queens. He’s a foot-patrol employee for the Lime scooter-share company, which, along with Bird and Veo, began operating in Eastern Queens this summer — a development that at least some residents of the borough seem to deeply hate. “This is sensitive information,” Colson says, showing me a map filled with dots representing the scooters he’s meant to pick up and return to their designated parking corrals. His main job is moving scooters, but his second, unofficial job is listening to people who tell him how…

GeoStabilization International will share a $75 million pot with workers following its sale by KKR.About 900 staff will get payments of up to $325,000 following the sale.A KKR executive promotes Ownership Works, which calls for workers to get stakes in their companies. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. The private equity industry…

Actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89, her family has said.A legend of British stage and screen, she won two Oscars during her career – for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1970 and California Suite in 1979.She had four other nominations, and received eight Bafta awards.In the Harry Potter films, Dame Maggie played the ascerbic Professor Minerva McGonagall, famous for her pointed witch’s hat and stern manner with the young wizards at Hogwarts.In hit ITV drama Downton Abbey, she played the Dowager Countess of Grantham,…

Prince Harry was given the fright of his life courtesy of ‘Tonight Show’ host Jimmy Fallon … joining the late-night personality for a haunted maze experience. Check it out … the Duke of Sussex and the “Saturday Night Live” alum make their way into “Jimmy Fallon’s Tonightmares,” a bone-chilling walk-thru that saw the stoic British royal shaken and screaming expletives. Prince Harry was cursing within seconds of entering the spooky maze … as he and Jimmy were suddenly greeted by a scary zombie. The experience appeared to reveal the Prince’s fear of pandas … thanks to one figure wearing white…

Ready to improve your knowledge and take on some new ideas? Marketing tech expert Stacie Kimberlain offers a list of essential books just right for the current market. September means Back to Basics here at Inman. As real estate navigates the post-settlement era with new commission rules, real estate professionals from across the country will share what’s working for them, how they’ve evolved their systems and tools, and where they’re investing personally. In the ever-evolving world of real estate, staying ahead of the curve isn’t just an option; it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a seasoned agent or just starting, the…

U.S. crude oil on Friday was on pace for its first weekly loss in three weeks, as the prospect of growing oil supplies from Saudi Arabia overshadowed China’s efforts to stimulate its economy.The U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate is down nearly 6% this week, while global benchmark Brent has pulled back nearly 4%. Prices have fallen even as conflict in the Middle East escalates, with Israel and Hezbollah trading blows in Lebanon.”It is amazing to see that … war doesn’t affect the price, and that’s because there’s been no disruption,” Dan Yergin, vice chairman of S&P Global, told CNBC’s “Squawk…

We explore youth in power. The median age of leaders is 62, but young people are pushing for change.It is still a golden age for older politicians. According to the Pew Research Center, the median age of current national leaders is 62, and in most countries, leaders are much older than the average citizen. But if 2024 taught us anything it is that young people are paying attention. Are we standing on the cusp of a new era in politics? Many young people believe so and are determined to show they can tackle multiple battles to shape their future. Today,…