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FAA's strict limits at Newark airport: What's at stake for travelers this summer?

Newark Liberty International Airport is grappling with a severe air traffic controller shortage, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to impose stringent flight caps that could disrupt travel plans across the U.S. during the peak summer season. Despite recent hiring efforts, the FAA has not met its staffing goals for the Newark airspace, resulting in operational constraints and raising concerns about the broader implications for the national airspace system. Effective immediately, the FAA has limited Newark's operations to 28 arrivals and 28 departures per hour, a reducti

The obesity epidemic: Are ultra-processed foods to blame?

U.S. shoppers face surprise tariff bills as new import fees hit online purchases

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How Fortnite’s return to iOS could change app industry rules forever

Fortnite’s return to Apple’s App Store in the U.S. after nearly five years marks a pivotal moment for mobile gaming and digital marketplaces. The game was originally removed in 2020, following a high-profile legal battle between Epic Games and Apple over app store payment policies. A recent court ruling forced Apple to allow alternative payment systems, opening the door for Fortnite’s comeback and potentially reshaping the rules for app distribution and monetization on iOS devices. Fortnite’s ban on iOS stemmed from Epic Games’ decision to bypass Apple’s in-app purchase sys

Repelling danger: Can we hack our scent to fool mosquitoes?

Volunteers target invasive black mustard to preserve Sepulveda basin ecosystem

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Beachgoers Beware: Wildfire fallout still threatens L.A. waters

Months after the devastating January 2025 wildfires swept across Los Angeles, concerns persist about whether local beaches are truly safe for swimming, surfing, and general recreation. While agencies have lifted many advisories, experts emphasize that fire-related impacts, especially water contamination and debris, still demand caution. In April 2025, the L.A. County Department of Public Health officially lifted its last ocean water quality advisory linked to wildfire impacts. Testing showed that the water met state standards and posed no significant health risks for recreational use. Howe

Rent crisis soars, pushing California homes out of reach for the average worker

Surviving Memorial Day weekend: Navigate travel chaos with these tips

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Trump’s trade war is bruising Apple — and your 401(k)

President Donald Trump’s swipes at Apple aren’t just bruising the company’s bottom line — they may also be taking a bite out of your 401(k).The president’s chaotic trade war continues to threaten Apple’s business model, which relies extensively on international supply chains. Apple’s stock has tumbled 20% this year after hitting a record high in December. The company’s stock dropped 3% in one day earlier this month after Trump demanded Apple move all of its production to the United States.As the tech giant grapples with the president’s tariff threats, Americans’ retirement

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Trump’s mass firings at several agencies will remain on hold, appeals court rules

President Donald Trump’s directives for mass firings at multiple agencies will remain on hold, a federal appeals court ruled Friday evening.The Trump administration had asked the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to freeze a lower court’s order that halted the terminations at more than a dozen agencies.The new order is a major setback for Trump in his efforts to drastically shrink the federal government. His plans for the sweeping layoffs – known as reductions in force, or RIFs – have been on hold since May 9, after US District Judge Susan Illston ruled that Trump could not do such a dra

Muncy powers Dodgers with 7 RBIs in 18-2 rout of Yankees, LA's most runs ever vs New York

The NBA Finals are set: It'll be Thunder vs. Pacers, starting Thursday night

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Mookie Betts' late-night mishap leaves Dodgers star sidelined for 2nd straight game with broken toe

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts fractured his fourth left toe and missed his second straight game Saturday. “The last couple days, it's been hard for him to even put on a shoe, so that's obviously why he's not in the lineup,” manager Dave Roberts said. “But I still don't believe it's going to be an IL stint. I think day-to-day is fair right now.” Roberts said Betts injured himself after the Dodgers returned from their road trip midweek. “It was something in the middle of the night in his house, in his bedroom," he said. "It was d

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Pacers beat Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 to reach NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history

Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton made sure the Indiana Pacers gave their fans a celebration they waited 25 years to see again. Siakam had 31 points and Haliburton scored 11 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, carrying the Pacers to a 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday night for a 4-2 series win and their first trip to the NBA Finals since 2000. It's just the second time in franchise history that they'll play for the championship. The series begins Thursday at Oklahoma City. “Pascal and Tyrese put us on their backs and made s

Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% in ‘major announcement’

Trump says he plans to double steel tariffs to 50%

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Thousands evacuated in 3 provinces as Canadian wildfires threaten air quality into some US states

More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S., according to officials. Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week. About 17,000 people there were evacuated by Saturday along with 1,300 in Alberta. About 8,000 people in Saskatchewan had been relocated as leaders there warned the number could climb. Smoke was worsening air quality and reducing visibility in Canada and into some U.S. state

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Ukraine conducts ‘large-scale’ operation targeting Russian airbases, security source says

Ukraine has carried out large-scale drone strikes against a number of airbases deep inside Russia, destroying multiple combat planes, according to a source in the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU).The attacks are the most ambitious simultaneous strikes on Russian airbases carried out by Ukraine since the war began.The SBU source said that Russian bombers were “burning en masse” at four airbases hundreds of miles apart, adding that drones had been launched from trucks inside Russia.More than 40 aircraft were known to have been hit, according to the source, including TU-95 and Tu-22M3 strateg

Oscar Piastri wins Spanish Grand Prix, as George Russell and Max Verstappen clash in late drama

To attack Russian air base, Ukrainian spies hid drones in wooden sheds

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How a banner honoring PSG manager Luis Enrique’s daughter put the Champions League final into perspective

Arguably the most memorable moment of Saturday’s Champions League final had nothing to do with soccer at all.That’s not to say the action on the pitch didn’t live up to expectation, because it did. Paris Saint-Germain made history with a record-breaking 5-0 win over Inter Milan, claiming the club’s very first European Cup.There were great moments and magical performances, notably from teenager Désiré Doué, who introduced himself to the world with two goals and one assist on the grandest stage of all.But all of that paled into insignificance when the PSG fans unfurled a banner behind

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‘It’s a death trap’: Palestinians describe deadly shooting near aid center in Gaza

At least 31 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured near an aid distribution site run by a US-backed private foundation in southern Gaza on Sunday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that Israeli forces “did not fire at civilians while they were near or within” the aid distribution site and it was not aware of injuries from IDF fire “within the humanitarian aid distribution site.” The military did not rule out shooting nearby.Exactly how the carnage unfolded remains unclear. The health ministry blamed the Israeli mili