Major disruptions hit Newark and Atlanta airports due to air traffic control issues and staff shortages, causing hundreds of delays and cancellations. The FAA cited staffing shortages and equipment outages as primary causes, with potential for continued disruption. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized the Biden administration's handling of infrastructure vulnerabilities and announced plans for an overhaul.
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Bella May Culley, an 18-year-old Briton, faces severe penalties in Georgia after being apprehended for allegedly smuggling a substantial quantity of cannabis. Culley, who had been missing since travelling to Thailand, was found with 14kg of narcotics at Tbilisi airport. Her family expresses disbelief, while Georgian authorities proceed with charges that could lead to life imprisonment.
Funerals were held in Myanmar for students and teachers allegedly killed in a military airstrike on a school in Sagaing region. Reports indicate 20 pupils and 2 teachers died, with many more wounded. Resistance groups deny any fighters were present, while the military denies responsibility, blaming malicious media for spreading fake information.
NASA's Perseverance rover has detected a visible green aurora at Mars, a first for the red planet. Triggered by a solar storm in March 2024, the aurora offers a potential spectacle for future astronauts. Scientists believe this discovery enables forecasting of auroras on Mars, aiding in space weather studies and enhancing the prospect of human-visible displays.
Iran is set to hold talks with Britain, France and Germany in Turkey on Friday, after US President Donald Trump said a nuclear deal with Tehran was "getting close". - 'Getting close' - Speaking on a visit to Qatar Thursday, Trump said the United States was "getting close" to a deal with Iran that would avert military action.
The European Union and Britain are set to negotiate on fishing rights and food checks. They aim for a defence ties deal at a summit next week. The meeting between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and EU officials is planned. A security partnership is a key goal after Brexit. Both sides face challenges on trade and movement.
A report reveals the Trump administration spent over $21 million on military flights to transport migrants to Guantanamo Bay as part of 'Operation Southern Guard.' Senator Warren criticized the operation as an abuse of power and a waste of military resources.
James Comey is under federal investigation after posting a photo of seashells arranged as "86 47" on Instagram, sparking outrage from Trump allies who interpreted it as a veiled threat against the former president. Despite Comey's explanation that he didn't intend violence, the post was deleted, and the FBI is cooperating with the Secret Service in the investigation.
Sussan Ley has been nominated as the leader of the Liberal party, marking a historic moment as Australia's first female opposition leader. Replacing Peter Dutton after his electoral defeat, Ley, a former stock mustering pilot with 20 years in politics, aims to modernize the party and address the concerns of neglected Australians, particularly women and younger generations. She defeated Angus Taylor by four votes.
Harvard University is allocating $250 million to offset losses from the Trump administration's funding freeze, which has cost the institution over $2.6 billion in grants. President Garber, taking a pay cut, decried the cuts as a threat to academic freedom. Other universities like Johns Hopkins and Columbia are also grappling with similar funding disruptions, prompting layoffs and internal grants.