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RavnAir Group, the largest regional carrier in Alaska, filed for bankruptcy Sunday and grounded all of its 72 planes as it waits on a decision from US Treasury for government assistance. The Trump administration is weighing applications from numerous airlines as it considers how to disburse $25 billion in passenger airline grants, $4 billion for …

Shares of Zoom fell more than 7 percent on Monday afternoon trading, adding to their sharp declines in the past few days, as the video conferencing app battles privacy concerns and increased competition from deep-pocketed rivals. The stock had surged to a record high in March as demand for the app skyrocketed with millions of …

Kylie Jenner is keeping it real in quarantine. The 22-year-old beauty billionaire often changes up her hair with extensions and wigs, but is taking a break from her usual trappings while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic, sharing a rare glimpse of her shoulder-length natural locks on Instagram Friday. “This is actually the first time …

Now cast economic recovery. “Harry Potter” maven J.K. Rowling announced Monday that she’s recovered from a case of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, though she admits she never received a test for the illness. Rowling, 54, tweeted the news along with a video offering tips on how to relieve the respiratory symptoms of the illness. “For …

Dr. Paul Nassif is doing his part to stop the coronavirus from botching up the world. The celebrity plastic surgeon, 57, is using the first downtime he’s had in his 35-year career to help other medical professionals as well as his family and patients. Nassif has teamed up with The Mask Movement, an organization that …

After late-night and daytime talk shows one by one returned to television with remotely produced episodes amid the coronavirus outbreak, we have the first primetime scripted series to embark on virtual production to make a fresh episode reflecting the current realities while complying with the rules of social distancing. CBS drama “All Rise,” from Warner …

Quarantine won’t stop “Tan Mom” Patricia Krentcil from seeing the (artificial) sun. Krentcil, 51, announced she’ll be hosting a “QuaranTANned” benefit concert from her new home in Tampa, Florida, with proceeds going to her children, charity — and a new tanning bed for her at-home salon, which will be for her sole use. “I’m planning …

The annual ATX TV Festival, which takes place every June in Austin, Texas, is going virtual for 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers announced Monday that amid an “incredibly challenging” few weeks filled with “uncertainties,” the festival would keep its June 5-7 schedule but move the programming online instead of in person. It is …

Yvonne Knight, who has respiratory problems that make her especially vulnerable in the coronavirus pandemic, can’t buy groceries online with her food stamps — even though each trip to the store is now a risky endeavor. Going out to buy food terrifies the 38-year-old woman with cerebral palsy, but she is one of millions of …

Mark Wahlberg sent out a message of hope on Palm Sunday. The “Lone Survivor” star addressed followers on a video posted to his Instagram account.  “Happy Palm Sunday everybody,” the 48-year-old actor began. “Just thinking about everybody,” the actor continued while seated next to his wife, Rhea Durham. “We still have faith, we have each …