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Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Due to Iran War Fuel Crisis. Other Low-Cost Airlines Could Be Next

May 3, 2026

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Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Due to Iran War Fuel Crisis. Other Low-Cost Airlines Could Be Next

The sudden global energy crisis caused by Iran’s closure and control of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world’s oil flowed, accelerated the company’s demise. Dave Davis, Spirit’s President and Chief Executive Officer, cited “the sudden and sustained rise in fuel prices in recent weeks” as the reason for the company’s closure.

Environment

Public Health Alerts: Detection of a single measles infection using untargeted ultra-deep metagenomic sequencing of wastewater in Cook County, Illinois

May 1, 2026

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Public Health Alerts: Detection of a single measles infection using untargeted ultra-deep metagenomic sequencing of wastewater in Cook County, Illinois

The authors conclude, “The detection of measles RNA through ultra‐deep MGS of municipal wastewater appeared to capture a single case within the population of more than 1 million people and wastewater flow exceeding 300 million gallons per day.”

Health

Apr 29, 2026

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Exposure to Wildfire Smoke May Be Linked To Increased Risk of Developing Several Cancers

“For the general public, the key message is that wildfire smoke is not only a short-term respiratory or cardiovascular concern—chronic exposure may also carry long-term cancer risks . . . Notably, increased cancer risk may occur even at relatively low levels of wildfire smoke PM2.5 commonly experienced by general populations.”

Security

Editorial - The Lancet: The US CDC on the brink

Apr 25, 2026

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Editorial - The Lancet: The US CDC on the brink

The CDC was once the gold standard for public health leadership. Today, it is struggling to maintain scientific excellence, trustworthiness, and relevance, a result of the actions of the Trump administration and the US Department of Health and Human Services that have undermined the agency.

Climate

Approximately 40 homes in Enid damaged after severe storms produced large tornado

Apr 24, 2026

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Approximately 40 homes in Enid damaged after severe storms produced large tornado

The National Weather Service said the preliminary rating for the Enid tornado is EF-4.

Climate

Apr 24, 2026

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National Interagency Fire Center - Weekly Update - April 23, 2026

Some parts of the country are already getting a reminder of how quickly fire can move this time of year.

Health

CDC blocks publication of report showing COVID vaccine efficacy

Apr 23, 2026

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CDC blocks publication of report showing COVID vaccine efficacy

The report, initially scheduled to be published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on March 19, showed the COVID-19 vaccine cut the likelihood of emergency department visits and hospitalizations in half this past winter.

Health

Cambodian MOH Announces 4th Human H5N1 Case of 2026

Apr 23, 2026

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Cambodian MOH Announces 4th Human H5N1 Case of 2026

The following announcement is from Cambodia's Ministry of Health on their 4th confirmed HPAI H5N1 human infection of 2026 - and 38th in just over 3 years - this time involving a 66 y.o. woman from Svay Rieng province who had recent contact with sick chickens and was confirmed positive on April 21st.

Health

Humans may already have some immunity to H5N1 bird flu, study suggests

Apr 19, 2026

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Humans may already have some immunity to H5N1 bird flu, study suggests

Research finds that those vaccinated or previously infected with seasonal flu had special antibodies that help fight H5N1