More than 10,000 US flights affected by the shutdown. Here's what travellers need to know The last time the US closed parts of its air space was in the wake of the 11 September 2001 attacks. Euronews · Nov 5, 2025
The inside story of how Jared Isaacman got his NASA nomination back Months after abruptly canceling his nomination, Trump ended a fierce behind-the-scenes tussle. Axios · Nov 5, 2025
Sean Duffy Warns US May Be Forced To Close Some Airspace If Government Shutdown Continues: 'It's Only Going To Get Worse' US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has slammed the Democratic Party amid the government shutdown, highlighting delays and hinting at airspace closure. The shutdown has entered its 35th day since kicking into effect on October 1. Benzinga · Nov 5, 2025
Trump renominates billionaire Jared Isaacman for NASA chief in major reversal President Donald Trump has tapped billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to be NASA chief, five months after pulling his nomination for the same post. Space · Nov 5, 2025
A UPS plane with three crew members crashed after takeoff at the Louisville airport The crash triggered a large fire and thick plumes of smoke near the airport. Axios · Nov 5, 2025
Trump’s U-turn on Jared Isaacman as he nominates tech space traveler for NASA administrator for second time Trump made no mention of his previous decision to nominate and then withdraw Isaacman in his Tuesday evening announcement The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Trump reverses course to renominate billionaire Musk ally to lead Nasa President withdrew Jared Isaacman’s nomination in May but says on Truth Social he is ‘ideally suited’ for top role The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025
US Likely to Close Parts of Airspace as Government Shutdown Continues, Warns Transportation Secretary US Transportation head Sean Duffy warns that parts of the US airspace may be closed because of the lack of air traffic controllers. International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2025
Trump administration warns shutdown could force US airspace closures Transport secretary says 35-day shutdown is causing severe air traffic controller shortages and warns of ‘mass chaos’ The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025
Sean Duffy warns he might be forced to close parts of US airspace next week if shutdown continues: ‘You will see mass chaos’ As many as 13,000 air traffic controllers are working without pay during the government shutdown The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of 'mass chaos' in skies if shutdown continues Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
The air travel nightmare: TSA lines stretch for hours while workers go without pay amid the government shutdown Delays could last as long as the government is shut down, Houston airports exec says after passengers waited hours in security lines. Fortune · Nov 4, 2025
Congresswoman Luna Calls for Full Disclosure on 3I/ATLAS Composition — Public Seeks Answers US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna is demanding that NASA release all data and imagery related to the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS. International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2025
Trump Renews Push To Scrap NYC Congestion Fee, Says It's 'Killing' The City President Donald Trump has reignited his push to abolish the New York City vehicle congestion fee, which was previously blocked by a federal judge. Benzinga · Nov 4, 2025
International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2025 3I/Atlas Researcher Avi Loeb Invites Kim Kardashian to Join Research Team Avi Loeb is willing to give Kim Kardashian all the details she wants to know about the anomalies they learn so far about 3I/ATLAS.
The Texas Tribune · Nov 3, 2025 Texas airports see major delays, long security lines as government shutdown continues Airports across the country have experienced shortages of air traffic controllers and security workers, who have gone weeks without pay amid the shutdown.
The Texas Tribune · Nov 3, 2025 Texas cities grapple with order to remove rainbow crosswalks as state deadline approaches At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, state transportation officials told local leaders to remove crosswalk art often used to mark historically LGBTQ+ neighborhoods or risk losing millions in funding.
Euronews · Nov 3, 2025 Was 3I/ATLAS sent by aliens? Why the comet from another world continues to baffle The mystery surrounding 3I/ATLAS has captured the imagination of many, from leading astronomers to pop culture A-listers like Kim Kardashian and tech mogul Elon Musk.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025 Transport Secretary Sean Duffy confirms that airport delays will ‘get worse’ as shut down rumbles on As the government shutdown enters its second month, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy says flight delays and cancellations are only going to get worse
International Business Times UK · Nov 3, 2025 3I/ATLAS Update: Data Suggest 'Artificially Guided' Object Defying Physics Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS baffles scientists with its unnatural acceleration and blue colour. Harvard's Avi Loeb suggests an 'alien engine' but NASA insists it's a comet.
Benzinga · Nov 3, 2025 As Government Shutdown Enters 33rd Day, NYC Officials Warn Of Potential Delays, Ground Stoppage At Newark Airport New York City officials have warned that the ongoing government shutdown, which has entered its 33rd day since kicking into effect on October 1st, has caused staffing shortages at Newark, resulting in delays averaging 2 hours.
Axios · Nov 2, 2025 Staffing shortages mire air travel as shutdown stretches on Sunday has seen 2,244 delays within, into or out of the U.S.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025 Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages Flight delays are continuing at U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown enters its second month
The Fashion Central · Nov 1, 2025 “It Didn’t Happen” Kim Kardashian Sparks NASA Clapback Over Moon Landing Doubts Kim Kardashian questions the moon landing and NASA fires back saying we’ve been there six times and we’re headed back again soon.
Fortune · Nov 1, 2025 United and American Airlines beg Congress to end shutdown ahead of busy holiday season as air traffic controllers work overtime without pay “It's putting stress on people. It's not fair to those people. It's also putting stress on the economy,” United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said.