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Budget Airlines Scramble for Federal Aid as Fuel Costs Soar
United Airlines has abandoned its potential merger deal with American Airlines, making airline mega-mergers unlikely in the current market. Despite th…
By Morgan Ellis · Apr 29, 2026
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Purdue Pharma Sentenced to $5.5 Billion in Historic Opioid Criminal Case
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma was sentenced in its criminal opioid case, paving the way for a settlement including $225 million to the Justice Departm…
By Jordan Hayes · Apr 29, 2026
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UAE Abandons OPEC After Iran War Devastates Oil Trade Routes
The United Arab Emirates announced it will leave OPEC on May 1, citing national interests and desire for energy policy autonomy. The UAE was OPEC's th…
By Reese Coleman · Apr 29, 2026
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Deep Ocean Heat Burst Explains Antarctica's Mysterious Sea Ice Collapse
Antarctica's sea ice began dramatically declining ten years ago, puzzling scientists about the sudden change. New research using deep-diving robots ha…
By Rowan Fletcher · Apr 28, 2026
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China Forces Meta to Unwind $2 Billion AI Acquisition
China has blocked Meta's planned $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, marking a surprising regulatory intervention in the controversial deal. T…
By Jordan Hayes · Apr 28, 2026
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Meta Secures Space Solar Power for Round the Clock Data Centers
Meta signed a deal with startup Overview Energy to buy solar power collected by satellites and beamed to Earth, aiming to power data centers continuou…
By Reese Coleman · Apr 28, 2026
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King Charles Makes Historic Congressional Address Amid Strained US-UK Relations
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Maryland for their first US visit since his 2022 coronation, marking the first British royal visit to Am…
By Cameron Brooks · Apr 28, 2026
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Chile's Pristine Dark Skies Face Growing Light Pollution Threat
Chile's Atacama Desert, renowned for having some of the world's clearest night skies, is facing growing threats from light pollution. The desert's dry…
By Rowan Fletcher · Apr 27, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Lifelong Learning Slashes Alzheimer's Risk by 38 Percent
An eight-year research study tracking nearly 2,000 participants found that certain lifestyle choices can reduce Alzheimer's risk by 38 percent. The st…
By Emerson Gray · Apr 27, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Ten Minutes of Daily Heat Therapy Slashes Disease Risk by Up to 66 Percent
A simple 10-minute daily relaxing activity can significantly lower your risk of serious health conditions including heart disease, dementia, and strok…
By Rowan Fletcher · Apr 27, 2026
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Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights as Jet Fuel Crisis Deepens
Airlines worldwide are canceling flights due to rising jet fuel costs caused by the Middle East conflict, which has strained fuel supplies and driven …
By Taylor Reed · Apr 27, 2026
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Housing Market Split Creates Winners and Losers in Home Sales
Zillow has identified a significant shift in how Americans are buying homes, marking a notable change in real estate market dynamics. The technology c…
By Cameron Brooks · Apr 27, 2026
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Two Runners Shatter Marathon's Two-Hour Barrier in Historic London Race
Two runners broke the historic two-hour marathon barrier in London this weekend. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe won in 1:59:30, followed by Ethiopia's Yomif K…
By Reese Coleman · Apr 27, 2026
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Lab-Grown Sperm Successfully Creates Human Embryos in Fertility Breakthrough
Utah-based Paterna Biosciences says it has successfully created functional sperm cells from stem cells in the laboratory, claiming these lab-grown spe…
By Quinn Foster · Apr 26, 2026