WestJet Backpedals on Economy Seats That Don’t Recline
January 16, 2026
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WestJet Backpedals on Economy Seats That Don’t Recline

WestJet, Canada’s second-largest carrier, backpedaled on a new seating plan after videos of crammed travelers went viral on social media. Source link

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Some U.Va. Board Members Asked to Resign as Gov. Abigail Spanberger Takes Power
January 16, 2026
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Some U.Va. Board Members Asked to Resign as Gov. Abigail Spanberger Takes Power

After months of upheaval at the state’s flagship university, a new Democratic governor appeared ready to shake up the school’s leadership. Source link

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Trump Backs Down on Insurrection Act as Democrats Take the Offensive
January 16, 2026
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Trump Backs Down on Insurrection Act as Democrats Take the Offensive

Officials denounced the Trump immigration crackdown in Minneapolis at an unofficial congressional hearing, while the president said he no longer saw a need to send in military forces.…

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Trump Sets Fraudster Free From Prison for a Second Time
January 16, 2026
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Trump Sets Fraudster Free From Prison for a Second Time

The president issued a raft of clemency grants this week, including pardoning a woman he had given relief to once before and a man whose daughter had donated…

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A $12.6 Billion Budget Gap May Complicate Mamdani’s Affordability Plans
January 16, 2026
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A $12.6 Billion Budget Gap May Complicate Mamdani’s Affordability Plans

The New York City comptroller, Mark Levine, said that poor budgeting practices by the previous mayor, Eric Adams, had left the city with looming deficits. Source link

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Trump and States Aim to Stop A.I. From Inflating Energy Bills
January 16, 2026
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Trump and States Aim to Stop A.I. From Inflating Energy Bills

Demand from centers that power artificial intelligence has driven up electricity bills, frustrating consumers. Source link

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Notre Dame Reveals Marcus Freeman Role for CFP Championship Game
January 16, 2026
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Notre Dame Reveals Marcus Freeman Role for CFP Championship Game

Despite finishing 10-2, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish had a disappointing season, missing the College Football Playoff bracket. That sparked plenty of debate over whether they deserved a…

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Powell, an Unlikely Foil, Takes On Trump
January 16, 2026
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Powell, an Unlikely Foil, Takes On Trump

Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, this week tapped a groundswell of support that has been years in the making. Source link

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Iran Protests Quelled Since Deadly Crackdown, Residents Say
January 16, 2026
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Iran Protests Quelled Since Deadly Crackdown, Residents Say

“There is massive disappointment and disillusionment,” one Tehran resident said. A human rights group acknowledged that demonstrations had been subdued since Sunday, with thousands of people detained. Source…

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Trump Wants to Halt Almost All Coal Plant Shutdowns. It Could Get Messy.
January 16, 2026
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Trump Wants to Halt Almost All Coal Plant Shutdowns. It Could Get Messy.

Even as administration officials vowed this week to head off scheduled retirements, some aging plants are now breaking, and costs could run to the billions. Source link

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