Aviation Industry Impact - Government shutdown leads to air traffic controller staffing shortages, causing major airport delays in Nashville and Chicago [1][5][6] - FAA warns that Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Albuquerque, Dallas, Houston, and Boston could also be affected by potential controller shortages [7] - Controller shortages have also caused delays at Newark, Denver, and Phoenix [8] - Air traffic controllers are working without pay and mandatory overtime, potentially leading to increased sick calls and further delays [8][9][12] Weather and Disaster Events - Life-threatening flash floods in Louisville, Kentucky, with over 4 inches (1016 mm) of rain falling in one day [13] - A potentially dangerous storm is tracking towards the East Coast, with possible coastal flooding and power outages [2][16] Geopolitical and Security Issues - Israel marks 2 years since the Hamas terror attacks, with ongoing negotiations to save hostages [4][26] - Illegal border crossings have plummeted to record lows under President Trump's policies, with encounters dropping from over 2,000 to 20 migrants per day in Eagle Pass, Texas [29][30] - DHS touting the lowest number of illegal border crossings since 1970 [31] Legal and Justice System - Attorney General Pam Bondi grilled by Senate Democrats regarding DOJ investigations and the Epstein files [2][17] - A woman overturned a ruling against her by using AI (ChatGPT) to draft motions and briefs, highlighting both the potential and risks of AI in legal battles [4][36][37][41] Technology and AI - More Americans are using AI instead of paying lawyers, but AI can create hallucinations, legal citations that don't actually exist [4][36][38] Human Interest and Community - Heroic drivers helped lift a crashed medical helicopter to free a trapped passenger [3][22][23] - A dog named Eeyore led a sheriff's deputy to a missing 86-year-old woman [43][44] - A high school freshman football player surprised a cheerleader with a homecoming proposal, creating a heartwarming viral moment [4][45][46]