More airlines could follow Spirit into bankruptcy due to the Iran war fuel crisis, Ryanair exec says

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Spirit Airlines planes sit parked at the Phoenix Goodyear Airport on May 8, 2026 in Goodyear, Arizona. The budget airline ceased all operations on May 2, 2026.
Spirit Airlines ceased operations earlier this month, citing increasing fuel prices.

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LIRR issues advice to New York commuters on 3rd day of rail strike: Work from home if you can

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A Long Island Railroad train
More than 3,000 Long Island Railroad workers are striking over pay and working conditions.

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This tech exec sued Tesla over its Full Self-Driving promises — and won

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Ben Gawiser
Oracle exec Ben Gawiser behind the wheel of his Tesla Model 3.

Ben Gawiser

Waymo is erroneously carding riders and some say it's a new form of flattery

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Waymo robotaxi
Waymo wants to ensure underage riders are not using its robotaxis, in some cases by contacting riders to confirm their age.

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Map: See where gas prices are the most and least expensive across the US

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style
A panel van drives up to a Chevron gas station's pump at dusk. A lit-up sign advertises prices ranging from $6.39 to $7.39 a gallon.
Gas prices have been rising this year. Business Insider made an interactive map to compare average prices.

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I lost my flight attendant job when Spirit shut down. I've had to manage my emotions and am hopeful I'll find new work soon.

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Julian Richardson in front of Spirit Airlines plane
Julian Richardson says he always knew that Spirit's closure was a possibility.

Julian Richardson

Berkshire Hathaway triples Alphabet stake — and reveals new bet on Delta

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Warren Buffett and Greg Abel revealed a fresh bet on Delta Air Lines.
Warren Buffett and Greg Abel, pictured as Squishmallows here, placed a fresh bet on Delta Air Lines last quarter.

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Inside the Air Force One plane used by 8 presidents, where Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in after JFK's assassination

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SAM 26000, an old Air Force One plane.
Eight US presidents flew on this Air Force One plane known as SAM 26000.

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California Is Exploring High-Speed Buses That Connect LA and San Francisco in Just Over 3 Hours

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The buses would do 140 MPH on the freeway.

Delta won't use Starlink. Elon Musk is not happy.

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Elon Musk in 2025
Elon Musk's Starlink internet is being installed across scores of airlines, but not Delta.

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