THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 122 • Updated Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 04:17 PM UTC

Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After 34 Years

Spirit Airlines has announced it is going out of business after 34 years. The ultra-low-cost airline known for its bright yellow planes and deep discount fares said Saturday it has started winding down operations.

Sources: AP News


US Warns Shipping Firms Over Paying Iran to Transit Strait of Hormuz

The United States is warning shipping companies about potential sanctions for paying Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Sources: AP News


Trump Says Deadline for Congress to Approve Iran War Doesn't Apply

Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply: Hostilities have 'terminated'.

Sources: AP News


Court Blocks Mailing of Abortion Pill Mifepristone Nationwide

A federal court blocked a widely used abortion pill from distribution by mail. Here's what to know.

Sources: AP News


US to Withdraw 5,000 Troops from Germany

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat.

Sources: AP News


Trump Announces 25% Tariff on EU Auto Imports

Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal.

Sources: AP News


J. Craig Venter, Who Sequenced the Human Genome, Dies at 79

J. Craig Venter, who won the race to sequence the human genome, dies at 79.

Sources: AP News


Alex Zanardi, Racing Champ and Paralympic Gold Medalist, Dies at 59

Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59.

Sources: AP News


Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 7 despite ceasefire.

Sources: AP News


Ukraine Hits Oil Facilities Deep Inside Russia

Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt the impact.

Sources: AP News