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Apr 07 2026FINANCE

New CFO at Azul: Former Embraer Money Boss Steps In

Azul, the Brazilian airline, announced that its long‑time CFO Alex Malfitani will leave his post on April 20. The company said Antonio Carlos Garcia, who previously ran the finances for Embraer, will take over as chief financial officer. Malfitani helped start Azul and has been a key figure in the

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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

Cheese Recall Sparks Debate Over Raw Dairy Safety

A California dairy has pulled its cheddar products after health officials tied them to a recent E. coli outbreak that sickened nine people across three states. The firm, RAW FARM LLC, agreed to the recall “under protest, ” insisting it was not responsible for the illnesses. The move comes after week

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Rescue Mission Inside Iran: How the U. S. Pulled Off a High‑Risk Operation

The United States launched an elaborate rescue that involved dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, and secret CIA tools to retrieve a two‑man fighter jet crew that crashed deep inside Iran. The mission was carried out after the F‑15E Strike Eagle went down late Thursday, and U. S. forces reache

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Apr 07 2026SCIENCE

Breaking the wind: what the science of flatulence really tells us

The study that tried to settle the great gas debate started with beans, sugar water, and a very weird setup. Sixteen volunteers ate foods known to turn stomachs into bioreactors, then sat in a lab while tubes were taped to their backsides. Yes, the goal was flatulence. No, the researchers weren’t jo

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Apr 07 2026ENVIRONMENT

Community Fixers Bring Life Back to Broken Belongings

In Southern California, a quiet movement is giving old items a second chance. Volunteers at Repair Cafés spend weekends turning junk into usable treasures. A broken phone, a jammed sewing machine, even a cracked vase—nothing is too small for their attention. Among them is David Duran, a handyman who

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Apr 06 2026BUSINESS

Job Fair Opens Doors for Teens with Autism in Passaic

Passaic is set to hold a special job fair for teens with autism on Saturday, April 18. Eight local businesses will be there to talk about work and give hands‑on training. The event happens during Autism Awareness Month, making it one of the first of its kind in the area. The idea started wi

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Trump Threatens Iran Over Strait

President Trump warned that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, U. S. forces will attack its power plants and bridges. The statement came after American soldiers rescued a wounded pilot whose aircraft was shot down by Iran. Iran responded by striking oil and water facilities

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

A Russian Air Force Leader Dies in Crimea Plane Crash

A senior officer of Russia’s air force lost his life when a military transport plane went down in Crimea last month. The crash killed 30 people, according to a high‑ranking official who spoke with local media. The pilot was Alexander Otroshchenko, commander of the 45th Army under the Northern Fleet

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Apr 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

The EPA’s Rollbacks: A Question of Science and Health

The latest changes from the EPA are shaking up rules that keep air clean. These moves cut back on protections that were built to guard people’s health and the economy from harmful pollutants. The Clean Air Act, a law that was passed with bipartisan support, has saved hundreds of thousands of l

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

United Adds “Basic” Business Class to Cut Costs

United Airlines plans to launch a new type of business‑class seat that cuts certain perks, such as free seat selection and lounge entry, to offer lower prices on long‑haul flights. The airline says the idea is to let passengers pay only for what they really want. The plan includes three fare leve

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