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NBA Starts Review of Policies After Gambling-Related Arrests of Rozier, Billups

NBA Starts Review of Policies After Gambling-Related Arrests of Rozier, Billups

The NBA has started a review to protect the integrity of the game, players, and coaches following the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups. They were allegedly involved in gambling schemes. The league sent a memo to all teams, highlighting the need to reassess sports betting regulations. Nearly three dozen…MORE

Ground Delay in Place at DFW Airport Amid Staffing Shortages

Ground Delay in Place at DFW Airport Amid Staffing Shortages

(WBAP/KLIF) – DFW AIRPORT – The FAA has announced a ground delay in place until 10 PM at DFW Airport, citing staffing shortages. Passengers can anticipate an average delay of 18 minutes. According to Flight Aware data, as of 4 PM there have been 316 delays and two cancellations the airport. DFW is not the…MORE

Flight Disruptions Continue as Air Traffic Controllers Brace for Their First Full Missing Paychecks

Flight Disruptions Continue as Air Traffic Controllers Brace for Their First Full Missing Paychecks

A shortage of air traffic controllers has caused more flight disruptions at airports across the country. On Monday, Los Angeles International Airport experienced brief delays, while Dallas and Austin airports saw delays averaging 20 and 40 minutes, respectively. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary ground stop in Austin earlier Monday for about an hour.…MORE

China’s C-919 Jet Faces Turbulent Skies as US-China Trade Tensions Add to Delays

China’s C-919 Jet Faces Turbulent Skies as US-China Trade Tensions Add to Delays

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s ambition to rival Boeing and Airbus with its homegrown C919 passenger jet is hitting turbulent skies. The C919, made by China’s state-owned COMAC, relies heavily on Western components and trade friction has raised risks for securing those parts. As of October, COMAC had delivered only seven C919s, far short of…MORE

Trump Administation Narrows List of Potential Federal Reserve Chairs to 5

Trump Administation Narrows List of Potential Federal Reserve Chairs to 5

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday confirmed the names of five candidates to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the powerful Federal Reserve next year. The names suggest that no matter who is picked, there will likely be big changes coming to the Federal Reserve next year. Bessent, who is leading the…MORE

Trump Wants to Cancel More Funding During the Shutdown

Trump Wants to Cancel More Funding During the Shutdown

President Donald Trump’s administration has canceled, or threatened to cancel, billions of dollars of previously approved federal spending and wants to go after even more funding during the shutdown. But an Associated Press analysis shows courts have hampered his earlier efforts to challenge Congress’ power of the purse. As of early October, court orders were…MORE

Republicans Grapple With Voter Frustration Over Rising Health Care Premiums

Republicans Grapple With Voter Frustration Over Rising Health Care Premiums

WASHINGTON (AP) — Notices of rising health insurance premiums are landing in voters’ mailboxes and sending some to town halls to vent their frustration. Republicans have offered few answers, saying they won’t negotiate until Democrats end the shutdown. The moment revives a familiar dynamic in a the Republican Party that is united in opposing the…MORE