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Rising jet fuel costs tied to the Iran war have pushed airfares up and led to higher fees. Airlines are adjusting pricing, loyalty programs, and baggage charges while travelers seek value through rewards cards.
Airlines have adjusted summer schedules and are temporarily suspending select routes in August–September because jet fuel costs have surged since the Iran conflict closed key shipping lanes. Carriers including American, easyJet and others have reduced seats, delayed route launches or paused services; travelers are being offered refunds or rebooking and face higher fares and fees.
A bomb-threat incident at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield has ended after a 12-hour standoff. The suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting with FBI support. All hostages are accounted for and receiving medical checks; area remains closed.
A set of lawsuits allege that Genesis Tech used shell companies to mask profits and move funds overseas, prompting a lawsuit by the FTC. Separately, LA County faces scrutiny over a massive child-sex-abuse settlement amid fraud concerns, while a separate case involves real estate schemes tied to a Palm Beach figure.