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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 - Feb. 13 -
Aviation industry urges Congress to approve emergency air traffic control funding
Their letter came three weeks after a deadly collision between a regional jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C.CNBC - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 6d -
Farmers block traffic with tractors, scuffle with police in Greek city
Protesting farmers have briefly clashed with police in Greece’s second-largest city, Thessaloniki, after attempting to breach security cordons near a venue where the country's prime minister was ...ABC News - 23h -
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 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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 -
Trump repeats pledge to take control of Gaza
President Trump on Sunday again reiterated his pledge for a U.S. takeover of the Gaza Strip. The president's comments came with Israeli negotiators in Qatar for talks on the next phase of the ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
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Behind Elon Musk’s Hostile Bid for Control of OpenAI
The tech mogul is unlikely to win. But his goal may be more about making life difficult for the A.I. start-up and its leader, Sam Altman.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Rosa DeLauro: Congress, Not Trump, Controls the Money
It is right there, as clear as day in Article I, Section 9, Clause 7, that the legislature controls the money.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
‘The Opec of nickel’: Indonesia’s control of a critical metal
What the country does with its newfound power will be crucial for everything from prices to the future of mining investmentsFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Van Dijk on Merseyside derby: Ref lost control
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk said he believes referee Michael Oliver "lost control" of Wednesday's Merseyside derby with four red cards being shown.ESPN - Feb. 13 -
Why Musk may want to control OpenAI
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s bid to take control of OpenAI is fanning the flames of a longtime feud with co-founder and CEO Sam Altman and complicating the path forward for the popular ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump makes push for control of independent US regulators
Executive order will force watchdogs including the Federal Reserve and SEC to submit draft regulations to the White HouseFinancial Times - 1d -
FirstFT: Trump pushes for more control of independent regulators
Also in today’s newsletter, US president calls Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’, and Politico owner praises VanceFinancial Times - 9h -
Amazon is taking control of the James Bond movie franchise
Amazon MGM Studios, the tech giant's film unit, plans to take "creative control" of the James Bond series under a new deal with the franchise's longtime producers.NBC News - 5h -
Scuf Valor Pro Wired Xbox Controller Review - A Pro Controller That's Light(ish) On The Wallet
In order to be successful, a controller needs three things: comfort, function, and convenience. There's a reason why the Duke--the notoriously large controller that accompanied the original Xbox in ...GameSpot - 5h -
NIH cuts overhead funding for research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Friday made a significant reduction in grants reserved for research institutions, a decision that may significantly impact American higher education. The ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Inside the temporary restoration of USAID funding
Funding has been restored for the moment at USAID after a judge temporarily paused President Trump's plan to freeze all foreign aid. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.CBS News - 6d -
Britain’s system for controlling arms exports is broken, former diplomat claims
Ex-Foreign Office official says he saw conduct that ‘crossed the threshold into complicity with war crimes’. Mark Smith: I saw illegality and complicity with war crimes. That’s why I quit the UK ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Vance Says ‘Judges Aren’t Allowed to Control’ Trump’s ‘Legitimate Power’
The declaration by the vice president came as court orders have temporarily blocked parts of the Trump administration’s agenda.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Murphy: Trump 'attempting to seize control of power, and for corrupt purposes'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Sunday that President Trump's attempts to "seize control of power" were threatening democracy and causing a constitutional crisis with little precedent. “I think ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Elon Musk-led investor group offers $97.4 billion for control of OpenAI
Billionaire Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in a $97.4 billion bid to take control of artificial intelligence pioneer OpenAI.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Elon Musk and investors offering $97.4 billion for control of OpenAI, WSJ reports
Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in offering to buy control of OpenAI for $97.4 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Elon Musk Leads $97.4 Billion Bid to Control OpenAI
The billionaire is leading a group of investors in the unsolicited offer, which complicates the start-up’s plan to raise more money.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Elon Musk-led consortium offers $100bn to take control of OpenAI
Bid complicates chief Sam Altman’s plans to turn artificial intelligence group into for-profit companyFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Germany’s Would-Be Chancellor Tries to Get Back on Cruise Control
Dogged by protesters, but apparently safe from damage in the polls, Friedrich Merz is putting a failed immigration gambit behind him.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
3 simple ways to take control of your credit card debt this February
Between today's high rates and the recent uptick in spending, it's time to get your credit card debt under control.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Rats! NYC takes novel approach to controlling vermin problem
ABC News looks at New York City’s fight against rats as city officials and residents take matters into their own hands, uncovering new methods to curb the rat population.ABC News - Feb. 12 -
Burrow could alter deal, lauds Eagles' cap control
Bengals star Joe Burrow suggested he's willing to rework his current contract in an effort to free up money to help sign teammates Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson.ESPN - Feb. 12
