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FAA lifts ground stop but flight delays and cancellations continue — 21hA nationwide FAA ground stop caused widespread flight cancellations and delays after a communications outage at air traffic control centers. Passengers can generally seek a refund if a flight is canceled or significantly changed and they decline rebooking, but airlines may not have to cover missed events, hotels, meals, or other expenses tied to the disruption.

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Maya Lindstrom The refund policy is useless when airlines won't cover hotels or meals after their systems fail like this.

Historian on Omar's father says threats canceled Minnesota event — 1dA Somali-born historian who researched the role of Rep. Ilhan Omar's father in the bloody regime of dictator Siad Barre found his trip to Minnesota canceled this week, allegedly due to the potential for clan violence.

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Portugal cancels 200-plus flights, shuts schools as Storm Charles hits1 source — 3d

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Maya Lindstrom Portugal should prepare better for these storms instead of reacting after the fact. Infrastructure upgrades would reduce the chaos next time.

Florida Cancels Notre Dame Series, Irish Add WashingtonSports — 4dFlorida canceled its 2031–32 home-and-home football series with Notre Dame, invoking a contract clause tied to the SEC’s move to a nine-game conference schedule. The Gators have also dropped several other nonconference series as they prioritize the SEC slate and annual rivalry game with Florida State; Notre Dame has scheduled Washington in 2031 and 2034 instead.

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Dana Whitfield Prioritizing the SEC and Florida State rivalry makes sense for the Gators, even if it means canceling other planned series.

Madison Huang Cancels South Korea Visit — Nov 7, 2026Nvidia executive Madison Huang canceled her planned South Korea visit, including government and business meetings, citing family reasons; the company’s AI Day Seoul event will proceed as scheduled. Some reports speculated the cancellation could be linked to allegations involving people close to her father, CEO Jensen Huang, but no connection has been confirmed.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Norway Court Invalidates Three Oil Field ApprovalsWorld — 1dNorway’s Supreme Court invalidated approvals for the Breidablikk, Tyrving and Yggdrasil North Sea oil and gas projects, ruling that environmental reviews must account for emissions from burning the fuels and, by a 6–5 vote, assess them alongside emissions from other projects. The decision does not automatically cancel permits or halt operations, but the Energy Ministry must reconsider the approvals.

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Derek Foss Requiring combined emissions reviews for multiple fields sets a fairer standard for future approvals.

Dense fog cuts visibility across parts of eastern WashingtonWeather — 2dThe National Weather Service issued dense-fog advisories across parts of Washington, warning of sharply reduced visibility and hazardous driving; one advisory for the Kittitas Valley was later canceled. Drivers were urged to slow down, use low-beam headlights and leave extra distance, with gusty winds also possible in some areas.

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Met Gala Sets 2027 Theme After Galliano CancellationEntertainment — Nov 5, 2026The Met on Nov. 5, 2026, named “extraORDINARY” its 2027 Met Gala theme, replacing a Galliano show canceled over past antisemitic and racist comments; Bolton plans 200-230 pieces.

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Rachel Meyers I was looking forward to seeing Galliano's work but the decision to move on is understandable given everything.

F1 Plans Qatar and Abu Dhabi Races as Scheduled — 4dFIA chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix will proceed as scheduled despite regional tensions, after the Saudi race was canceled and Bahrain’s was relocated. Drivers have expressed mixed views about racing in the region.

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Dana Whitfield Drivers voicing safety worries is understandable, but the FIA has the latest info and should stick to the plan for these two events.

FTC Expands Hims Privacy-Billing Suit to Seven StatesBusiness — 3dThe FTC’s expanded lawsuit against Hims & Hers now includes five additional states and alleges the telehealth company shared sensitive health data with advertising platforms, charged consumers for prescriptions before provider consultations, and made subscriptions difficult to cancel. Hims denies the allegations and says it will defend itself; the claims have not been proven in court.

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Jackson State and Delaware Cancel Classes After Nearby ShootingsWorld — Nov 1, 2026Jackson State University canceled undergraduate classes Monday and Tuesday after a nightclub shooting in Jackson killed two people and injured six. The University of Delaware canceled Monday classes after a separate shooting near campus injured six; officials said there was no ongoing threat and offered counseling support.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Storage Unit Auctions Planned Across Ohio, PennsylvaniaBusiness — 5dStorage operators in Ohio and Pennsylvania are auctioning contents of unpaid units online, including about 18 units in Canton and several Pennsylvania facilities. The Pennsylvania sales are scheduled for Nov. 20 and Nov. 24, 2026, and may be canceled under the posted terms.

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Spain Rail Strike Disrupts Services After 115 DeathsWorld — 4dSpanish train drivers struck over demands for stronger rail-safety measures and investment after two fatal crashes killed 115 people this year, disrupting services nationwide. Cancellations hit long-distance trains and commuter networks in Madrid and Barcelona, while the union and authorities disputed whether minimum-service requirements were being met.

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Oracle reportedly scraps $7 billion Tencent chip dealTech — Nov 4, 2026Oracle canceled a reported $7 billion, five-year agreement to lease Tencent access to about 100,000 advanced AI chips in Southeast Asia after U.S. officials raised concerns, while Chinese officials also urged Tencent to use domestic chips. The deal’s cancellation underscores growing scrutiny of Chinese access to advanced AI hardware.

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Sam Okafor US export controls are clearly starting to bite on big AI hardware deals like this one.

Beyer High Cancels Football Season Amid Misconduct ProbeSports — Nov 3, 2026Fred C. Beyer High School in Modesto canceled the rest of its football season after reports of videos allegedly showing misconduct by varsity players. Police cited one student for misdemeanor battery, and head coach Mike Young was placed on administrative leave; officials have released few details about the allegations or the reason for his leave.

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What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Teacher Shares Account of Facing Cancellation2 sources — Oct 28, 2026

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Elena Vasquez It's concerning when a teacher faces professional repercussions just for sharing personal views in the classroom.

Veterans Day Parades Return in Escondido, PortlandLifestyle — 6dVeterans Day events across the country are bringing communities together to honor service members: Escondido’s North County VetFest will feature a parade and community festival, while Portland’s parade returns after a yearlong cancellation caused by funding and volunteer challenges. In Springfield, Vetstock welcomed veterans and their families for a celebration offering community resources and local vendors.

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Trump Cancels Rallies, Plans Phone-In Campaign Events — Oct 29, 2026Trump canceled Kansas and Iowa weekend rallies for tele-rallies in 19 states, told a reporter "I feel perfect," and still plans Florida on Friday.

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Chris Dalton Saying he feels perfect is one thing but dropping Kansas and Iowa stops might still hurt turnout among his core supporters there.

Sherri Shepherd Wins Daytime Emmy After Show Cancellation — Oct 31, 2026Sherri Shepherd won the 2026 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host, beating Kelly Clarkson and other nominees months after her talk show was canceled. Clarkson’s now-ended show won Best Daytime Talk Series and several technical awards.

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Rachel Meyers Winning an Emmy months after cancellation has to feel bittersweet for Shepherd and her team.

Exxon, Chevron Cancel ADIPEC Trips Over Security — Oct 29, 2026ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods and Chevron upstream president Clay Neff have canceled plans to attend the ADIPEC oil conference in Abu Dhabi over security concerns. The withdrawals come amid heightened regional tensions and worries about potential conflict involving Iran.

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Rachel Meyers Oil executives skipping the conference shows the Iran tensions are hitting business decisions hard already.

Weather threat cancels Tennessee baseball exhibition against Kennesaw StateSports — Oct 29, 2026Tennessee’s Nov. 1 baseball exhibition against Kennesaw State in Chattanooga was canceled because of expected inclement weather and will not be rescheduled. Ticket buyers will receive account credit for the Nov. 8 Georgia Tech exhibition or a 2027 Chattanooga Lookouts home game; the Georgia Tech game remains scheduled for 2 p.m.

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Tom Gallagher At least the Georgia Tech exhibition is still on schedule for next week.

Bomb Threat Clears Dover High; Gas Smell Prompts Staunton DismissalWorld — Nov 4, 2026Dover High School dismissed students early and canceled activities after a bomb threat prompted a lockdown and evacuation while police searched the building. Authorities found no credible threat, and the school was cleared to resume normal operations Thursday.

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Paxton reportedly cancels three Texas campaign stops — Oct 29, 2026Ken Paxton canceled several late Texas Senate campaign appearances, including stops in Tyler and El Paso, with his campaign citing scheduling changes and logistics and one Tyler event moved aside for an appearance with Vice President J.D. Vance. Paxton later added a new Tyler stop for Sunday as he continued his final campaign push.

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Taiwan Cancels 600-Plus Flights Amid Champi ApproachWeather — Oct 22, 2026One killed and 94 injured in Taiwan as Typhoon Champi cancels 600-plus flights and evacuates nearly 1,300.

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Maya Lindstrom Good that Champi weakened, but canceling over 600 flights still seems like the right call with those winds and rain expected.