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Air Canada CEO Apologizes for English-Only Message After Fatal Crash

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau apologized for delivering an English-only condolence message after a fatal LaGuardia airport crash, amid calls for his resignation due to his limited French proficiency. Investigations into the collision that killed two pilots continue.

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Air Canada CEO Apologizes for English-Only Message After Plane Crash

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau apologized for his limited French in a condolence video after a fatal crash, drawing criticism from Quebec leaders and the Canadian prime minister.

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Nearly 500 TSA Staff Quit Amid Prolonged DHS Shutdown and Airport Delays

Nearly 500 TSA officers have resigned amid a nearly six-week DHS shutdown causing airport delays. Negotiations stall over immigration enforcement reforms. Venezuelan President Maduro faces U.S. court over drug charges and legal fee disputes.

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Landmark Verdict Ends Big Tech Impunity Over Social Media Harm to Teens

A Los Angeles jury ruled Instagram and YouTube addictive and negligent in protecting children, ordering Meta and Google to pay $6m damages. The verdict signals a shift in social media regulation and may prompt global changes in platform design and child safety.

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TSA Acting Head Warns of Severe Staffing Shortages Ahead of World Cup Amid DHS Shutdown

Acting TSA head Ha Nguyen McNeill warns of record airport wait times and severe staffing shortages amid DHS shutdown, highlighting financial hardships for TSA workers and challenges ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Meta and Google Held Responsible in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case

A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google liable for a young woman's social media addiction, assigning 70% responsibility to Meta and 30% to YouTube.

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White House Defends Trump Amid 2022 Classified Map Disclosure Claims

The White House defends Donald Trump amid reports he showed a classified map on a 2022 flight. Investigation details emerge, alongside updates on Middle East violence, Florida elections, DHS funding, and political remarks.

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Democrats Win Florida Seat Including Trump’s Mar-a-Lago in Special Election

Democrat Emily Gregory wins Florida District 87 seat including Trump's Mar-a-Lago, signaling potential Democratic momentum ahead of November midterms.

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Meta Ordered to Pay $375M for Misleading Users on Child Safety

A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $375 million for misleading users about child safety on its platforms, marking the first successful state lawsuit on this issue. Meta plans to appeal the verdict.

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Air Canada Plane Collides with Fire Truck at LaGuardia, Killing Two Pilots

Two pilots died and several injured when an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport on 22 March. BBC Verify analyzed data to detail the incident. The report also covers recent events including Oscars winners, severe US weather, and other notable news.

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Delta Halts Special Perks for Congress Amid TSA Funding Dispute

Delta Air Lines suspends special services for Congress members amid TSA funding dispute causing long airport security lines during the DHS shutdown.

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Steve Bannon Calls ICE Airport Presence a 'Test Run' for Midterm Polling Stations

Steve Bannon suggests ICE officers at airports are a 'test run' for their deployment at midterm polling stations. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court weighs asylum policies, Rubio testifies in a Venezuela case, and US democracy shows signs of stabilization at a lower level.

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