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Senators call for increased air traffic control funding
Two senators are calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to work with Congress to increase its funding and staffing in the aftermath of last month's deadly plane crash near Washington. ...The Hill - 5d -
Elon Musk Thinks Air Traffic Control Needs Innovation. Does it?
Musk’s delusions are powered by a common illusion.Inc. - Feb. 7 -
Ex-acting FAA Administrator: Now is the time for air traffic control upgrades
Billy Nolen, a former acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, said Monday that now is the time for air traffic control upgrades. “[One of the things] I've testified both before ...The Hill - 21h -
Air Traffic controllers union to analyze FAA firings’ impact on safety
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is reviewing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its workforce reductions amid concerns about air safety following the deadliest ...The Hill - 10h -
Trump administration begins firings of FAA air traffic control staff just weeks after fatal Washington DC plane crash - US politics live
Staff at the Federal Aviation Administration receive emails saying they have been fired, upending rotas during period of busy air travel . A US judge has scheduled a rare holiday court hearing on ...The Guardian - 1d -
Army helicopter may not have heard air traffic instruction before crash in DC
Transport safety board said recording suggests crew missed directive before crashing into passenger plane, killing 67. The crew of the helicopter that collided in midair with an American Airlines ...The Guardian - 4d -
Black Hawk pilots may have missed air traffic directive, flown on 'bad' altitude data before crash
The Black Hawk pilots who collided with an American Airlines plane last month may not have heard vital information given by air traffic control to fly behind the passenger jet seconds before the ...The Hill - 4d -
Republican senator, Brennan tangle over US foreign funding
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and CBS “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan tangled over the United States’s foreign funding on Sunday, as the Trump administration slashes the country’s spending on ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
GOP senators terrified of crossing Trump, facing Musk-funded challengers
GOP senators are terrified over the prospect of facing primary challengers funded by Elon Musk if they stick their necks out by opposing President Trump's agenda The White House has signaled that ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
30 House Democrats call on Senate to reject Patel's FBI nomination
A coalition of 30 House Democrats is asking Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose Kash Patel’s nomination to lead the FBI. The letter comes just days before the ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Senate Democrat calls Trump Gaza plan a 'hot mess'
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Monday that President Trump’s plan for the U.S. to take over Gaza is a “nonstarter” for many U.S. lawmakers and called it a “hot mess.” “I'll be very blunt. ...The Hill - 1d -
NAACP's Legal Defense Fund calls on Congress to reject McMahon for Education Department
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is pressing its call for the Senate to reject Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education under the Trump administration. In a letter to senators, the LDF ...The Hill - 9h -
Another Republican senator goes against Trump's 'poorly conceived' NIH funding cuts
Collins said Kennedy “promised” that as soon as he was confirmed he would “re-examine this initiative” that he says was “implemented prior to his confirmation.”ABC News - Feb. 10 -
US inflation unexpectedly increases
US inflation increased by more than expected last month, pushing up the cost of living for Americans.BBC News - 5d -
The fight for control of the Arctic
Donald Trump’s bluster about taking control of Greenland is the latest sign that a new geopolitical and commercial power struggle is taking shape: one that involves Russia, China and the USFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Thousands block Athens traffic to protest delays in Greek rail disaster inquiry
Several thousand high school and university students have blocked traffic in central Athens in an anti-government protest against delays in an investigation into a 2023 rail disaster that claimed ...ABC News - Feb. 7 -
Santorini restricts traffic, imposes more precautionary measures against earthquakes
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has visited earthquake-struck Santorini, as the Aegean island imposed more precautionary measures amid intense seismic activityABC News - Feb. 7 -
Reddit’s Google traffic ‘curveball’ is a buying opportunity for investors, analyst says
Reddit said its user-growth numbers were affected by Google search “volatility” triggered by an algorithmic change.MarketWatch - 5d -
Gourmia All-in-One Pizza Oven and Air Fryer Review: Hot Air
This 800-degree countertop pizza oven nails crust but can’t air fry or toast bagels well enough to be your everything.Wired - 1d -
Dominion Energy Will Spend $50 Billion to Increase Capacity
The Virginia-based utility firm aims to meet record energy demand from data centers.Inc. - 6d -
US inflation unexpectedly increases to 3% in January
Figure bolsters case for Federal Reserve proceeding slowly with interest rate cutsFinancial Times - 6d -
Cisco pops on increased full-year revenue forecast
Cisco topped analysts' estimates and lifted its full-year guidance due in part to orders for artificial intelligence infrastructure.CNBC - 6d -
Wholesale prices jump to a 3.5 percent annual increase
Wholesale prices moved up 0.4 percent in January to hit a 3.5-percent annual increase, undergirding consumer inflation that broke 3 percent last month for the first time since the second quarter of ...The Hill - 5d -
Increase Profit Through the Psychology of New Beginnings
Embrace the fresh start effect to grow your business in 2025.Inc. - 2d -
Air force colonel shot dead by hitmen in Ecuador
Police said Colonel Porfirio Cedeño, who led an air force special operations unit, was the passenger in a van when more than 20 shots were fired.CBS News - 4d -
Romance fills the air as 80 couples celebrate love
Couples fill Coventry Cathedral with family and friends to renew their commitment to each other.BBC News - 4d -
Louis Pasteur’s Relentless Hunt for Germs Floating in the Air
In 19th-century France, the young chemist challenged the theory of spontaneous generation and discovered an invisible world of airborne microbes.The New York Times - 11h -
After the ceasefire in Gaza, West Bank Palestinians face more Israeli barriers, traffic and misery
To spend a rush hour these days at any of the traffic-snarled checkpoints outside Palestinian cities in the West Bank is to hear of the endless problems they have brought — families divided, money ...ABC News - Feb. 10 -
Senate sets budget vote
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate tees up budget resolution vote Senate Republicans are set to vote this ...The Hill - 4h -
New Orleans increases security ahead of Super Bowl, Trump visit
President Trump is expected to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, making him the first sitting president to attend the NFL's big game. His visit means even tighter security for New ...CBS News - Feb. 8 -
Poll analysis: Increasing numbers of Democrats want their party to oppose Trump
Democrats express mixed confidence in Democratic congressional leaders' ability to oppose Trump.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Snap’s increased AI spending may push profits even further out
Guggenheim downgraded Snap’s stock, warning that increased AI investments could defer operating profits until 2027.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Inflation ticks up to 3 percent annual increase in January
The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.5 percent in January to hit an annual increase of 3.0 percent after advancing by 2.9 percent in December. Economists were expecting the CPI to increase ...The Hill - 6d -
Inflation increased in January, posing obstacle for Trump tariff plans
Consumer prices rose 3% in January compared to a year ago, data showed.ABC News - 6d -
Why U.S. Consumer Prices Increased More Than Expected in January
Businesses may have raised prices in anticipation of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.Inc. - 6d -
Should you lock a home equity loan rate with inflation increasing again?
Inflation just rose for the fourth consecutive month. Here's why homeowners should lock in a home equity loan rate now.CBS News - 6d -
After Abortion Bans, Infant Mortality and Births Increased, Research Finds
The findings showed the highest mortality occurred among infants who were Black, lived in Southern states or had fetal birth defects.The New York Times - 5d -
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30% of Americans increased their emergency savings in 2024. That's progress, expert says
Inflation and high interest rates are still taking a toll, but more Americans are able to set money aside in an emergency fund, according to a recent report.CNBC - 10h -
Ireland's 'master of control' buoyed by Murrayfield win
Ireland's Sam Prendergast is staying level-headed while the hype around him continues to grow.BBC News - Feb. 9
