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May 18 2026OPINION

Quonset Runway Closure: A Question of Priorities

The Rhode Island Airport Corp. decided to shut down runway 5‑23 at Quonset State Airport, a move that many see as politically driven rather than technically justified. The runway sits on Narragansett Bay, where winter winds make it a key spot for pilots. Yet the decision was made without hearing

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May 18 2026FINANCE

Global Markets React to Iran Tensions and G7 Talks

"The world’s bond markets are tightening, pushing borrowing costs higher and sparking worries about a possible slowdown. In Paris, finance leaders from the G7 will discuss how the war in Iran could shake economies further. They are urged to act quickly to keep oil flows steady and limit damage

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Russia’s Drone Hunt: A Week of Sky Battles Over Europe

Last week, Russia’s air defenses worked overtime to shoot down over 3, 000 Ukrainian drones. The numbers came from official reports, showing the biggest clashes happened on May 13 and May 17, with 572 and 1, 054 drones taken out each day. Most of these battles took place over western Russia, where t

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Launches Big Drone Attack on Russia, Killing Four

Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone assaults against Russian territory, striking homes and infrastructure near Moscow and killing four people. The attack hit a house in Khimki, a town northwest of the capital, and two men in Pogorelki, a village just north of Moscow. A drone also struck a t

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May 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why the US Navy picked the F/A-18 Super Hornet over a single-role fighter

The US Navy once relied on specialized fighters like the F-14 Tomcat, but today it mostly uses the F/A-18 Super Hornet, with the newer F-35C joining the fleet. The Navy considered replacing the Tomcat with a dedicated air superiority jet, but budget cuts and the end of the Cold War made that idea le

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May 16 2026CRYPTO

CZ’s Unexpected Lamborghini Ride and Other Surprises

Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao shared a quirky moment from a recent podcast. He had never sat in a Lamborghini before, yet the host left one waiting for him at the exit. CZ laughed when he said, “I sat in it for a bit. ” The interview covered many topics: Bitcoin trends, artificial intellige

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May 15 2026SPORTS

Trans athlete in California track sparks debate over fairness in high school sports

A high school athlete in California just won three track events so easily that the gap between first and second place raised eyebrows. AB Hernandez, a senior who was born male but competes in girls' events, crushed opponents in the triple jump by over four feet and the long jump by more than a foot

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May 15 2026BUSINESS

Two Low-Cost Airlines Merge to Offer More Budget Travel Options

Two budget airlines, Allegiant and Sun Country, have officially joined forces in a $1. 5 billion deal. The merger comes at a tough time for cheap flights, as rising fuel costs—fueled by Middle Eastern conflicts—push up prices across the industry. Sun Country brings extra benefits to the partnership,

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May 13 2026CRIME

Airbnb steps up checks before busy holiday weekend

This Memorial Day weekend could see thousands of Airbnb bookings get extra screening. The company says it uses software to spot rentals likely to host parties. Guests who raise red flags—like booking a whole house last minute or having a history of disruptive stays—may get blocked or steered toward

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May 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

What we breathe: Tiny plastics in the air and why they matter

In cities, the air isn’t just made of oxygen and dust. It carries invisible bits of plastic—some so small they can travel deep into our lungs. These tiny plastic pieces, called inhalable microplastics, don’t just float around randomly. New research shows their numbers change throughout the day and d

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