DESFA, Greece's natural gas transmission system operator, announced a significant development for the 'Vertical Corridor' gas pipeline, with nearly all (98%) of the offered capacity for March being committed during a recent auction.

Dollywood has been recognized with another top workplace honor from Newsweek, highlighting its positive work environment and employee satisfaction.

Dissatisfaction arose after the fourth Eurovision selection semi-final due to voting irregularities and the chosen finalists, prompting various opinions, including shocking statements from Raigardas Tautkus.

Chinese fans have voiced their dissatisfaction with Real Madrid's decision to issue an apology solely on Weibo regarding a racist repost by player Huijsen, perceiving it as insufficient.

“San Siro” kthehet në “makth” për Milan, me “djallin” që bie sërish, këtë herë duke pësuar një humbje të rëndë brenda në shtëpi përballë Parma-s, një disfatë që praktikisht nxjerr ekipin e Allegrit ng

Zoe Atkin won a bronze medal, but a Great Britain chief expressed dissatisfaction with the scoring, calling it 'interesting'.

Zoe Atkin secured a bronze medal, but the Great Britain chief expressed strong dissatisfaction with what was described as 'interesting' scoring.

Paddy Pimblett rewatched his interim title fight against Justin Gaethje and believes the outcome should have been a draw, expressing dissatisfaction with the result.

German coach Hansi Flick expressed satisfaction with his team's performance in their victory against Levante, emphasizing the importance of quickly regaining the lead.

Austria is undergoing a debate on rearmament and conscription reform, with a significant unresolved issue being its stance on the EU's mutual assistance obligation in the event of an attack on a member state.

Nei Giochi di casa, per i colori azzurri, soddisfazioni fin dal primo giorno. Trenta volte sul podio, superato di dieci il record di Lillehammer 1994. Ecco tutti i nostri atleti premiati

A new surgical technique for knee prostheses is emerging, aiming to address the dissatisfaction of about 20 percent of patients with current methods, which are often linked to the traditional correction of the leg axis.

Latvian biathlon leaders Baiba Bendika and Estere Volfa expressed satisfaction with their performance at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, finishing their final race side-by-side.

The Latvian bobsled team, led by debutant Jēkabs Kalenda, concluded their Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, expressing satisfaction with their performance and achieving their best seasonal results.

Musician Kid Rok expresses dissatisfaction with media coverage of his concert tickets, claiming journalists only reported a partial truth and stating that God will punish them.

The Raub and Lipis divisions of Malaysia's Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) have announced their dissolution, citing dissatisfaction with the leadership of Muhyiddin Yassin.

A road paving project in Prača, Pale municipality, was completed for only 704 meters instead of the planned 1,000 meters due to a lack of sufficient financial resources.

Former President Trump has announced plans to send a hospital ship to Greenland, though further details on the purpose or timing were not immediately available.

Essstörungen sind sicher auch im Klettersport ein Thema, sagt der sechsfache Kletterweltmeister Jakob Schubert. Er allerdings kann essen, was er will, ohne zuzunehmen. Aber er tut es nicht. Dazu ist e

Veteran NBA player Chris Paul expressed satisfaction with his career, stating he has achieved far more than he ever dreamed of.

Patrick and SFA are set to host New Orleans in an upcoming college basketball game.

Captain Suryakumar Yadav backed Tilak Varma, stating his batting approach aligns with team strategy, especially after early wickets. While acknowledging Tilak's personal dissatisfaction, Yadav expressed confidence in his ability to perform. He dismissed suggestions of replacing Tilak and highlighted the team's adaptability to challenging pitches, emphasizing faith in the bowling unit to defend scores.

Michele Padovano expressed strong dissatisfaction with Juventus following their 2-0 loss to Como, stating the team is taking steps backward.

Nebraska football players have reportedly signed a petition calling for their coach's resignation, indicating significant internal dissatisfaction within the team.

Graduates from Secret Service protective detail training will be provided with two navy blue suits, complete with embroidered names, at taxpayer expense, reportedly due to Kristi Noem's dissatisfaction with their previous attire.

"Hubris Generally Precedes Clusterf**k": Does It Smell Like Victory? Authored by James Howard Kunstler, The message seems to be something like the USA isn’t messing around with all those strike forces in the waters around Iran. The Islamic Republic suddenly looks like Rock-and-Hard-Place-Land. Everybody and his uncle are trying to figure out the calculus in play, World War Three or a happy ending? You’re seeing the most significant US military build-up over there in memory. Smells a little bit like first Gulf War, 1991 — minus all those allies we roped in then. Mr. Trump (via Marco Rubio) has read Euroland out on this one. We are in a cold war with those birds, in case you haven’t noticed. The UK, France, Germany & Co.? They are as crazy as the ladies of The View and their millions of Cluster-B followers. Euroland is yet in thrall to the climate nutters, the farm-and-industry-destroyers, the one-worlders, the Jihad-migrationists, the floundering banksters, and the Klaus Schwab wannabes. Euroland seeks to throttle free speech throughout Western Civ and meddle in everyone’s elections. Euroland keeps mouthing off about a war with Russia despite having no military mojo and going broke-ass broke faster than you can say Götterdämmerung. Bottom line: the US is going solo on this one. What is the objective? Ostensibly “a deal” over Iran’s nuclear weapons program. Like, just cut it out, will you, please? By the way, did you know that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei issued a fatwa in 2005 saying production, stockpiling, and use of nuclear weapons was forbidden under Islam. But then deception is allowed in Islam under the doctrine of taqiyya, against the threat of attack from hostile forces, I’m sure you remember Operation Midnight Hammer in June last year when we attacked and supposedly “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear research and development bunkers at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan? They got pretty banged-up, you may be sure, and nobody in Iran denied there was something nukey going on in those installations. Is there a will there to rebuild the whole darn infrastructure of uranium enrichment and so forth? The mullahs are not saying, which means: of course, they intend to continue developing nuclear weapons — and even if that’s a stupid and futile gambit, given recent history, they still have factories churning out plain old long-range ballistic missiles and new drones by the thousands. Let’s face it: the mullahs are hardcore for Jihad and martyrdom. Since being elevated to Supreme Leader in 1989, Ayatollah Khamenei has sought relentlessly to transform the traditional Islamic concept of Jihad and establish it as the central pillar of the regime’s ideology. Are we doing Israel’s bidding there? (Cue: roar of affirmation.) But then, Israel has a point. Iran has been cuckoo for going on forty years. If Israel wasn’t a target of the mullahs’ eternal Shia wrath, there are their other enemies, the Sunni, on the west side of the Persian Gulf (and next door in Iraq). And consider, too, Iran’s obdurate sponsorship of Jihad, wherever possible, both within and outside the Ummah — including especially Western Civ, where low-grade Jihad has been going on for over a decade. . . mass murders, rape gangs, beheadings, trucks through the Christmas markets. . . . Okay, if Euroland is out, what about the other big dogs, Russia and China. Will they just stand by and let the US have its wicked way with Iran? Russia sent a corvette-class naval vessel down to the Straits of Hormuz for a joint operation with Iran’s navy, but what does that mean? Probably not much more than occupational therapy. Besides, Mr. Trump is just now promising to bring Russia “out from the cold” of all those onerous economic sanctions. . . to begin the process of normalizing relations. You might doubt that Russia wants to blow that for Iran’s sake. And, while it is somewhat out of the news due to the Epstein stink-bomb, and the deepness of mid-winter, there is still a war going on over in Ukraine. Which is to say, the Russians have their hands full in their own back-yard and might, perhaps, be hesitant about piling-on in Iran. And, let’s just suppose that the US objective is actually regime change in Iran. Would Russia be indisposed if the mullahs got kicked out of power? I doubt it. Russia has longstanding annoying issues with Islamic factions distributed throughout their adjoining former Soviet republics. Russia does not need Jihad. Russia might actually live more comfortably with Iran under a secular government, tilting a bit more western in temperament. Just sayin’. . . . China has more urgent concerns with Iran. China gets around 13-percent of its oil imports from Iran, and it enjoys a three to four percent discount on it. Regime change or war that could damage Iran’s oil terminals would be bad news for China. But then, China is at a long geographic remove from Iran, and China is not used to conducting military adventures so far from home, so don’t expect much assistance there. China’s other option would be to start a kerfuffle over Taiwan to distract and divert the US. We’ll just have to see about that. Uncle Xi Jinping has been busy lately sacking the upper echelons of his own military leadership. Are they even ready for action? Plus, China’s economy is wobbly. Consider also: has the US given China assurances of continued oil imports from Iran if it steers clear of the situation there? What are we operationally capable of over in Iran with all our warships, fighter jets, and other stuff? I don’t know. . . and neither do you. Looks impressive, but a couple of Sunburn-type missiles landing on the USS Abraham Lincoln could produce a profound instant attitude adjustment. Perhaps President Trump, WarSec Hegseth, and StateSec Rubio have more refined plans for disarming Iran and surgically removing the cuckoo-birds in charge. Our guys are certainly acting confident. But then in geopolitics confidence is best friends with hubris. And hubris generally precedes clusterfuck. The art of the deal is not for sissies. Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 16:20

Target is expanding its store footprint as customers express dissatisfaction with perceived chaos in existing retail environments.

Glen Hoddle expressed his dissatisfaction with Bukayo Saka’s reaction during a post-match interview following Arsenal’s draw with Wolves. The England international was selected to speak to the pre...

Wesfarmers plans to make a decision regarding its lithium expansion initiatives later in the current year.

Jim Cramer believes PayPal is facing significant competition from Apple and expresses satisfaction with Chipotle's performance.

Wesfarmers plans to make a decision on its lithium expansion projects later this year, as the company evaluates opportunities in the growing battery materials market.

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh preview the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season, discussing key storylines including faith in Luka Doncic and the irrelevance of the Warriors.

Wesfarmers is expected to make a decision regarding its lithium expansion plans later this year, potentially impacting the future of its mining operations.

Laura Mulvey, the theorist behind the concept of the 'male gaze,' expresses her satisfaction that her ideas continue to resonate widely today.

Wesfarmers to Decide on Lithium Expansion Later This Year  The Wall Street Journal

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch expressed dissatisfaction with his team's performance at the start of the League of Ireland season, ahead of their upcoming game against Bohemians.

A dispute has erupted between Motor Oil and DESFA regarding a 400 million euro FSRU investment project in Corinth, now under investigation by the Energy Regulatory Authority.

JetBlue expressed satisfaction with its first-quarter performance and anticipates no meaningful impact from WS Fern, indicating a positive outlook for the company.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals that many Democrats are still expressing dissatisfaction with their own party.

Manager Leam Richardson expressed satisfaction with Reading's late draw against Bolton, highlighting the positive aspects of their performance.

Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell expresses his dissatisfaction with Chris Paul's retirement from the NBA.

This article lists the top 10 revenge manhwa, highlighting series that offer readers the satisfaction of seeing antagonists receive their comeuppance.

Aaron Judge reportedly expressed significant dissatisfaction with the Yankees' front office throughout the winter, as the team began its full-squad spring training.

Pakistan is reportedly set to bench senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi for their T20 World Cup match against Namibia following their poor performance against India. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed dissatisfaction, leading the management to consider changes to test other players and potentially end the duo's campaign.

Jim Cramer shares his positive assessment of Deere (DE)'s recent quarterly performance, indicating satisfaction with the company's results.

Senator Marco Rubio stated that the United States is pleased with the overall direction of events in Syria following a deal involving the YPG.

An association has expressed satisfaction with the new railway quota allocated for bookings to Kumbakonam and Papanasam, which is expected to benefit local travelers.

SFA investigating rodent sighting at Lucky Plaza foodcourt  The Straits Times

Michael Carrick expressed satisfaction that Manchester United is central to the Champions League qualification discussion, highlighting the team's consistent presence in the European football elite debate.

Jersey Bulls manager Elliot Powell expressed satisfaction after his team's 1-0 victory over Faversham Town, a result that significantly strengthens their play-off aspirations.

Jamie Carragher expressed strong dissatisfaction with Liverpool's performance in a recent match, calling it one of their worst despite a winning goal.

Zoe Atkin won a bronze medal, but the GB chief expressed dissatisfaction with the 'interesting' scoring, implying potential issues.

Stuttgart footballers expressed extreme dissatisfaction after a 3:3 draw against last-placed Heidenheim in the 23rd round of the German Bundesliga, with player Demirović criticizing the refereeing.

Three prominent members of the Dutch BBB party have expressed dissatisfaction in a letter regarding the leadership transition, specifically the decision to pass over Mona Keijzer. Henk Vermeer is announced as the new leader.

Alexis Mac Allister expressed dissatisfaction with Liverpool's overall performance, particularly the first half, despite scoring a 97th-minute goal to secure a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

A reader expresses satisfaction with the professional and competent building supervision services in Espoo, highlighting the importance of skilled staff in protecting homebuyers and consumers.

In Kočani, parents of victims from the tragic Pulse disco fire marched to demand an end to judicial delays, expressing dissatisfaction with the pace of hearings and unfulfilled promises.

A French family, the Bouets, living near Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris's 20th arrondissement, expresses their dissatisfaction with the neighborhood's suitability for raising children.

Iran's Saveh Shemshaki has expressed satisfaction with her performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Edin Džeko and Schalke 04 secured their second consecutive victory in the 2. Bundesliga with a 5:3 triumph over Magdeburg, but the Bosnian striker remains critical of the team's defensive lapses.

A father caught driving 121 km/h in a 50 km/h zone was acquitted, arguing he acted out of 'state of necessity' to quickly get home to his sick son.

President Donald Trump announced that the US is sending a hospital ship to Greenland to care for 'many sick' people on the island, a move described as 'absurd' by some.

Due to a US government shutdown, programs like TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are being suspended, leading to slower air travel and dissatisfaction among airlines and Democrats.

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has expressed dissatisfaction with the funding model for welfare areas, calling it 'a wolf' and advocating for significant changes.

A CURS survey reveals that Bucharest residents are dissatisfied with the direction of both the country and the city, holding negative perceptions of key officials.

Stuart McCloskey expressed satisfaction after Ireland's 42-21 victory over England, noting the team proved doubters wrong.

When Donyell Malen transferred from Borussia Dortmund to Aston Villa nearly a year ago, he was still truly euphoric. Twelve months later, little to nothing of that remained. The dissatisfaction in Bir...

Nintendo's handling of The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary has sparked division among fans, with many expressing dissatisfaction over the momentous occasion's approach.

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton expressed great satisfaction after his side's 5-2 derby day victory over Crusaders, stating they 'got their rewards'.

World Heritage sites in Isfahan are making preparations for the upcoming observances of Ramadan and Nowruz.

Aliquippa Head Football Coach Mike Warfield expressed his satisfaction with the team's return to Class 3A after the PIAA reversed its earlier decision.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed satisfaction with his team's reaction after a defeat to Wolves, as they prepare for a North London Derby.

Jaylen Brown expressed his dissatisfaction with the city of Beverly Hills after an event he organized during All-Star weekend was shut down.

Traylor will lead SFA against Nicholls, following a 23-point performance.

Kristaps Porzingis admitted he has not enjoyed the current NBA season, a stark contrast to his experience as an NBA Champion two years prior.

Wesfarmers plans to make a decision on its lithium expansion initiatives later in the current year.

The increasing global demand for critical minerals, particularly lithium, is intensifying interest in Cornish lithium, which could significantly boost the local economy.

Luis Diaz expresses his satisfaction with coach Vincent Kompany at Bayern, highlighting his comfort and strong form since the start of the season.

Wesfarmers is expected to make a decision regarding its lithium expansion plans later in the current year.

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk  The Wall Street Journal

Arne Slot has expressed satisfaction with Liverpool's goalscoring returns, noting they have gone 'a bit more back to normal' amid an improvement in the team's form.

Rory McIlroy expresses satisfaction with his current game as he prepares to compete for his first Genesis Invitational success at the Riviera Country Club.

Rory McIlroy expressed satisfaction with his current game as he prepares to compete for his first Genesis Invitational success at the Riviera Country Club.

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin, an early backer of Polymarket, has voiced his dissatisfaction with the current trajectory of prediction markets.

Goalkeeper David Raya has shared his belief that confidence and enjoyment are crucial factors for a footballer's success and personal satisfaction in the sport.

EasyJet moved a customer's flight 11 hours earlier to 6 AM and refused a refund, leading to customer dissatisfaction.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill expresses his satisfaction that their World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy will be held in Bergamo.

Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead's other singer and guitarist, discusses finding a new role and satisfaction in his career after Jerry Garcia's death, with a fan also sharing their journey to loving the band.

Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor expressed satisfaction with her team's 2-0 victory over Liverpool at Kingsmeadow, especially after a challenging week for the club.

Jersey Bulls manager Elliot Powell expressed satisfaction with his team's goalless draw against fourth-placed AFC Whyteleafe in the Isthmian League South.

New research indicates that approximately one in three workers are unhappy and disengaged in their jobs, leading to a negative impact on productivity. The study highlights a significant challenge in employee satisfaction across various industries.

La Liga champions Barcelona have voiced their dissatisfaction with the referee assigned to their upcoming fixture against Girona.

Farmers in Serbia have announced simultaneous blockades of numerous roads across the country following days of protests, expressing dissatisfaction with the state of agriculture and demanding an immediate halt to all imports.

Serbian farmers are escalating their protests with planned total road blockades across the country, with a representative from the Banat Alliance stating the 'incredible turnout' reflects widespread dissatisfaction.

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his decision regarding his future, having boycotted three Al Nassr matches due to dissatisfaction with the club's policies.

Borussia Mönchengladbach was defeated 2-1 by Freiburg in the 23rd round of the Bundesliga, leading to dissatisfaction from player Tabaković.

Zoe Atkin secured a bronze medal, but the Great Britain chief expressed strong dissatisfaction with what was described as 'interesting' scoring.

Numerous citizens in Montenegro have expressed dissatisfaction with their high January electricity bills, filing complaints with Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG). The majority of these complaints have been rejected as unfounded.

Zoe Atkin secured a bronze medal, but a Great Britain chief expressed strong dissatisfaction with what they described as 'interesting' scoring decisions.

Residents of Đurđevića Tara are expressing dissatisfaction over road repairs and potential blockades, while CGES states that a new power line project is crucial for connecting an undersea cable to Italy.

A new article discusses how few planets possess the necessary chemical conditions for life to develop, with the foundation for life being laid during a planet's formation.

Donald Trumps nya utspel om att skicka ett sjukhusfartyg till Grönland är svårtolkat. Men en sak är säker, enligt USA-kännaren Dag Blanck: ”Grönland finns kvar på agendan för honom.”

An experiment with a special type of asphalt on Copenhagen's busy Motorring 3 has successfully reduced traffic noise, benefiting nearby residents.

Despite a significant loss to Finland in the bronze medal match, the Slovak ice hockey team expressed satisfaction with their fourth-place finish at the Olympics, considering it a huge success.

Patrick and SFA are set to host New Orleans in a college basketball game.

A recent ABC News poll revealed widespread dissatisfaction among Americans regarding President Trump's management of inflation, tariffs, and foreign relations.

A local chapter of Norway's Socialist Left Party (SV) has expressed a vote of no confidence in the party's leadership, with a local leader stating that secrecy around dissatisfaction only breeds more discontent.

Trump uppger att USA har skickat ett sjukhusfartyg mot Grönland för att ta hand om landets ”många sjuka” som ”inte får någon hjälp”. Danmark avfärdar att det skulle finnas något sådant behov. ”Jag är

US President Donald Trump stated his intention to send a hospital ship to Greenland, prompting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to express satisfaction with her country's free and equal healthcare access.

An analysis piece criticizes the Albanian opposition, including figures like Sali Berisha, for failing to effectively leverage public discontent against the government.

Një ditë pas situatës problematike të krijuar në aksin alternativ, ku Autoriteti Rrugor Shqiptar devijoi trafikun pas bllokimit të segmentit Librazhd–Pogradec, News24 ka zbritur sërish në terren për t

The Raub and Lipis divisions of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) in Pahang announced their dissolution, citing dissatisfaction with party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's leadership.

Captain Suryakumar Yadav backed Tilak Varma, stating his batting approach aligns with team strategy, especially after early wickets. While acknowledging Tilak's personal dissatisfaction, Yadav expressed confidence in his ability to perform. He dismissed suggestions of replacing Tilak and highlighted the team's adaptability to challenging pitches, emphasizing faith in the bowling unit to defend scores.

Florida baseball head coach Kevin O'Sullivan and starting pitcher Liam Peterson expressed satisfaction after their team's series-opening victory against Kennesaw State.

Coach Jakirovic expressed dissatisfaction with Hull's performance, specifically highlighting the team's loss of balance and discipline that led to goals conceded against QPR.

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee has expressed his satisfaction with rookie Kon Knueppel's performance, highlighting his consistent play.

Hamburger SV manager Polzin expressed satisfaction with his team's 1-1 draw against Mainz 05, secured by Fabio Vieira's deflected free-kick.

Charles Leclerc records the fastest time on the final day of F1 testing in Bahrain, while Honda expresses dissatisfaction with its performance and reliability during the pre-season tests.

Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen has expressed satisfaction with the performance of rising freshman tight end Luke Sorensen.

Wesfarmers plans to make a decision on its lithium expansion projects later this year.

The basic materials sector is a subject of market talk, with Wesfarmers considering a lithium expansion later this year, indicating potential growth in the industry.

Wesfarmers is expected to make a decision regarding its lithium expansion plans later in the current year.

Wesfarmers plans to make a decision on its lithium expansion projects later in the current year.

Wesfarmers plans to make a decision on its lithium expansion initiatives later this year.

Wesfarmers is expected to make a decision regarding its lithium expansion plans later in the current year.

Wesfarmers is expected to make a decision regarding its lithium expansion plans later in the current year.

Bolton Wanderers fans express dissatisfaction with another subpar performance against the Trotters, citing recurring issues.

Wesfarmers shares have fallen as high living costs in Australia temper the start of the second half of the fiscal year.

Bernard Hoffman/Getty Images Thanks to the postwar Baby Boom and other factors, families in the '50s began moving to the suburbs. Levittown in Long Island, New York, is widely recognized as the first modern American suburb. Each home looked the same — they were all built in the Cape Cod-style and cost around $7,000. As World War II came to an end, families looked for ways to start over. Emboldened by the GI Bill's provisions for home loans, they moved out of the cities in droves for newly developed suburban communities. In fact, the suburbs expanded by 47% during the 1950s, according to the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Levittown in Long Island, New York, was one of the first to introduce the idea of a pre-planned, mass-produced uniform suburban community, The New York Times reported. Families started moving there on October 1, 1947. Though the community welcomed an influx of families, non-white prospects weren't allowed. Notably, African Americans didn't see the same benefits from the GI Bill, and it would take some years before racial and ethnic minorities broadly shifted to the suburbs. Here's what it was like to live in America's first modern suburb in the 1950s. Before the 1950s, people mostly lived in cities to be close to factory jobs. Historical/Getty Images At the time, most people lived close to the city center to work in factories, or they lived in rural communities to work on farms, according to economist Jay Zagorsky. Everything changed in the 1950s when soldiers returned from World War II, sparking the great migration to the suburbs. Irving Haberman/IH Images/Getty Images The 1950 Census found that 60% of people lived in cities, while 40% lived in the suburbs. Thanks to factors like the construction of highways, the development of new neighborhoods from farmland, and even safety in the event of an atomic attack, these percentages would soon shift drastically. The GI Bill made it easier to afford a new home, prompting this transition from urban to suburban. Newsday LLC/Getty Images The GI Bill provided each returning soldier with benefits designed to stimulate economic growth. Each soldier was given a year of unemployment and free tuition to go to college. The military pledged to back all home loans, which allowed veterans to buy houses with little to no down payments. The Baby Boom started at the same time, causing many families to outgrow their city apartments. A family of four stands in front of their house in Levittown, NY. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images Shortly after WWII ended, the Baby Boom began. In 1946, 3.4 million babies were born, more than ever before, and 20% more than in 1945, per History.com. This trend continued into the '50s. By the end of the boom in 1964, this generation made up 40% of the country's population. Most historians think it was because Americans were eager to have families after having postponed marriage and childbirth because of the Great Depression and World War II. Whatever the reason, people flocked to the suburbs to accommodate their growing families. In response to this growing need for space, suburban communities popped up at a faster rate in the '50s. An aerial view of a suburban community. Hulton Archive/Getty Images During the war, factories focused on creating wartime essentials, like airplanes and barracks. In the '50s, they refocused their efforts on building home components and automobiles using the new practices — like the assembly line — they implemented in the war, As a result, factories were able to produce materials for homes faster than ever before. Levittown in Long Island, New York, is widely recognized as the first modern American suburb. Tony Linck/Getty Images Levitt and Sons, a construction company, purchased a 7-square-mile plot of potato and onion farms in Long Island in 1947. They set out to build one of the first uniform suburban communities in the US. The community grew fast. In fact, a house was built every 16 minutes in Levittown. Tony Linck/Getty Images To construct the new community, which sits about 30 miles east of Manhattan, Levitt and Sons hired mostly unskilled workers to build the homes. They gave each a specific skill and created a sort of human assembly line. William Levitt even called his firm "the General Motors of the housing industry," The Guardian reported. The Levitts eventually constructed 17,447 houses between 1947 and 1951. During the peak of the construction boom, one was built every 16 minutes. People flocked to home sale events to get themselves a slice of suburbia. Al Fenn/Getty Images The first homes in Levittown cost new residents around $7,000, The Guardian reported. For veterans, there was no down payment. When adjusting for inflation, a Levittown home in 1950 would be roughly $97,000 in today's money. Every house in Levittown was identical. The Levitt family called it "the best house in the US." Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images At first, all the homes were built in the same style, and some residents even admitted to walking into the wrong house at times because they couldn't tell them apart, according to Khan Academy, citing Kenneth T. Jackson's "Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States." The picturesque community was lined with greenery. In fact, a tree was planted every 28 feet in Levittown. Newsday LLC/Getty Images Each home in Levittown sat on a 6,000-square-foot lot, The New York Times reported. Outdoor spaces, like backyards, became focal points. Robert W. Kelley/Getty Images With the growing number of children, outdoor spaces became increasingly important to the suburban neighborhood. Inside each home, there were four rooms, a built-in TV set, and Hi-Fi for the radio. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images At first, they were modest homes, but most families saw their new suburban lives as luxurious. Most Levittown residents experienced the responsibilities of owning a home for the first time. A man and a woman clean opposite sides of a window. Many homeowners experienced the responsibilities of owning a home for the first time. Newsday LLC/Newsday via Getty Images Many Levittown homeowners learned homeownership responsibilities, such as tending to a lawn. The suburb helped cement the idea of the "nuclear family" in American culture. The community prided itself on neighborhood amenities, like this mobile public library. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images There were also swimming pools that children could use during the summer. Levittown also had seven shopping centers. Underwood Archives/Getty Images The shopping centers were called "village greens" and were designed to make the town more of a bustling community, per Encyclopedia.com. The suburbs were also known for being a safe alternative to the gritty city streets. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images Since the streets in the suburban neighborhood were considered safer than those in the city, parents used to allow children to bike around by themselves, per the National Center for Safe Routes to School. Levittown was also known as a cheaper option compared to an apartment in the city. Bernard Hoffman/Getty Images The mortgage on a home in Levittown was reportedly about $29 per month, while most paid $90 per month in the city. By comparison, the average rent in New York City in 2026 is just under $3,500, according to Zillow. The monthly cost of a 30-year mortgage on a Levittown home today would be roughly $2,000. With all the amenities and perks, the community grew rapidly. In less than a decade, the population of Levittown reached 82,000. Bettmann/Getty Images The community has over 17,000 homes, making it one of the largest private housing projects in the history of the US. As a result, Levittown became a model for other suburban communities in the US during the 1950s. A suburban community in the 1950s. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images Suburban home construction boomed in the 1950s. In fact, at least 15 million units were under construction by the end of the decade, according to the Wealth Management Group. Although suburban communities boomed in the '50s, the shift was reserved for white Americans. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images For years, there were rules that restricted minorities from buying homes in Levittown, and even as the Civil Rights Movement was starting to take form and the rest of the country began integrating after Brown v Board of Education in 1954, Levittown remained mostly white. Two-thirds of Levittown residents today are white, according US Census estimates. Some of the few non-white families resisted this standard. Some non-white residents like William Cotter and his family fought against Levittown's whites-only standard. Newsday LLC/Newsday RM via Getty Images In 1952, William Cotter, a Black man, and his family, sublet a home at 26 Butternut Lane. When the lease was up, Levitt refused to renew it or sell them the home. The refusal sparked support for the Cotters, and the family eventually purchased another home from a white homeowner. With modern highways leading to the suburbs, men commuted into the city. New highways leading to the suburbs didn't come without traffic. Newsday LLC/Newsday via Getty Images The suburban boom corresponded with the expansion of interstate highways in the US, starting the modern iteration of the commute from the suburbs to the city. In 1950, 80% of men in Levittown commuted to Manhattan for work, The Guardian reported. During a typical day, the streets of Levittown were filled with women, as the men were mostly working in the city. Bettmann/Getty Images When men left to fight in WWII, women began entering the workforce, gaining newfound independence and freedom. However, they were suddenly expected to give this up again and instead focus on childbearing and rearing. In 1963, author Betty Friedan wrote in "The Feminine Mystique" that the suburbs "were burying women alive." However, some believe that women's dissatisfaction with staying home "contributed to the rebirth of the feminist movement in the 1960s," History.com reported. Women also got active in civic engagement. Women and children protest in favor of new stop signs. Newsday LLC/Newsday RM via Getty Images In 1959, women of Levittown, with children in hand, protested in favor of putting stop signs in an area with automobile-related deaths. Levittown became a symbol of prosperity and anticommunism in American politics and culture. William J. Levitt speaks with three senators. Bettmann/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images As American politics increasingly centered on anticommunism and Cold War tensions rose, Levittown and suburbs like it took on a symbolic meaning in American culture, representing prosperity and the "American Dream." Levitt was once quoted saying, "No man who owns his own house and lot can be a Communist. He has too much to do." In 2026, Levittown is still a sizable community with a population of about 50,000. Though it's full of modern businesses and technology, the community still holds a legacy as a post-war suburban haven. Read the original article on Business Insider

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Border Patrol Fired Army Lasers At Party Balloons, Forcing El Paso Air Traffic Shutdown On Wednesday, after the FAA suddenly shut down airspace over El Paso, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the unsettling move was prompted by a "cartel drone incursion," and assured Americans that "the threat has been neutralized." However, that shutdown, which impeded everything from commercial air traffic to medevac helicopter flights, was actually caused by a trigger-happy border Border Patrol unit firing a US Army laser weapon at a party balloon, not far from El Paso International Airport.  The introduction of the weapon into a border-security role without FAA approval may have violated federal law. The proposal for arming the border patrol with the anti-drone weapon was first presented to Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg in the spring of 2025, sources tell the New York Times. The goal was the interdiction of drones used to smuggle drugs across the frontier. According to two people, Pentagon staff cautioned that the idea would require approval of the FAA and Transportation Department, but Feinberg said the Pentagon was free to do what it wanted with the weapons. The Pentagon called their account "a total fabrication."  In a Feb 6 email obtained by the Times, the FAA's chief lawyer warned a DOD official that putting the weapon into the border-enforcement mix without restricting the airspace "a grave risk of fatalities or permanent injuries” to civilians flying overhead.  CPB officers reportedly fired an AeroVironment LOCUST laser counter-drone weapon on loan from the US Army (AeroVironment photo) In the predawn hours on Monday, Feb 9, as military service members observed, Customs and Border Protection officers fired the laser weapon at what they assumed was a drone near Fort Bliss, but it was actually a metallic party balloon. Around 5pm that day, a DOD official emailed an FAA lawyer, reiterating the Pentagon's stance that prior FAA approval wasn't needed, and that the laser weapons would continue to be employed on the border, adding that he "looked forward" to a meeting to discuss the topic.  FAA officials were said to be outraged. Early Tuesday evening, the FAA warned the Pentagon and National Security Council that an FAA-mandated shutdown of airspace near El Paso was imminent. Then came the extraordinary order from FAA administrator Bryan Bedford that airspace above El Paso would be closed for 10 days. The "temporary flight restriction notice" forbid any flights below 18,000 feet in the affected area. An angry El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson said the "unnecessary" airspace shutdown, which lasted a few hours, caused "chaos and confusion," including the diversion of medevac flights to Las Cruces, New Mexico. Bedford rescinded the order on Wednesday.   The laser weapon was fired a balloon approaching Fort Bliss, which is immediately adjacent to El Paso International Airport The incident has intensified pre-existing tension between the DOD and the FAA, which goes back to the disastrous January 2025 collision between an American Airlines jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter that killed 67 people. At least two near-misses with Army helicopters followed.  While it's been widely and credibly reported that CPB fired at a party balloon, the administration has yet to officially rescind its claims about a "cartel drone incursion." Meanwhile, the safety question hangs heavy in the air. In October 2024, an official at US Northern Command said safety concerns were, at the time, keeping lasers off the table where drone interdiction was concerned:  “The biggest thing right now is the impact of the laser when it moves beyond its target. You know, how far is it going? What’s that going to do? How long does the laser need to remain on target before it begins to inflict damage and so on, right?”  It's far from clear if those questions have since been satisfactorily answered. To the extent they're still being sorted out, maybe that process shouldn't be taking place next to El Paso International Airport.  Tyler Durden Sun, 02/15/2026 - 13:25

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