Three days after a computer update problem caused more than 5,000 flight cancellations around the world in a single day, things are pretty much back to normal — except at Delta Air Lines.

Why Delta is still canceling flights as other airlines return to normal

Atlanta, GA

Rough Draft Atlanta

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has opened an investigation into Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines as it continues to cancel flights due to a software update glitch.
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UPDATE: Delta recovering from IT glitch as lawmakers promise oversight

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has initiated an investigation into Delta Air Lines due to widespread flight cancellations and delays. Driving the news: The investigation by the DOT’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection follows continued flight disruptions and reports of customer service failures related to Delta Air Lines. Delta...

Feds launch investigation into Delta Cancelations

Delta Air Lines is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection on the heels of it canceling hundreds of flights for a fifth straight day after a software update bug from CrowdStrike crashed Microsoft systems around the globe. Suggested Reading. Huge Whale Capsizes...

Delta Is Still Canceling Hundreds Of Flights And The Feds Want To Know Why

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

California State

In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

Bed bugs aren't supposed to be part of the all-inclusive package on a cruise vacation. A woman is alleging an unsettling experience aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, claiming she and her family were subjected to a bed bug infestation.

"I Paid $2K for a Bed Bug Cruise": Passenger Shares Royal Caribbean Story & Letter from Cruise Line

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

North Carolina State

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Springfield, IL

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Sonya Massey ducked and apologized to an Illinois sheriff’s deputy seconds before he shot the Black woman three times in her home, with one fatal blow to the head, as seen in body camera video released Monday. An Illinois grand jury indicted former Sangamon...

Bodycam video reveals chaotic scene of deputy fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who called 911 for help

The 2024 presidential campaign has hit a reset. More voters are now saying they are undecided with Kamala Harris as the potential Democratic nominee. That's according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll out today. NPR senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro has been looking into the numbers. Hey, Domenico.

Poll: Presidential race hits a reset with Harris vs. Trump

Ann Arbor, MI

This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team. It features stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. One Monday morning in 2012, Lilah Clevey started her usual commute from her boyfriend’s house in Ann Arbor, Mich., to her college about an hour away. She walked out the door to a classic Midwestern winter scene — the cloudy sky casting a gray hue on the already gray-white snow covering her car.

She was 19 and caused a car crash. It was the other driver who came to her aid

Pennsylvania State

Electric vehicle ownership in Pennsylvania just got more expensive. Under a new law, EV owners will have to pay an extra $200 fee when they register their vehicle in 2025. The fee jumps to $250 in 2026, then will be tied to inflation after that. Owners will have the option to pay in installments.

Electric vehicle owners in Pa. will need to pay an extra fee starting in 2025

For more on Biden's decision and the now open 2024 race, head to the NPR Network's live updates page. In the weeks before President Biden announced he would not be seeking reelection, some Democrats online rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris to become the party’s new nominee. And their symbol became the coconut tree.

The Kamala Harris coconut tree meme, explained as best we can

In the Americas alone, almost 10.4 million suspected cases of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease, were reported to the World Health Organization in 2024 as of the first week of July, an increase of 232% compared with the same period the year before. Peru is a case in point. When...

Dengue fever is — unfortunately — having a banner year. Can it be quelled?

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

Alameda, CA

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The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

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Delta's flight delays and cancellations prompt Dept. of Transportation investigation

Travelers, be sure to pack some patience. Chaos is still underway with Delta Air Lines, as the airline has entered its fifth day of flight cancellations...

Delta's flight delays and cancellations prompt Dept. of Transportation investigation

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