Author name: Erin Bird

Erin Bird is the news writer for Bergen Newspaper Group. She writes about politics, health, and travel—and she's been doing it for years. She started her career as an intern at a local newspaper while in college and has been writing ever since.

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Long-haul carrier Emirates reports record annual profit of $5.2 billion

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Long-haul carrier Emirates reported on Thursday that it earned annual profits of $5.2 billion, making it one of the world’s most-profitable airlines. The Dubai-based carrier served 53.7 million passengers out of its hub of Dubai International Airport, compared to 51.9 million passengers in the fiscal year prior. It had aftertax […]

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Uber misses revenue expectations with trips up 18% over last year

Uber reported first-quarter results Wednesday that beat analysts’ expectations for earnings, but fell shy of anticipated revenue growth for the quarter. The company’s shares fell about 5% following the report. Here’s how Uber did versus analysts’ estimates compiled by LSEG: Earnings per share: 83 cents vs. 50 cents expected. Revenue: $11.53 billion vs. $11.62 billion expected. Revenue at the

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Jeweller Pandora Trims 2025 Profitability Guidance, Warns of US Tariff Impact

Danish jewellery maker Pandora cut its annual profit margin guidance on Tuesday due to a decline in the US dollar and said it is preparing for scenarios related to US tariffs that could add tens of millions of dollars to its costs. Pandora, whose biggest market is the US, said it now expected a margin

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Why people are using AI to fake disabilities online

AI-generated accounts impersonating people with Down syndrome are spreading across social media, according to an analysis by CBS News Confirmed. Many of these artificial intelligence-backed profiles are gaining followers faster than real disability advocates — and they’re making money from it. These fake accounts use feel-good messages, dance to trending songs, and thank their followers

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The boy had just lost his dad to cancer. Jett Crowdis listened.

A collection of features and profiles covering Harvard University’s 374th Commencement. An encounter with grief during summer camp set Jett Crowdis on the path to a medical career. While a Harvard undergraduate, Crowdis — who will graduate from Harvard Medical School this spring — served as a counselor at a camp for children whose parents

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Luxury carmaker Ferrari warns of U.S. tariff risks after 17% jump in first-quarter profit

Luxury carmaker Ferrari on Tuesday reported a significant upswing in first-quarter profit, citing robust demand for personalized vehicles — but warned U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policy could hit earnings this year. The Maranello, Italy-based sports car manufacturer posted net profit of 412 million euros ($466.3 million) for the first three months of the year,

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