Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Again, Citing Weak Leisure Demand

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Aug. 29, 2025 — Spirit Airlines said it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection again, months after emerging from a reorganization in March; the carrier said it will continue normal operations while it restructures and works to shore up liquidity. Key Takeaways Spirit filed for Chapter 11 on Aug. 29, 2025, marking its second bankruptcy … Read more

US Blocks Mahmoud Abbas From UN Meeting on Palestinian State Recognition

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US Blocks Mahmoud Abbas From UN Meeting on Palestinian State Recognition The United States prevented Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas from taking part in a United Nations meeting intended to address recognition of a Palestinian state, according to the Financial Times. The shared source did not include precise timing, location details or an official US rationale. … Read more

U.S. Denies Palestinian Authority Visa for UN General Assembly Visit

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August 29, 2025 — U.S. officials denied a visa to a Palestinian Authority delegation seeking to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York, preventing the group from making an in-person appearance at the annual gathering. Key Takeaways The U.S. denied a visa on August 29, 2025, to a Palestinian Authority delegation headed to … Read more

CVS Requires Prescriptions for Updated COVID-19 Vaccines in New York

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Lead: On Aug. 29, 2025, CVS announced that customers in New York and 13 other states will need an authorized prescriber’s prescription to receive the FDA-authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines at CVS pharmacies while federal advisers review recommendations; the vaccines are expected to arrive at stores in the coming days. Key Takeaways CVS will require prescriptions … Read more

College Football Picks and Predictions for Friday, Aug. 29

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Action Network analysts released picks and betting guidance for college football matchups scheduled for Friday, Aug. 29. Across several season-opening or early nonconference games at campus sites nationwide, the coverage highlights established favorites, a few underdog value plays, and key wagering angles to monitor before kickoff. Key Takeaways Action Network published a slate of expert … Read more

U.S. revokes visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, 80 officials

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Aug. 29, 2025 — The U.S. government announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and about 80 other Palestinian Authority officials ahead of next month’s U.N. General Assembly in New York, while waivers were granted for mission staff based at the U.N. Key Takeaways On Aug. 29, … Read more

Democrats Gain Ground in Traditionally Red Iowa Fueled by Special-Election Momentum

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According to a Politico report on Aug. 29, 2025, Democrats made unexpected gains in a reliably Republican area of Iowa, a shift the story attributes to energy and organization sparked by a recent special election. Key Takeaways Politico reported on Aug. 29, 2025, that Democrats improved their standing in a traditionally red Iowa district/area. Observers … Read more

Washington Post story on Social Security data (original page unavailable)

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Who: A Washington Post article linked from the provided HTML; When: Aug. 29, 2025 (date encoded in the URL); Where: washingtonpost.com; What: an item apparently about Social Security data; Result: the full article text was not present in the supplied HTML, so this piece documents verified metadata, open questions, and recommended next steps. Key Takeaways … Read more

Xi Hosts Putin and Modi in China as Global Alignments Shift

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Aug. 30, 2025 — Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in China on Aug. 30 in high-profile visits that CNN says underscore shifting global alignments as former U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions reshape international relations. Key Takeaways Xi welcomed both Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi to … Read more