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Spirit Airlines Shuts Down: Iran War Fuel Spike Kills First Major US Airline In 25 Years

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Spirit Airlines ceased all operations on May 2, 2026, becoming the first major U.S. airline to fold in 25 years after jet fuel prices doubled amid the Iran war. The carrier’s collapse reveals the fragility of ultra-low-cost airlines operating on razor-thin margins when geopolitical shocks hit commodity markets.

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UAE Leaves OPEC: What the Historic Exit Means for Oil Prices, the Iran War, and the Global Economy

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The UAE announced its departure from OPEC after nearly 60 years, effective May 1, as the Iran war chokes off Strait of Hormuz shipping routes. U.S. crude surpassed $100 per barrel on the news, with analysts projecting Brent could hit $150. The cartel’s ability to manage global oil supply just took its biggest blow in decades.

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Gates Foundation Epstein Investigation: Inside the Reckoning That Could Reshape Global Philanthropy

Gates Foundation Epstein Investigation Inside the Reckoning That Could Reshape Global Philanthropy

The Gates Foundation has hired an independent investigator to examine its ties to Jeffrey Epstein while cutting 500 jobs. With Bill Gates set to testify before Congress on June 10, the world’s largest philanthropy is racing to get ahead of a reckoning that could reshape how we think about accountability in charitable giving.

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The Fed Just Told You Everything You Need to Know About 2026: One Rate Cut, Higher Inflation, and an Oil War Nobody Can Price

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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled only one cut in 2026 as inflation projections climbed and the Iran war clouds the economic outlook. Here’s what it means for your wallet.

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