24 h. ago FAA scales back flights at 40 airports. See the impact in photos

Flights at 40 major U.S. airports, including in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, were cut Friday as airlines complied with the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to scale back flights nationwide because of the government shutdown.

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42 h. ago New York, LA, Chicago and Washington DC airports among 40 facing air traffic reductions

US government shutdown blamed for cuts from Friday, two weeks before busy Thanksgiving holiday travel periodUS politics live – latest updatesList of US airports cutting flights on Friday due to federal government shutdownNew York, Los Angeles and Chicago airports are among 40 that will see reductions in flights from Friday as a result of the government shutdown, according to a list distributed to the airlines.The Associated Press published the list after airline regulators identified “high-volume markets” where the Federal Administration Agency says air traffic must be reduced by 4% by 6am ET on Friday, a move that would force airlines to cancel thousands of flights and create a cascade of scheduling issues and delays at some of the nation’s largest airports. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago New York, LA and Chicago airports 40 among facing air traffic reductions

US government shutdown blamed for cuts from Friday, two weeks before busy Thanksgiving holiday travel periodUS politics live – latest updatesNew York, Los Angeles and Chicago airports are among 40 that will see reductions in flights from Friday as a result of the government shutdown, according to a list distributed to the airlines.The Associated Press published the list after airline regulators identified “high-volume markets” where air traffic will be reduced on Friday, a move that would force airlines to cancel thousands of flights and create a cascade of scheduling issues and delays at some of the nation’s largest airports.This article was amended on 6 November 2025. A previous version said the US government was in its 35th day of shutdown. The correct current number is 37 days. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago New York, LA and Chicago airports among 40 facing air traffic reductions

US government shutdown blamed for cuts from Friday, two weeks before busy Thanksgiving holiday travel periodUS politics live – latest updatesNew York, Los Angeles and Chicago airports are among 40 that will see reductions in flights from Friday as a result of the government shutdown, according to a list distributed to the airlines.The Associated Press published the list after airline regulators identified “high-volume markets” where air traffic will be reduced on Friday, a move that would force airlines to cancel thousands of flights and create a cascade of scheduling issues and delays at some of the nation’s largest airports.This article was amended on 6 November 2025. A previous version said the US government was in its 35th day of shutdown. The correct current number is 37 days. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago The Latest: Dozens of airports will see flight cuts due to the government shutdown

According to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press, airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown

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66 h. ago US to cut airline traffic by 10% due to shutdown, Trump transport chief says

Sean Duffy says cuts at 40 locations to reduce stress on air traffic controllers will start Friday if solution not foundThe transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, and the FAA administrator, Bryan Bedford, said on Wednesday the federal government would be reducing airline traffic by 10% at 40 locations beginning on Friday if the government shutdown does not end by then.Duffy’s announcement did not specify which 40 airports would see the reduction in airport traffic. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago GMB's Susanna Reid unrecognisable in acting role as she reunites with co

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid was left with a big smile on her face as she reunited with her former co-star live on-air

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3 d. ago Security threat halts flights at Washington's Ronald Reagan airport, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Authority says it has halted all flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport due to a security threat

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3 d. ago Washington Airport LIVE: All flights grounded at US airport after 'bomb threat'

All flights have been grounded at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport following a 'security issue' as passengers were seen being evacuated from a plane

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8 d. ago Fast chargers are expanding quickly, but American EV drivers still fear running out of juice

A new poll finds that many Americans remain hesitant to buy electric vehicles

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1 week ago Major motorway shut after 'serious crash' as air ambulance lands at the scene

Motorists face rush hour chaos after the horror crash, which saw an air ambulance land on the on the carriageway as emergency services rushed to the scene in Essex this morning

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2 w. ago Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights

The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay

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2 w. ago Rare dinosaur mummies help scientists recreate their prehistoric lives

Researchers have unearthed a spooky pair of dinosaur mummies that seem to have been preserved in an unexpected way

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2 w. ago TV anchors' horrified faces after car thief was run down and killed live on air as helicopter broadcast police chase

Footage of the nearly half-hour chase in Los Angeles was being broadcast live when the suspect was shown attempting to flee on foot along a busy freeway.

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2 w. ago Princess Beatrice 'projects air of resilience' in face of 'unwanted attention' over Prince Andrew

Princess Beatrice was seen driving to Royal Lodge today - body language expert Judi James said Prince Andrew's eldest daughter seemed to show 'some distress' but also 'resilience'

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2 w. ago Trump is forced to board Air Force One via small stairs due 'increased security measures' after suspicious structure was discovered near airport

Trump left Palm Beach International Airport on Sunday to return to Washington D.C., after the suspicious structure was discovered on Friday.

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2 w. ago What next for Kaye Adams? Star faces an uncertain BBC future after being taken off

The veteran presenter has been removed from her BBC Radio Scotland show - a role that earns her a healthy £155,000 per-year salary - following unsavoury allegations that she bullied her co-workers.

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2 w. ago Sunday Brunch guest's 'offensive' comment prompts swift apology by shocked host

Sunday Brunch hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer were left red-faced after a guest swore live on air

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3 w. ago Carol Kirkwood 'reduced to tears behind the scenes at BBC' as she admits her smiley public image and private struggles are worlds apart

One of the BBC's most familiar faces has opened up about the private struggles she has faced off-air, which she says are world apart from her happy on-screen persona.

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