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Time of India
28 minutes ago
- Business
- Time of India
U.S. ATC in dire straits: Over 1,200 employees resign amid busy summer travel, leaving flights at risk
Live Events FAQs: (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A secret document leaked to the Wall Street Journal shows the Federal Aviation Administration is facing a big staffing problem. More than 1,200 employees have quit, including experienced leaders and tech experts, as per of them left because of a "deferred-resignation program" started by Elon Musk and the Trump administration to cut labor costs. Some people also retired, which added to the total number of employees leaving. This is about 3% of the FAA's 46,000 employees, a big number, especially before the busy summer travel season, according to a report by Wall Street resignation wave started after a strange 'fork in the road' email sent by Elon Musk's DOGE to many government workers, offering them deals to quit and save the government money. Musk later quit himself and took Stephen Miller's wife as an aide, cutting more payroll. The resignations didn't happen in just one area, they hit all kinds of divisions, like legal, tech, and even space launch oversight, according to FAA says jobs like air traffic controllers are safe, but many worry the agency can't properly do its job now. An internal FAA presentation warned that workers are leaving in "mass quantities" at all levels. This problem adds to other recent FAA crises, like a mid-air crash between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane on Jan 29, which killed 67 people. Radar issues at Newark Airport, which made it hard to track incoming planes, as stated by Wall Street this year, the FAA fired hundreds of rookie employees, but later hired them back. More recent resignations include people who manage air traffic, airline operations, and accident investigations. The FAA said they are 'refreshing' the organization for the Stewart, a longtime air traffic controller, spoke openly about the dangers of low staffing. He said, 'I don't want to be responsible for killing 400 people.' Stewart filed a report after a close call on May 4, when two planes flew toward each other at the same height. He helped them avoid a crash. He's very worried that equipment failures or short staffing could cause a major accident soon, as per a report by Wall Street wrote, 'The situation is, has been, and continues to be unsafe.' Newark isn't the only airport with issues. In Denver, air traffic radios stopped working for 6 minutes last Monday. The FAA is now investigating the Denver problem. FAA and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy say they plan to do a full overhaul of the agency, according to the left due to a cost-cutting resignation program and early FAA says flying is safe, but experts have raised serious concerns.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jake Tapper slams Democrats for alienating young men after podcasters mock his son
CNN host Jake Tapper blasted the Democratic Party last Thursday after a pair of "left-leaning" podcast hosts made fun of his teenage son for wanting to be a police officer, saying, "This is why you f---ers are losing elections.'" Tapper and his "Original Sin" co-author Alex Thompson were asked about the Democratic Party having a problem reaching young men on NYU Professor Scott Galloway's podcast "The Prof G Pod" and Tapper gave the example of how the liberal podcasters spoke about his son. "I went on a left-leaning podcast, that shall remain nameless, and we were talking about my kids… and they asked me about my son and I said he's a football player, and he wants to be a policeman and their joke was, 'Oh, how does he feel about minorities?" Tapper said. "Like, the idea that he wants to be a policeman therefore, he's racist… this is why you f---ers are losing elections," Tapper added. I'm A Young Democrat And I've Got To Admit My Party Is Losing 2025 While Looking At 2028 "My football-playing son, who has no political views — he's 15, he thinks about World War II, and gaming and playing linebacker, that's his world — you're deciding he's a racist because he wants to be a cop. Read On The Fox News App "And why does he want to be a cop? He wants to be a cop because he wants to help people, you know, and he thinks that's the best way he can help people," Tapper said. "And that's how the Democratic Party talks to men, not just White men, but men." "They thought Tim Walz could… translate the Democratic Party values because he hunts and fishes and drinks a beer… I find it just insane," he added. "The Democratic Party has no way of communicating with [my son], they have no entrée into his world." President Donald Trump made significant gains among young voters in the 2024 election. Trump ran up the score with his base while narrowing traditional Democratic advantages among Black, Hispanic, and young voters. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture The show Tapper declined to name is the "How Long Gone" podcast — hosted by Chris Black and Jason Stewart — which he appeared on in April. When the conversation on that program turned towards the Democratic Party's struggles and appealing to young men, Tapper broached the subject of his own son, which earned the scorn of the hosts. When Tapper told them of his son's interest in being a police officer, the "How Long Gone" hosts broke out in laughter. "Like, he thinks they're cool? I don't understand, what about a cop?" Black asked incredulously. "How does he feel about minorities?" Stewart chimed in. The two hosts responded to Tapper's latest comments on their podcast Monday, calling the CNN host a "flip-flopper" and Stewart's remark a "really funny f---ing joke." "I think this is pretty funny and ridiculous… Jake's got a book to sell, baby, and that's the part I respect. Him choosing, willfully, to take a joke wrong, that he definitely knew what it was in the moment, I would say is only a pro move," Black said. "He spun it for his own gain, and it's working."Original article source: Jake Tapper slams Democrats for alienating young men after podcasters mock his son
Daily Record
9 hours ago
- Daily Record
MSP proposes spraying solution to scooters and e-bike issues in Stirling
The politician is "imploring" Forth Valley police force to use the special tagging spray amid the widespread misuse of off-road bikes and motorcycles. Spraying offenders who misuse motorised bikes with a special liquid could be the answer to a growing issue in Stirling and across the Forth Valley says a local politician. Police need to use SelectaDNA tagging spray in the battle to clamp down on illegal use of off-road bikes, e-bikes, motorcycles and e-scooters says Conservative Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Alexander Stewart. Mr Stewart, who lives in Bridge of Allan, is 'imploring' Forth Valley Police to use the sprays amid reports circulating that a number of Police Scotland divisions are successfully using them in the fight against antisocial behaviour. The handheld sprays are designed to be used by officers to target offenders involved in the antisocial and illegal use of motorcycles, and bicycles, including electric bikes. The spray is aimed by officers at bikes, clothing and skin of any riders and passengers with a uniquely-coded but invisible DNA that doesn't wash off and will provide forensic evidence to link them to a specific crime. SelectaDNA Defence Sprays have already been used by Police Scotland to tackle motorcycle crime in Edinburgh. They were deployed to officers as part of Operation Soteria which led to a reduction of 60 per cent in offences. Mr Stewart said: 'The spray's manufacturer, Selectamark Security Systems plc, has been at the forefront of providing world class property marking solutions since 1985. Since that time, Selectamark has helped homeowners, businesses, local authorities and schools protect their property, marking over 30 million valuable items. 'The use of this tagging spray is one more tool that officers will have at their disposal to help detect illegal and antisocial activity associated with motorcycle and bike crime. 'I know this burgeoning issue is one that is of great concern to our communities; I implore our Police Scotland division in Forth Valley to consider adopting this proven method to combat the horrific antisocial behaviour that many of us experience on a daily basis.' Supt Lynsey Kidd said Mr Stewart's correspondence was received on Wednesday and would be responded to directly 'as appropriate'. She added: 'Officers throughout Forth Valley Division work hard to combat antisocial behaviour. We understand such incidents can have negative effect on our local communities. Please be assured that officers carry out regular patrols and additional officers will be directed to wherever such incidents are taking place. 'We also urge parents, guardians and the local community to support us. If you see any type of disorder, or youths congregating and causing a disturbance, please report it to us at the time so we can investigate. If you have any concerns regarding antisocial behaviour, please speak to officers or contact us through 101.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Andrew Brandt explains details of Shemar Stewart contract negotiations
Cincinnati Bengals first-round pass rusher Shemar Stewart is essentially the only healthy first-round pick not participating in offseason work with this new team. Stewart and the team still haven't been able to come to an agreement on his rookie contract. On the Business of Sports podcast, former NFL executive Andrew Brandt provided more detail about the holdup in negotiations. Advertisement 'They're (Bengals) basically putting in a default clause that says if the player defaults and a default could be a breach like a discipline issue, a steroid or drug test issue, a morals clause issue, getting in trouble, being suspended, being fined, whatever default is defined as, you can void future guarantees,' Brandt said. 'In other words, if this happens in Year 1, you can say, 'Well, Years 2, 3, 4 are not guaranteed.' And that is something the Bengals are trying to impose for their own precedent where they can do it now going forward with all rookies and maybe even with veterans. 'Shemar Stewart's agent is saying 'Nope. No sir, because last year you didn't have the 17th pick, you had the 18th pick, and he didn't have that.' And in past years, players like Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, they didn't have that.' Essentially, the Bengals want to introduce new language in their contracts and Stewart has the misfortune of being the first player to negotiate with them with their new stance on voiding guarantees. Advertisement Brand continued, 'The Bengals saying we're trying to create the precedent. So this is the one that could last a while. Basically, it's all about language,' 'That could go into training camp. I know there are all kinds of restrictions on holding out of training camp. And maybe the Bengals, who are known to be tough. You know, known to be very tough. Just hold the line, saying, 'It'll be here when you want to sign it.' Players have no options down the road. 'What is he going to do? Not sign? Here we go.' Stewart's father, Mo Marquez, also weighed in on the issue, basically saying he just wants his son to get the same type of contract last year's first-rounder, Amarius Mims, got. Advertisement It seems both sides are digging their heels in and not wanting to compromise. With each practice that takes place without Stewart participating, this story seems to get louder and louder. Pair that with the Trey Hendrickson situation, and you have the Bengals in standoffs with two of their pass rushers. This could be a matter of who caves first, and history suggests that it won't be the Bengals. More from
The National
a day ago
- Politics
- The National
Drivers to face permanent 20mph limits across Scottish Highlands
This is despite the council being accused of fighting a 'war on motorists' with several councillors asking for the 20mph limits to be dropped. The reduced speed limit scheme was brought in across 125 Highland locations in September 2023. The results of the pilot scheme found the speed of those travelling above 20mph had dropped by an average of 2mph since the new limits were introduced. READ MORE: Scottish Government scraps plans for national park in Galloway Some councillors said the speed limit change had improved road safety in the Highlands and backed the plans, while Skye councillor Ruraidh Stewart called on the council to drop the 20mph limit. He said the pilot scheme had 'achieved a negligible change for a colossal price tag to taxpayers". The project was funded through the Scottish Government, with over £5 million spent on the scheme to date. Highland Council received £327,000 for being an 'early adopter' of the scheme. Stewart added: 'A blanket speed limit shouldn't be imposed across all of the Highlands.' Culloden councillor Trish Robertson said she was getting 'a lot of emails from folk who feel they haven't been listened to on this". Highland Council only received 302 responses during the main consultation period of the proposals. With the latest population data from 2023, this represents 0.13% of the Highland population. Representations were split 43% for the 20mph limits, 51% against, with 6% neutral. Robertson added: 'Many communities just don't want a 20mph speed limit.' She asked councillors to consider reviewing the changes in a year and giving communities the power to remove the speed limit if they chose to. A number of councillors rallied around to support the new speeds, citing the majority of the supporting consultation responses mentioned improved safety. Inverness councillor Michael Cameron said: 'I have way, way too much experience of the devastation that serious traffic accidents can cause. 'Speed is categorically the largest factor that determines whether an accident is minor or major. 'I really hope that this is the start of us viewing excessive speed in much the same way as we view drink driving.' Following the vote the council will now move ahead with creating a 'permanent' road traffic order. The final proposal will introduce permanent 20mph limits on about 370 miles of Highland roads. Which Highland roads will the limit be 20mph? The 125 settlements being taken forward for 20mph implementation can be seen here along with plans for each scheme extents. Highland Council are working closely with Transport Scotland to confirm the extents of any trunk roads in the Highland Council area where a 20mph speed limit could be progressed alongside the 20mph speed limits on non-trunk roads being taken forward. It is the responsibility of Transport Scotland to promote speed limit orders on the trunk road network, which includes the A82, A830, A835, A86, A87, A9, and A96.
