YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP
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Nicole Fallert
Newsletter Writer & SEO Editor
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Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Start here:
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Travelers seek answers after Spirit Airlines closure
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Passengers are left scrambling as flights were immediately canceled across Spirit Airlines' network after the airline announced Saturday that it was suspending operations. The closure comes after years of financial hardships, compounded by a recent spike in fuel prices.
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The Trump administration made "a significant effort" to find a way to prevent the' shutdown on Saturday, but couldn't pull it off, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
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All flights have been canceled, and the airline's customer service is no longer available. Unfortunately for passengers whose flights were canceled, there’s not much help available immediately.
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Trump says U.S. will "guide" ships through Strait of Hormuz. Trump said the effort is set to begin Monday and would free up "neutral" vessels stranded in the shipping lane. |
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"The most sweeping threat to abortion since the overturning of Roe v. Wade." A federal appeals court on May 1 issued a ruling barring people from getting mifepristone abortion pills through the mail. |
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An American pope, a presidential clash. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to meet this week with Pope Leo XIV, a senior Vatican official told USA TODAY. And a year into his historic papacy, many American Catholics told USA TODAY the pope's willingness to challenge power brings them hope. |
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People walk outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art during preparations for the Met Gala, along 5th Avenue in New York City, May 3, 2026.
Brendan McDermid, REUTERS
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Tim Andrews was so close to death, he was ready to risk what little life he might have left. The retired grocery store manager was told he would have to wait five years before reaching the top of the transplant list and qualifying for a new, life-saving kidney. He knew he wasn't going to make it. Already he could no longer walk or hold down food. So last year, he volunteered for an experimental surgery at the leading edge of scientific research: He agreed to get a pig kidney to replace his own failing organ.
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Rudy Giuliani's spokesperson, Ted Goodman, said in a statement that the former New York City mayor is in "critical but stable condition."
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"Of the six affected individuals, three have died and one is currently in intensive care in South Africa," the World Health Organization said on X.
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The mussels can wreak havoc on waterways. A new contest offers thousands of dollars for ideas to stop the spread.
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Most Americans expect to keep working in retirement. Few retirees actually work.
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Hans Maron, who with his wife, is the primary owner of So Happy, turned down "multiple seven figures" for the horse before the Kentucky Derby.
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"Full House" alumna Jodie Sweetin sets record straight about having "normal" life after growing up as a child star, "maxed out" credit cards and all.
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Good for her: Olivia Rodrigo made her "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut, and she brought a never-before-heard song with her.
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The 2026 NBA playoffs brought out signature sneakers as stars showcased personal style and postseason footwear trends on the biggest stage.
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Cameron Young earned a dominant victory at the Cadillac Championship in Miami for his third PGA Tour win. Here's how much money each golfer won.
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