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Hong Kong experienced a less severe typhoon, Tapah, which caused flight cancellations, minor injuries, and disruptions. Authorities issued early warnings, enabling a smoother response. The storm made landfall in Guangdong, prompting evacuations and closures across southern China. The city’s preparedness helped mitigate damage and maintain normalcy.
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Tesla is advancing its autonomous vehicle efforts with new permits for public road testing in Nevada, including at airports, and has begun engaging California airports for future permit applications. Meanwhile, its Robotaxi service in Austin faces technical and regulatory challenges, with limited public access and ongoing development.
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Waymo has launched 'Waymo for Business,' a new service allowing companies to manage autonomous robotaxi rides for employees and clients in cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Nashville. The service offers corporate control over ride programs, with plans to expand further in 2026.
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On October 26, 2025, British-Tunisian journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement at San Francisco Airport after his visa was revoked. Authorities cited his vocal criticism of Israel and alleged support for terrorism linked to Hamas's October 2023 attacks. Hamdi, on a speaking tour with the Council on American-Islamic Relations, faces deportation amid legal challenges and international outcry over free speech concerns.
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Starting November 7, the FAA is reducing flights at 40 US airports by 10% due to staffing shortages caused by the ongoing government shutdown. Airlines are adjusting schedules, with some offering refunds and advice for affected travelers. Disruptions are expected through the weekend.
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The FAA has ordered significant flight reductions at over 40 major U.S. airports to ease pressure on unpaid air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown. The cutbacks, affecting hundreds of flights daily, aim to ensure safety as staffing remains strained. Travelers are advised to check updates and consider alternative travel options.
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British journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on October 26 after his visa was revoked amid his criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza. After over two weeks in detention under harsh conditions, Hamdi was released and voluntarily returned to the UK. His detention sparked widespread condemnation as a politically motivated attack on free speech.
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As of December 1, 2025, Airbus has completed software updates on the vast majority of its 6,000 affected A320-family jets worldwide following a recall triggered by a JetBlue flight incident in late October. The fix, primarily a rollback to earlier software versions, addresses data corruption caused by intense solar radiation affecting flight controls. Most aircraft are back in service, with fewer than 100 still pending updates.