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US Government Shutdown Exposes Critical Vulnerabilities in Nation's Fragile Aviation System
Oct 15, 2025 11:14 pm CST
The ongoing federal government shutdown has highlighted significant vulnerabilities in the US aviation system, with air traffic controller shortages causing tower closures and flight delays across major airports. This crisis underscores longstanding issues of understaffing and outdated technology that experts warn could rapidly worsen as essential aviation workers continue without regular paychecks, potentially compromising safety and efficiency throughout the national air transportation network.
Meet Robin, Robot That Acts Like 7-Year-Old To Help Patients In Hospitals
Sep 19, 2025 06:10 pm CST
Days after Meagan Brazil-Sheehans 6-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia, they were walking down the halls of UMass Memorial Childrens Medical Center when they ran into Robin the Robot.