A surprise strike by workers at Hamburg Airport on Sunday led to the cancellation of over 270 flights, affecting more than 40,000 passengers. The strike was organized by the ver.di union to pressure employers amid ongoing contract negotiations, with more strikes expected at 13 German airports on Monday.
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The White House budget office's directive pauses federal aid distribution, potentially affecting non-profits, universities, small businesses, and local governments. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and others criticize the decision, warning of widespread consequences for disaster relief, elderly support, and school meal programs.
"Unfortunately, President Trump – I have great respect for him as a leader of a nation that we have great respect for, the American people who always support us – unfortunately lives in this disinformation space," Zelenskyy said. Trump reacted sharply to the public badmouthing and said Zelensky is a dictator without elections.
President Trump announced that coal could be used as a backup fuel source for new electric plants during a national energy emergency. He emphasized the versatility of coal, especially in situations where other energy sources like gas and oil pipelines are compromised, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Russian special forces infiltrated a gas pipeline to launch a surprise attack on Ukrainian units in the Kursk region. The operation is part of Moscow's efforts to reclaim areas taken by Ukraine's earlier offensive. Fierce fighting continues, with heavy losses reported on both sides.
US President Donald Trump attended the Daytona 500, welcomed by loud cheers from the crowd. He emphasized the event's unifying spirit, describing it as a tribute to America's strength. Trump, along with family members and officials, led ceremonial laps before addressing drivers. The event was briefly halted due to rain, and the crowd showcased strong support for Trump.
President Trump opposes President Biden's environmentally-friendly paper straw initiative, announcing plans to bring back plastic straws via an executive order. The move aligns with Trump's previous environmental policies, including withdrawal from the Paris climate accord. He has consistently criticized paper straws for their ineffectiveness.
A Boca Raton police officer fatally shot a man Wednesday morning after he allegedly lunged at the officer. Witnesses reported hearing the officer command the man to comply before tasing him twice. The man then reportedly lunged at the officer, leading to the shooting. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.
Economist Raghuram Rajan contested the Trump administration's economic views, rebutting claims that high foreign demand for US Treasuries drives trade deficits. He attributed deficits to excessive domestic spending and warned that aggressive trade policies risk undermining confidence in the US dollar without resolving global imbalances.
A chartered plane carrying the Gonzaga basketball team narrowly avoided a collision at Los Angeles International Airport after an air traffic controller's urgent command to 'stop.' The FAA is investigating the incident where the Embraer E135 jet was close to crossing a runway edge as another aircraft was taking off.