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Travel Weekly
12 hours ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
United expands its Newark-Dominica service
United Airlines is expanding nonstop service from Newark to Dominica this fall. The airline has added a second weekly flight launching Oct. 29; the Wednesday service is addition to the existing Saturday service, which debuted in February. The new flight departs Newark on Wednesdays at 8:45 a.m. and lands at Douglas-Charles Airport in Dominica at 2:17 p.m. The return flight departs Dominica at 3:45 p.m. and arrives at Newark at 7:45 p.m.
The Independent
17 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Shakur Stevenson proves he's boxing's new Floyd Mayweather
Headed into the fight, there were many questions surrounding Stevenson's ability to handle a fighter with Zepeda's output – but the Newark native proved beyond any doubt that he can adapt to any style and win 'whatever it takes'. While it may seem early to make comparisons to a legend like Mayweather, the similarities are hard to ignore. Mayweather was heavily criticised towards the end of his career for his defensive boxing style. Shutting his opponents out made for less interesting fights for the spectators. Eddie Hearn openly spoke against Mayweather before his 2014 clash with Marcos Maidana for avoiding the big fights and taking on subpar opposition. Hearn said: 'When the big fights don't happen, the public loses faith. That is happening with Floyd Mayweather.' He continued: 'He is the king of the ring and the king of making money. But fight week seems particularly flat, and I'm hearing from my people in America that there is not the buzz or even much interest in his fight with Marcos Maidana.' This is something Stevenson has also been accused of – not being a fan-friendly fighter and winning his world titles against opposition who never really posed a threat. Long-serving commentator and Hall of Famer Jim Lampley said of Stevenson: 'So far Shakur Stevenson is choosing to win, and so far in choosing to win, he's getting less entertaining. But for both men, a time came when they had to prove to the world that they could stand and fight with the best. Stevenson vs Zepeda (2025) For Stevenson, Zepeda was the perfect opportunity to show his grit against a fighter whose power and volume punching made him a ferocious competitor who has more knockouts than Stevenson does fights. Stevenson showed incredible composure and counterpunching ability to tame the fire of Zepeda and dominate their exchanges, landing eye-catching counter shots and combinations. Just like we saw from Mayweather during his best years, Stevenson boxed from behind a Philly shell when he was forced to the ropes. He was not only effective on the back foot, however, the WBC champion surprised onlookers when he was happy to go toe-to-toe with the fierce Mexican puncher, absorbing or avoiding the best he had to throw and responding with precision and power. The only flaw in an otherwise commanding performance was a well-timed right hand from Zepeda that briefly unbalanced Stevenson, but the American did not waver and quickly returned to dominating the fight. Zepeda showed true spirit to continue his assault despite not landing any meaningful work for the majority of the fight. But the more he threw, the more obvious it became he was outmatched by the American, who could answer him from anywhere – on the inside, at range, on the backfoot or even off the ropes. After the fight Shakur sent a message to the world and said he is more than just a boxer, he is a fighter too. Stevenson said: 'Whatever it takes to get the job done. I got dog in me, I'm not no puppy, I'm not no poodle, I'm a tough guy.' He continued: 'He pushed me to another level.' Mayweather vs Cotto (2012) Mayweather had announced his retirement from boxing after brutally stopping Ricky Hatton in 2007, but came back to the ring in 2009 to fight Juan Manuel Marquez. He put together an impressive couple of victories over Marquez and Shane Mosley, followed by a controversial knockout of Victor Ortiz, which saw him under heavy fire from the boxing public. As well as the controversial ending to the fight, many thought Mayweather was boxing too negatively in his comeback and not providing fans with the entertainment they had paid for. Mayweather's moment of vindication came against Miguel Cotto in one of the toughest challenges of his career. Cotto was, similar to Zepeda, a hard-hitting machine with an unrelenting come-forward style that Mayweather had struggled with in the past against the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Jose Luis Castillo and Carlos Hernandez. But on the night, Mayweather proved that the days of the destructive 'Pretty Boy Floyd' were not past him but had just morphed into and become a part of his new 'Money' Mayweather persona. Cotto barrelled forward at Mayweather, head low and unloading heavy barrages of hooks, which initially looked to trouble the American. But his signature Philly shell defence took the sting out of most of the punches Cotto was throwing. The five-weight world champion, although he could have, chose not to rely so heavily on his defensive brilliance to beat Cotto and instead took the fight to the Puerto Rican on the inside using the upper cut as an effective weapon. These tactics, as we also saw with Stevenson, created an insurmountable advantage for Mayweather. Cotto could not be effective on the inside and was simply getting picked off at range, which led to a wide unanimous decision for Mayweather against another Hall of Fame opponent. After the fight, Larry Merchant, who had been a critic of Mayweather, asked him how he felt after being in a war with Miguel Cotto after so many years of avoiding punishment. Mayweather said: 'When it's pay per view and the fans are paying and the fans are coming to see you. You want to give the fans excitement." Merchant interrupted and reminded Mayweather that we had not seen him in a fight this tough in some time. Mayweather responded: 'It's about giving the fans excitement. That comes with the territory. Sometimes we have to suck it up and fight hard.' The ability of Mayweather to muzzle an aggressive opponent with inch-perfect defence and lashing counter punches is something we hadn't seen replicated so masterfully until Stevenson. With victory over Zepeda. The boxing world has seen the true potential of Stevenson. He is a fighter who continues to evolve and rise to the challenges as they are thrown at him, just as we saw Mayweather do throughout his career. As a three-weight world champion at just 28 years old, the lightweight champion's achievements at such a young age are undeniable, but the Newark fighter's toughest challenges lie ahead of him.
Fox News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
'Clear corruption': Jeffries faces complaint for pressing judges to fire Alina Habba
Republican legal activists are filing a complaint in defense of U.S. Attorney Alina Habba after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for federal district judges to remove her from her position. Jeffries' complaints about Habba stemmed from her decision to charge Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., with obstructing Homeland Security agents during an altercation at an immigration facility in Newark on May 9. McIver has pleaded not guilty. She is now headed for trial on Nov. 10. "The so-called U.S. Attorney in NJ maliciously indicted Congresswoman LaMonica McIver for doing her job," said Jeffries in a post on X. "Habba is a woefully unqualified political hack who must go. "She must be rejected by the Federal District Court Judges who are considering whether to retain her." The Article III Project filed a House Ethics complaint against Jeffries over the weekend for "improperly inserting himself into a criminal proceeding." "This is clear corruption by House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries." Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Habba, a former Trump campaign legal spokesperson and White House counselor, to the position in March in an acting capacity. Habba's confirmation has been held up in the Senate. But if a majority of U.S. district court judges in New Jersey decide to allow her to retain her position on Monday, she could stay on through the Trump presidency. Of the 17 sitting district court judges from New Jersey, 15 were nominated by Democratic presidents. "A House member – particularly the House Democratic leader – who disagrees with the merits of a pending criminal case abuses his official position when he attempts to strong-arm federal judges to corruptly prejudice the ongoing criminal proceeding by firing the U.S. attorney for the purely political reason of protecting a partisan House colleague," the complaint said, asking the House Ethics Committee to hold Jeffries "accountable." McIver and two other members of Congress said they were conducting a congressional oversight visit that coincided with an immigration protest, when a clash ensued with federal agents. According to a DOJ press release, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was allowed into the Delaney Hall immigration facility's secured area and then federal agents warned him to leave, but he refused to do so. When officers tried to arrest Baraka, McIver allegedly blocked them, putting her arms around the mayor, and "slammed her forearm" into one officer while grabbing another and using both of her forearms to forcibly strike the second officer. Each of the first two counts carries a maximum eight-year prison sentence. The third carries up to one year. The Campaign for Accountability, a liberal watchdog group, has filed a complaint against Habba for bringing charges against McIver and Baraka, alleging she politically targeted the pair in retaliation for participating in the protest and oversight visit because their views oppose those of President Donald Trump. Fox News Digital has reached out to Jeffries' office for comment.
Japan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Japan Times
U.S. airlines reap rewards from premium travel strategy amid demand slump
U.S. airlines doubled down on high-end travel after the COVID-19 pandemic to drive up profits and reduce their vulnerability to economic swings. The strategy is paying off as the margins of carriers selling premium seats have held up despite a slump in overall travel demand. Strong demand from affluent travelers is helping airlines offset a pullback in spending by price-sensitive customers. Delta Air Lines last week reported a 5% year-on-year jump in its second-quarter premium ticket revenue, compared to a 5% decline in main cabin revenue. The 10-percentage-point gap was the widest since the pandemic, helping it post a double-digit margin in the April-June quarter. Similarly, premium cabin revenue helped United Airlines mitigate the financial hit from operational constraints at Newark airport near New York City — one of its largest hubs — and increase its earnings in the latest quarter. United's premium revenue rose 5.6% in the June quarter from a year ago. Its overall passenger revenue grew just 1.1%. The industry saw a similar trend in the first quarter when President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs raised the specter of an economic recession, hammering airline bookings. "Premium capacity remains resilient," said United's Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella. Airline executives have attributed the resilient demand for premium travel to the healthy financial conditions of U.S. households with earnings of $100,000, which account for 75% of air travel spending. While an April selloff in financial markets after Trump announced tariffs raised the risk of undermining that demand, a sharp rebound in U.S. stocks since then has eased those concerns. "Our core consumer is in good shape and continues to prioritize travel," Delta CEO Ed Bastian said last week. Trouble in the main cabin In contrast, lingering uncertainty about the broader economy and rising living costs have taken a toll on demand from less-affluent customers. Bank of America data shows, while spending by middle- and higher-income households held up in June, lower-income household spending turned negative. Low-fare carrier JetBlue Airways last month told staff that it was planning new cost-cutting measures as soft demand made achieving a breakeven operating margin in 2025 "unlikely," according to an internal memo. Summer travel season tends to be the most profitable for carriers. But weak demand for main cabin seats has forced airlines to offer sales to fill planes. Discount carriers such as Frontier and Spirit Airlines are aggressively slashing flights to prevent more discounting pressure. Airline executives say premium cabins have become "the profit differentiator" in the industry. Since premium travelers tend to be less price-sensitive, carriers expect them to be less affected by economic shifts, making their spending more stable and offering a buffer in a downturn. At Delta, premium revenue accounted for 43% of passenger revenue in the June quarter, up from 35% in 2019. It has helped the Atlanta-based carrier become a pre-tax margin leader post-pandemic. The company expects its revenue from premium cabins to surpass that from main cabins in 2027. Diversified revenues, including from premium cabins, have helped shares of Delta and United outperform the broader industry in the past two years. Encouraged by the payoff, carriers are further ramping up investments to make their premium offerings more attractive. United has unveiled new premium suites with privacy doors on its new Boeing 787-9 planes. The suites will have 27-inch screens, luxury skincare amenities, and caviar and wine pairings. Alaska Airlines is on track to increase the share of premium seats on its flights to 29% by next summer from 26% currently. Risk of supply glut Faced with weak margins, budget airlines are now also trying to tap into the high-end market. JetBlue, which has reported a profit in just two of its last nine quarters, is putting first-class seats on domestic flights and opening its first airport lounges in New York and Boston. Frontier is retrofitting the first two rows of its aircraft with first-class seats. Spirit, long known for its no-frills service, is seeking to rebrand itself as a premium airline to turn around its business. The number of premium seats in the U.S. domestic market has increased by 14% since 2019, more than three times the growth in main cabin seats, according to data from Visual Approach Analytics. The rush to add premium seats is hampering aircraft deliveries. It also risks causing a supply glut, hurting pricing power. But Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci downplayed those concerns, saying premium travel is more about an experience than a seat. "We see it as an end-to-end premium experience that people will pay for and people expect," Minicucci said in an interview.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
At Suburban Swim League championships, coaches compete in annual relay
Coaches of club teams throughout the Suburban Swim League race in a 4x25 medley relay at the Western Family YMCA near Newark on July 19, 2025.
