Alaska Villages Devastated by Typhoon Halong’s Remnants as 1,500 Displaced, More Rain on the Way

Hadisur Rahman, JadeTimes Staff

H. Rahman is a Jadetimes news reporter covering the USA

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Airports across the United States faced mounting flight delays on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown entered its seventh day, straining already thin staffing levels at air traffic control towers and security checkpoints.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported staffing shortages at major airports in Nashville, Boston, Dallas, Chicago, and Philadelphia, as well as at air traffic control centers in Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas-Fort Worth. Takeoffs into several of those cities were temporarily slowed to maintain safety standards.

While about 92% of the 23,600 flights scheduled for Tuesday departed on time, aviation analysts warned that the disruption could worsen if the shutdown drags on. “The risk of broader impacts on the U.S. aviation system is growing by the day,” said Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst, who cautioned that holiday travel could be at risk if the deadlock persists.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there has already been an increase in air traffic controllers calling in sick. On Monday, staffing shortages forced the Hollywood Burbank Airport control tower in California to close for several hours, causing average delays of two and a half hours.

Union leaders representing air traffic controllers and TSA officers voiced growing concern. “It’s not like we have extra controllers we can move around,” said Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. “Our system is critically understaffed.”

TSA workers are also feeling the strain, with some calling in sick as paychecks lapse. “Employees are struggling to make ends meet,” said Johnny Jones, a TSA union official. Airports including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson have begun offering food vouchers and parking assistance for unpaid federal staff.

Industry groups and unions continue to urge lawmakers to end the shutdown, warning that continued disruptions could severely impact air travel safety and efficiency nationwide.

Stellantis to Invest $13 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing, Adding 5,000 Jobs Amid Domestic Revival

Hadisur Rahman, JadeTimes Staff

H. Rahman is a Jadetimes news reporter covering the Business

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Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram, announced plans to invest $13 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations over the next four years, marking a major push to strengthen its domestic presence under newly appointed CEO Antonio Filosa.

The automaker said the investment will create more than 5,000 new jobs and boost U.S. production by 50% through 2029. The funds will support new vehicle programs in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, as well as expanded research, development, and powertrain operations.

Shares of Stellantis rose more than 5% in after hours trading Tuesday, though the stock remains down 24% for the year.

The announcement aligns with President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States through tariffs and domestic production incentives. Filosa, who took over as CEO in June, emphasized that the move is part of Stellantis’ long-term strategy to grow in its largest market.

“From day one, our goal has been to expand our footprint in the U.S.,” Filosa told CNBC. “We know what we need to do to compete and win here.”

Under the plan, Stellantis will introduce a new midsize truck at its Toledo, Ohio, plant; two new Jeep models in Belvidere, Illinois; and a next-generation Dodge Durango SUV alongside a range-extended electric SUV in Michigan. Additional funds will support the company’s Kokomo, Indiana, powertrain hub.

While some projects overlap with prior UAW agreements, Stellantis said the updated strategy reflects new leadership priorities and market shifts.

The automaker’s U.S. operations currently span 34 facilities across 14 states, employing about 48,000 workers. With this investment, Stellantis aims to reclaim market share lost in recent years and reaffirm its commitment to American manufacturing amid a highly competitive auto industry landscape.

Worcester Parents are Desperately Seeking Answers After Transfer of Nelson Place Administrator

Wanjiru Waweru, Jadetimes Contributor

W. Waweru is a Jadetimes News Reporter Covering America News

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Parents at Worcester School are highly concerned about the current adaptation during the transition of Worcester Public Schools. Nelson Place Elementary School parents advocated after the departure of Cindy Homan as Assistant Principal. In a well-written letter, Worcester Superintendent Brian Allen stated that the decision was complementary. Ms. Homan, who recently worked as an Assistant Principal at another elementary school in the Worcester Public Schools, apprised members of the Worcester Public School community. Brand new to the Nelson Place School, Principal Mary Sealey is the main Nelson Place representative, and Parents were disappointed about this situation.

Nelson Place parent, Katy McRell, "We're very unsatisfied with the way things are being run, the whole the feeling when you pull up to the school is very different. So when Miss Holman got let go or transferred to a new school, that was kind of the breaking point for the parents. We aren't going to take any more changes."

Additionally, the letter was sent by the Worcester Public Schools. Superintendent Allen understands the adjustment as emotional and complex. He continues to explain that Nelson Place will strive to flourish under the leadership of Principal Mary Sealey. She is a former Nelson Place parent and served as principal of Canterbury Street Elementary School, which became one of the top five improved schools in the WPS of 2025.