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Y Combinator’s first-ever bet on weapons eyes SpaceX playbook

Y Combinator—the start-up incubator that helped launch DoorDash, Airbnb, Reddit, and Instacart—is backing a weapons maker for the first time,…

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Science

Why Japan issued its first-ever mega-earthquake alert

On August 8, the Japanese Meteorological Agency issued its first-ever “megaquake alert,” after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocked the Miyazaki…

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Business

Apple agrees to 10% pay hike in first-ever union contract with store employees

Apple has reached a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized company store in the country. The International Association of Machinists…

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Travel

Southwest Ends Its Open Boarding Policy, Adds First-ever Overnight Flights

It’s been whispered about for months, but now it’s official. After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines is doing away…

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Travel

American Airlines to Launch First-Ever Direct Flight to South Caicos Island in Turks and Caicos

American Airlines will launch a new flight to Turks and Caicos next year, marking the first-ever direct flight from the…

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Politics

Biden proposes first-ever nationwide worker protections from heat

As the nation sizzles, the Biden administration is proposing the nation’s first-ever standards aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat. …

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Travel

The First-ever Helicopter Airline in Greece Launches — and Fares Are Actually Affordable

The islands of the Aegean are the jewels of Greece, but that doesn’t mean getting to them is a breeze.…

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Firefighters train at first-ever ‘bridge’ course offered in Decatur

Jun. 1—North Alabama volunteer firefighters and Decatur Fire & Rescue lateral hires just wrapped up the second week of an…

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Travel

JetBlue to Open First-ever Crew Base Outside of the Continental U.S.

JetBlue will open its first-ever crew base outside of the continental United States in Puerto Rico, further cementing the airline’s…

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Travel

Travel + Leisure’s First-ever World’s Best Summit: Tickets on Sale Now

A lot has happened in the travel space over the last few years. Not only have we weathered a pandemic,…

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