China launched a new aircraft carrier that’s one of its most advanced to date . It marks a significant step forward for Beijing as it seeks to catch up with the US on naval supremacy.

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1️⃣ Flight cancellations

Americans are bracing for chaos at major US airports today, with more flights set to be canceled in the coming hours due to the government shutdown. The Trump administration has directed airlines to reduce their flights by 4% amid a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the flight cuts are necessary, warning that the stress on the national airspace system has reached a point where it’s no longer safe to operate at full capacity. Beginning today, American

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