Category: Business

Government Shutdown Threatens Holiday Travel as Air Traffic Controllers Work Without Pay

A 59-day government shutdown has crippled U.S. air travel, with air traffic controllers working without pay and flight delays spiking to 30%. Over 119 million travelers face disruptions this holiday season as airspace closures loom.

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Miami International Airport Unveils Nation’s Largest Biometric Passport System

Miami International Airport launched the U.S.'s largest biometric passport system on November 20, 2025, using CBP's Enhanced Passenger Processing initiative to cut arrival times to under 40 seconds while enhancing security and privacy for millions of travelers.

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Joe Walsh Brings VetsAid 2025 to Wichita with Star-Studded Veteran Benefit Concert

Joe Walsh brings VetsAid 2025 to Wichita, Kansas, with a star-studded veteran benefit featuring Vince Gill, Susan Tedeschi, and Derek Trucks. All proceeds support Kansas-based veteran charities, continuing a $4M+ legacy of service.

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Microsoft Azure Outage Paralyzes Global Services for 8 Hours on October 29, 2025

A massive Microsoft Azure outage on October 29, 2025, crippled global services for over eight hours due to a DNS failure in Azure Front Door, disrupting Microsoft 365, Xbox, banks, airports, and retailers—highlighting critical cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities.

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Low and No‑Alcohol Boom Is Rewriting Pub Strategy in the UK

Big shifts in UK drinking habits are pushing pubs to take low and no‑alcohol seriously. Sales of non‑alcoholic options jumped in 2023, and fewer drinks served in venues are full‑strength. Operators are missing sales through poor menu visibility and staff knowledge gaps. With premium products and better training, pubs can grow revenue while meeting health‑minded expectations.

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