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Flights halted at three US airports as watchdog warns over hacking threat

A failed FAA communications line and a severed backup fiber cable disrupted flights at several major northeastern US airports, causing thousands of delays and cancellations. The incident coincided with a GAO report warning that FAA air traffic communications lack adequate cybersecurity protections against jamming, spoofing, and hacking. A senator called the vulnerabilities a major national security threat, and the FAA agreed to all nine GAO recommendations.

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Trump getting sued after banning MS NOW, Politico, CNN from White House

President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, prompting lawsuits and networks pulling out of the press pool. This opinion column argues the ban is unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination and part of a broader pattern of retaliating against journalists over coverage.

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Germany's Merz faces election defeats, but no sign of leadership challenge

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would stay in office after his CDU suffered regional election defeats, including being voted out of a state legislature for the first time in 77 years, while the far-right AfD became the strongest party in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The article reports no immediate leadership challenge but notes pressure on Merz's reform agenda and coalition tensions.

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British PM Burnham set to meet Trump for first time at UN in New York

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet President Donald Trump for the first time at the UN General Assembly, with Ukraine aid and Middle East oil disruptions atop the agenda. The article notes Burnham's past criticism of Trump and the diplomatic tightrope he faces as Labour seeks pragmatic ties with Washington.

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Man shot by ICE in Austin held with a bullet still in his back, attorney says

A Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer in Austin during a traffic stop is being held in ICE custody with a bullet still lodged in his back, according to his attorney's spokesperson. DHS says he was in the U.S. illegally and had a final removal order, while his attorney says he was an asylum seeker with no criminal history and that the use of force was unwarranted. The shooting has drawn local and public scrutiny amid increased ICE enforcement.

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Presidential TV pool suspended after Trump bans CNN

The White House television press pool was suspended after President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from covering the White House. Five networks issued a joint statement defending independent access, and the three outlets sued, arguing the ban violates the First Amendment.

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Charges dropped against Stanford students over pro-Palestine protest

A California prosecutor dropped all charges against five Stanford students tied to a 2024 pro-Palestine campus protest, sharply reducing restitution after a hung jury and the district attorney's recusal. The students described the prosecution as an attempt to silence Palestine advocacy and said the outcome encourages continued activism.

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WATCH LIVE: Vance speaks at GOP midterm election rally in North Carolina

Vice President JD Vance defended Trump's decision to revoke special White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico during a GOP midterm campaign stop in North Carolina, saying the outlets are not banned. The article notes the White House deactivated their access badges, leaving reporters to film from nearby street corners.

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Lauren Boebert says claims of sexual relationships with staffers ‘utterly false’

Lauren Boebert denied an ethics complaint alleging she had sexual relationships with three staffers and paid one to stay quiet, calling the claims politically motivated and false. The article details the complaint's allegations, Boebert's denials, and prior controversies while noting the claims are not independently substantiated.

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We needed the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act. Technology found a way around it.

The article argues that the 1994 Driver’s Privacy Protection Act no longer fully protects drivers because private companies such as Flock Safety can independently collect license-plate data and build tracking histories. It acknowledges law-enforcement uses and recent retention changes but calls for privacy laws that address current surveillance technology.

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Mother fatally stabs her 5-year-old, wounds 2 other children in ‘sickening’ scene: cops

A 45-year-old mother is suspected of fatally stabbing her 5-year-old son and wounding two other young children in the Blue Mountains of Australia before being found with self-inflicted wounds. Police say the attack was one of four domestic-violence murders in New South Wales over a weekend, prompting calls for politicians and police to do more.

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