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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The Hill's Headlines - May 18, 2025
NATIONAL Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge leaving two people dead STATE WATCH 1 person killed in explosion outside Palm Springs fertility clinic; police say act was 'intentional' INTERNATIONAL Vice President Vance greets Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City TRANSPORTATION Over 300 flight delays reported at Philadelphia International Airport; ground stop lifted HEALTH FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 shot but with stricter new restrictions
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Over 65 canceled flights; nearly 250 delayed after electrical issue causes ground stop at Philly International
The Brief Passengers were left scrambling at Philadelphia International Airport after an electrical issue caused a ground stop at the busy airport. Flights were struggling to return to normal operating status as lingering issues from severe weather Friday also contributed to additional flight delays. SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - In a chaotic 24 hours, many passengers traveling in and out of Philadelphia International Airport have seen their flights delayed for hours or outright canceled, as airlines try to catch up. What we know A ground stop was reported at Philadelphia International Airport, affecting American Airlines, late Saturday morning. The airline said three flights were canceled due to the electrical issue and by 2 p.m. Saturday, the ground stop had been lifted. In a statement, American Airlines said: "Systems have returned after a brief electrical issue at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Our teams worked quickly with the airport's electricians to resolve the issue, and we apologize to our customers for the inconvenience." They encouraged travelers to check their flights through the airline website or through the airline app. Dig deeper According to the flight tracking website FlightAware, 69 flights had been canceled at Philly International, the majority of those being American or its partner airlines. Additionally, over 200 American Airlines, or its subsidiaries, experienced delays. Severe weather from Friday was also thought to be a contributing factor to some delays as airlines work to get back to their normal schedules. FlightAware lists a total of 249 delays and 69 cancellations by late afternoon Saturday.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chance opportunity changes man's life as Eagles great Brian Dawkins lends a hand
The Brief A chance pickup at Philadelphia International Airport for a local limo driver would change his life forever. The passenger? Eagles great Brian Dawkins. The driver, an African immigrant, had no idea who BDawk was, but in the end, it was a touchdown. PHILADELPHIA - A random night with a limo driver turned into an unexpected friendship for Eagles legend Brian Dawkins. A chance encounter Eagles legend Brian Dawkins recalls getting off to a rocky start with his King Limousine driver, Ashley Shumba, at Philadelphia International Airport back in June of 2022, "I'm trying to find him. He's trying to find me." It didn't take long, however, for the two to connect on a different level. "I asked him about his story, basically, his life, his dreams and al of those things and he began to lay it on me, Jack," Dawkins explained. The backstory Ashley grew up poor, in a remote village in Zimbabwe, selling fruits and drinks at the age of seven on the streets. "There was no running water. There was no electricity. You go to take a bus into town. I went to school by foot," Ashley said. As Ahsley drove Dawkins to his hotel in Villanova, the football great became more and more intrigued, asking Ashley to pull over and listened to his life story for more than an hour. What they're saying "I was like, 'Brother, you know that's not normal,'" Dawkins said. Ashley commented, "He said, 'You realize this story is unique.' I'm like, 'What do you mean?'" Dawkins was captivated by the number of high-profile people Ashley encountered along his journey and how his good character, his positivity and faith kept playing a role. Dawkins said, "I don't believe in coincidences. I believe in divine opportunities. Time and time again, he'd run into this person who just happened to have the answer to get this passport or this opportunity." And then the NFL Hall of Famer came up with an idea, "I just mentioned you ever thought about writing a book?" Dig deeper Six months later Ashley would be driving the President and CEO of Philadelphia Insurance Companies, John Glomb, learning of the potential of a book, after noticing Ashley getting a text message from none other than Brian Dawkins. "I am a big believer in good things happen to good people. The man is a beautiful human being," Glomb stated. Glomb shared an example of Ashley helping a man on the side of the road in Namibia after his car broke down and refused to take money. "Ash has no idea who this gentleman is and he was an ambassador to the US in Namibia. So, Ash ended up meeting this man, total dumb luck, bit there are 50 stories like that," Glomb explained. Big picture view Philadelphia Insurance Companies foundation sponsored the book. Dawkins helped connect with the publisher and Streamline Books and three years later, Ashley Shumba is an author. Dawkins said, "I'm blessed to be a part of it. I'm serious. I'm blessed to be a part of it. I'm so happy for him." Ashley added, "This is beautiful America. Dreams come true in America. Only in America." He'll never forget his roots. All proceeds from Ashley's book will go to the Ashley Shumba Foundation with the money helping to educate children in the village where he grew up. His hope is to continue changing lives for the better with a little help from his friends.
Toronto Star
07-05-2025
- Toronto Star
Most airports are operating smoothly on the first day of the REAL ID requirement
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Most airports around the United States operated smoothly Wednesday as new REAL ID requirements took effect because travelers without the updated document were still allowed to move through security easily. Those without the IDs were given flyers informing them that going forward they would need to present REAL ID or other federally accepted ID for air travel within the U.S. 'The ID you presented is NOT REAL ID-compliant,' the flyer reads. 'You will need a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification for your next flight or you may expect delays.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW It includes a QR code travelers can use to see a list of acceptable identifications. At Philadelphia International Airport, a TSA agent was pre-checking travelers' IDs as they entered the security check line. Agents had flyers ready for those who didn't have compliant IDs, according to Philadelphia Department of Aviation spokesperson Heather Redfern. Many airports reported wait times of a few minutes at security checkpoints on their websites on Wednesday morning, although some had longer waits. LaGuardia Airport reported no wait at one TSA PreCheck checkpoint and wait times ranging from 2 to 11 minutes in the general lines. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's website showed wait times at its security checkpoints ranging from 5 to 16 minutes. Nashville International Airport reported a wait time of less than 20 minutes on Wednesday morning. 'The Department of Homeland Security's REAL ID policy is now in effect, and we are pleased to share that the TSA lines are moving efficiently,' the airport said in a social media post. 'You can help ensure that continues by bringing your REAL ID if you have it when you are coming to the airport.' The day ahead of the deadline, people lined up at government offices across the country to secure their compliant IDs. In Chicago, officials established a Real ID Supercenter for walk-in appointments, while officials in California and elsewhere planned to continue offering extended hours for the crush of appointments. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'I'm here today so I won't be right on the deadline, which is tomorrow,' said Marion Henderson, who applied for her REAL ID on Tuesday in Jackson, Mississippi. Travelers without REAL ID still will be able to fly Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday assured people who don't yet have a REAL ID but need to take a domestic flight Wednesday that they will be able to fly after clearing additional identity checks. Some complained about the need to secure the ID after waiting in line for hours. Michael Aceto waited in line at a DMV in King of Prussia, in the Philadelphia suburbs, for about two and a half hours Tuesday before getting his REAL ID. 'It's a pain in the butt. It's really a lot of time. Everybody's got to take off from work to be here,' he said. 'It's a big waste of time as far as I'm concerned.' The Transportation Security Administration warned people who don't have identification that complies with REAL ID requirements to arrive early at the airport and be prepared for advanced screening to avoid causing delays. TSA posted on X that people may get additional screening but it wasn't clear how many passengers, if any, were pulled aside for extra screening. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW New requirements prompt questions and advice The new requirements have been the subject of many Reddit threads and Facebook group discussions in recent weeks, with numerous people expressing confusion about whether they can travel without a REAL ID, sharing details about wait times and seeking advice on how to meet the requirements. Noem told a congressional panel that 81% of travelers already have REAL IDs. She said security checkpoints will also be accepting passports and tribal identification, like they have already been doing. Those who still lack an identification that complies with the REAL ID law 'may be diverted to a different line, have an extra step,' Noem said. 'But people will be allowed to fly,' she said. 'We will make sure it's as seamless as possible.' REAL ID is a federally compliant state-issued license or identification card that Homeland Security says is a more secure form of identification. It was a recommendation by the 9/11 Commission and signed into law in 2005. It was supposed to be rolled out in 2008 but the implementation had been repeatedly delayed. ¨The whole idea here is to better validate those individuals that were encountering a checkpoint to ensure they are who exactly they say they are,' said Thomas Carter, TSA's Federal Security Director in New Jersey. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Carter said those without a REAL ID should give themselves extra time to clear security. 'If they do that, I do not have a belief that this will cause people to miss their flights if they take that additional time in,' he said. REAL ID also will be needed for certain federal facilities Besides serving as a valid form of identification to fly domestically, people will also need a REAL ID to access certain federal buildings and facilities. State government offices that issue driver's licenses and state IDs have seen a significant increase in demand for REAL ID and some have extended their office hours to meet the demand. Some officials have recommended people wait for a while to get REAL ID compliant licenses and cards if they don't have flights planned in the next few months. 'We are encouraging people who have passports or other REAL ID-compliant documents and people who don't have travel plans in the next few months to wait until after the current rush to apply for a REAL ID,' said Erin Johnson, a spokesperson with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Johnson said that the department has seen a significant increase in demand for REAL ID in recent weeks. In February, there were more than 48,000 applications for a REAL ID; that has nearly doubled to over 99,000 in April, she said. ___ Associated Press writers Rebecca Santana in Washington, D.C., Janie Har in San Francisco and Joseph Frederick in Newark, New Jersey, and Tassanee Vejpongsa in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, contributed to this story.
CBS News
06-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Ground stop issued at Philadelphia International Airport due to cloud cover
Heavy, low cloud cover led to a ground stop being issued for arriving flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday morning, the airport said on social media. The airport said passengers should check with their airline for the latest information. A ground stop for arriving flights means planes already in the air will have to circle around until conditions clear, or potentially divert to another airport. According to FlightAware, all inbound flights to the city are being held at their origin point until 9:15 a.m. As of 9 a.m., 46 flights in and out of PHL were delayed and 10 were canceled, FlightAware's tracker showed.
