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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Long TSA Lines: What the New Pay Order Means for Travelers

The new order from President Trump tells Homeland Security to give TSA workers a paycheck, but it is still unclear how fast the change will reach the gates. Many people were already stuck in long queues on spring break, waiting for flights that seemed to take forever. One traveler, Betty Mitch

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Mar 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

New Team Makes Air Cleaning Easier and Cheaper

Aircapture and Corning are moving from testing to real‑world use. They have worked together for years, but now they plan to sell the system and grow it fast. Corning supplies a special ceramic honeycomb that grabs carbon dioxide from the air. Aircapture builds modular units that fit into fa

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Mar 27 2026BUSINESS

American Airlines may bring back seat screens and upgrade Wi-Fi soon

American Airlines is thinking about putting screens back in front of seats on its smaller planes. This isn’t just about entertainment—it’s part of a bigger push to modernize flights and keep up with competitors. The airline is also exploring faster, more reliable Wi-Fi options by talking to companie

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Mar 26 2026CRYPTO

Crypto‑style “Fairness” Turns Mystery Boxes into Trustworthy Games

Cravin uses a crypto trick called provably fair verification to make mystery boxes feel safe. The system locks in what will be inside a box before you open it by using a cryptographic hash. After the reveal, you can check that the result matches the lock, proving no cheating happened. Instead of le

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Mar 25 2026POLITICS

Big Money vs. Big Games: Why College Sports Should Stay Amateur

A new voice in the debate is Senator Tommy Tuberville, who says that letting billionaires own college teams could hurt the spirit of college sports. He argues for a model like the NFL, where all 32 teams share revenue equally instead of having one powerful conference dominate. The NFL’s history show

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Airport Chaos, International Tensions and Voting Rules: What’s Happening Now

Hundreds of U. S. immigration agents were sent to fourteen airports this week because many TSA workers have quit or been unpaid, creating long lines for travelers. The agents can only do simple tasks like watching exits and keeping crowds calm, so they won’t solve the deeper staffing problems that h

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Delta Says Congress Must Pay for the Shutdown

Delta Air Lines has decided to stop its special congressional desk service until the federal shutdown ends. The service had let lawmakers and staff book flights at lower prices, secure same‑day tickets for votes, and change itineraries quickly. Delta said the priority now is safety and customer care

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Mar 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Airport Tracking System Misses Fatal Crash

A crash that took two lives at New York’s LaGuardia Airport revealed a shortfall in the airport’s surface‑tracking technology. The incident involved an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck that collided on the runway, injuring dozens of passengers. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Steyer’s Silence on Newsom Sparks Debate

Tom Steyer, a billionaire running for California governor, faced backlash after he avoided giving a grade to current Governor Gavin Newsom during an interview. The question was simple: what letter would Steyer assign to Newsom’s performance over his two terms? Instead, he replied that people have co

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Mar 24 2026CRIME

Behind the Midnight Crash at LaGuardia

A deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport last Sunday night involved an Air Canada Express jet colliding with a fire truck, killing both pilots and injuring nine others. Investigators now want to speak with the air traffic controller who handled multiple emergencies at once. The controller was working dur

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