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+6 Jared Kim Deegan finally breaking through for that first 450 win in tough mud conditions looks like a real turning point for him this year.American Airlines retires first class for new Flagship Suites on 777 jets x/american-airlines — Sep 3, 2026 American Airlines has rolled out its first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER with the Flagship Suite, expanding premium seating to 144 seats and eliminating international first class to attract high-spending travelers, including 70 Flagship Suite seats, 44 Premium Economy, and 30 Main Cabin Extra. The program, part of Project Olympus, will retrofit all 20 aircraft and extend the two-tier premium layout across long-haul routes such as London, Tokyo, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Sydney, while phasing out Flagship First on many flights and integrating broader services like Wi‑Fi and enhanced lounges. +5 Tom Gallagher Sad to see Flagship First go entirely on some routes. There was something special about that top tier, even if barely anyone could afford it.
IJR EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It Simon August · 4 min · 13h
On X · @official_jo1 JO1 Drops “AAO” Concept Photos (Limits Ver.) Featuring Mamehara Issei Ahead of November 2026 Single Release The official JO1 account posted promotional concept photos for the group’s 11th single “AAO” (Limits version), highlighting member Mamehara Issei (豆原一成 / MÁME), with a release date of 18 November 2026. The images show a cool, snowy/icy aesthetic with distinctive styling and props. It is trending among fans as part of a staggered member-by-member concept photo rollout tied to the single and the broader #JO1_IGNITE campaign, generating quick shares, likes, and excited discussion in the JAM (JO1 fan) community. 2,332 likes · 14m D Daily Caller News Foundation EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It A conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic. 13h · 1 reads Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2027 Announced x/lisa-kudrow — Jul 23, 2026 The Hollywood Walk of Fame announced the Class of 2027, honoring a diverse slate across music, film, television, live theater and sports, including Karol G, David Guetta, the Ramones, Grandmaster Flash, Waylon Jennings posthumously, Kate Hudson, Elle and Dakota Fanning in a first-ever sister double ceremony, Pedro Pascal, Lisa Kudrow, Sia, Nicole Scherzinger, Keke Palmer, and Ming-Na Wen. Honorees were unveiled at a press conference at Funko Hollywood, with specific distinctions such as posthumous recognition and a double ceremony, and the selections ratified by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. +21 IJR Italy Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping Chokepoint Francis Kapper · 6 min · 16h +18 Priya Raman Saffie Osborne's ride on Highwayman was sharp from start to finish, and that 1-2 for O'Brien made it even better.On X · @btschartsxdaily BTS Fans Celebrate Multiple Wins at 2026 The Fact Music Awards Fan account posts and similar celebratory content praise BTS for TMA wins including Best Music and group categories, repeating ARMY slogans with no visible opposition. 254 likes · 43m