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Northern lights could dazzle in several states as sun ejections expected to spark storms
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Politics · Economy · Military · Security · TechNorthern lights could dazzle in several states as sun ejections expected to spark storms
Several coronal mass ejections could impact Earth today, which means you may get to see the northern lights.
House Democrats’ campaign arm adds 4 candidates to program for top challengers
The House Democrats’ campaign arm on Thursday announced four new names for its program dedicated to supporting challengers who could flip key GOP-held districts in the midterms. Three of the new candidates on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s (DCCC) “Red to Blue” list are coming off contested primary wins in recent weeks. Former Navy helicopter…
Federal regulators know exactly how to prevent side underride deaths
Side underride guards would save lives, and they make economic sense.
Chamber of Commerce gets largest-ever donation for free enterprise initiative
The Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday that it received its largest-ever contribution to expand its initiative promoting free enterprise. A single individual is giving $100 million to the pro-business organization, setting a record for the 114-year-old organization. The person making the contribution was described as a long-time member of the organization who requested anonymity. The…
Education Department sued over student loan limitations
A pair of advocacy groups filed suit on Wednesday against the Education Department over its cap on how much physician associates and assistants can borrow in student loans, the latest legal challenge to the recent limits. The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the PA Education Association filed suit in the U.S. District Court…
Buffalo named Donald Trump for his golden hair is sensation at Bangladesh zoo
With his shock of golden hair and trim 700-kilogram (1,500-pound) build, Donald Trump has been drawing crowds from across Bangladesh since he arrived at the national zoo last week.
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Israel and Lebanon reach an agreement, but ceasefire stalls
The U.N. peacekeeping mission for Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, said one peacekeeper was killed and others were wounded when they came under mortar fire in southeastern Lebanon.
What’s fueling AI companies’ IPO rush
Elon Musk speaks during a video interview in Tel Aviv, Israel, on May 18, 2026. | Kobi Wolf/Bloomberg via Getty Images Welcome to the era of the big three. We’re not talking rappers here — although according to Kendrick Lamar, it’s “just big me” — we’re talking AI companies: Anthropic, SpaceX, and OpenAI. These three leading artificial intelligence companies are all expected to go public this year. Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which recently acquired another Musk company, xAi, is on track to open up to investors later this month. Anthropic, the company behind the chatbot Claude, just filed confidentially with the States Securities and Exchange Commission for its own initial public offering. Reports say OpenAI could also go public as soon as September. (Disclosure: Vox Media is one of several publishers that have signed partnership agreements with OpenAI. Our reporting remains editorially independent.) SpaceX’s IPO, when it happens, could be the largest in history and mint Musk as the world’s
Estonia Has Lessons for Us All
The small Baltic country has refashioned the relationship between citizens and the state for the current moment.
How the war in Iran could end affordable air travel
Since the Iran war led to the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, about 20 percent of global oil supply has been choked off, sending prices sky high, especially for jet fuel. So far, the war may already be costing the airline industry an additional $15 billion. Airlines have responded by raising ticket prices, charging more for bag fees, and cutting flights that they’ve deemed unprofitable because of higher fuel costs. This price shock was a deciding factor in the May 2026 closure of Spirit Airlines. When a low-cost airline like Spirit goes under, it has a ripple effect through the entire industry, canceling flight routes and raising ticket prices all around. But even if the war were to end and fuel costs stabilize, major airlines might not be willing to bring their prices back down. In fact, corporations seem all but guaranteed to take advantage of pressuring consumers to pay more to fly. For over 40 years, flying has been an affordable way to travel. We’ve been living in an era of ch
America Is Winning and Iran Is Losing — Badly
With its economy and military in dire straits, the Iranian regime is seeing what it’s like to face a U.S. foreign policy not governed by fear.
Vladimir Putin’s Second-Biggest Headache
With his war in Ukraine going badly, he may soon face another quagmire in Chechnya.