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Misery Mapped: Air Travel Snarled as Government Shutdown Enters Second Month With No End in Sight

Misery Mapped: Air Travel Snarled as Government Shutdown Enters Second Month With No End in Sight

Air travel in America is expected to hit new turbulence this week as transportation hubs around the nation experience further delays from a government shutdown, foreshadowing gridlock ahead of America’s peak travel day of the year — Thanksgiving...

Owner:  Dovid Efune
After Georgia Raid, Korean Investors Grow Wary of U.S. Market

After Georgia Raid, Korean Investors Grow Wary of U.S. Market

South Korean workers who had been detained in Georgia by U.S. immigration authorities arrive at Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 2 on September 12 and move to vehicles. (Yonhap) SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Several South Korean...

Owner:  Kobiz Media Co., Ltd.
12 Cozy Girls Trips in the U.S. to Take This Winter

12 Cozy Girls Trips in the U.S. to Take This Winter

Along with skiing and snow sports, mountain towns like Aspen and Park City offer a wealth of shopping, dining, and luxe hotels for a cozy winter retreat. Coastal destinations like Cape Cod and Newport put a different spin on a winter getaway, with...

Owner:  IAC
Six Flags America Issues 2025 Closure Notice, Operations Ceased Immediately

Six Flags America Issues 2025 Closure Notice, Operations Ceased Immediately

On Sunday, November 2, Six Flags America welcomed guests for the final time. The permanent closure came approximately six months after Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced plans to sunset the 50-year-old Six Flags theme park and Hurricane...

Owner:  Jennifer & Kurtis Schmidt
Air travel delays are increasing amid government shutdown

Air travel delays are increasing amid government shutdown

SAN FRANCISCO - As of Sunday, air traffic control operations in the United States are experiencing significant flight delays at major airports, and it's likely going to get worse as the government shutdown continues. Dig deeper: Often, weather...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
Atlanta sees ripple delays amid worsening air traffic controller shortages

Atlanta sees ripple delays amid worsening air traffic controller shortages

ATLANTA - Flight delays continued Sunday at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the government shutdown reached day 32, with the Federal Aviation Administration citing ongoing staffing shortages at air traffic control centers...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
Georgia man, U.S. mission team stranded after Jamaica hurricane

Georgia man, U.S. mission team stranded after Jamaica hurricane

Wayne Kwiatkowski and fellow missionaries remain stranded in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa as families pray for their return. MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — When Dani Kwiatkowski texted her husband, Wayne, last week, she didn't know it would be one of...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
What's The Most Famous Snack Food In Your State?

What's The Most Famous Snack Food In Your State?

Every state has its own personality, and you can taste it in everything, from the hearty meals to the light snacks that locals eat regularly. Some of these snacks trace their roots to immigrant communities (like Louisiana's melt-in-your-mouth...

Owner:  Static Media
Stone Mountain Park celebrates 24th annual Native American Festival & Pow Wow

Stone Mountain Park celebrates 24th annual Native American Festival & Pow Wow

The 24th annual Native American Festival & Pow Wow at Stone Mountain Park, where tribes from across the U.S. and Central America gathered to celebrate heritage and culture on Nov. 2, 2025. (FOX 5) STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. - Stone Mountain Park wrapped...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
What tourists and newcomers thought about Alaska: Insults and compliments captured on postcards

What tourists and newcomers thought about Alaska: Insults and compliments captured on postcards

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of this story. People sometimes ask me, “What...

Owner:  Ryan Binkley
Fort Pulaski National Monument: Civil War Engineering on Georgia’s Coast

Fort Pulaski National Monument: Civil War Engineering on Georgia’s Coast

Cockspur Island Lighthouse built in 1854 and a survivor of the battle. Photo by Frank Hosek With the sun barely above Georgia’s coast, we eased out of Savannah, Georgia onto U.S. Highway 80 toward the Atlantic Ocean just off the United States’...

Owner:  Janna Graber
Transportation secretary on government shutdown’s impact on travel

Transportation secretary on government shutdown’s impact on travel

(CBS, KYMA) - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the government shutdown impacting travel. According to a CBS News poll, there is a real concern among Americans over the shutdown's...

Owner:  Bradley Family
America’s 1920s immigration mistake

America’s 1920s immigration mistake

The New York Times recently reported that the Trump administration is "considering a radical overhaul" of the refugee system in the U.S. that would, in the publication's estimation, "favor white people" by restricting immigration to English...

Owner:  Eliza Hussman Jr. & David Stephens
Transit sec Sean Duffy warns govt shutdown raises risk of US air travel crashes

Transit sec Sean Duffy warns govt shutdown raises risk of US air travel crashes

Duffy said the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration are "working overtime" to ensure safety. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed on Sunday that the ongoing federal shutdown is adding “more risk” to the...

Owner:  Jeff Webb

America’s Most Stressed States Revealed – And They’re All Conservative

A new nationwide study has revealed that America’s most stressed-out states are overwhelmingly conservative, highlighting a surprising connection between political leanings, economic pressure, and mental health. The findings have reignited debates...

Owner:  Kennesaw State University
Atlanta food bank holds food distribution for TSA workers

Atlanta food bank holds food distribution for TSA workers

ATLANTA — Local TSA workers impacted by the government shutdown are getting help with putting food on their tables. On Saturday, the Atlanta Community Food Bank hosted a food distribution at its headquarters in East Point. Volunteers gave out...

Owner:  Apollo Global Management
Atlanta’s Partain records 28 digs in Henderson State win

Atlanta’s Partain records 28 digs in Henderson State win

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (KLTV) - Former Atlanta Lady Rabb Kaylon Partain led all players with 28 digs in Henderson State’s four-set victory over Arkansas Tech on Thursday. The junior also had four assists. She has 575 digs this season. Tyhia Mack...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
Delta Air Lines Expands African Presence with Atlanta–Marrakech Route

Delta Air Lines Expands African Presence with Atlanta–Marrakech Route

Delta Air Lines has announced the launch of a new direct flight route connecting Atlanta, United States, to Marrakech, Morocco, marking a significant milestone in its continued expansion across the African continent. The move is part of Delta’s...

Owner:  Non-transparent
Atlanta Airport Faces Major Delays Due to Government Shutdown

Atlanta Airport Faces Major Delays Due to Government Shutdown

Flights out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are running nearly two hours late as staffing problems slow down operations. What’s Happening: The Federal Aviation Administration reports average delays of 98 minutes across the...

Owner:  Brian Clark
Atlanta, other cities receive FEMA grants ahead of 2026 World Cup matches

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