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Firefighters Tackle Substation Fire That Cut Power at Heathrow Airport
The London Fire Brigade said that disruptions from the fire, at an electrical substation, would increase into Friday. Its cause was not immediately known.The New York Times - 5d -
Counter-terror police leading inquiry into ‘unprecedented’ Heathrow fire
Met officers say no immediate indication of foul play as passengers face days of disruption from electrical substation blaze. Heathrow airport closed – live updates Counter-terror police are ...The Guardian - 5d -
Cuba suffers another widespread power outage, leaving millions in the dark
Millions are in the dark after a power outage in Cuba occurred on Friday night.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Safety board calls for helicopter ban on certain routes near DC airport: 'Intolerable risk'
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday issued two “urgent” safety recommendations after discovering thousands of close calls between helicopters and planes near Ronald Reagan ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Heathrow shutdown is a 'dramatic learning curve' in airport crisis management, expert says
Heathrow Airport's closure has "very wide" implications for aviation, which is outpacing the growth of supporting infrastructure, said Anita Mendiratta.CNBC - 4d -
National Grid boss says Heathrow could have stayed open despite substation fire
Two other substations available to supply airport with electricity, according to chief executive John Pettigrew. There was enough power for Heathrow to remain open during the entire period it was ...The Guardian - 2d -
South Korea's acting president thanks court for restoring his powers and says he'll attend to the most urgent matters
South Korea's acting president thanks court for restoring his powers and says he'll attend to the most urgent mattersABC News - 2d -
‘Colossal failure’: what the papers say about the Heathrow airport shutdown
Chaos at Europe’s busiest airport caused by a substation fire dominates UK front pages on Saturday. The closure of Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, due to a fire at a nearby electrical ...The Guardian - 4d -
With Orders, Investigations and Innuendo, Trump and G.O.P. Aim to Cripple the Left
The president and his allies in Congress are targeting the financial, digital and legal machinery that powers the Democratic Party and much of the progressive political world.The New York Times - 6d -
Heathrow Airport Closure Wreaks Havoc on Travelers Worldwide
Flights for thousands of passengers were disrupted by the shutdown at the London airport, one of the world’s major transport hubs.The New York Times - 4d -
National Grid boss says Heathrow had 'enough power' after fire shutdown
Heathrow's boss previously said the shutdown was not for lack of power but to reboot complex systems.BBC News - 2d -
US lumber prices slide on Trump’s Canadian tariffs delay
Futures close to record high after US orders investigation into dumping practicesFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Heathrow Airport reopens after nearby fire — but travelers told to expect delays
British Airways said it expects around 85% of its Saturday Heathrow schedule to run as planned, but warned customers to expect delays.CNBC - 3d -
UK Counterterrorism Police Investigating Fire Near Heathrow
With counterterrorism police leading the investigation, the possibility of sabotage was being taken seriously, though officials say there is no evidence of foul play.The New York Times - 4d -
A Fire Plunged Heathrow Into Darkness. A Nearby Data Center Kept Humming. Why?
It could cost $100 million and take years to install the backup generators to prevent another hourslong power loss like the one at Britain’s biggest airport last week.The New York Times - 1h -
L.A. faces flooding and power outages from heavy rain as burn scar areas told to evacuate
The West Coast is braced for an atmospheric river event that threatens flash flooding and power outages from heavy rain and snow, making travel conditions hazardous or even impossible for some ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Heathrow Closure: What Are Your Rights If Your Flight Is Delayed or Canceled?
Around 220,000 passengers were expected to travel through London’s Heathrow Airport on Friday. The airport’s closure is expected to have ripple effects worldwide.The New York Times - 5d -
Flights resume at London Heathrow after daylong closure sparked travel chaos
Heathrow Airport says it is “fully operational” on Saturday, after an almost daylong closure sparked by an electrical substation fireABC News - 4d -
Trump orders declassification of FBI’s Russia investigation
President Trump on Tuesday signed a memorandum directing the declassification of FBI files related to the investigation into his 2016 campaign's potential ties to Russia. The memorandum calls for ...The Hill - 19h -
Airlines could take legal action over Heathrow shutdown
Body representing over 90 firms says it could take airport to court over costs of closure if issue not ‘amicably settled’. A body representing more than 90 airlines using Heathrow airport said ...The Guardian - 1d -
Heathrow resumes operations, but disruptions could go on for days
LONDON — Heathrow is open and “fully operational” after a massive fire at a nearby electricity substation shut down the airport and triggered chaos across global air travel, leaving a quarter of a ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump plans to sign executive order closing Department of Education
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order closing the Department of Education. Trump will hold an event at the White House to sign the order. NBC News' Garrett Haake has the ...NBC News - 6d -
ICE detainees flee from custody in Colorado after reported power outage
Two men held in custody by immigration authorities fled from detention near Denver after a jail's electrical power gave out and inadvertently their doors to freedom, officials said Wednesday.NBC News - 6d -
Stranded by Heathrow Closure, Some Travelers Got Creative. Others Just Gave Up.
The New York Times asked passengers whose travel plans were upended by a daylong disruption at Heathrow Airport to share how they coped.The New York Times - 4d -
DOT bans nearly all helicopters from Washington Reagan Airport airspace after midair collision
After the NTSB issued two urgent safety recommendations, the secretary of transportation permanently restricted Washington Reagan National Airport airspace to nearly all helicopter traffic. The ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Heathrow closure: airport resumes some flights today and hopes for full Saturday service - live
First plane has landed since fire caused closure but people still told not to travel to the airport unless advised to do so by airline. Counter-terror police leading fire inquiry Tell us: have ...The Guardian - 4d -
Watch: How the Heathrow disruption unfolded
BBC Verify's Nick Beake explains how Europe's busiest airport was taken out of action.BBC News - 4d -
Tulsi Gabbard launches investigation into leaks at spy agencies
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said she has ordered an investigation into “politically motivated leaks” from inside the intelligence community.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?
Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?BBC News - 4d -
NTSB gives two major, urgent safety recommendations for DCA after plane collision
The National Transportation Safety Board is warning of a "serious safety issue" in the airspace surrounding Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C. CBS News White House reporter Olivia ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
FirstFT: Closure of London’s Heathrow airport leads to travel chaos
Also in today’s newsletter, European plan to replace US in Nato, and companies backtrack on climate goals in bosses’ payFinancial Times - 5d -
A Fire Brought London’s Heathrow Airport to a Standstill. Here’s What to Know.
The blaze was at a nearby substation. Around 200,000 people had their travel plans disrupted.Inc. - 5d -
Heathrow Shutdown Shows How Airline and Airport Chaos Can Quickly Spiral
When crises occur, airline network operation centers go into overdrive, but managing the response is a delicate balance.The New York Times - 4d -
NTSB calls for immediate changes at D.C. airport after deadly midair collision
Federal regulators say there's a "serious safety issue" in the airspace around Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. An investigation into the midair collision of a military helicopter and a ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
ICE detainee, who fled during power outage at Colorado jail, back in custody
One of two ICE detainees, who fled after a Colorado jail’s electrical power gave out and inadvertently opened doors to freedom, was captured on Friday, authorities said.NBC News - 4d -
Travel Disruptions Linger as Flights Resume at London’s Heathrow
Hundreds of additional employees were on duty, and flights were added to the schedule to accommodate thousands of extra passengers, the airport said.The New York Times - 4d -
Airlines Scramble to Rebook Travelers After Canceling Heathrow Flights
About 80 airlines operate at the airport, London’s busiest travel hub.The New York Times - 5d -
Court in Japan orders the dissolution of the Unification Church
The Unification Church in Japan was ordered dissolved after a government request spurred by the investigation into the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.NBC News - 9h -
Met Police ends ‘criminal’ probe into substation fire that closed Heathrow
Officers find ‘no evidence’ the origins of the west London blaze were ‘suspicious’Financial Times - 23h -
Heathrow substation fire not suspicious, police say
Police say they do not consider the incident a "potentially criminal matter" following a brief investigation.BBC News - 23h