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Airline Merger Shock, Middle East Breakthrough, DC Scandal, Betting Crisis
Airline Mega-Merger Faces Major Roadblocks United Airlines and American Airlines are exploring a merger that would control roughly 40% of U.S. air capacity. Antitrust concerns and rising ticket prices could make this a non-starter in Washington. Israel and Lebanon Move Toward Historic Peace With Hezbollah weakening, Lebanon is aligning more closely with Israel against Iran. U.S. and international pressure may be opening the door to a major Middle East breakthrough. DC Scandal Fallout Expands Senator Ruben Gallego distances himself from Eric Swalwell amid growing rumors and scrutiny. Questions…
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