Long security lines and staffing shortages have disrupted travel at major US airports during the partial government shutdown — but a small group of hubs is largely avoiding the chaos because they rely on private screening contractors instead of federally employed TSA officers. At least 20 airports across the country participate in the Transportation Security Administration’s Screening … Read more
As American airports and travelers continue to suffer the impacts of the DHS shutdown — and as TSA officers continue to go without paychecks — some European countries are warning those who would potentially visit the U.S. The United Kingdom, for example, updated its foreign travel advice for those looking to travel to the U.S. — calling … Read more
Is your upcoming trip on the no-fly list? Travelers nationwide could face cancellations and delays galore after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut flights at major airports amid the ongoing government shutdown— though it’s not yet clear when the changes will be announced. Starting Friday, there will be a 10% reduction in all … Read more
Instacart said Friday it will offer customers who receive SNAP benefits 50% on their next grocery order to ease strain as the government prepares to cut off food aid payments. Instacart said any customer who placed an order in October using a SNAP/EBT card will be eligible for the discount, which will be available even … Read more
As the fifth week of the government shutdown comes to a close, a shortage of air traffic controllers has led one major airport to cancel all landings. Thousands of flights have been delayed due to staffing shortages amid the government shutdown — and Orlando International Airport (MCO) came close to canceling all landings. The Federal … Read more
MINOOKA, Ill. — Bill Swick has a rare degenerative brain disease that inhibits his mobility and speech. Instead of the hassle of traveling an hour to a clinic in downtown Chicago to visit a speech therapist, he has benefited from virtual appointments from the comfort of his home. But Swick, 53, hasn’t had access to those appointments … Read more
This situation can’t fly. The safety of every American plane passenger is being imperiled as the government shutdown drags into its second week, irate air traffic controllers say. More than 14,000 controllers employed by the Federal Aviation Administration won’t be paid until the shutdown ends — and the stress is impacting their ability to avert … Read more
Four reactors at France’s Gravelines nuclear power plant, located along the English Channel, were temporarily shut down over the weekend after a swarm of jellyfish threatened to clog critical water intake systems. According to the plant’s operator, several of the facility’s production units went offline after jellyfish were detected in the filter drums of the … Read more
Talk about a total ride-off. Guests at Walt Disney World were in for a shock Thursday morning when one of the resort’s most popular parks wasn’t fully open. Multiple Disney bloggers shared that they showed up to Hollywood Studios at the Orlando, Florida, theme park just to find that half of it was closed without … Read more
Andrew Marchand returns from vacation to offer his perspective on ESPN’s layoffs, from which high-profile on-air departure is the most surprising to educated guesses on who will call NBA games given Jeff Van Gundy’s layoff. Marchand and John Ourand go on to discuss the New York Times’ decision to scrap its sports desk and move … Read more
Annie Agar turned heads on the red carpet at the 2023 NFL Draft. The Bally Sports reporter and internet personality looked stunning in a one-shoulder white dress, which included a train and one sleeve. Agar’s accessory was certainly on theme — a glittery red purse shaped like a football. She also donned a pink lip … Read more
“Red Table Talk” got the boot after Meta unplugged Facebook Watch’s original programming. The daytime Emmy award-winning show — hosted by Jada Pinkett-Smith, her daughter Willow Smith, and mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris — tackled conversations about social issues with an inter-generational perspective, which led to Pinkett-Smith exposing the dark side of her marriage with Academy Award … Read more