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DAVID KOENIG and ROXANA HEGEMAN Associated Press WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The Learjet, which became synonymous with lifestyles of the rich and famous, is about to fade into aviation history. Canada’s Bombardier announced Thursday that it will stop production of the Learjet later this year to focus on more profitable planes. That means the elimination of 1,600 jobs in Canada and the United States, another blow to aircraft manufacturing, which has withered in the pandemic. The iconic jet was among the first private luxury planes. William Lear based his design in part on military jets. The firs...

Canada's Bombardier announced Thursday that it will stop production on the Learjet The private jet model had been synonymous with lifestyles of the rich and famous since the 1960s It was a favorite of Frank Sinatra who used it to fly with friends such as Marlon Brando and Dean Martin  Sinatra is reported to have offered Mia Farrow a spin in the jet after their first date in 1965 He also lent the plane to Elvis Presley for his elopement to Vegas with Priscilla Beaulieu in 1967 Mentions of the jet featured in Carly Simon's 'You're So Vain' and Pink Floyd's 'Money'

WICHITA, Kan. — The Learjet, which became synonymous with lifestyles of the rich and famous, is about to fade into aviation history. Canada’s Bombardier...

The New York Times titled, “How Right-Wing Radio Stoked Anger Before the Capitol Siege,” comes on the heels of a story published by the Washington Post several days prior that attempts to assess the state of talk radio and where its future lies in the 21 st century American media landscape. The two stories are at the forefront of an effort by the mainstream media to determine why U.S. citizens aligned with Donald Trump were willing to break into the U.S. Capitol on January 6 to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election. In the Times story, the writers quote statement...

  ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Although today’s listening experience tends to be dominated by streaming services, radio remains a critical foundation for disseminating sound. Radio has evolved over the past century to expand its reach and its offerings. The portable transistor radio may exist more as a relic than as an everyday item, but in its place are options like satellite radio and smartphone — enabled apps that will still play your favorite stations. Historically, there was a major boom in demand for radio access following World War I and during and after World War II. In addition to news...