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Abortion Pill Back in Play, Jet Strike at Newark, and a Distant World Gets an Atmosphere

May 4, 2026

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6 min read

Abortion Pill Back in Play, Jet Strike at Newark, and a Distant World Gets an Atmosphere

The Supreme Court restores abortion pill access for now, a United jet narrowly avoids disaster at Newark, and astronomers spot an atmosphere around a distant world beyond Pluto.

Trump's Convoy Heads Into Hormuz, GameStop Comes for eBay, and the Met Gala Hits New York Tonight

May 4, 2026

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7 min read

Trump's Convoy Heads Into Hormuz, GameStop Comes for eBay, and the Met Gala Hits New York Tonight

Some Mondays start slow. This one didn't get the memo.

King Charles Speaks Under Heavy Security, Voting Maps Upended, and DHS Shutdown Finally Ends

May 3, 2026

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4 min read

King Charles Speaks Under Heavy Security, Voting Maps Upended, and DHS Shutdown Finally Ends

King Charles speaks in Washington under heightened security, the Supreme Court reshapes voting maps ahead of elections, and a record DHS shutdown finally comes to an end.

Cartel Scandal Topples Mexican Leaders, NYPD Video Surfaces, and New Tariffs Hit European Cars

May 2, 2026

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6 min read

Cartel Scandal Topples Mexican Leaders, NYPD Video Surfaces, and New Tariffs Hit European Cars

Mexican leaders step down after cartel-linked indictments, NYPD releases Grand Central shooting footage, and new U.S. tariffs hit European automakers amid rising trade tensions.

Spirit Airlines Goes Dark, a Chinese Court Pushes Back on AI Layoffs, and Narnia Heads to IMAX in 2027

May 2, 2026

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7 min read

Spirit Airlines Goes Dark, a Chinese Court Pushes Back on AI Layoffs, and Narnia Heads to IMAX in 2027

An airline you've flown is gone, an AI just got told to find new work, and a wardrobe finally has a date.

Abortion Ruling Hits Access, Travel Costs Rise, and Musk Pay Deal Clears

May 1, 2026

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6 min read

Abortion Ruling Hits Access, Travel Costs Rise, and Musk Pay Deal Clears

A court blocks abortion pills by mail, war-driven travel disruptions push up summer costs, and Tesla’s massive pay deal for Elon Musk gets court approval.

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