States Observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day as Federal Holiday Halts Services
Fundacion Rapala – Many states now observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of Columbus Day. This change reflects a growing movement to honor Native heritage, not the Italian explorer. Because Columbus Day remains a federal holiday, banks are closed and mail services pause. Meanwhile, the public discussion around this shift grows louder each year. It signals a deeper reassessment of history and whose stories get celebrated.
Hostage Release Marks Turning Point in Middle East Conflict
After more than two years of conflict, all 20 living hostages held by Hamas are now free and back in Israel. Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, singing and cheering as each person returned home. President Trump, arriving hours earlier, received a warm welcome from Prime Minister Netanyahu. His role in brokering the ceasefire deal earned him public thanks. Alongside these releases, Israel plans to free nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of the first phase of the agreement.
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Government Shutdown Adds Strain to an Already Hard Day
The federal government is now in its 13th day of shutdown. Leaders in Congress remain locked in partisan gridlock, refusing to compromise. Over 4,000 federal employees received layoff notices, the administration disclosed. Meanwhile, approximately 1.4 million furloughed employees continue working without pay or are simply off the job. Under this stress, even recognizing holidays like Indigenous Peoples’ Day becomes complicated amid suspended government services.
CDC Firing Glitch Sparks Confusion and Reinstatements
A coding error triggered wrongful termination notices for many workers at the CDC. Hundreds were mistakenly fired, then reinstated once the mistake was uncovered. Agencies confirmed that the error affected key staff in areas like the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and public health centers. Union leaders pushed for swift reversal, and many affected workers are now back on the job. Still, a few dozen remain displaced pending further review.
Nor’easter Pummels Mid‑Atlantic, Disrupting Travel and Flooding Coasts
A powerful nor’easter battering the mid-Atlantic brings damaging winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Because the storm moves slowly, it pushes water toward shore, worsening beach erosion. Airlines are already seeing delays and cancellations at major airports like JFK and Logan, where average delays hit three hours. As this storm intensifies, it’s creating major ripple effects across transportation, safety, and regional readiness.
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SpaceX’s Next Moon Mission Hangs in the Balance
The U.S. push to return astronauts to the Moon hinges on SpaceX’s Starship rocket. So far, eight of its first 10 flights ended in failure or destructive testing. NASA still plans a crewed mission by mid‑2027, but the repeated setbacks raise doubts. If the next test (Flight 11) succeeds, it could reignite momentum. Yet if failure strikes again, the timeline could slip further back, leaving ambitions grounded for the foreseeable future.