WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Tuesday that if the federal government shutdown continues another week it could lead to "mass chaos" and could force him to close some of the national airspace to air traffic, a drastic move that could upend American aviation.

Delays could last as long as the government is shut down, Houston airports exec says after passengers waited hours in security lines.

At 1 p.m. on Monday, the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA reported an air quality alert in effect until Wednesday at midnight. The alert is for Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Clarita Valley, Malibu Coast,

Organizers of the Defender's Cup at Joint Base San Antonio had announced it was being canceled due to the government shutdown. Not so, says the Air Force.

A "short and sharp" cold front is expected to push through the region this weekend, setting up noticeably cooler conditions by Monday night. Space City Weather's Eric Berger describes it as a "whiff of Arctic air"—not a deep freeze, but enough to bring a genuine taste of winter to Southeast Texas.

Since August, Hegseth has implemented new grooming and fitness standards for the military to be aligned with his vision of proper military appearance.

The claim spread at the same time as a baseless rumor alleging Kirk was having an affair with U.S. Vice President JD Vance.

Researchers have found 6 million-year-old ice in the Allan Hills region of Antarctica and say the oldest-of-its-kind sample offers an unprecedented view into Earth's ancient climate.