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A Spirit Airlines flight arrives at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 18, 2025. Quinn Glabicki | ReutersSpirit Airlines won approval for a $475 million lifeline and a $150 million payment from its biggest aircraft lessor in court on Friday, as the struggling budget airline races to stabilize itself after its second bankruptcy since November. U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved the $475 million in debtor-in-possession financing, a lifeline that bankrupt companies can use to continue operating, along with $150 million from AerCap and the rejection of 27 airplane leases. Spirit…

NEW YORK (AP) — It was January 2004 and Donald Trump and Letitia James, a fellow New Yorker who would become his nemesis, were embarking on new ventures that would launch their political careers.Trump’s show “The Apprentice,” which introduced him to a new generation of Americans, premiered on NBC. James was sworn in as a newly elected member of the New York City Council, representing Brooklyn.James became New York’s attorney general in 2019 and began a legal feud with Trump that has persisted.She’s battled big tech, opioid manufacturers and the National Rifle Association. But it is the Democrat’s barrage of…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A food aid program that supports millions of low-income mothers and their young children received a $300 million infusion from the Trump administration this week, alleviating some anxiety that it would run out of money during the government shutdown.The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children helps more than 6 million low-income mothers, young children and expectant parents to purchase nutritious staples like fruits and vegetables, low-fat milk and infant formula. The program, known as WIC, was at risk of running out of money this month because of the government shutdown, which occurred right before…

Tottenham Hotspur seem to have a pattern with senior head coaches. In the summer of 2023, Ange Postecoglou and Robert Vilahamn both arrived – and both departed weeks apart this year. Now, Thomas Frank and Martin Ho are the new boys at Hotspur Way.And much like his predecessor, Ho came into the role as a relative unknown from a club in Scandinavia. The Liverpudlian, who has previously been assistant at Everton and Manchester United, had enjoyed great success at Norwegian side SK Brann, leading them in their first Women’s Champions League campaign, where they were knocked out in the quarter-finals…

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — At a massive military parade attended by foreign leaders, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rolled out his nuclear-armed military’s most powerful weapons, including a new intercontinental ballistic missile he may be preparing to test in coming weeks.The parade, which began Friday night in the rain and marked the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party, highlighted Kim’s growing diplomatic footing and his relentless drive to build an arsenal that could target the continental United States and his rivals in Asia.North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Saturday that the parade…

The Hollywood Burbank Airport air traffic control tower stands in Burbank, California, on Oct. 6, 2025.Mario Tama | Getty ImagesTravelers should prepare for potential flight disruptions this holiday weekend as the government shutdown continues, a group representing the largest U.S. airlines said Friday.Air traffic controller shortages this week delayed flights at some U.S. airports, including in Burbank, California, and Nashville, Tennessee.”It is safe to fly, but ATC staffing shortages strain the system and cause flights to be spaced out, slowing down everything. In some cases, flights may be delayed or even cancelled,” said Airlines for America, whose members include Delta…

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani present a signed agreement as they meet at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 10, 2025. Ken Cedeno | ReutersDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday announced an agreement to build a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at a U.S. Air Force Base in Idaho.Hegeth said the facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base will allow pilots from Qatar’s air force to train with American military personnel.The Defense secretary made the announcement at a Pentagon press conference with Qatari Defense…

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — When U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday morning that the federal government had reached an agreement with Qatar to build a facility at an Air Force base in Idaho, social media posts began popping up online from people across the political spectrum expressing outrage at the concept of a foreign military base on American soil. But the facility being built at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho isn’t a separate base at all — it is a group of buildings that will be built to handle training and maintenance for Qatari troops —…

The international friendly match between Argentina and Puerto Rico has been moved from Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, it has been announced.The game will now be played on Tuesday, Oct. 14 instead of Monday, Oct. 13.Chicago Park District spokesman Luca Serra said the change in venue was due to low ticket sales.”Yes, confirming that the Argentina against Puerto Rico match has been canceled in Chicago”, Serra told the Associated Press. “The promoter made the decision this morning due to low ticket sales.”The promoter of the match, VMG Sports and Entertainment, has not released…

Kylian Mbappé continued his remarkable scoring streak by netting a stunning opener in France’s 3-0 World Cup qualifying win against Azerbaijan at Parc des Princes.Mbappé broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time with his 17th goal in 13 appearances for club and country this season — and his 53rd in all for the national team.The Real Madrid forward is now within four goals of Olivier Giroud’s record of 57 for France, and his strike against Azerbaijan marked his career-best 10th match in a row where he has found the back of the net.Adrien Rabiot doubled France’s lead after 69 minutes…