Flights grounded at major US airports after construction workers cut backup cable

Air Traffic Control Failure Disrupts Hundreds of Flights at Newark, Philadelphia

A malfunction in air traffic control systems triggered widespread flight disruptions across major US airports. Newark Liberty International Airport, a key hub serving the New York City area, recorded 168 cancellations and 97 delays. Philadelphia International Airport also faced significant disruption, with 63 flights canceled and 189 delayed. The figures were reported around 1900 GMT, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware. The incident highlights the vulnerability of air travel to technical failures in critical aviation infrastructure.

Delhi PG Building Collapse: Court Extends Judicial Custody of 6 Accused

A court has extended the judicial custody of six individuals accused in connection with a building collapse at a paying guest accommodation in Delhi. The property had been leased to PG operators Shubham Tyagi and Sudhanshu in August 2025. The two then ran the premises as a paying guest facility under the name 'Hostel Daze'. The collapse has led to legal proceedings against the accused, who remain in judicial custody as the case progresses.

No median cuts, surface intersections on future high-speed NH corridors: NHAI

Massachusetts Town Converts Downtown Parking Lot Into Wetlands by Restoring Buried Brook

The town of Athol, Massachusetts, has completed the Mill Brook Crossing project this month, restoring a previously buried stream in its downtown area. The initiative converted over 53,000 square feet of paved surface into a green space featuring wetlands, trees, and native vegetation. The redesigned area incorporates natural stormwater management systems to better handle rainfall and reduce urban runoff. The project also improves pedestrian safety and transforms a former parking lot into a climate-resilient public space for the community.