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FAA was warned for years about repair risks leading to nationwide ground stop
BUSINESS Todd C. Frankel, Ian Duncan and Liam Scott The Washington Post Nov. 14, 2026, 9:30 p.m. ET View Comments Federal aviation officials were repeatedly warned that the push to rapidly modernize the nation’s air traffic control system risked breaking it, with the potential dangers spelled out in government reports in the months and years leading up to Friday’s nationwide ground stop that halted flights for nearly 4½ hours coast to coast.
FAA was warned for years about repair risks leading to nationwide ground stop
Federal aviation officials were repeatedly warned that the push to rapidly modernize the nation's air traffic control system risked breaking it, with the potential dangers spelled out in government reports in the months and years leading up to Friday's nationwide ground stop that halted flights for nearly 4½ hours coast to coast. A government watchdog report in September cautioned that the way the old, legacy systems were being replaced could result in disruptions — including ground stops.
Behind Jensen Huang’s spy scandal, a shadow war for Trump’s ear on China
Behind Jensen Huang’s spy scandal, a shadow war for Trump’s ear on China (washingtonpost.com) Behind Jensen Huang’s spy scandal, a shadow war for Trump’s ear on China By Ian Duncan; Zach Dorfman; Warren P.
Trump’s top economic advisers clash over Lutnick’s handling of Nvidia
A private clash between two of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers burst into the open Friday, exposing deep division over whether Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was too permissive of Nvidia’s sales of advanced artificial intelligence chips to China.
Trump’s top economic advisers clash over Lutnick’s handling of Nvidia
Trump’s top economic advisers clash over Lutnick’s handling of Nvidia (washingtonpost.com) Trump’s top economic advisers clash over Lutnick’s handling of Nvidia By Ian Duncan; Isaac Arnsdorf; Nancy Cook; Riley Beggin 2026111314080500 A private clash between two of President Donald Trump's top economic advisers burst into the open Friday, exposing deep division over whether Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was too permissive of Nvidia's sales of advanced artificial intelligence chips to China.
Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after affair with alleged spy
Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after affair with alleged spy (washingtonpost.com) Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after affair with alleged spy By Miriam Waldvogel; Nancy Cook; Ian Duncan 2026111211010600 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday amid reports of two affairs that included a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy, a stunning downfall for one of the world's most powerful executives. "Jensen's contributions to NVIDIA are profound.
Nvidia board weighs fate of CEO Jensen Huang after affair with alleged Chinese spy
Nvidia board weighs fate of CEO Jensen Huang after affair with alleged Chinese spy (washingtonpost.com) Nvidia board weighs fate of CEO Jensen Huang after affair with alleged Chinese spy By Miriam Waldvogel; Nancy Cook; Ian Duncan 2026111200440500 The board of chipmaking giant Nvidia will meet to weigh the future of its embattled chief executive Jensen Huang, according to two people familiar with the matter, days after he admitted to an affair with a woman who is alleged to have been a...
Nvidia CEO’s affair with an alleged Chinese spy could be a problem for the economy
Nvidia CEO’s affair with an alleged Chinese spy could be a problem for the economy (washingtonpost.com) Nvidia CEO’s affair with an alleged Chinese spy could be a problem for the economy By Ian Duncan; Nitasha Tiku; Cat Zakrzewski 2026111010010700 It took more than 30 years for Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang to grow his start-up from a minnow of the video game industry to one of the world's most valuable companies.
Trump says Nvidia CEO denied knowing woman he had affair with was a Chinese spy
President Donald Trump said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang denied knowing a woman he admitted an affair with was an alleged Chinese spy, offering his personal support for his embattled tech ally. “I did speak to him today,” Trump told reporters at a news conference on Monday. “And he he said he had absolutely no idea that the person in question was a spy. ...
Nvidia board to investigate CEO over relationship with suspected Chinese spy
Artificial intelligence computer chip giant Nvidia said Sunday it was launching an investigation into chief executive Jensen Huang after he admitted to having an intimate relationship with a suspected Chinese spy. The company's board announced the investigation the same day Huang sent a note to company employees saying he had been unfaithful to his wife. “To my wife and family: I love you,” he wrote . “I know an apology cannot undo what I have done.
Trump says Nvidia CEO denied knowing woman he had affair with was a Chinese spy
Trump says Nvidia CEO denied knowing woman he had affair with was a Chinese spy (washingtonpost.com) Trump says Nvidia CEO denied knowing woman he had affair with was a Chinese spy By Cat Zakrzewski; Ian Duncan; Joshua Yang 2026110915310500 President Donald Trump said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang denied knowing a woman he admitted an affair with was an alleged Chinese spy, offering his personal support for his embattled tech ally.
Silicon Valley’s Trump-era playbook is falling apart. A major shift is underway.
Silicon Valley’s Trump-era playbook is falling apart. A major shift is underway. (washingtonpost.com) Silicon Valley’s Trump-era playbook is falling apart. A major shift is underway. By Elizabeth Dwoskin; Ian Duncan 2026110915191300 In President Donald Trump's second term, Silicon Valley's most powerful executives made an unusually public show of allegiance.
‘I have fallen short’: Read Jensen Huang’s letter to Nvidia about his affair
‘I have fallen short’: Read Jensen Huang’s letter to Nvidia about his affair (washingtonpost.com) ‘I have fallen short’: Read Jensen Huang’s letter to Nvidia about his affair By Liam Bowman; Ian Duncan 2026110822210600 Nvidia said Sunday it was launching an investigation into chief executive Jensen Huang after he admitted to having an intimate relationship with a suspected Chinese spy.
‘I have fallen short’: Read Jensen Huang’s letter to Nvidia about his affair
Jensen Huang 2 hours ago Nvidia launches investigation into CEO Jensen Huang over foreign intelligence concerns CNN - Auzinea Bacon, Hadas Gold • 2h Nvidia announced Sunday it is launching an independent investigation into its chief executive and founder, Jensen Huang, over concerns he was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.” The statement, published on the company’s website, comes after US officials have expressed concern over Huang’s … Jensen Huang 2 hours ago Nvidia Opens...
Nvidia board to investigate CEO over relationship with suspected Chinese spy
Nvidia board to investigate CEO over relationship with suspected Chinese spy (washingtonpost.com) Nvidia board to investigate CEO over relationship with suspected Chinese spy By Gerrit De Vynck; Ian Duncan; Liam Bowman 2026110820590300 Artificial intelligence computer chip giant Nvidia said Sunday it was launching an investigation into chief executive Jensen Huang after he admitted to having an intimate relationship with a suspected Chinese spy.
Move to protect airport as councillors want commercial flights to return
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Cumberland councillor links 1980s council house sales to housing pressure
A NUMBER of issues, including the sale of council houses in the 1980s, have contributed to the 'significant pressure' on the current housing stock according to a senior councillor.
Move to protect airport as councillors want commercial flights to return
An amended move to secure the long-term future of Carlisle Lake District Airport was approved by Cumberland Council in the city this week. Cllr Robert Betton (Botcherby, Independent) proposed his motion to bring commercial flights back to the area at the meeting of Cumberland Council at The Civic Centre on Tuesday (November 3) and he was seconded by Councillor Chris Wills (Upperby, Lib Dems).
Council commits to talks about flights return
Carlisle airport has not run any commercial flights since the pandemic A council has committed to start talks aimed at returning commercial flights to its region. Carlisle airport, in Cumbria, started running commercial routes in 2019 after a 25-year hiatus, but stopped operating them in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and they never resumed.
Councillors back renewed efforts to bring commercial flights back
AN amended move to secure the long-term future of Carlisle Lake District Airport was approved by Cumberland Council in the city this week. Cllr Robert Betton (Botcherby, Independent) proposed his motion to bring commercial flights back to the area at the meeting of Cumberland Council at The Civic Centre on Tuesday (November 3) and he was seconded by Councillor Chris Wills (Upperby, Lib Dems).
White House refuses to disclose how it vets AI security threats
White House refuses to disclose how it vets AI security threats The White House refused to release documents showing how it oversees threats from new artificial intelligence models, arguing in response to a lawsuit that they must remain secret to protect national security. Developed over the summer, the Trump administration system examines new AI tools before they are publicly released. Officials briefed AI companies but have not provided any public accounting — a widely criticized decision.
White House refuses to disclose how it vets AI security threats
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New hacking threat has election officials scrambling weeks before the midterms
New hacking threat has election officials scrambling weeks before the midterms (washingtonpost.com) New hacking threat has election officials scrambling weeks before the midterms By Ian Duncan 2026103109011400 In the 45 days before Election Day, computer systems are supposed to be frozen to avoid last-minute changes that might cause something to break. But last week, Arizona election official Michael Moore had to carry out a rapid thaw.
Cumberland Council to face questions over agency staff costs and finance system
ISSUES including Cumberland Council staffing and concerns regarding the authority's financial management arrangements will be raised in Carlisle next week. Members of the full council are due to meet at The Civic Centre on Tuesday (November 3) where councillor Robert Betton (Botcherby, Independent) will get the opportunity to quiz senior members.
How an obscure website became a force in America’s election information machine
How an obscure website became a force in America’s election information machine (washingtonpost.com) How an obscure website became a force in America’s election information machine By Ian Duncan; Kevin Schaul 2026103009010500 Frustrated with hunting for information on political candidates, Ben Torres Ezrick set out to build a one-stop shop for voters. To wrangle data on thousands of candidates, the tech veteran turned to artificial intelligence.
We asked AI chatbots to make voter guides. They invented races and misidentified candidates.
We asked AI chatbots to make voter guides. They invented races and misidentified candidates. (washingtonpost.com) We asked AI chatbots to make voter guides. They invented races and misidentified candidates. By Kevin Schaul; Ian Duncan 2026102809013200 A Missouri Senate race that doesn't exist. A House candidate in Washington who isn't really on the ballot. And AI-powered websites feeding chatbots questionable information.
Meta ordered to pay $25B in New Mexico for misleading users on privacy
Meta ordered to pay $25B in New Mexico for misleading users on privacy (washingtonpost.com) Meta ordered to pay $25B in New Mexico for misleading users on privacy By Ian Duncan 2026102118200500 A judge in New Mexico ordered social media giant Meta to pay a $25 billion judgment Wednesday for deceiving users about how it handled their personal data, a penalty the state's attorney general said appeared to be the largest of its kind ever issued. Judge Francis J.
An FBI arrest revives fears that U.S. tech companies are hiring spies
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On paper, Abdulrahman Alfozan seemed like an ideal candidate for one of Silicon Valley's most coveted artificial intelligence jobs. The Saudi national attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and landed an engineering job at Meta, according to his LinkedIn page and online records.
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Calls for lower speed limits on roads in north and west Cumbria
CONCERNS over speed limits in north and west Cumbria will be raised at a meeting in Carlisle next week. Members of highways and transport strategic board are due to meet at The Civic Centre on Thursday (October 22) where a member of the public will raise the subject of reducing the speed limit on the A596.
An FBI Arrest Revives Fears That U.S. Tech Companies Are Hiring Spies
Silicon Valley relies on foreign talent to compete in the global AI race. Some tech leaders say that’s a national security risk. On paper, Abdulrahman Alfozan seemed like an ideal candidate for one of Silicon Valley’s most coveted artificial intelligence jobs. The Saudi national attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and landed an engineering job at Meta, according to his LinkedIn page and online records.
Council issued 25,824 parking fines generating almost £800,000, figures show
CUMBERLAND Council issued more than 25,000 parking fines during the 2025/26 financial year generating almost £800,000 in income, according to a new report.
El arresto de un ingeniero de OpenAI reavivó temores sobre la contratación de espías en empresas tecnológicas
Alfozan trabajaba como ingeniero en OpenAI desde julio de 2025 y fue captado por las cámaras de seguridad (Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos) En los papeles, Abdulrahman Alfozan parecía un candidato ideal para uno de los empleos en inteligencia artificial más codiciados de Silicon Valley. El ciudadano saudí asistió al Instituto Tecnológico de Massachusetts (MIT) y consiguió un puesto de ingeniería en Meta, según su perfil de LinkedIn y registros en línea.
An FBI arrest revives fears that U.S. tech companies are hiring spies
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On paper, Abdulrahman Alfozan seemed like an ideal candidate for one of Silicon Valley's most coveted artificial intelligence jobs. The Saudi national attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and landed an engineering job at Meta, according to his LinkedIn page and online records.
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An FBI arrest revives fears that U.S. tech companies are hiring spies (washingtonpost.com) An FBI arrest revives fears that U.S. tech companies are hiring spies By Elizabeth Dwoskin; Ian Duncan; Warren P. Strobel; Mohamad El Chamaa; Gerrit De Vynck; Zach Dorfman 2026101509010600 On paper, Abdulrahman Alfozan seemed like an ideal candidate for one of Silicon Valley's most coveted artificial intelligence jobs.
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World News 16 hours ago ‘This action cannot be a coincidence’: Ukraine says a SpaceX speed limit slowed its drones as Trump says it’s time to get a new president Fortune - The Associated Press, Hanna Arhirova, Samya Kullab, Barry Hatton • 16h Ukrainian drones lost some of their speed after restrictions were suddenly imposed on the battlefield use of the country’s U.S.-made Starlink … Xbox 4 hours ago Microsoft just made its smallest Xbox controller ever, and it fits in your pocket Digital...
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Cumberland youth justice approach cuts custodial sentences from four to one
A GROUNDBREAKING approach to youth justice, which has helped to reduce the number of young people ending up in custody across the Cumberland Council area, has been praised by senior police officers. Members of the council's executive committee were given an update on the Cumberland Youth Justice Service Annual Plan 2026-2027 at The Copeland Centre in Whitehaven on Tuesday (October 13).
4 dead, hundreds of thousands without power as Isaias sweeps inland
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4 dead, hundreds of thousands without power as Isaias sweeps inland
Four people were killed and nearly 900,000 customers were without power after Isaias roared ashore near Destin, Florida, late Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane, packing wind gusts over 100 mph and a storm surge of up to six feet. A wind gust to 117 mph was recorded in Pensacola Beach, Florida, while nearby Santa Rosa Beach gusted to 116 mph.
2 dead, hundreds of thousands without power as Isaias sweeps inland
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2 dead, hundreds of thousands without power as Hurricane Isaias sweeps inland
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4 dead, hundreds of thousands without power as Isaias sweeps inland
4 dead, hundreds of thousands without power as Isaias sweeps inland (washingtonpost.com) 4 dead, hundreds of thousands without power as Isaias sweeps inland By Matthew Cappucci; Alex DeLuca; Ian Duncan 2026101012140400 Four people were killed and nearly 900,000 customers were without power after Isaias roared ashore near Destin, Florida, late Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane, packing wind gusts over 100 mph and a storm surge of up to six feet.
Trump, asked if he approved live-streaming execution, says ‘absolutely’
Trump, asked if he approved live-streaming execution, says ‘absolutely’ (washingtonpost.com) Trump, asked if he approved live-streaming execution, says ‘absolutely’ By Maegan Vazquez; Natalie Allison; Ian Duncan 2026100917580500 Asked Friday whether he had personally authorized or approved the live-streaming of the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, President Donald Trump responded, "Did I approve?
They told the world AI was dangerous. Now Trump’s allies are coming for them.
They told the world AI was dangerous. Now Trump’s allies are coming for them. (washingtonpost.com) They told the world AI was dangerous. Now Trump’s allies are coming for them. By Nitasha Tiku; Ian Duncan; Gerrit De Vynck 2026100609260600 BERKELEY, Calif.
Trump expected to name intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar
Trump expected to name intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar (washingtonpost.com) Trump expected to name intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar By Katherine Doyle; Ian Duncan 2026100216320400 President Donald Trump is expected to name spy chief Jay Clayton as his new top adviser on artificial intelligence, according to three people familiar with the decision, a move that cements the administration's handling of the new technology as a matter of national security.
We tested America.gov, Trump’s new AI ‘concierge.’ Here’s what it can do.
We tested America.gov, Trump’s new AI ‘concierge.’ Here’s what it can do. (washingtonpost.com) We tested America.gov, Trump’s new AI ‘concierge.’ Here’s what it can do. By Kevin Schaul; Ian Duncan; Cat Zakrzewski 2026100109011100 In the splashy rollout video of the Trump administration's chatbot, Emily, a newly married woman, needs to register her new last name with a bunch of different agencies. America.gov, the official federal artificial intelligence app, leaps into action.
FTC launches broad investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI
FTC launches broad investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI (washingtonpost.com) FTC launches broad investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI By Ian Duncan 2026093017280500 The Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad investigation into the safety of artificial intelligence systems made by Anthropic and OpenAI, a senior agency official said Wednesday. The full extent of the probe was not clear, but the FTC has wide authority to investigate unfair and deceptive practices that hurt American consumers.
Trump urges public to trust industry self-policing of AI technology
After weeks of Washington being gripped by a wave of fear about artificial intelligence gone awry, the Trump administration on Tuesday sought to reassure a skeptical public that it can embrace the technology — and trust the industry to police itself. Standing with the world's richest and most powerful tech executives Tuesday outside the West Wing, President Donald Trump said that he and they had signed a voluntary accord intended to ensure the industry develops AI safely.
Trump urges public to trust industry self-policing of AI technology
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At the White House, Trump will pitch an AI ‘golden age’ to a wary nation
After weeks of Washington being gripped by a new wave of fear about artificial intelligence gone awry, the Trump administration will take a sharply different take Tuesday, seeking to convince a skeptical public that the nation is instead about to embark on a tech-powered "golden age." President Donald Trump will deliver a speech launching America.gov, a new portal for accessing public services, part of a day-long event featuring members of his Cabinet and tech executives.
Trump urges public to trust industry self-policing of AI technology
Trump urges public to trust industry self-policing of AI technology (washingtonpost.com) Trump urges public to trust industry self-policing of AI technology By Ian Duncan; Cat Zakrzewski 2026092909021900 After weeks of Washington being gripped by a wave of fear about artificial intelligence gone awry, the Trump administration on Tuesday sought to reassure a skeptical public that it can embrace the technology — and trust the industry to police itself.
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