Florida State and SMU played through a stadium power outage with key communications and replay tools missing, turning an ACC opener into stripped-down football. The 2026 Week 1 matchup was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, but the outage forced officials to wait until 9:15 p.m. ET to begin play. Players and coaches took the field […] The post Power outage strips technology from SMU-Florida State football game appeared first on American Almanac .
Florida State and SMU played through a stadium power outage with key communications and replay tools missing, turning an ACC opener into stripped-down football. The 2026 Week 1 matchup was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, but the outage forced officials to wait until 9:15 p.m. ET to begin play. Players and coaches took the field without several tools now standard in major college football. The disruption affected sideline communications, replay reviews, stadium displays and other basic game operations. USA TODAY reported that seven technology or operating features were unavailable when officials decided enough lighting had returned to play. On-field officials kept the game time and used signals to tell coaches and players how much time…Open
A UK air traffic control system issue canceled 625 flights and left travelers facing nationwide delays, renewing demands for accountability after repeated NATS breakdowns. A Daily Mail report said 625 arrivals and departures had been canceled by 5 p.m. as disruption hit major British airports. National Air Traffic Services said the problem involved its flight […] The post NATS system issue causes 625 UK flight cancellations appeared first on American Almanac .
A UK air traffic control system issue canceled 625 flights and left travelers facing nationwide delays, renewing demands for accountability after repeated NATS breakdowns. A Daily Mail report said 625 arrivals and departures had been canceled by 5 p.m. as disruption hit major British airports. National Air Traffic Services said the problem involved its flight processing system. NATS later declared the issue resolved, but airlines still faced a large backlog and scrambled to rebuild their schedules. The breakdown reached Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and London City. Airports in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Nottingham, Bristol, Stansted and Jersey also faced disruption. Passengers bore the cost in missed flights, long…Open
Lonnie Bunch will leave the Smithsonian at year’s end after sustained White House scrutiny over how the institution presents American history to the public. Bunch, the Smithsonian Institution’s secretary since 2019, announced his departure with “very mixed emotions and heartfelt gratitude,” The Associated Press reported. The Smithsonian said he will leave at the end of […] The post Lonnie Bunch to retire as Smithsonian chief after Trump history dispute appeared first on American Almanac .
Lonnie Bunch will leave the Smithsonian at year’s end after sustained White House scrutiny over how the institution presents American history to the public. Bunch, the Smithsonian Institution’s secretary since 2019, announced his departure with “very mixed emotions and heartfelt gratitude,” The Associated Press reported . The Smithsonian said he will leave at the end of 2026. His retirement follows a widening dispute between President Donald Trump’s administration and Smithsonian leaders over museum exhibits, educational materials and the telling of American history. The clash has centered heavily on the National Museum of American History in Washington. Bunch did not give a specific reason for leaving. That distinction…Open
Thursday will mark one year since Charlie Kirk was assassinated by a leftist on a Utah college campus. A day that should be one of reflection and national unity is instead reportedly being used by Georgetown University students to hold a Charlie Kirk look-alike contest. Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet told Fox News Digital […]
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President Trump used an address marking the upcoming 9/11 anniversary to recount a disputed story about his own presence at Ground Zero after the attacks. New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker and retired U.S. Army Lt. General Mark Hertling join Alicia Menendez to share their thoughts.
