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For the past three summers, MIT master’s students and recently graduated planners have collaborated with cities and community organizations to advance climate, infrastructure, and economic development initiatives. They’re known as the Freedom Summer Fellows, participants in an impact-driven program launched in 2023 by the MIT Department of Urban Studies andContinue Reading

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Russian forces conducted mass drone attacks on Kharkiv throughout 2 May, striking gas stations and residential neighborhoods, the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Syniehubov and the State Emergency Service (SES) reported. From the morning, Russian drones struck the Shevchenkivskyi, Kholodnohirskyi, and Osnovianskyi districts of Kharkiv. Four gasContinue Reading

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A future powered by clean energy would be not only more affordable, but potentially more peaceful. Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with Michael Klare, an emeritus professor of peace andContinue Reading

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Toronto residents and city officials are calling for Premier Ford to reverse his plans to expand Billy Bishop Airport. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/ctvnews Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For breaking news, fast, download the CTV News App: https://www.ctvnews.ca/appContinue Reading

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UAE aviation authority’s announcement is the latest sign of the travel sector’s recovery across the Middle East., UAE aviation authority’s announcement is the latest sign of the travel sector’s recovery across the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates has lifted all flight restrictions put in place since the start ofContinue Reading

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The shutdown of Spirit marks end of a major low-cost carrier and raises questions about budget air travel in future Published May 2, 2026 1:30PM (EDT) The bag drop and customer service counters at the departures terminal for Spirit airlines sit empty as operations ceased for the company at LoganContinue Reading