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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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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.

DHS Shutdown Ends, Apple’s iPhone Blowout Surges, and Pluto Planet Debate Roars Back

May 1, 2026

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7 min read

DHS Shutdown Ends, Apple’s iPhone Blowout Surges, and Pluto Planet Debate Roars Back

DHS reopens after travel chaos, Apple posts a blowout quarter, and Pluto’s planet status is back in debate.

Voting Rights Ruling Reshapes Elections, Texas Camp Closes After Tragedy, and Derby Sees Record Global Field

Apr 30, 2026

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Voting Rights Ruling Reshapes Elections, Texas Camp Closes After Tragedy, and Derby Sees Record Global Field

A Supreme Court ruling reshapes voting rights, a Texas camp closes after tragedy, and the Kentucky Derby turns global with a record international field.

War Hearing Intensifies, Voting Rights Weakened, and U.S. Troops Under Review

Apr 30, 2026

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6 min read

War Hearing Intensifies, Voting Rights Weakened, and U.S. Troops Under Review

Washington grills war strategy, voting maps are set to change, and U.S. forces in Europe face uncertainty.

Musk-OpenAI Clash, Dinner Plot Evidence, and Meta’s AI Spending Surge

Apr 29, 2026

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6 min read

Musk-OpenAI Clash, Dinner Plot Evidence, and Meta’s AI Spending Surge

Musk and Altman face off in court, new evidence surfaces in dinner attack case, and Meta ramps up AI spending despite investor concerns

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