Typhoon Halong battered remote communities on Alaska's west coast last month. The state faced unique obstacles in getting people to safety — and it faces even more as it looks toward rebuilding.
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Economists hate it, but imposed in moderation it isn’t automatically ruinous. Meat-ax approaches like Zohran Mamdani’s in New York City might appeal to the voters, but they risk doing more harm than good.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, addressing the impact of the federal government shutdown on the nation’s airports. Duffy said that the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers has caused widespread flight delays and that, if safety is compromised, federal authorities would halt air travel altogether. As the shutdown enters its second month, thousands of aviation employees — including controllers — are working without pay, leading to staffing shortfalls, long security lines and growing delays at major airports. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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