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Apr 03 2026EDUCATION

A Former Leader Returns to Speak at UVA Graduation

UVA students have chosen a former president as the main speaker for this year’s graduation ceremony. The decision reflects the school’s desire to connect its graduates with a figure who has shaped national policy and public life. The former president will share insights about leadership, respo

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Higher Baggage Fees Hit Travelers Amid Rising Fuel Costs

United Airlines has announced a hike in checked‑bag charges, raising the fee for the first two bags by $10 and adding an extra $50 for a third bag. The change, effective on tickets bought after April 3, follows a similar move by JetBlue earlier in March. Passengers traveling to the U. S. , Mexico, C

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

United Adds New Ticket Levels for First‑Class Flights

United Airlines is changing how it sells seats in its premium cabins. Instead of just one price, the airline will now offer three levels: base, standard and flexible. The plan starts on long‑haul international routes, across the U. S. , and some Hawaii trips. The base option is the cheapest

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Apr 02 2026SPORTS

A Cross‑Atlantic Fan: 31‑Year‑Old From Wolverhampton Makes Five Trips to Pittsburgh

Katie Stewart, a 31‑year‑old teacher from Wolverhampton, England, has turned yearly travel into a passion for Pittsburgh sports. Her first trip in 2022 began when she watched the Penguins win an NHL game that sparked a new love for the team. From that moment, she has visited every season except wint

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Apr 01 2026SPORTS

New Leafs Coach Decision: Who’s in Charge?

Keith Pelley, the CEO of Toronto Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, made it clear that the future of head coach Craig Berube will depend on who becomes the next general manager. He said that the GM or president of hockey decides coaching roles, not himself. Pelley added that Berube will work more

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Mar 30 2026BUSINESS

U. S. Companies Take Big Loans for New Equipment

U. S. firms borrowed over 14% more money in February than they did a year ago to buy new equipment. The jump comes from a sharp rise in borrowing through independent lenders and financiers. A trade group that watches the $1 trillion equipment‑finance market released the data after surveying 25

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Mar 30 2026BUSINESS

Ukraine Turns Drone Skill into Global Business Pitch

Ukraine has turned the fight against drone attacks into a chance to sell its expertise abroad. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has travelled through the Gulf region, meeting leaders in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. He says Ukraine offers a full package of skills, strategy and syste

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Mar 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ukraine’s Drone Tech: A New Export Game

Ukraine has turned its war‑driven drone skills into a potential global export boom. The fighting against Russia pushed the country to master intercepting enemy drones, and now it is looking beyond its borders for new markets. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spent a weekend traveling through the Gulf,

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

US Troops Arrive as Trump Weighs Possible Ground Action

U. S. forces are moving toward the Middle East, bringing a mix of marines and airborne soldiers to a region where diplomatic talks with Iran are still fragile. The deployment includes about 2, 000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne who can drop into action within a day of notice, and several hundre

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Candidate Sorts Out Committee Mess Before Election

Keary Husain, who is running for a seat on the Columbia Board of Education, has cleared up problems that kept his campaign committee from filing correctly with the Missouri Ethics Commission. The commission had rejected his initial paperwork because it omitted his last name and the election date. Hu

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