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• Indian shuttler and 2023 World Championships bronze medallist HS Prannoy was eliminated in the opening round of the China Open 2026 after losing 10-21, 14-21 to Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao. • Devika Sihag also exited the tournament following a spirited performance in her opening match. • The results mark a tough start for India's campaign, placing more pressure on remaining players to secure wins.

• The bipartisan JAWBONE Act has been proposed to prevent government officials from using explicit or implied threats to influence the content published by broadcasters and major online platforms. • The legislation aims to protect the spirit of the First Amendment by curbing government pressure on private media entities. • Critics argue the Act would create significant fiscal and legal burdens, including the need for new federal administrative processes and increased compliance costs.

• Brazil and Japan are set to face each other in a high-stakes Round of 32 knockout match during the FIFA World Cup 2026. • The clash features a tactical battle between Brazil's "Samba flair" and Japan's "Samurai spirit," with both teams fighting for a spot in the next round. • This match is critical as it represents the first elimination stage of the tournament, where a single loss results in immediate exit.

Addressing lawmakers, Leo XIV also highlights migration at a time when Madrid is bucking European trendsPope Leo XIV has used a landmark address to the Spanish parliament to warn the world is undergoing “a deep spiritual and cultural crisis” and to urge the international community to tackle the causes and consequences of what he termed “the tragic drama of migration”.In a wide-ranging speech delivered to lawmakers in Madrid, the pontiff also touched on conflict, artificial intelligence, the climate emergency, and the issues of abortion and euthanasia. Continue reading...

• Spirit Airlines collapsed on May 3, 2026, stranding passengers at airports like Newark who must pay higher fares on other carriers to return home. • White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett stated energy shocks from surging gas prices contributed to Spirit's demise but will impact airline profits only for the next quarter. • The shutdown raises concerns for other U.S. carriers' financial stability ahead of the summer travel season amid record fuel costs.

Budget airline left thousands stranded on Saturday after ceasing operations amid financial troublesSpirit Airlines shutdown: how to get home and get refundsPolitical blame game begins and passengers left adrift after Spirit ceases operationsSpirit Airlines has almost finished refunding customers for flights abruptly canceled over the weekend as the company folded.The budget airline left thousands of customers and staff stranded after deciding on Saturday to pull the plug on a business that was struggling for years, before a surge in the price of jet fuel blew a new hole in its budget. Continue reading...

Southwest staff organized water cannon salute when aircraft arrived and Jon Jackson was met with cheers and applauseA Spirit Airlines pilot was given an emotional send-off into retirement by another airline after what was supposed to be his final flight was canceled amid Spirit’s sudden collapse on Saturday.Jon Jackson had been scheduled to fly his final flight into Baltimore-Washington international airport on Saturday when the low-cost airline ceased operations after running out of cash and rescue talks with the Trump administration failed. Continue reading...