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Lincoln returns after Iran combat no carrier matched — 6hHegseth awarded the Presidential Unit Citation as the Abraham Lincoln ended a 321-day deployment that hit Iranian forces hard and drew scrutiny over morale and supplies.

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Dana Whitfield The Lincoln's crew earned that citation after hammering Iranian forces for 321 days straight.

5,000 Sailors Adjust to Iran War Aboard CarrierWorld — 5dYoung sailors aboard the USS George Washington are adapting to demanding combat watches and dangerous flight-deck work as the carrier operates near the Strait of Hormuz on a deployment with no set end date. Their mission began amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, and the crew describes relying on close coordination while trying to stay connected with loved ones.

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Greyhound Relocates to Augusta Transit HubBusiness — 2dAugusta Transit has partnered with Flix, Greyhound’s parent company, to move intercity bus service to the city’s Broad Street transit hub, where riders can connect with local routes. The five-year lease replaces the carriers’ former Wheeler Road stop and provides ticketing, boarding and baggage facilities.

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US Carrier Strike Group Reaches Phuket After Middle East Operations — 4dUSS George H.W. Bush and destroyer USS Delbert D. Black arrived off Phuket on October 4 after Arabian Sea operations during the Iran conflict; the stay runs through October 9.

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Jared Kim These visits keep the US-Thailand military partnership practical and visible on both sides.

Boeing Wins $20B Navy Fighter Development ContractBusiness — 3dBoeing won the Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation fighter development contract, worth more than $20 billion, adding to its Air Force F-47 award and giving it a leading role in both branches’ future tactical aircraft. Reuters reports that Boeing’s investment, carrier-jet experience and digital-design approach helped it prevail, though the development award offers an opportunity to reverse past defense-program setbacks rather than immediate production revenue.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Utah letter carrier indicted for allegedly discarding 300 primary ballots — Sep 23, 2026A Payson letter carrier faces a federal mail charge after allegedly discarding roughly 300 Eagle Mountain ballots in a church dumpster. The case tests the postal trust that mail voting requires.

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Elena Vasquez This kind of mail tampering with primary ballots deserves the maximum sentence to deter anyone else.

Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for 10 Boeing freightersBusiness — Sep 30, 2026Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to buy eight Boeing 777-8F and two 777F freighters to expand and modernize its cargo fleet amid rising air-freight demand. It will be the first African carrier to order the new 777-8F, strengthening its cargo network linking Africa with global markets.

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Cargo Ship Fire North of Mykonos; 29 Evacuated Safely — Sep 25, 2026All 29 people aboard Greek Ro-Ro BLUE CARRIER 2 were evacuated safely after a Friday fire north of Mykonos; no injuries reported.

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Priya Raman Those 29 people must have been relieved to reach dry land. Shipping lanes around the islands need better fire prevention.

US Airlines Seek Halt to More China Flights Over Russia Routes — Sep 24, 2026Airlines for America head Chris Sununu urged Trump officials to deny Air China’s bid for more flights, citing the cost of routing around Russia while Chinese carriers can use that airspace.

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Maya Lindstrom US carriers shouldn't have to compete at a disadvantage when Chinese planes get to use Russian airspace for cheaper routes.

Utah Postal Worker Indicted Over 300 Ballots — Sep 22, 2026Utah letter carrier Damon Matai Seei was indicted for allegedly throwing about 300 clearly marked mail-in ballots into a church dumpster before the June 23 primary.

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Reader more reason for in-person voting only....

airBaltic Files for Chapter 11 With €350 Million Financing in Place — Sep 14, 2026AirBaltic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York to restructure its heavy debt, backed by roughly €350 million in debtor-in-possession financing from a group of lenders, while the airline maintains ongoing operations and confirms tickets remain valid. As Latvia’s flag carrier with government ownership, the move is aimed at stabilizing finances and positioning the airline for a more competitive, leaner future in Europe’s crowded aviation market.

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Nicole Hardy This restructuring with fresh financing should help airBaltic cut costs and stay competitive without grounding flights.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

TransNusa Plans Melbourne-Bali Flights as Sixth Carrier — Sep 15, 2026TransNusa will launch daily Melbourne–Bali flights from October 19, 2026, making it the sixth airline on the route and its second Australian gateway after Perth, while also introducing a Premium Plus service with 20 seats per flight and enhanced baggage allowances to attract budget-conscious travelers. The move intensifies competition on the Melbourne–Denpasar corridor as the airline expands its Australian network and taps into Bali’s ongoing popularity for Australian holidaymakers.

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Derek Foss More competition on the Melbourne Bali route should help keep fares reasonable for regular holidaymakers.

JetBlue Raises Revenue Outlook, Cuts Capacity Growth — Sep 10, 2026JetBlue trimmed its third-quarter capacity growth to 1.5%–3.5% from 3%–6% due to weather and Northeast air-traffic-control disruptions, even as it lifted its revenue outlook on strong bookings. The carrier also flagged higher fuel costs, aiming for about $3.96 per gallon in Q3, which alongside ongoing operational pressures kept non-fuel costs elevated despite resilient demand across peak and off-peak periods.

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Sam Okafor Those fuel costs near four dollars a gallon plus the operational headaches will likely keep pressure on profits no matter how steady demand looks.

Southwest Plans First Lounges at Four AirportsBusiness — Sep 9, 2026Southwest Airlines announced its first-ever airport lounge network, with four lounges opening by late 2027 at AUS, BWI, HNL, and BNA, accessed through a new premium Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card issued by Chase and plans for seven additional lounges in the coming years. Concurrently, the premium lounge space remains competitive, with reviews like Dallas–Fort Worth’s Chase lounge singled out for quality and the broader expansion of lounge networks by carriers and credit-card partners.

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Home Insurance Costs Surge, Strain HomeownershipFinance — Sep 9, 2026Global home insurance costs are rising driven by extreme weather, high construction costs, and evolving risk, as Canada reports a $439 million insured-loss event with a coverage gap for sewer backups, Australia sees premiums up about 51% over five years, and U.S. mortgage holders face a near-80% rise in insurance costs since 2020 while switching carriers can yield savings. Disparities persist in the U.S. and nationally, with Hispanic and Black homeowners paying substantially more for identical policies due to redlining legacies and related factors, highlighting ongoing inequities in home insurance affordability and access amid climate-driven risk.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Trump Cranks Up Pressure On Iran With Second Aircraft Carrier Deployment — Feb 13, 2026In the latest escalation of America’s pressure campaign against Iran, the Pentagon has ordered the deployment of the Navy’s most powerful aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, from the Caribbean to the Middle East. The…

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US Deploys Gerald Ford Carrier Strike Group To Target Cartels — Oct 24, 2025The Pentagon has authorized the deployment of a carrier strike group to combat transnational cartel activity, marking a significant escalation in a pressure campaign against Venezuela, the Pentagon announced Friday. The…

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In Reversal, Navy Will Not Reinstate Captain of Coronavirus-Hit Aircraft CarrierReporting — Jun 20, 2020In a reversal, the Navy on Friday scrapped its recommendation to reinstate Captain Brett Crozier and instead upheld a decision to fire him from his command of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier where he became a…

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US Sends Carriers to South China Sea During Chinese DrillsReporting — Jul 5, 2020Two U.S. aircraft carriers were conducting exercises in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday, the U.S. navy said, as China also carried out military drills that have been criticised by the Pentagon and neighbouring…

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Exclusive: Navy Probe to Decide Future of Fired U.S. Carrier CommanderReporting — Apr 4, 2020Even as he is hailed as a hero by his crew, the fired commander of a coronavirus-stricken U.S. aircraft carrier is being reassigned while investigators consider whether he should face disciplinary action, acting U.S…

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U.S. Navy Relieves Commander of Coronavirus-Stricken Aircraft CarrierReporting — Apr 2, 2020The U.S. Navy on Thursday relieved the commander of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, who wrote a scathing letter that leaked to the public asking the Navy for stronger measures to control a coronavirus outbreak…

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Onshore Quarantine of U.S. Aircraft Carrier Sailors Begins on GuamReporting — Apr 2, 2020About 1,000 sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt – roughly a fifth of its crew – were under quarantine at a U.S. naval base on Guam on Thursday as the Navy sought to control a coronavirus outbreak…

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China Launches Third Aircraft Carrier, and It’s Different From Anything Else on the SeasOpinion — Jun 20, 2022Communist China has thrown down the gauntlet in the escalating battle for global military dominance. In the latest salvo, Beijing launched a next-generation aircraft carrier on Friday outside Shanghai as it continues to…

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US Aircraft Carrier Arrives In South Korea Amid Spiking Tensions With The North — Jun 22, 2024A U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Saturday as tensions with its northern counterpart have spiked in recent weeks, The Associated Press reported. The USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group arrived in the…

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