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Threats against elected officials and political figures have grown more common and intense across the United States, according to The New York Times. Candidates for federal office have spent nearly five times more on security than about a decade ago, while officials have fortified homes and hired guards.Tracy Mumford on The Headlines
The Trump administration is sending $500 rebates to nearly 1 million Obamacare recipients in 30 states and $90 Medicare-premium deposits to 20 million seniors, while President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to immediately import Russian diesel into the United States. The measures come weeks before midterm elections as Republicans face possible losses of congressional control and the diesel deal undercuts U.S. sanctions on Russia.Tracy Mumford on The Headlines
The Iran-backed Houthi militia struck an airport terminal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a cruise missile over the weekend, killing at least 12 people and injuring 300, according to Gulf and U.S. officials. Further attacks hit Riyadh airport and Yemen’s main airport the following day, escalating the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.Tracy Mumford on The Headlines
Indian authorities canceled trains to New Delhi, closed the subway, barricaded parts of the city, restricted internet access, and detained thousands of protesters ahead of demonstrations against a plan to remove 130 million people from voter rolls. Police also arrested three Cockroach Janta Party leaders, who were released the following day, while protesters said they were defending democracy and voting rights.Tracy Mumford on The Headlines
Airfares are 24% higher than a year earlier, according to the Consumer Price Index, and Thanksgiving flights are up 31% according to one booking app. Higher jet-fuel costs since the war with Iran and Spirit Airlines’ May bankruptcy and closure may be contributing by reducing competition.Tracy Mumford on The Headlines
The New York Times’ Frugal Traveler column recommends booking flights well ahead and choosing less busy travel days, with Tuesdays and Saturdays potentially cheaper. Thanksgiving travelers are already booking late, while Detroit, Orlando, Las Vegas, New York, and Cancun saw large fare increases as major Spirit destinations.