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Layoffs hit FAA employees tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps
Terminated probationary employees at the FAA include some who work on the team responsible for producing air traffic navigation maps, sources told ABC News.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Musk's Starlink in line for deal with FAA for air traffic control upgrade
The FAA is testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. That could raise a possible conflict of interest, experts say.CBS News - 6d -
Elon Musk urges retired air traffic controllers to come back
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is urging retired air traffic controllers to come back to the workforce amid the nationwide shortage of workers. “There is a shortage of top notch air traffic ...The Hill - 5d -
Elon Musk to retired air traffic controllers: Please come back to work
Musk wants retired air traffic controllers to return to their jobs amid a shortage of qualified professionals.CBS News - 5d -
Duffy announces 'supercharge' of air traffic controller hiring amid staff shortage
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday he would implement plans to create a “supercharge” in air traffic controller staffing amid shortages. “This staffing shortage has been a known ...The Hill - 5d -
Air Traffic Control Trainees to Get Raise, in Nod to Cost of Living
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the increase to almost $23 an hour is intended to boost recruitment and retention.The New York Times - 5d -
Duffy: Pilots should lose licenses if they disregard air traffic controllers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy argued pilots should lose their licenses if they disregard air traffic controllers, a striking statement as his department deals with a string of aviation ...The Hill - 5d -
Aviation industry pushes Congress for air traffic improvements, more hiring
The comments came in testimony ahead of a House committee hearing on air traffic modernization.CNBC - 7h -
Elon Musk Threatens FBI Agents and Air Traffic Controllers With Forced Resignation if They Don't Respond to an Email
Employees throughout the federal government have until 11:59 pm ET Monday to detail five things they accomplished in the last week.Wired - Feb. 22 -
Watch live: House panel convenes hearing on air traffic control, staffing shortages
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation is convening a hearing Tuesday morning on air traffic control and staffing shortages in the wake of multiple plane accidents and ...The Hill - 10h -
Senate Democrat wants Musk, FAA chief to testify about air traffic control technology
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) is calling on fellow senators to have Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk and acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Chris Rocheleau ...The Hill - 7h -
The US risks a heavy price for cutbacks in research spending
Science funding cuts may hit long-term growth and reduce US appeal to foreign investors and talentFinancial Times - 6d -
Heavy rain causes flooding and travel disruption in parts of Wales
An amber weather warning for rain was in place across Wales until 06:00 GMT on Monday.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Brewing tea removes heavy metals from water, study finds
Scientists say consumption of the beverage may have health benefit by reducing intake of metals such as lead . The medicinal effect of a cup of tea is no surprise to anybody who has headed straight ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
California faces worsening drought despite recent heavy rainstorms
Dry pattern seen among entire ‘lower basin’ of the Colorado River, including Arizona and desert cities such as Las Vegas. Dramatic rainstorms earlier this month brought more than 6in of rain to ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
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Georgia Lawmakers Want to Ban Traffic Cameras
Some say the cameras are deceptive cash grabs.Inc. - 6h -
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U.S. Embassies Halt Air Quality Monitoring Abroad
Since 2008, embassies and other diplomatic posts had been publishing data about local air quality. In many countries, it was the only reliable source of such information.The New York Times - 2h -
Two Virginia Beach officers killed in shooting during traffic stop
Two police officers were shot and killed during a traffic stop in Virginia Beach, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department. The suspect was found dead with a “gunshot wound to the head."NBC News - Feb. 22 -
2 Virginia Beach police officers shot and killed during traffic stop
The police department asked the public for patience as it works on the investigation and "grieve the loss of their own."CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Officials Are Fired at Traffic Safety Agency Investigating Musk’s Company
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has laid off 4 percent of its workers, a transportation official said. The agency has raised questions about crashes involving Tesla’s ...The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now It’s Hitting Revenue Goals.
Revenue figures from the Manhattan tolling plan showed that the program is on track to raise billions for mass transit repairs.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Chegg sues Google for hurting traffic with AI as it considers strategic alternatives
The online education company has tapped Goldman Sachs as it studies options such as going private or getting acquired.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Rightmove pushes for growth as web traffic bump signals property revival
Property listings group says house-hunters spent 1bn more minutes on its site last yearFinancial Times - 4d -
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New Destiny 2 PvP Mode Heavy Metal Lets You Finally Pilot A Brig
During its developer livestream on March 4, Bungie announced a brand-new, limited-time PvP mode called Heavy Metal coming to Destiny 2 in Heresy Act 3.. While details were limited, we did get to ...GameSpot - 5h -
Gayming Awards 2025 to air on WOW Presents in fifth year
The Gayming Awards 2025 show will air on WOW Presents on July 8 as the event enters its fifth year.VentureBeat - Feb. 19 -
Right-Wing Media Praises U.S.-Russia Talks as ‘Breath of Fresh Air’
Many of President Trump’s media allies were quick to celebrate this week’s negotiations, a contrast to the deep unease expressed by the foreign policy establishment.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Trump vents frustration with Boeing over Air Force One delays
President Trump is airing grievances with Boeing over delays in delivering new Air Force One jets, telling Republican governors on Thursday he was “getting a little tired” of the hold up. “I bought ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Residents attack Bangladesh air force base in altercation with soldiers, 1 dead
Reports in Bangladesh say a group of residents have attacked an air force base, prompting soldiers to open fire that killed at least one and wounded several othersABC News - Feb. 24 -
US air base in Italy locked down for hours over security alarm
A U.S. air base in Italy went on lockdown for several hours after security forces received word of a possible car bomb targeting the facilityABC News - 6d -
Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it has suggested restoring direct air links between Russia and the United States during the latest round of consultations with WashingtonABC News - 4d -
AirDoctor Coupon Code: Up to 25% Off Air Purifiers
Save on top products at AirDoctor when you use our promo codes, like up to 25% off select air filters.Wired - 3d -
Apple 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air : Price, Specs, Availability
The 11-inch and 13-inch tablets have the same look as before but with a minor boost in performance. The new iPads ship on March 12.Wired - 9h -
Fantasy Football Busts 2025 1.0: Saquon Barkley's heavy workload could catch up after epic 2,000-yard season
Jamey Eisenberg identifies players you may want to avoid in your next Fantasy draftCBS Sports - 4d -
Pardoned Jan. 6 defendant feared returning to jail before he was killed in traffic stop by deputy
An Indiana man who stormed the U.S.NBC News - 4d -
Body cam video shows fatal traffic stop of man pardoned for Jan. 6 crime
Matthew Huttle, who was pardoned by President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 attack, was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy in Indiana during a traffic stop. Body camera video shows Huttle ...NBC News - 4d -
Americans’ confidence in air travel falls after string of plane crashes, poll shows
Survey indicates 64% of Americans believe flying is safe, down from 71% who said so last year. Americans’ confidence in aviation has slipped following a string of plane crashes in 2025, according ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Trump is 'not happy' with Boeing over Air Force One delays, but airlines are growing upbeat
President Trump has expressed frustration about delays of new Air Force One aircraft from Boeing.CNBC - Feb. 20
