Atlanta makes headlines: Ted Turner dies at 87, reshaping media and the city he built. Iconic mogul behind CNN, TBS. #AtlantaNews
Several companies have moved robotaxi plans forward. Uber and Wayve have opened an interest list for a London rollout that will begin with human safety supervisors and match riders on Uber X at no extra cost. Tesla has applied to run up to 5,000 robotaxis in the Las Vegas area and is expanding driverless coverage in Texas. Waymo has paused services in several US cities while it fixes software that mis-handles flooded roads.
Due to the government shutdown, over a third of TSA staff are absent at major airports, prompting the deployment of ICE agents to assist security. The move raises concerns about effectiveness and safety as officials scramble to manage long lines and security risks.
Recent data shows US cities, including Los Angeles, San Diego, and New York, are experiencing population declines driven by reduced international migration and domestic outflows. The trend reflects broader national shifts, with many regions losing residents due to high living costs and policy changes. The impact on local economies and growth prospects is significant.
Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, a UK-born US Navy veteran linked to a spate of shootings near Atlanta, has been found unresponsive in his jail cell and pronounced dead. Authorities say there is no foul play suspected. He faced malice murder and other charges in connection with attacks that killed a Homeland Security employee and another woman and injured a man.
Oakland has achieved record-low homicides since the 1960s, with officials crediting the Ceasefire-Lifeline program that pairs at-risk individuals with life coaches and coordinates weekly reviews of shootings. The program, originated in Boston, saw a temporary dismantling during the pandemic but has since been reformed following an audit and is linked to the city’s recent decline in violent deaths.
Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, has died at 87. His life spanned philanthropy, conservation, entertainment and sports ownership. His most enduring legacy is creating the 24-hour news cycle through CNN, which transformed journalism and public discourse. His passing prompts questions about CNN’s future under new ownership.
Kelvin Evans has pleaded guilty in Atlanta to entering an automobile and criminal trespass, with a two-year prison sentence. The theft involved hard drives containing unreleased Beyonce9 music and tour plans, captured by surveillance cameras and linked to a July 2025 break-in just before Beyonce9’s Cowboy Carter tour kickoff in Atlanta.
Keisha Lance Bottoms has secured a majority in the Georgia Democratic gubernatorial primary, clearing the field and set to face a Republican opponent in the general election. Her win follows a campaign focused on affordability, voting rights, and expanding Medicaid, amid concerns about the ability to win in November.
Al Jazeera reports that host cities have faced rising costs for fan transportation, with regional variations. New Jersey and Massachusetts face higher-than-typical rail fees, while other cities offer free or subsidised options. Scattered reactions call for FIFA involvement, as officials defend cost-sharing against taxpayers bearing security and service expenses.
George Matthews has been arrested after a 66-year-old rider was stabbed on a MARTA train in Oakland City. Police describe the attack as unprovoked; MARTA notes ongoing security measures as investigations continue. The incident follows a separate recent stabbing near Georgia State Station.
A Delta crewmember reports a passenger touched her in a way she objects to; a federal case progresses. Separate incidents include a Houston man delaying a flight and a Buenos Aires passenger biting an officer during a plane boarding dispute.
Several unprovoked stabbings and slashes have shaken a major transit hub. Victims describe a chaotic scene as police search for a homeless suspect. Authorities say security will be increased and commuters are urged to stay alert.
Cities hosting major events are using outreach and housing programs to address homelessness. Atlanta reports progress under Downtown Rising, housing nearly 500 people, while critics cite ongoing encampments and questions about funding and effectiveness.