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Jun 08 2026BUSINESS

Delta Air Lines Eyes New Seat Supplier After Delays

Delta Air Lines Inc. has decided to consider a different seat maker for its new business‑class suites on major U. S. routes because ongoing supply and approval problems have pushed back the launch of its premium cabins. The company, known as the world’s most profitable airline, is now looking at an

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Jun 07 2026HEALTH

Front‑Line Heroes Fight Ebola with Little Pay and Long Hours

Dr. Richard Lokudu heads the medical team at Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, a hub for patients in Congo’s latest Ebola crisis. He and his colleagues work nonstop, often waking to new case alerts at night. Despite their relentless effort, the doctors receive almost no financial support or regul

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Delaware’s 2027 budget: More money for schools, childcare and healthcare

Delaware is getting ready to spend $196 million more than last year to improve education and healthcare. Lawmakers met recently to finalize the budget before the June deadline. Most of this money will go toward schools and childcare, but experts say the plan still has gaps. Childcare workers will s

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

A Silent Spread of Measles in Delta County

Delta County now faces a new measles case that shows the virus may be moving around without anyone noticing. The child, who never left Colorado and had no known links to other confirmed infections, likely caught it from someone who did not get tested. This lack of tracing means exposed people are le

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Early Morning Fog Alert: Stay Sharp on the Roads

Drivers woke up to a hazy surprise today as patches of fog rolled in, making visibility tricky. Instead of clear views, some areas now have sightlines shortened to just a quarter mile—about the length of two football fields. The fog isn’t sticking around all day; forecasts suggest it’ll lift by late

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Rethinking Cancer Treatment: A Smarter Way to Fight Drug Resistance

Drug-resistant cancer cells are a major challenge in long-term cancer treatment. Traditional methods often rely on giving patients the highest possible drug dose until the body can no longer tolerate it. But this approach doesn’t always work well because it doesn’t account for how different cancer c

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May 19 2026HEALTH

A doctor’s journey from student to leader in breast health

Dr. Debra Monticciolo didn’t set out to become a pioneer in breast imaging—she took one step at a time. After finishing her basic medical training, she discovered radiology almost by accident. While rotating through different specialties, she found herself drawn to the technical precision of X-rays

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May 16 2026CELEBRITIES

New Music, New Attacks: The Rap Battle That Shocked Fans

Drake surprised his listeners by dropping three albums—“Iceman, ” “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour”—and using them as a platform to call out fellow stars. The rapper’s sharp lines target long‑time rival Kendrick Lamar, as well as J. Cole, Jay‑Z, DJ Khaled, A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, Rick Ross, Dr. Dre and Ph

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May 15 2026HEALTH

Biomarker Tests: Delaware’s New Play for Cancer Care

Delaware faces a new challenge in the fight against cancer, one that could change how patients are treated. The state’s lawmakers are considering a bill that would require health plans, including Medicaid, to cover comprehensive biomarker testing. This test looks at a patient’s cells for clues that

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May 14 2026SCIENCE

How Fast Should You Really Drive to Save Gas?

Driving faster than 55 mph can drain your wallet faster than you think. Most cars guzzle gas the most when pushed beyond this speed. The difference is noticeable—going from 45 mph to 75 mph can make a car burn 25% more fuel. That’s like buying four gallons of gas and only getting three. Why? The mai

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