Government Shutdown Causes U.S. Flight Delays

This post was originally published on hereAmid a U.S. federal government shutdown entering its seventh day, staffing shortages among the nation’s 11,000 air traffic controllers—unpaid and working 10-hour shifts up to six days a week—have triggered widespread flight delays across major U.S. airports. The Federal Aviation Administration has slowed incoming traffic to ensure safety amid…

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German Mayor Stabbed

This post was originally published on hereGerman Mayor Iris Stalzer was stabbed yesterday and left critically injured near her home. She was elected mayor of Herdecke in North Rhine-Westphalia in September. There has been a stark rise in violence against politicians, and the stabbing is still under investigation.

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Has Israel’s War Been ‘Liberating’?

This post was originally published on here Since the Gaza war started two years ago yesterday, Israel has come a long way. In 2023, the nation was divided, unprepared and on the defensive. Now, Hamas is almost defeated; Hezbollah has been uprooted from Lebanon; Iran’s nuclear program has suffered hard blows. Today, we have a…

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France’s Prime Minister Resigns in Record Time

This post was originally published on here France’s new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, announced his new cabinet on Sunday. The next day, he resigned. He lasted just 27 days, making his time in office the shortest in modern French history. Lecornu is France’s third failed prime minister in a row. France has a right-wing president…

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