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Forget College: America Is Now Hunting Gamers to Take Over the Skies as Air Traffic Crisis Deepens

The FAA is recruiting gamers as air traffic controllers, offering a path to six-figure pay without a traditional college degree as America battles a critical staffing shortage.

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Gamer recruitment drive results in ‘supercharged’ hiring campaign for new Air Traffic Controllers — 94% hiring goal hit in record time with $155,000 salary potential; ‘the strongest, sharpest workforce in aviation history’

The campaign to recruit video gamers into Air Traffic Control jobs has been a resounding success, according to U.S. Department of Transport head Secretary Sean P. Duffy.

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The new rules of dressing up for the plane

LET’S UNPACK THAT : As world officials urge passengers to dress with respect to ‘bring civility back’ to flying, Lydia Spencer-Elliott unpacks the new travel dress code – and asks experts if we’ll ever return to the Golden Age

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White House transportation chief asks flyers to ‘bring back the Golden Age of Travel’

US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has launched a new 'civility campaign' titled 'The Golden Age of Travel Starts with You'

The Independent UK

Elizabeth Warren Slams Sean Duffy Over Viral 'Pajamas' Comment: Fliers Would Be In Better Mood If Trump Administration 'Didn't Rip Away Rules'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is criticizing the President Donald Trump administration after resurfaced comments and new posts reignited debate over its rollback of airline compensation rules and its officials' advice urging passengers to "dress up" to improve air travel.

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FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules

Summary: The Federal Aviation Administration said Sunday it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown at 40 major U.S. airports

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Buddy Holly crosswalk in Texas hometown to be removed following governor's order on road safety

A crosswalk honoring Buddy Holly with a painted depiction of the rock and roll legend's iconic glasses will have to be removed from his hometown of Lubbock, Texas

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Millions of US Travellers Could Be Grounded Friday — FAA to Cut Flights at 40 Major Airports

The FAA will cut flight capacity by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday, 7 November, as controller shortages from the prolonged government shutdown threaten to ground millions of travellers.

International Business Times UK

Texas city removes anti-border wall mural after loss of funding threat from governor

A South Texas city has removed a mural protesting the border wall along the southern border with Mexico following a threat by Gov. Greg Abbott to withhold up to $1.6 billion in road funding

The Independent UK

California, Washington And New Mexico May Be Stripped of Millions Over Failure To Enforce English For Truckers

The US has warned California, Washington and New Mexico they could lose federal funding within 30 days for failing to enforce English language rules for truck drivers, after a federal review found widespread safety violations.

International Business Times UK

Trump Administration Withdraws $175 Million More From California's High-Speed Rail Project, Calls It 'Failed Experiment'

In a fresh blow to California’s high-speed rail project, the Trump administration has withdrawn another $175 million in funding, adding to the challenges faced by the long-delayed initiative.

Benzinga

Trump administration orders halt of NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit

President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered a halt to New York City’s congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan

The Independent UK

Trump turns briefing on DCA disaster into attack on DEI, Democrats - Roll Call

President Trump used a midair disaster to sharply criticize so-called DEI hiring in the federal government, politicizing a national crisis.

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Investigation underway in DCA air disaster - Roll Call

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating an aircraft collision near Washington, D.C.

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Senate confirms former Rep. Duffy for Transportation head - Roll Call

Duffy takes office as the White House orders a pause on some government grants and loans that could affect certain rail programs.

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Senate GOP plows through Trump nominations as House GOP huddles at Trump club - Roll Call

The Senate keeps processing President Donald Trump’s nominees this week with the House GOP holds a strategy retreat.

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Transportation pick Duffy soars through confirmation hearing - Roll Call

Sean P. Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to head the Transportation Department, pledged to get Boeing “back on track."

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