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Andrew Meng left banking for a startup, but the clock did not follow him. He says he still works about the same hours, yet the days feel different, faster, and harder to measure. His shift highlights a quiet truth across startup life: founders often trade clear schedules ...

Air travelers face higher prices and fewer options as carriers respond to a jump in jet fuel costs, trimming schedules and pushing up fares across key routes. Airlines in several markets are adjusting capacity this quarter to manage expenses tied to fuel, a major line item for the sector. The moves signal tighter supply heading into peak travel periods and renewed pressure on...

A new projection points to a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security in 2027, a change that could lift the average retiree’s monthly benefit by about $57. The estimate, shared this week, signals a slower pace of benefit growth than the post-pandemic spike but a meaningful bump for millions of households facing higher prices for essentials.

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A 31-year-old man identified as Cole Thomas Allen is accused of charging a security checkpoint while armed and trading gunfire with police, raising fresh questions about screening and public safety. Authorities are working to confirm the sequence of events and assess how the incident unfolded and why.

An initial account states,

“Cole Thomas Allen, 31, is accuse...

Bruce Springsteen began his Sunday concert at Austin’s Moody Center on a sober note, acknowledging reports of a shooting tied to a Correspondents’ Dinner and saying he was thankful no one was injured. The brief remark set a respectful tone before the E Street Band launched into the set, and it reflected how artists are navigating public safety worries while keeping