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Travelers in Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on March 1, 2026.Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAs airfares continue to rise due to the Iran war, potential travelers may be wondering, “Should I buy a ticket now or wait until the situation improves?” Travel experts say it’s generally best to buy early. “Whether you’re looking to travel in the next two weeks, two months, or in the fall, waiting to buy a plane ticket in the hope that the conflict will end soon is honestly riskier than the fashion choices we made as teenagers.…

BerlinAP — Rescue teams on Saturday freed a humpback whale from a North Sea barge that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said. The whale, nicknamed “Timmy” by German media, was spotted swimming near Germany’s Baltic Sea coast on March 3, far from its natural habitat in the Atlantic Ocean. The mammal repeatedly became stranded in shallow waters near the coastal city of Wismar, its health deteriorated and attempts to coax it into deeper waters failed, which were livestreamed around the world. Race to save stranded humpback whale Race to save stranded humpback whale 3:13…

Newcastle United ended a disastrous five-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over European champions Brighton at St James’ Park. Will Osula scored Newcastle’s first goal after a mistake from Bad Verbruggen, while Dan Byrne headed home the second goal against his former employers. Jack Hinshelwood’s second half goal got the Newcastle crowd on their toes. Newcastle teams have seen us concede the most goals from winning positions. Player rating: Newcastle: Pope (7), Miley (6), Thiau (7), Botman (7), Byrne (8), Tonali (7), Bruno G (8), Willock (7), Murphy (8), Osla (7), Joelinton (6) Subs: Hall (6), Barnes (7), Wisa…

The organization that organizes the Academy Awards announced new Oscar rules on Friday, including several rules addressing the use of generative artificial intelligence. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said only performances “credited to the film’s legal fees and clearly performed by a human being with consent” will be eligible for an Academy Award. Similarly, the Academy said a screenplay must be “written by a human” to qualify. The academy also said it had the right to request more information about the film’s use of AI and “human original authorship.” These rule changes come as an independent film…

On April 28, 2026, U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the M/V Bluestar III, a commercial vessel suspected of attempting to transit to Iran in violation of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. The U.S. military released the ship after conducting a search and confirming that the ship’s voyage did not include a port call in Iran.U.S. Marine Corps | CentcomAn Iranian offer, previously rejected by US President Donald Trump, would start shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and lift the US blockade of Iran, while putting talks about Iran’s nuclear program on the back burner, a…

West Ham gave Tottenham a chance to pull themselves out of the Premier League relegation zone after suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat at Brentford.Konstantinos Mavropanos’ own goal, Igor Taigo’s penalty and Mikel Damsgaard’s late three goals keep West Ham just two points ahead of Spurs, who are guaranteed to move out of the bottom three with victory at Aston Villa on Sunday. West Ham hit the woodwork four times, had their equalizer canceled out by VAR and missed 13 shots on an ill-fated day in west London, where a three-game unbeaten run ended and relegation fears were heightened. Meanwhile, Brentford…

mexico city — The governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state announced Friday that he will temporarily step down from his post, days after he was indicted on drug trafficking charges in the United States. Rubén Rocha Moya, Sinaloa’s governor since 2021, and nine current and former Mexican officials were indicted on five counts unsealed Wednesday for allegedly supporting a faction of the Chapitos cartel, the sons of Joaquín Guzmán Loera, also known as El Chapo. Local lawmakers on Saturday approved Rocha Moya’s request for leave and appointed Yeraldine Bonilla Valverde as interim governor. Bonilla Valverde previously served as Secretary of State…

Arsenal opened up a six-point lead over Manchester City and extended their goal difference with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Fulham.Victor Gokeres scored two goals for the Gunners, while the returning Bukayo Saka also scored in his first start since the Carabao Cup final, scoring all three goals in a frantic first half. Arsenal came into the match coming off a tough 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, but with Saka brought on, they produced a skilful attacking performance. Player evaluation Arsenal: Raya (7), Whyte (7), Saliba (7), Gabriel (7), Calafioli (7),…

A Spirit Airlines plane is parked at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on April 23, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Marco Bello | ReutersSpirit Airlines has closed.Early Saturday, the airline suspended operations after failing to reach an agreement with bondholders for an 11th-hour bailout from the Trump administration.This sealed the fate of America’s iconic low-cost airline, known for its bright yellow planes, low fares, and no-frills service and prices, even as it pioneered low-cost air travel in the United States and made airline tickets more affordable for millions of people.When I opened the Spirit app, a message read: “We regret to inform…

Elon Musk appears in court at the Ronald V. Delmes Federal Building on April 30, 2026 in Oakland, California. Benjamin Fanjoy | Getty ImagesIn Musk v. Altman, which pits two tech industry giants against each other in a case that could have significant implications for OpenAI, the plaintiff made his central message clear to the jury. “You can’t just steal charity,” Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, reiterated on the stand in federal court in Oakland, California. Musk’s testimony was the centerpiece of the trial’s first week. It will be two years later tesla The SpaceX CEO first sued OpenAI…