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Airport in Bunia Reopens as Ebola Response Shifts

June 2, 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo has decided to reopen the Bunia airport, a key transport hub in an area that has suffered heavily from the latest Ebola outbreak. This move comes after a period when flights were suspended, leaving many residents worried about getting essential supplies. The governm

business

How Middle East Tensions Are Filling Syria's Skies with Planes

June 2, 2026

In May alone, Syria saw nearly 12, 000 flights cutting through its airspace—more than double what it recorded in February. This sudden surge isn’t because Syria suddenly became a safe or popular route. Instead, airlines are rerouting around closed or risky airspace in Iraq and the Gulf, which were s

health

Ebola Crisis in Congo Deepens as WHO Meets President

June 1, 2026

The World Health Organization’s top official is traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo to talk with President Felix Tshisekedi about a serious Ebola problem. The outbreak is the third biggest ever seen in the country. Health workers say it may have gone unnoticed for months before anyon

technology

Motorola Sees $1. 5B Investment in Drone‑Defence Tech

June 1, 2026

Motorola Solutions has agreed to purchase the Israeli company D‑Fend for $1. 5 billion, adding a new layer of protection against unmanned aircraft that pose risks to critical sites. The deal follows a surge in incidents where drones have targeted data centres, airports and other vital infrastructure

politics

New Jersey tightens security around migrant center as protests grow

June 1, 2026

New Jersey is taking extra steps to control protests near a large immigrant detention facility in Newark. While visits for detainees resumed Sunday, the area around Delaney Hall is now off-limits to protesters after recent clashes between activists and federal agents. State police have expanded thei

politics

Small airport, big choices for Naples

June 1, 2026

Naples’ tiny airport packs more punch than many realize. Locals debate its future, but the real questions go deeper. Should private planes keep buzzing in late at night, even if rules get bent? Fines could tighten things up—bigger planes paying more, just like speeding tickets scale with the crime.

crime

What happens when a plane gets rerouted because someone needs help?

May 31, 2026

A recent flight from Chicago to Minneapolis ended up in Madison, Wisconsin instead. A 75-year-old man on board became disruptive, leading to an emergency landing. Reports suggest he was confused and possibly experiencing a mental health crisis. Authorities confirmed no one was hurt during the situat

technology

Drones Rise to Save Lives and Shake Up First‑Responder Work

May 30, 2026

In a chilly March night near the Rio Grande Gorge, two teens were saved by a buzzing machine instead of a helicopter. The drone’s infrared camera spotted them before the cold set in, and rescuers acted fast from a command center. The success shows how drones can cut down wait times for help, giving

opinion

Bus Rides Save You Ten Thousand Dollars

May 30, 2026

Cars cost more than you think. Gas is high, parking in the city is expensive, and traffic makes every trip stressful. In Portland, a new car can cost over $11, 500 a year. Parking downtown can reach $200 per month. Road salt and winter damage add to maintenance, and insurance is high. Pub

health

A Little Touch of Magic

May 30, 2026

The writer once imagined a typewriter that could make what it typed happen. A line he wrote in 1987 about rainbows and roses in Dallas somehow came true, though not exactly as pictured. The story centers on a baby girl born in 1987 after her mother’s emergency surgery because of severe high blood