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A nationwide air traffic controller shortage has put new attention on a growing training option the FAA now approves for certain colleges. The recent federal government shutdown highlighted how thin staffing has become, especially as delays and reroutes stacked up across the country. The FAA says it wants to hire at least 8,900 new controllers by 2028. According to FAA workforce data analyzed by USAFacts, about 3,000 controller positions were vacant nationwide as of late 2024 — though not every facility is equally understaffed.That shortage is driving interest in a newer FAA-approved college pathway designed to streamline controller training at a small

The Los Angeles Rams and MVP frontrunner Matthew Stafford just keep winning, as they took down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-7 on "Sunday Night Football."The Rams have won six straight games and continue to lead the NFC West with a 9-2 record. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers fell to 6-5, tying them with the Carolina Panthers for the NFC South lead.This game was as lopsided as it gets for a primetime matchup between playoff hopefuls, and much of that had to do with how confident and poised Stafford has been in his 17th NFL season.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMStafford

Two of the U.S. military’s top leaders will visit Puerto Rico on Monday to meet with troops and express gratitude for their work supporting missions across the Caribbean and Latin America.Pentagon officials announced the visit in a memo on Sunday, saying the trip will include meetings with service members stationed in Puerto Rico and sailors operating in the Caribbean."Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine and SEAC David L. Isom are visiting Puerto Rico on November 24, 2025, for the second time to engage with service members and thank them for their outstanding support to regional missions,"

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday announced a $1 billion nationwide upgrade to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) equipment and awarded $10,000 bonus payments to select employees.Speaking at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport in Minnesota, Noem praised TSA workers for their dedication during the recent 43-day federal government shutdown, which ended earlier this month."What we saw during that time period was remarkable," Noem said. "… We saw people who recognized that their purpose … was to serve people, was to go out and continue to show up for work — sometimes taking on extra shifts, taking care of

The New York Mets and Texas Rangers reportedly agreed to a trade involving a couple of All-Stars on Sunday to kickstart their offseason.The Mets will acquire second baseman Marcus Semien, while outfielder Brandon Nimmo will head to the Rangers, according to ESPN.New York’s middle infield will feature Semien, a three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glover and Silver Slugger, and Francisco Lindor.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMeanwhile, the Rangers add some veteran presence to a young outfield in Texas following a mediocre 81-81 campaign in 2025.For the Mets, it is an interesting move considering Nimmo being a homegrown product

A team of scientists in London may have found a way to repair tooth enamel using an ingredient found in an unexpected place: human hair.Researchers at King’s College London experimented with keratin, the same natural protein found in hair, skin and nails, on teeth. In lab tests, the system "has shown potential in repairing early defective dental enamel lesions, restoring both optical appearance and mechanical properties," potentially offering a future in reversing cavities.Daily habits like sipping acidic drinks or skipping proper brushing gradually erode enamel, causing sensitivity and tooth loss, the study explains. While fluoride can only slow the damage,

A Miami Hurricanes staffer was inches from disaster after she was accidentally plowed into by a player during Saturday’s game against the Virginia Tech Hokies.The incident occurred in the second quarter of Miami’s 34-17 win over Virginia Tech. Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck found wide receiver Malachi Toney in the middle of the field. Toney took the ball and ran it across midfield into Hokies territory.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe end of the play is where the disaster nearly occurred. Toney was pushed out of bounds and his momentum carried into a woman who was on the sideline.

Justine Lindsay, the NFL’s first transgender cheerleader who performed on the Carolina Panthers’ squad, dished about the reason for departing the organization.Lindsay claimed it had something to do with being transgender. Lindsay departed the team in August after being on the Carolina TopCats since 2022.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I was cut because I’m trans. I don’t wanna hear nobody saying ‘She didn’t wanna come back.’ Why the hell would I not wanna come back to an organization that I’ve been a part of for three years," Lindsay told Gaye Magazine in a livestream last week.Lindsay made clear