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Airlines reduce, cap fares for Spirit travelers looking to rebook canceled flights

Saturday, May 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Transportation said on Saturday the majority of airlines will be capping tickets prices for Spirit Airlines travelers who need to rebook their canceled flights.Some carriers have even reduced fares on high volume routes where Spirit used to operate.Spirit... Read More.

Man arrested for killing Wendy’s co-worker, roommate in fatal stabbings on Long Island: Police

Saturday, May 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A man was arrested Friday after police say he fatally stabbed his roommate and then his co-worker at a Wendy's on Long Island.Rony Alvarenga, 22, was charged Saturday with two counts of murder after he turned himself in following the killings... Read More.

College football champion Indiana Hoosiers to visit White House this month: Source

Saturday, May 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Indiana Hoosiers -- 2025 College Football Playoff national champions -- will visit the White House on Monday, May 11, according to a source familiar with the team's plans.It's unclear whether former Indiana quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza will attend.... Read More.

CDC warns additional measles cases in US are expected amid upcoming travel season

Saturday, May 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With a busy travel season approaching, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that additional measles cases in the U.S. can be expected over the next few months.The agency sent the alert to state and local health departments,... Read More.

FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

Saturday, May 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Auvelity this week for the treatment of agitation in adults with Alzheimer's dementia.The extended-release tablet is the first FDA-approved medication for this condition that is not an anti-psychotic.Anti-psychotics carry serious risks including... Read More.

After nearly 1,000 cases, here’s how South Carolina officials beat back a measles outbreak

Saturday, May 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A few months ago, a measles outbreak seemed poised to overwhelm the northern region of South Carolina.More than 100 infections were being reported every week, with the total eventually surpassing that of last year's record-setting outbreak in Texas.However, after six months... Read More.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences changes rules, makes stance on AI ahead of 99th Oscars

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced brand-new eligibility rules for the Oscars.Among the many new changes is a stance on performances created using generative artificial intelligence. The academy has declared that only acting performances "demonstrably performed by humans with their... Read More.

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ gets wide theatrical release, moves to 2027

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew is getting a full theatrical release.Netflix has announced that Gerwig's film adaptation of the novel by C.S. Lewis will get a full, wide theatrical window. It's also switching release dates. The movie will begin sneak previews on IMAX... Read More.

Semi-truck driver accused of causing 8 crashes then trying to strangle other driver in road rage incident

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- A semi-truck driver has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly causing multiple crashes on a Chicago highway and then trying to strangle another driver, according to police.The alleged road rage incident occurred Tuesday morning on Interstate 57, Illinois State Police said.The... Read More.

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:Apple TVWidow's Bay: Matthew Rhys stars as the mayor of a struggling community in this comedy horror series.NetflixRead More.

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Airlines reduce, cap fares for Spirit travelers looking to rebook canceled flights

Man arrested for killing Wendy’s co-worker, roommate in fatal stabbings on Long Island: Police

College football champion Indiana Hoosiers to visit White House this month: Source

CDC warns additional measles cases in US are expected amid upcoming travel season

FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

After nearly 1,000 cases, here’s how South Carolina officials beat back a measles outbreak

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences changes rules, makes stance on AI ahead of 99th Oscars

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ gets wide theatrical release, moves to 2027

Semi-truck driver accused of causing 8 crashes then trying to strangle other driver in road rage incident

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

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