• Wed, May 7, 2025

by: MSNBC

Newark travel chaos kicked off when air traffic control lost communication with aircraft

Air traffic controllers lost contact with aircraft heading to and from Newark Liberty International Airport last week, their union said, detailing an equipment failure that led to massive flight delays and raised more concerns about aging U.S. aviation infrastructure and staffing shortages.

by: People

Travis Kelce Plays Coy on His Travel Plans as Mom Donna Kelce Questions Why He's So 'Tan'

Travis Kelce shot down a question from his mom, Donna Kelce, about his travels and why he's so 'tan' during a Mother's Day episode of his podcast, 'New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce' on May 7.

by: Tennessean

REAL ID rule takes effect across US airports; Were Nashville travelers prepared?

Decades after the 2005 REAL ID Act passed, its implementation has officially begun. Here's what that means at Nashville International Airport.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Ready for heavy traffic? Most holiday travel will be by car | Season 2021

With all the extra cars on the road, vehicle travel is back to pre-pandemic levels.

by: Forbes

The EV Holy Grail? A Battery That Can Travel 745 Miles On One Charge

Imagine an EV that could travel nearly 750 miles on one charge, last 30 years, and fully recharge in under 10 minutes. Toyota says it'll arrive by 2027.

by: Fortune

Fed might have to pick between solving unemployment or inflation

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank hasn't faced such a scenario in a "long time."

by: BikeMag

New Bag Collection from Yeti Covers Trail and Travel

Yeti Cycles new bag collection offers a range of storage options for for carrying essentials on the trail or everything you need for travel.

by: WOOD

REAL ID deadline is now in effect for air travel

A REAL ID or a passport are now required to fly in the United States but the Transportation Security Administration is giving some leeway as the requirement is implemented.

by: KTTC

A chance for summer travelers to enroll in TSA Precheck

Travelers will be able to enroll or renew their membership at the Rochester Triple-A location beginning Tuesday until Friday.

by: KARK

Travelers at Little Rock airport see change as REAL ID enforcement begins

REAL IDs are now required to board a flight or enter certain federal buildings.

by: KTSM

TSA begins REAL ID enforcement; What travelers need to know

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) —The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now enforcing the federal REAL ID requirement. Beginning Wednesday, May 7, travelers boarding domestic flights will need to present a REAL ID, typically marked by a gold star on the top corner of a state-issued driver's license or ID card. According to the Texas Department of […]

by: KBTX

College Station travel agent says 'Real ID' may hinder summer travel plans

Focus at Four: How Real ID could change your travel plans

by: Newsweek

Unease created by tariffs could lead to summer travel deals: expert

Overall economic uncertainty created by President Trump's sweeping tariffs could spark unexpected travel deals this summer as demand softens.

by: Fortune

Gold holds drop as Powell says Fed in no hurry to adjust rates

Bullion earlier tumbled by as much as 2.1% after China and the US confirmed upcoming trade talks, easing demand for safe havens.

by: Fortune

Green Dot sale attracts private equity amid sluggish deal climate

The fintech, whose biggest customers are WalMart and Apple, has been exploring sale options since March.
  • Thu, May 8, 2025

by: KSAZ

Travelers breeze through Sky Harbor Airport as REAL ID deadline arrives

Travelers at Phoenix Sky Harbor were well prepared for the start of REAL ID requirements at airports throughout the country.

by: WYFF

Travelers at GSP can soon enjoy a new option for food before takeoff

A new restaurant will soon make its landing at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.

by: BuzzFeed

These 29 Things Improve The Experience Of Traveling With Only A Carry-On

Pair this spacious travel backpack with your carry-on, and you can pack a whole suitcase's worth of clothes without the fee.

by: MLB

Chris Stapleton and Buffalo Trace Distillery's Traveller Whiskey becomes the first official whiskey of Major League Baseball

Traveller Blended Whiskey, co-created by Buffalo Trace Distillery's Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley and Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton, formed a new multi-year agreement making Traveller the Official Whiskey of Major League Baseball (MLB). The partnership solidifies the Most Awarded Super Premium Whiskey release of 2024 as the first

by: Fortune

Trump calls Fed Chairman Powell a 'fool' but despite relentless attacks, he may be keeping him around for one key reason

Trump previously said he could remove Powell "real fast," but has since backed down.

by: NDTV

Singapore Issues Advisory Asking Nationals to Avoid Travel To J&K, Pakistan

Singapore has advised its citizens to defer all non-essential travel to Jammu and Kashmir in India, and to Pakistan, amid tensions between the two neighbours.

by: ESPN

Stolarz not traveling with Leafs ahead of Game 3

Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is staying in Toronto as his teammates travel to Florida ahead of Game 3.

by: Newsweek

Traveler rents Airbnb, unprepared for what it comes with: "10/10 host"

"Whatever amount of money [you] paid for this Airbnb is not enough," one user wrote in the comments.

by: Forbes

'Raw Travel' Syndicated Weekly To Return For Season 13

'Raw Travel," the weekly syndicated half-hour travel/lifestyle-themed entry, will utilize the best of its over 200-episode library for season 13.

by: CNN

#NEWS: United CEO says air travel is still safe, | CNN

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told CNN Thursday air travel remains safe, even at Newark Liberty International Airport, where delays have played out for more than a week as air traffic controllers took trauma leave after a critical technology outage.

by: CoinTelegraph

Ex-Celsius CEO asks to travel for a wedding after sentencing

Alex Mashinsky made a last-minute request to travel for his daughter's wedding mere hours before he was scheduled to be sentenced on two felony charges.

by: Parade

U.S. Issues Travel Advisory for Popular Vacation Destination

As civil unrest unfolds in the country, the State Department has advised U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to certain areas of this popular South Asian nation.

by: MLB

Traveller Whiskey becomes the first official whiskey of MLB

Traveller Blended Whiskey, co-created by Buffalo Trace Distillery's Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley and Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton, formed a new multi-year agreement making Traveller the Official Whiskey of Major League Baseball (MLB). The partnership solidifies the Most Awarded Super Premium Whiskey release of 2024 as the first

by: Newsweek

US raises travel risk for Caribbean countries

Cuba was one of the 41 countries that featured on an internal memo seen by Reuters that were being considered for a full visa suspension by the White House.

by: CNN

REAL ID enforcement is in effect. Here's how summer travel is shaping up

The long-anticipated enforcement of REAL ID Wednesday appeared to have gone smoothly across the US Wednesday.

by: Fortune

Workforce AI skills are advancing slowly as the technology zooms ahead. Something has to give

The problem is likely to intensify as companies try applying AI tools to more complex parts of their business.

by: Newsweek

US issues Pakistan travel warning after India drone attack

India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed powers, are clashing.

by: CNN

REAL ID enforcement is in effect. Here's how summer travel is shaping up | CNN

The long-anticipated enforcement of REAL ID Wednesday appeared to have gone smoothly across the US Wednesday.

by: Fortune

Jerome Powell says the Fed can afford to 'wait and see' before cutting rates. Other economists aren't so sure

A data-dependent approach might leave the central bank playing catch-up.

by: Fortune

Identity theft jumps for the first time since 2021, with Florida leading the pack

Miami was still the city where identity theft was most common.

by: Fortune

LVMH's U.S. CEO is glad 'annoying' quiet luxury trend has died

"I've always argued that luxury is connected to the underlying human emotion of accomplishment."

by: Fortune

Current price of gold: May 8, 2025

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here's a look at how the precious metal is doing today.

by: Fortune

The Gates Foundation reckons with the end of the globalism era

Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates started the organization 25 years ago, in a more optimistic time. Now, leaders say they must do a better job bringing the 'hearts and minds' along with them.

by: Fortune

CHROs have the reputation of being the least AI-savvy of the C-suite, research finds

Most CEOs believe their top HR leaders aren't as well-versed in AI as other prominent leaders.

by: Fortune

Fortune Tech: Google's AI search problem

Plus: Netflix's app revamp, OpenAI's Stargate, Amazon's new robot, and Meta's glasses in the latest edition of Fortune's flagship tech newsletter.

by: Fortune

An air traffic controller at Newark is like 'a 3D chess player who can juggle a chainsaw' with their eyes closed, ex-pilot says

Air traffic controllers are taking "trauma leave" to deal with stress after the chaos at Newark.

by: Fortune

How Lead Edge Capital's 750-strong army of backers powers its venture flywheel

Nimay Mehta on the New York VC firm's unique approach to software investing.

by: Fortune

Lidl goes upmarket with a focus on elite London postcodes as part of its aggressive $665 million U.K. expansion

The German grocer eyes 40 new stores—including in Soho and Notting Hill—as it accelerates UK growth and gains market share from rivals.

by: Fortune

With the Fed in the rearview, markets jump on signs that Trump wants trade deals with China and U.K.

Even Bitcoin is back: It was above $99,000 this morning.

by: Fortune

Bombardier CEO on tariffs: 'I'm always a believer that common sense will prevail'

Also: Is Trump be softening on China? U.S. will announce trade deal with U.K.

by: Fortune

17 states are suing Trump administration for blocking billions in funds for EV chargers

The Trump administration in February directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure that was allocated under President Joe Biden.

by: Fortune

Top CD rates today, May 8, 2025

We've rounded up today's highest available CD rates, many of which are above 4% APY.

by: Fortune

Current refi mortgage rates report for May 8, 2025

See Thursday's report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.

Green Dot sale attracts private equity amid sluggish deal climate

The fintech, whose biggest customers are WalMart and Apple, has been exploring sale options since March.
The article from Fortune, published on May 7, 2025, discusses the evolving landscape of prepaid debit cards, focusing on Green Dot's strategic moves and partnerships. Green Dot, a major player in the prepaid card market, has been expanding its reach through collaborations with retail giants like Walmart and tech companies like Apple. The company is also exploring potential private equity investments to fuel further growth. Meanwhile, traditional banks like Citigroup are entering the fintech space, intensifying competition. The article highlights how these developments are reshaping the financial services industry, making prepaid debit cards more accessible and integrated into everyday transactions.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
https://fortune.com/2025/05/07/green-dot-walmart-apple-prepaid-debit-cards-private-equity-citigroup-fintech-banks/
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