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We'll link to a collection of those stories in our show notes. In other news, Newark Airport, the nation's 14th busiest airport, is seeing day after day of delays and cancellations because of air traffic control staffing issues and equipment failures.
We'll link to a collection of those stories in our show notes. In other news, Newark Airport, the nation's 14th busiest airport, is seeing day after day of delays and cancellations because of air traffic control staffing issues and equipment failures.
A union official said yesterday that a number of staffers are taking leave after a stressful incident last week in which controllers briefly lost all communication with aircraft under their control. Bloomberg says controllers were left in the dark for about 90 seconds on April 28th.
A union official said yesterday that a number of staffers are taking leave after a stressful incident last week in which controllers briefly lost all communication with aircraft under their control. Bloomberg says controllers were left in the dark for about 90 seconds on April 28th.
A union official said yesterday that a number of staffers are taking leave after a stressful incident last week in which controllers briefly lost all communication with aircraft under their control. Bloomberg says controllers were left in the dark for about 90 seconds on April 28th.
The Federal Aviation Administration acknowledged in a statement on Monday that, quote, our antiquated air traffic control system is affecting our workforce. United Airlines, which has a hub in Newark, announced last week it would start canceling 35 flights, that's about 10 percent of its flights, every day out of Newark Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration acknowledged in a statement on Monday that, quote, our antiquated air traffic control system is affecting our workforce. United Airlines, which has a hub in Newark, announced last week it would start canceling 35 flights, that's about 10 percent of its flights, every day out of Newark Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration acknowledged in a statement on Monday that, quote, our antiquated air traffic control system is affecting our workforce. United Airlines, which has a hub in Newark, announced last week it would start canceling 35 flights, that's about 10 percent of its flights, every day out of Newark Airport.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a press conference that the FAA is short about 3,000 air traffic controllers nationwide. And finally, one other travel note to leave you on. Today is the deadline to get your real ID card. That's an upgraded driver's license or a state identification card that you'll need if you want to board an airplane domestically with just your ID card.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a press conference that the FAA is short about 3,000 air traffic controllers nationwide. And finally, one other travel note to leave you on. Today is the deadline to get your real ID card. That's an upgraded driver's license or a state identification card that you'll need if you want to board an airplane domestically with just your ID card.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a press conference that the FAA is short about 3,000 air traffic controllers nationwide. And finally, one other travel note to leave you on. Today is the deadline to get your real ID card. That's an upgraded driver's license or a state identification card that you'll need if you want to board an airplane domestically with just your ID card.
As of the end of last week, nearly 20% of travelers still hadn't gotten their real ID. If you're one of those people who still doesn't have it, don't panic. You can still travel using a passport, a permanent resident card, or certain Department of Homeland Security trusted traveler cards. Also, there's a lot of bad information on social media right now about this whole process.
As of the end of last week, nearly 20% of travelers still hadn't gotten their real ID. If you're one of those people who still doesn't have it, don't panic. You can still travel using a passport, a permanent resident card, or certain Department of Homeland Security trusted traveler cards. Also, there's a lot of bad information on social media right now about this whole process.
As of the end of last week, nearly 20% of travelers still hadn't gotten their real ID. If you're one of those people who still doesn't have it, don't panic. You can still travel using a passport, a permanent resident card, or certain Department of Homeland Security trusted traveler cards. Also, there's a lot of bad information on social media right now about this whole process.
So here are some quick fact checks. Yes, you can still drive a car if you don't have a real ID. And no, real IDs will not replace passports for international travel. That includes cruises. You can find all these stories and more in the Apple News app. And if you're already listening in the news app right now, we've got a narrated article coming up next.
So here are some quick fact checks. Yes, you can still drive a car if you don't have a real ID. And no, real IDs will not replace passports for international travel. That includes cruises. You can find all these stories and more in the Apple News app. And if you're already listening in the news app right now, we've got a narrated article coming up next.
So here are some quick fact checks. Yes, you can still drive a car if you don't have a real ID. And no, real IDs will not replace passports for international travel. That includes cruises. You can find all these stories and more in the Apple News app. And if you're already listening in the news app right now, we've got a narrated article coming up next.
New York Magazine spoke with some of Democratic Senator John Fetterman's closest advisors, including his former chief of staff. And they say based on behavior they have observed, they're concerned his mental health is getting worse. And they're questioning if he is fit to serve as a U.S. senator. He has defended himself and says he's in good health.
New York Magazine spoke with some of Democratic Senator John Fetterman's closest advisors, including his former chief of staff. And they say based on behavior they have observed, they're concerned his mental health is getting worse. And they're questioning if he is fit to serve as a U.S. senator. He has defended himself and says he's in good health.
New York Magazine spoke with some of Democratic Senator John Fetterman's closest advisors, including his former chief of staff. And they say based on behavior they have observed, they're concerned his mental health is getting worse. And they're questioning if he is fit to serve as a U.S. senator. He has defended himself and says he's in good health.