Spirit Airlines Folds, Abortion Pills, Government Debt
5/2/202615 min
Spirit Airlines ceased operation overnight, as jet fuel prices are pinching airlines. A panel of federal judges in Louisiana has ended telemedicine access to the abortion pill mifepristone for the entire country. And the federal debt has outgrown the entire U.S. economy.
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First 90 secondsScott Simon· Host0:00
[gentle music] Spirit Airlines ran out of runway last night.
Ayesha Rascoe· Host0:05
All airlines are being pinched by the high cost of jet fuel, but Spirit Airlines, the low-cost carrier, had to close up shop. I'm Aisha Roscoe.
Scott Simon· Host0:14
And I'm Scott Simon, and this is Up First from NPR News. [upbeat music] The price of jet fuel has nearly doubled since the war in Iran began. Airlines are raising prices and cutting routes.
Ayesha Rascoe· Host0:28
Judges in Louisiana ended telemedicine access to the abortion pill. Their decision applies to the entire country.
Scott Simon· Host0:36
And the federal debt has now outgrown the entire US economy.
Ayesha Rascoe· Host0:40
So stay with us. We have the news you need to start your weekend.
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Kathleen Jordan1:10
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