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Some European airlines have begun to drop flights in advance of the peak summer travel season, while U.S. airlines have also announced some, albeit less dramatic, cutbacks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Such policies still remain limited in the U.S. and generally less extensive than those in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The latest figures from February showed just 63.7% of patients spent less than four hours in emergency departments from arrival until they were admitted, transferred or discharged.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

On a post-earnings-report conference call with analysts Wednesday, United Chief Executive Scott Kirby said potential fuel shortages are centered in Europe and Asia and are “much less of an issue” for the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

But Janet didn’t find these truths convincing, much less comforting.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith