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Spirit Airlines to shutter after no Trump deal: What to know

By: Ryan Mancini
2 May 2026 at 20:25
Spirit Airlines on Saturday announced that it shut down all operations after failing to not reach a deal for a government bailout. The Trump administration drafted a $500 million bailout plan to save Spirit from ceasing operations, a plan that several Trump allies in Congress opposed. The plan was opted in exchange for warrants to...

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The Battle For Chasiv Yar: How Drones Reshaped Urban Combat

By: Vikram Mittal, Contributor · Vikram Mittal, Contributor
2 May 2026 at 20:19
Despite two years of intense fighting in Chasiv Yar, Russia has yet to fully capture the town, highlighting the challenges of urban warfare amid widespread drone use.

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Risk, Resilience, And Humanity's Expanding Technological Frontiers

By: Chuck Brooks, Contributor · Chuck Brooks, Contributor
2 May 2026 at 20:15
As we approach the Convergence Age, the physical, digital, and biological are merging into a hyperconnected environment. Our understanding of risk and danger is blurring.

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Political blame game begins and passengers left adrift after Spirit ceases operations

By: Edward Helmore in New York and agency
2 May 2026 at 19:53

Republicans blame Biden administration block on JetBlue deal; Democrats point to fuel price surge amid Iran war

US airlines and government officials battled on Saturday to deal with stranded passengers and stricken employees after discount carrier Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased operations – and a political and business blame game got under way over the collapse of the low-cost carrier.

“If you have a flight scheduled with Spirit Airlines, don’t show up at the airport; there will be no one here to assist you,” the US secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, warned at a press conference after laying out measures for customers booked with the Florida-based company to obtain refunds or find discounted flights on other airlines.

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Can playing Wordle increase productivity in the workplace?

By: Juan Cisneros
2 May 2026 at 19:12
(NEXSTAR) - Every day, millions of people log onto their computers or smartphones and play The New York Times's daily puzzle game, Wordle. But while it may seem like just a fun game added to a daily routine, it could affect workplace productivity. "I think it depends greatly on the type of job that you...

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  • Harley-Davidson recalls nearly 90,000 motorcycles Mac Bell
    (WHTM) - The Harley-Davidson Motor Company announced it is recalling nearly 90,000 motorcycles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Harley Davidson is recalling certain 2024-2026 FLTRX, FLHX, 2025-2026 FXBR, FLFB, 2025 FLHXU, 2026 FLTRXL, FLTRT, FLHXL, and FLHLT motorcycles built with an Airbox Baseplate [part number 29000373]. The recall was initiated because the...
     
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Harley-Davidson recalls nearly 90,000 motorcycles

By: Mac Bell
2 May 2026 at 19:07
(WHTM) - The Harley-Davidson Motor Company announced it is recalling nearly 90,000 motorcycles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Harley Davidson is recalling certain 2024-2026 FLTRX, FLHX, 2025-2026 FXBR, FLFB, 2025 FLHXU, 2026 FLTRXL, FLTRT, FLHXL, and FLHLT motorcycles built with an Airbox Baseplate [part number 29000373]. The recall was initiated because the...

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The Incredible Life Of Racing’s Alex Zanardi Comes To An End At 59

By: Bruce Martin, Contributor · Bruce Martin, Contributor
2 May 2026 at 18:19
Alex Zanardi of Italy endured incredible adversity in his life, but he overcame those challenges in a remarkable way. The racing champion passed away at the age of 59.

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NYT Connections Hints Today: Sunday, May 3 Clues And Answers (#1057)

By: Erik Kain, Senior Contributor · Erik Kain, Senior Contributor
2 May 2026 at 18:15
Looking for today's NYT Connections hints? Some help and the answers for today's game are right here to help keep your streak alive.

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Congress is breaking the appropriations process 

By: Leslie Belcher · opinion contributor
2 May 2026 at 18:00
Congress must address the Senate filibuster rule in order to preserve the appropriations process, rather than bypassing it with budget reconciliation, which would reduce transparency and limit oversight of federal spending.

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Tucker Carlson Claims Billionaires Rupert Murdoch, Miriam Adelson Pushed Trump Into War With Iran

By: Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes Staff · Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes Staff
2 May 2026 at 17:56
Carlson said in an interview with the New York Times that prominent Israeli supporters Rupert Murdoch and Miriam Adelson convinced Trump to go to war with Iran.

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