Oliver Mercer
Missouri Catholic Bishops Call for Merciful, Just Immigration Reform
Missouri bishops in 2025 urged comprehensive immigration reform balancing border security with compassionate pathways for long-settled residents, family…
Polls Show More Than Half of Canadians Say Immigration is Too High
Late-2024 and early-2025 polls show majorities view immigration as too high; Environics reports 58%. Ottawa cut the 2025…
Canadian refugee applicant in ICE custody says crossing was accidental
On May 12, 2025, Bangladeshi refugee applicant Mahin Shahriar was detained by ICE after crossing at Buffalo; Canada…
Russian Airspace Ban on Chinese Airlines Reshapes Transpacific Flights
The DOT proposes banning six mainland Chinese airlines from overflying Russia on U.S. routes to restore competitive parity…
Europe’s Airports Face Noise Scrutiny: Balancing Regulation and Growth
EU law mandates the Balanced Approach before restrictions; industry warns some states bypass steps and notifications, risking capacity…
Wizz Air to Train 1,200 Pilots by 2028, 240 UK Roles
Wizz Air will train 1,200 pilots by 2028 (240 in the UK) via its Pilot Academy, offering an…
Emirates Cancels All Flights to Antananarivo Amid Madagascar Unrest
After protests and a military mutiny, Emirates indefinitely suspended the Dubai–Seychelles–Antananarivo route (EK707/708) in early October 2025, confirmed…
Etihad Expands with Used and Leased A321LRs Amid Global Shortage
To navigate a global aircraft shortage, Etihad is adding new and leased Airbus A321LRs in 2025—first delivered July…
Saudia and Etihad Cancellations Stranded Passengers in Jeddah Abu Dhabi
On October 15, 2025, Saudia and Etihad faced disruptions causing at least 12 cancellations and 307 delays across…
Teens Who Sued Hawai‘i Say Aviation Plan Fails to Decarbonize
A 2024 court settlement requires Hawaii to decarbonize its transportation system by 2045. The 2025 plan meets the…
Why FedEx Is Slashing Daytime U.S. Flying After USPS Loss
After the USPS air contract moved to UPS on September 29, 2024, FedEx will cut 60% of daytime…
Meta Scraps Chicago Facebook Page Tracking ICE After DOJ Request
After a DOJ request, Meta removed a Chicago Facebook page on October 14, 2025, for sharing real-time ICE…
Hillsboro Woman Charged with Assaulting Federal Officer Near ICE Facility
Samuel Westcott, 19, was charged October 12, 2025, with assaulting a federal officer after allegedly refusing orders and…
Riverside Adopts Immigration Transparency Resolution with IDs Today
Riverside’s council passed a 4-3 resolution (effective October 15, 2025) requiring marked vehicles and visible ID for federal…
From Dallas to Alaska: New H-1B Fee Could Strain School Staffing
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, effective September 21, 2025, threatens international teacher hiring nationwide. States with…