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NATS chief faces renewed resignation calls after second outage in 13 days
A second major technical failure at Britain’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) in just two weeks has left hundreds of flights grounded and thousands of passengers stranded, triggering renewed pressure for the resignation of chief executive Martin Rolfe. A “connectivity issue” at NATS’s Prestwick office in Scotland precipitated the disruption, coming merely 13 days after…
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3 Country Songs From 1965 That Every 60s Kid Still Knows by Heart Today
Three country songs from 1965 exemplify the genre’s enduring appeal and continued evolution during that transformative decade. – “Make The World Go Away” was a three-week No. 1 hit for Eddy Arnold, written by Hank Cochran and previously released as a Top 5 hit by Ray Price in 1963. – “Before You Go”, co-written by…
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How much rest should flight attendants get? New proposal ignites fight in the skies
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a nationwide rule that would prevent states and local governments from setting their own meal and rest-break requirements for flight attendants and pilots, instead establishing federal standards as the sole authority. This proposal has sparked conflict between airline unions, who oppose the change, and aviation experts, who largely support…
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A cut cable disrupted hundreds of flights across the US
Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed across the United States on Monday following an accidental severance of a Verizon fibre cable used for air traffic control in New Jersey. The outage caused ground stops at all three major airports serving New York City, highlighting the critical dependence of aviation infrastructure on telecommunications networks. By…
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Paris Hilton pays tribute after Presley Gerber dies aged 27
Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at a rehabilitation facility, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Paris Hilton described him as a kind, sensitive and “beautiful” person, while Brooklyn Beckham and other friends also paid tribute. Gerber’s family has requested privacy. He began modelling at…
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The Morning Poll: Should air traffic bosses give you money back on your holiday if outages cause chaos?
The article asks whether air-traffic-control bosses should compensate holidaymakers when outages cause severe travel disruption. It follows a second airport-related glitch in two weeks, which grounded dozens of flights and left thousands of passengers facing delays, renewing questions about accountability and passenger rights. The report’s central issue is whether people should receive money back for…
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At BAFTA event, Tom Cruise champions human-made cinema over AI
Tom Cruise delivered a passionate six-minute defence of human artistry over artificial intelligence at a BAFTA: Life in Pictures event in London, earning spontaneous applause. He argued that audiences still want authentic human experiences, real performances and traditional theatrical cinema, citing a strong summer box office and young people’s engagement with films as evidence. Cruise…
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Antitrust settlement keeps Paramount and Warner Bros studios in Los Angeles
California has settled its antitrust lawsuit challenging Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, ending months of legal opposition from Attorney General Rob Bonta. The settlement was driven largely by political pressure from Governor Gavin Newsom, who feared that prolonged litigation could cause Paramount to relocate its headquarters and hundreds of jobs out of…
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Peopleton residents despair over unauthorised traveller site on waste-linked farmland
Residents of Peopleton, Worcestershire, say they are in “despair” after an unauthorised traveller site was created on farmland already linked to alleged illegal waste dumping. The land was reportedly tarmacked and developed over a weekend, prompting claims that enforcement authorities have been unable to prevent continued building. Locals allege the site was previously used to…
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Netflix Partners With British Library, Sets Talks Series With Florence Pugh, Zoe Kazan and More
Netflix has partnered with the British Library to encourage people across the UK to read the books behind popular films and television series. The initiative, involving local public libraries, is significant because it supports the 2026 National Year of Reading and aims to address declining enjoyment of reading. Netflix will fund literary conservation and donate…