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Jury awards $49.5 million to family of 24-year-old who died in Boeing 737 Max crash in 2019

It is the second verdict tied to the crash. Boeing has reached confidential pre-trial settlements in most of the dozens of wrongful death lawsuits.

By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 15, 2026

CIA director traveled to Cuba and met with Raul Castro’s grandson, officials confirm

Ratcliffe was there “to personally deliver” Trump’s message that the U.S. is prepared to seriously engage “if Cuba makes fundamental changes.”

By Andrea Rodriguez, Eric Tucker and The Associated PressMay 15, 2026

PayPal reaches $30 million DOJ settlement over 2020 program for Black-owned businesses

The agreement comes just one month after IBM agreed to pay $17 million in damages to the DOJ over its DEI programming.

By Kristen Parisi and HR BrewMay 14, 2026

The ‘Knight Rider’ replica car got a $50 speeding ticket in New York despite never leaving Chicago museum

“We want to find out who this Knight Rider guy is,” said the Chicago museum’s marketing director.

By The Associated Press and Dave CollinsMay 14, 2026

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Mamdani’s New York is coming to tax your private jet. Here’s how to prepare

Here’s how Mayor Mamdani’s tax agenda could reach the Teterboro ramp — and which airports, ownership structures, and strategies offer the most protection.

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New Mexico is raking in oil profits from Iran War, gaining $59 million for every $1 added to the price of a barrel

“It’s hard for people to think about, ‘Oh great, we have this windfall,’ and children are getting killed on the other side of the world.”

By Morgan Lee and The Associated PressMay 15, 2026

Pope Leo warns of ‘spiral of annihilation’ as AI warfare leads to symphony of destruction

Leo called for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine during a visit to Europe’s largest university, Rome’s La Sapienza.

By Nicole Winfield, Paolo Santalucia and The Associated PressMay 15, 2026

Democrats are looking for conservative versions of Bernie Sanders in states like Nebraska and Alaska

Currently, there are two independents in the Senate: Maine Sen. Angus King and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. Both caucus with Democrats.

By Steve Peoples, Mike Catalini and The Associated PressMay 15, 2026