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Sikh Trucker Crash Tests Punjab Immigrants’ American Dreams
A fatal October 21, 2025 crash on the California 10 Freeway involving trucker Jashanpreet Singh left three dead and triggered…
U.S. Plans to Deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia by October 31
The U.S. intends to deport Salvadoran Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia by October 31, 2025, after other countries refused admission.…
WestJet to Charge for Reclined Seats as of October 2025
Beginning October 2025, WestJet will stop recline in standard economy on reconfigured 737-8 MAX and 737-800 planes; reclining will be…
France Sees More Visa Rejections in 2024-25, Yet Refusal Rate Drops
France handled nearly 3.5 million visa applications in 2024, rejecting 578,441 for a 14.1% refusal rate, down from 2023. Short-stay…
US Expands Biometric Exit Checks with Photo Verification
CBP’s interim rule requires live biometric facial photos of all departing non‑U.S. citizens, approved September 15, 2025. The cloud‑based TVS…
Ground Stops Thursday at Houston Bush International Airport Amid Shutdown
A shutdown-induced staffing shortfall triggered a Ground Stop at Bush International, pausing departures and causing widespread delays. The FAA used…
Staff Shortages Force Periodic Closure of Two Canadian Control Towers
A sustained controller shortage in Canada has caused periodic, safety-driven control tower closures—Winnipeg closed for 30 minutes on August 10,…
Chicago Aviation Budget Hearing: Slot Machines and Shutdown Impacts
At the Oct. 23, 2025 hearing, Chicago’s aviation chief said slot-machine plans are exploratory with no decisions. Shutdowns risk staffing…