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Istanbul Airport Named World's Best; Young Tennis Star Emerges

1/18/2026

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Istanbul International Airport (IST) was named the world's best airport in 2025 by Cirium, with an on-time rate of 80.72%.
It serves over 84 million passengers annually and connects to 330 destinations.
In Vermont, 9-year-old Vlada Hranchar, who fled Ukraine, trains under renowned coach Rick Macci, fueling hopes for her tennis career.
Macario Martínez, a TikTok viral street sweeper from Mexico, will perform at the León State Fair in 2026.

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Istanbul International Airport (IST) was named the world's best airport in 2025 by Cirium, with an on-time rate of 80.72%.
It serves over 84 million passengers annually and connects to 330 destinations.
In Vermont, 9-year-old Vlada Hranchar, who fled Ukraine, trains under renowned coach Rick Macci, fueling hopes for her tennis career.
Macario Martínez, a TikTok viral street sweeper from Mexico, will perform at the León State Fair in 2026.