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Wall Street Journal report that Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations

Daily News Lesson May 05 2026

How the collapse of Spirit Airlines is impacting travelers and the wider aviation industry

"...it definitely was the jet fuel piece that ultimately, I think, accelerated their inability to operate," said Nick Ewen, editor in chief of The Points Guy.

Daily News Lesson April 30 2026

Who is likely to see tariff refunds?

Discuss who will benefit from a Supreme Court decision striking down some of President Trump's tariffs

Daily News Lesson March 23 2026

Why are manufacturing jobs in the U.S. declining?

Despite manufacturing being a state priority of the Trump administration, jobs making things are dwindling

Daily News Lesson February 23 2026

Supreme Court rules against Trump administration's tariffs

Learn about the latest decision on the Trump administration's economic policy

Daily News Lesson January 12 2026

How economic challenges are weakening the job market — especially for the young

Discuss why the direction of the economy might feel different depending on who you talk to

Daily News Lesson December 09 2025

How to avoid online scams during the holidays

Find out why online shopping scams are getting harder to avoid during the holiday season

Daily News Lesson December 01 2025

Why millions of full-time workers struggle to find homes

Explore why even those with jobs in the US are having trouble finding a place to live

FILE PHOTO: The sun lights the exterior of the New York Stock Exchange, as people walk past on the shadowed street

Daily News Lesson October 15 2025

Why the wealthy are thriving as most Americans fall behind

Discuss why the direction of the economy might feel different depending on who you talk to

U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement at the White House, in Washington, D.C.

Daily News Lesson September 23 2025

Health experts respond to Trump's claims linking autism to acetaminophen

Experts also reiterated no credible evidence linking vaccines to autism has been found

Daily News Lesson September 15 2025

Does it make sense to keep minting the penny?

Learn who would be most affected if the penny is no longer minted

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