Category: transportation
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Governor Sherrill Calls FAA Ground Stop 'Completely Unacceptable'
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill criticized the nationwide FAA ground stop, urging Trump and Transportation Secretary Duffy to modernize air traffic control instead of funding "vanity projects."
Politics and GovernmentTransportationFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Mikie SherrillFAA ground stopair traffic controlNew JerseySean DuffyDonald Trumpaviation safetyOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Detectives Investigate Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Annandale
Christian Bejarano, 28, of Burke, died after his Subaru Impreza left Little River Turnpike and struck a guardrail early Saturday. Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSA Fairfax County Police DepartmentAnnandaleLittle River Turnpikefatal crashCrash Reconstruction UnitChristian Bejaranotraffic fatalityReston
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Fairfax County Marks Veterans Day With Tax Relief, Hiring Help and a New Barn at Wolf Trap
Supervisor Walter Alcorn's update cites an estimated 65,000 veterans and 13,000 active-duty personnel in the county, and a free Rotary pancake breakfast for veterans on Nov. 14.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsTransportationReal EstateSocial IssuesMilitaryEducation Veterans DayFairfax CountyWalter AlcornVeterans and Military Families CommissionWolf Trapbike lanesPlan ForwardHunter Mill DistrictComprehensive Plan
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports FAA ground stop lifted, cold snap to ease by Thanksgiving
USA TODAY reports the FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop blamed on new technology overwhelming older infrastructure, and that a cold snap across the eastern U.S. should fade by Thanksgiving.
WeatherTransportationLaw EnforcementEntertainmentGeneral WeatherDisastersLegalMusic FAAground stopThanksgiving weatherNew OrleansMississippi RiverWashington D.C. shootingJoe Biden memoirUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Walz Takes Minnesota Climate Record to COP31, Authorizes Disaster Aid for Six Counties
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz promotes the state's climate laws and clean energy investments at COP31 in Turkey, and authorizes disaster assistance for four flooded and two wildfire-hit counties.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyDisastersTransportationState Governments Tim WalzCOP31MinnesotaDisaster AssistanceClean EnergyWildfiresOffice of Minnesota Governor
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DHS and DOT Secretaries Say No Evidence of Cyberattack in Nationwide Flight Ground Stop
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy briefed at the White House after a nationwide ground stop of all flights caused by a temporary telecommunications outage.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyTransportationFederal GovernmentCongressWhite HouseEnergy Markwayne MullinSean DuffyDepartment of Homeland Securityair traffic controlnationwide ground stoptelecommunications outageU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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FAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop After Air Traffic Control Issue
The order halted flights across the U.S. on Friday before being cancelled, though the cause and the number of flights affected have not been disclosed.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentTransportationFederal GovernmentDisasters Federal Aviation Administrationground stopair traffic controlairportsflightsUSA TODAYUSA TODAY AlertsNPRU.S. airportsaviationair travelflight delaysNPR Breaking Newsnationwide ground stopaviation systemflight disruptions
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Alaska Roundup: $22.8M Wrangell Port Financing, $183.5M Acima Settlement and 24 New Officers
Alaska's weekly roundup: AIDEA backs a $22.8M Wrangell port expansion, Alaska joins a $183.5M Acima settlement, 24 officers graduate in Sitka and seniors are asked to shape the state plan.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementEnergyState GovernmentsLegalEconomyTransportation AlaskaAIDEAWrangell Deepwater Port and ShipyardAcima Digital settlementCori MillsAlaska Law Enforcement Training AcademyAlaska Energy AuthorityOffice of the Alaska Governor
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FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop at All U.S. Airports
The order follows what NPR describes as a communication issue affecting every Air Route Traffic Control Center, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
TransportationScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentDisasters FAAground stopU.S. airportsAir Route Traffic Control CentersSean DuffyTransportation Departmentair travelNPR Breaking Newsnationwide ground stopNPR
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US halts departures nationwide after air traffic control communications failure
FAA grounds all US departures after air traffic control communications failure, NZ-bound flights held
TransportationScience & TechnologyUSANew ZealandFederal GovernmentComputers and Internet FAAair traffic controlUS departures haltedground stopAdvisory 111Air New ZealandNew Zealand travellerscommunications failureLos AngelesAuckland
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Fairfax County Promotes Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety as Days Grow Shorter
Fairfax County's transportation department is holding pop-up events to hand out safety lights and tips, while Fairfax Connector shares the "See and Be Seen" message with bus riders.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementTransportationState GovernmentsSocial Issues pedestrian safetybicycle safetyFairfax County Department of TransportationFairfax ConnectorSee and Be Seenpublic safetyFairfax CountyFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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DHS Tests Counter-Drone Tech at Choctaw Nation Testbed in Oklahoma
DHS Science and Technology Directorate evaluated 11 commercial vendors' counter-drone systems, including kinetic interceptors and directed energy, at the Choctaw Nation testbed in Oklahoma.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentConflictFederal GovernmentMilitaryRoboticsTransportation DHS Science and Technology DirectorateCounter-Unmanned Aircraft SystemsChoctaw Nation of OklahomaMarkwayne MullinKinetic IVFederal Aviation Administrationdrone mitigationU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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SEA Adds 641 Reserved Parking Stalls Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport adds 641 reserved parking stalls, a 50% increase, and offers a 90-minute grace period in General Parking as holiday travel demand rises.
BusinessTransportationTravel Seattle-Tacoma International AirportPort of SeattleReserved ParkingThanksgiving travelholiday travelairport parkingGeneral Parking
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Jensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO After Second Affair Allegation
Nvidia's board accepted the resignation of the 33-year chief executive after Reuters reported, citing two people familiar with the matter, that he had an intimate relationship with a second employee.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMediaComputers and InternetSocial IssuesPolitics and GovernmentConflictArtificial IntelligenceGeneral PoliticsCongressMilitaryLaw EnforcementCanadaUSAWhite HouseClimate ChangeTransportationLegalFinancial Markets Jensen HuangNvidiaWIRED BackchannelMadison HuangSIGGRAPHDenver, Coloradocorporate scandalMicrosoft outageChris Van HollenChuck SchumerMoscow car bombFaceStealerNewsweekMicrosoft 365 outageBishnoi groupStellantisCBC NewsCBC PoliticsCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)elder abusefifth estateMarketplaceCBC Morning Brief
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San Pedro Bay Ports to Mark 20 Years of Clean Air Action Plan Aboard Zero-Emission Vessel
Los Angeles and Long Beach ports will host a stakeholder meeting and harbor tour aboard the zero-emission vessel El Escudo on Dec. 2 to mark 20 years of the Clean Air Action Plan.
EnvironmentBusinessTransportationClimate ChangeEnergy Clean Air Action PlanPort of Long BeachPort of Los AngelesSan Pedro Bayzero-emission vesselEl Escudogreenhouse gas emissions
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USPS Watchdog Finds Delayed Mail and Security Failures at Six Boston-Area Post Offices
Auditors visited six Boston-area postal delivery units after a congressional request and found delayed mail, arrow key security issues and poor property conditions, with package scanning problems at five sites.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentCongressTransportationEmployment and Labor USPS Office of Inspector GeneralBostonmail deliverypostal auditarrow key securitypackage scanningcongressional request
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Fairfax County's Providence District Collects Winter Gear Through Dec. 5
Providence District and community partners are gathering new and gently used coats, gloves, scarves and other winter gear through Dec. 5 for four local organizations, with drop-off at select locations.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesState GovernmentsTransportationEducation Providence Districtwinter gear driveFairfax CountySecond StoryThe Lamb CenterNorthern Virginia Family Servicescharitable donationsFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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USTR Pushes Three Section 301 Deadlines Into 2027 as CBP Clarifies Foreign Importer Rule
USTR extended China product exclusions, its maritime-sector pause and the Vietnam IP decision deadline to early 2027, while CBP issued guidance on its foreign importer of record rule taking effect January 5.
BusinessTradeEconomyTransportationMiddle EastConflictAsia Section 301USTRU.S. Customs and Border Protectionforeign importer of recordVietnam intellectual propertyChina tariffsFlexportFlexport Global Logistics Update
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DC Muralists Face Monday Deadline for School Safety Mural Program
Washington, DC muralists have until 5 pm EST Monday, November 16 to apply for the Color the Curb: School Safety Program, with a final online workshop set for Friday, November 13.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationTransportationSocial IssuesState Governments Color the Curb: School Safety ProgramDC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesDistrict Department of TransportationDC Public Schoolspublic artpedestrian safetyWashington, DCDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Beshear Urges Trump to Remove RFK Jr. From HHS, Touts $55 Billion in Kentucky Investment
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls on President Trump to fire HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing foodborne illness and measles outbreaks, while touting record economic growth and new state funding.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyElectionMedical ScienceTransportation Andy BeshearRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Department of Health and Human ServicesSAFE Banking Actmedical cannabiseconomic developmentKentuckyKentucky Governor's Office
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Arlington County Brings Back "Name that Plow!" Contest for Third Year
Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services is again asking residents to name its snowplows and salt trucks, with submissions open through Nov. 29, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherTransportation Arlington CountyName that PlowsnowplowsDepartment of Environmental Servicessnow removalsalt truckswinter weatherArlington County GovernmentReston
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ICE Detainer Filed After Twice-Deported Honduran Man Allegedly Tried to Storm Cockpit
Rony Alexander Gomez-Alberto, deported twice before, is charged with bomb threat and terroristic threats after allegedly trying to storm a United Airlines cockpit; ICE has lodged a detainer with local authorities.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesTransportation Rony Alexander Gomez-AlbertoImmigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne Mullinasylum fraudUnited AirlinesNewarkU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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United Says More Than Half Its Daily Flights Now Have Starlink Ahead of Thanksgiving
United Airlines says Starlink Wi-Fi is now on over half its daily flights as it prepares for 6.6 million Thanksgiving travelers, with nearly 64% of flights equipped expected by end of 2026.
BusinessScience & TechnologyTransportationComputers and InternetEconomy United AirlinesStarlinkThanksgiving travelinflight Wi-FiDavid KinzelmanMileagePlusholiday travel
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Port of Long Beach Emissions Hit Record Low Per Container in Busiest Year
Port of Long Beach's 2025 emissions inventory shows per-container pollution at an all-time low despite record cargo, with diesel soot down 13% and nitrogen oxides 34% since 2017.
BusinessEnvironmentClimate ChangeTransportationEnergyTrade Port of Long Beachemissions inventoryClean Air Action Planzero-emissions portgreenhouse gasescontainer throughputGreen Port Policy
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Teen Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck on Stringfellow Road in Chantilly
Fairfax County Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives are investigating the death of a teenager struck by a 2016 Volkswagen on Stringfellow Road in Chantilly on November 4; the victim died November 10.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSALegal Fairfax County Police DepartmentChantillyStringfellow Roadfatal pedestrian crashCrash Reconstruction Unittraffic fatalityCrime Solvers of Fairfax CountyReston
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Flexport to Host North America Freight Market Update Webinar on November 12
Flexport's FMU Live webinar on November 12, 2026 will cover North America operations, ports and labor, Indian Subcontinent updates and air freight, with three company experts on the panel.
BusinessTransportationTradeEmployment and Labor Flexportfreight market updatewebinarair freightNorth America portsIndian Subcontinentocean freight
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American Airlines Adds Light Bites to First Class Menus on Chicago–New York Flights
American Airlines is expanding dining choices for premium customers, introducing new light bites in First Class on select flights, including its Chicago–New York route.
BusinessTransportation American AirlinesFirst Classlight bitesairline diningChicagoNew Yorkpremium cabin
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Mullin Joins White House Task Force at Drone Security Forum to Protect the Homeland From Unauthorized Drone Threats
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin attended the Second Annual Drone Security Industry and SLTT Grant Forum, where leaders discussed counter-drone priorities and $500 million in grant funding ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologySportFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsMilitaryLaw EnforcementTransportation Markwayne MullinDepartment of Homeland Securitydrone securityWhite House Task Force2028 Summer OlympicsCounter-UAS Grant ProgramFIFA World Cup 2026U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Newsom Announces Nearly $1.3 Billion for Cleaner Transportation and Stronger Transit Connections
California awards 28 grants to protect Metrolink service, advance Caltrain's downtown San Francisco extension and add more than 75 zero-emission buses and transit vehicles statewide.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessState GovernmentsTransportationEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergy Gavin NewsomCalifornia State Transportation AgencyTransit and Intercity Rail Capital ProgramMetrolinkCaltrainzero-emission busesCOP31California Governors Office
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Port of Oakland to Showcase Eight New Electric Top Picks at Everport Terminal
Everport Terminal Services has invested in eight battery-electric Taylor Machine Works top picks, which the Port of Oakland says marks the latest step toward 100% zero-emission operations.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentTransportationEnergyClimate ChangeTrade Port of OaklandEverport Terminal Serviceszero-emission cargo handling equipmentTaylor Machine Worksterminal electrificationOakland SeaportCal-Lift