Friday Afternoon Update: Southwest Loses $220 Million, NC Warns Of Razor Blades On Gas Handles, Britney Spears Causes Panic

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Southwest loses $220 million

Southwest Airlines is an embattled commercial airline Announcement The cancellation of almost 17,000 flights during the holiday season caused a loss of $220 million. Due to declining ticket sales, the airline will likely suffer more losses in its first quarter. American Airlines, however, posted a profit of $803 million for the same period. The losses were addressed by Bob Jordan, CEO of Southwest Airlines.

North Carolina Authorities warn against razor blades on gas pumps

North Carolina authorities are Informing A concerning development was made known to the public. At several locations in the state, razor blades were found on the gas pump handles.

COVID Fraud Abounds

Fraudsters May have been robbed According to the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office, as high as $60 billion was earned from various unemployment insurance programs created by lockdown-era stimul bills. Between April 2020 and September 20,22, $878 billion was spent on all unemployment insurance programs. “The unprecedented demand for benefits and the need to implement the new programs quickly increased the risk of financial fraud,” In a statement, the GAO said.

Brittney Spears causes panic by deleting Instagram

Concerned fans It’s a spark. Britney Spears had a Tuesday wellness visit. Britney Spears’ Instagram account was deleted by her fans. Worried fans called police, who conducted a wellness check for the star on Tuesday night. Page Six received a response from a police spokesperson later. “I can confirm that we did get calls into our dispatch, and essentially, I can confirm that we don’t believe that Britney Spears is in any kind of harm or any kind of danger.”

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