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FAA and airline CEOs coordinate rollout of new delay-reduction system
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— Sep 10, 2026
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford met with major U.S. airline CEOs to push the rollout of SMART, a data-driven traffic-management platform aimed at reducing flight delays and cancellations through predictive routing and tighter scheduling, with initial deployment planned this month. The system is backed by an $875 million contract and endorsements from Airlines for America, signaling a broad transformation of how flights are planned during weather and congestion with potential broader use beyond weather-related disruptions.
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DirecTV Drops RT America ‘Effective Immediately’ Following Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
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— Mar 1, 2022
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, DirecTV says it will drop RT America from its lineup. In a statement , DirecTV said, “In line with our previous agreement with RT America, we are accelerating this year’s contract…
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Sempra Signs First South American LNG Deal with Petrobras
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Petrobras has signed a 20-year LNG offtake with Sempra Infrastructure for about 0.8 million tonnes per year from Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 in Texas, making Petrobras the first South American buyer in Sempra’s LNG portfolio. The deal supports Phase 2’s expansion to roughly 26 Mtpa of capacity by 2030–2031, alongside existing contracts with ConocoPhillips, JERA, and EQT that underpin the project’s financing.
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million tonnes a year is modest volume but it opens the door for more South American buyers if prices stay competitive.
Global investors turn to Chinese stock options as AI trades crowd Asia
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— Sep 6, 2026
Investors are increasingly turning to Chinese equity derivatives to diversify away from crowded AI trades, with rising demand for call options and swap contracts tied to CSI indices (notably CSI 1000, 300, and 500) and strategic bets on mid- and small-cap exposures. Analysts from BNP Paribas, Bank of America, Barclays, and UBS frame the CSI 500 as an attractive AI alternative amid ongoing reforms and improving hardware earnings, while caution remains about China’s economy and government support.
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Nicole Hardy
Feels like everyone's just chasing whatever isn't the AI trade at this point, CSI 500 included.
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Qatar’s LNG Loss Is America’s Gain
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‘Lot Of Nonsense’: Kari Lake Announces Voice Of America Is Dumping Legacy Outlets
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— Mar 14, 2025
Special Adviser for the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) Kari Lake announced Friday that Voice of America (VOA) will terminate its contracts with The Associated Press, Reuters, and Agence France-Presse. VOA, an…
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Comedian Jokes About Pictures Of Senator
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— Sep 8, 2025
Bill Maher just did what most of America was already thinking — but didn’t have the guts (or HBO contract) to say out loud. Senator Cory Booker, New Jersey’s favorite bachelor-turned-fiancé, dropped what was supposed to…
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NEWT GINGRICH: 5 Principles Republicans Should Never Forget
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— Mar 13, 2025
In 1994, Republicans won our first House majority in 40 years with the Contract with America. Two years later, we became the first re-elected GOP House majority in 68 years. We learned many lessons in this process —…
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Ontario Premier ‘Ripping Up’ Contract With Elon Musk’s Starlink Over Tariffs
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— Feb 3, 2025
At least one Canadian official is ready to fight the U.S. over tariffs. Doug Ford, premier of Ontario, posted on X Monday morning that Ontario is prohibiting American companies from provincial contracts. “Every year…
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Brookfield to acquire Aypa Power, expanding North American battery storage
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— Jul 23, 2026
Brookfield to acquire Aypa Power for about $7 billion enterprise value (roughly $3 billion equity), adding North America’s leading standalone battery storage platform with ~6.5 GW of operating/contracted capacity and a development pipeline exceeding 20 GW. The deal covers Aypa’s project portfolio, development platform and ~200-person team, strengthening Brookfield’s North American energy storage footprint and aligning with its global transition strategy through long-term contracted cash flows.
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Chicago Cubs Defeat Cincinnati Reds 5-2
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 in a game with strong celebratory engagement from Cubs supporters amid playoff implications. Reactions were overwhelmingly positive with no meaningful opposition.
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Trump Says Catching COVID-19 Was a ‘Blessing From God’
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— Oct 7, 2020
President Donald Trump says contracting COVID-19 was a “blessing” because he discovered a therapy for the virus that he believes has the potential to help millions of Americans recover. In a video shared on Twitter…
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Dr. Fauci Says There Is ‘Absolutely Not’ a Chance of Getting COVID-19 From a Vaccine
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— Sep 23, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reassuring Americans it is not possible to contract the coronavirus through a vaccine. During Wednesday’s Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions hearing, Sen. Lamar Alexander…
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Judge Strikes Down Biden Admin Rule Affecting Millions Of Workers
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— Aug 21, 2024
A federal judge struck down a Biden administration rule on Tuesday that banned employers from using noncompete agreements, which would have affected the contracts of millions of Americans. U.S. District Court Judge Ada…
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Trump Agriculture Dep’t Boots Foreign Researchers With Ties To US Adversaries
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— Jul 18, 2025
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has terminated around 70 foreign contract researchers from adversarial nations to reduce risks to American agriculture, Reuters reported Friday. A USDA spokesperson confirmed that…
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Gov. Whitmer Says Protests ‘Undermine’ Efforts to Slow the Spread of the Coronavirus
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— May 13, 2020
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) is supportive of Americans exercising their right to protest, but not at the expense of putting others at risk of contracting the coronavirus. Co-host of ABC’s “The View” Whoopi…
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Trump Seeks Help in Renaming ‘Artificial Intelligence’
President Donald Trump doesn’t think the name “artificial intelligence” is “inaccurate” and “very ineloquent,” so he wants help in renaming it. The president went on Truth Social Saturday with a few alternatives — Super Intelligence, Extreme Intelligence, and Supreme Intelligence. “Many people think that the words ‘Artificial Intelligence’ are inaccurate, and very ineloquent, relative to AI, or Ar
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Facebook, Twitter Take Action Against Trump Posts Comparing COVID-19 To the Flu
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— Oct 6, 2020
Less than a day after he was discharged from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center due to contracting COVID-19, President Donald Trump is encouraging Americans not to let the virus “ dominate ” their lives. On…
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Iran Frees American, US Lets Dual Citizen Visit Iran in Deal
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— Jun 4, 2020
A U.S. Navy veteran who said he contracted the coronavirus while detained in Iran since 2018 was freed on Thursday as part of a deal in which the United States allowed an Iranian-American physician to visit Iran, his…
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Berhalter to Middlesbrough transfer reported
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— Jul 23, 2026
Sebastian Berhalter is poised to leave the Vancouver Whitecaps for Middlesbrough in the English Championship for about $2 million, with the transfer occurring as he nears the end of his contract and the Whitecaps receiving a below-market fee. The move follows his World Cup performances and MLS Best XI recognition, and he will link up with fellow American Aidan Morris as he seeks a fresh challenge abroad.
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Capitals Sign Oliver Suvanto to Three-Year ELC
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— Jul 14, 2026
The Washington Capitals signed 17-year-old Finnish forward Oliver Suvanto to a three-year entry-level contract with a $1.075 million NHL cap hit and $87,500 in the AHL, with plans to loan him to Tappara for the 2026-27 season. The 18th overall pick in the 2026 draft is Capitals’ first Finnish first-rounder in two decades, coming off an 11-point Liiga season and strong World Junior performances as they aim to develop him for North American pro hockey.
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