Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Flights to Los Angeles International Airport Halted Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage

Flights to Los Angeles International Airport Halted Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage

The Federal Aviation Administration says flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport were halted briefly due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic facility. The FAA issued a temporary ground stop at one of the world’s busiest airports on Sunday morning soon after U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted that travelers would…MORE

Trump Says a Canadian Ad Misstated Ronald Reagan’s Views on Tariffs

Trump Says a Canadian Ad Misstated Ronald Reagan’s Views on Tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pulled out of trade talks with Canada Thursday night, furious over what he called a “fake’’ television ad from Ontario’s provincial government that quoted former U.S. President Ronald Reagan from 38 years ago criticizing tariffs — Trump’s favorite economic tool. The ad features audio excerpts from an April 25,…MORE

The Time Difference Between the US and Europe Will Be One Hour Shorter This Week

The Time Difference Between the US and Europe Will Be One Hour Shorter This Week

LONDON (AP) — Every October, there’s a week when Europe and the U.S. are out of sync with daylight saving time, potentially confusing people organizing international meetings. Most countries don’t observe daylight saving time, but those that do, like Europe and North America, change clocks on different dates. In the U.K. and Europe, clocks go…MORE