Business● Elevated31m ago · Nov 14, 2026, 4:26 AM
US grounds flights amid communications issue
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Sydney Morning Herald · Australia · North America
The shutdown, which was lifted after more than four hours, caused chaos at airports.
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