What to know about the air traffic control overhaul and the company FAA hired

The government picked a company with little experience working with the Federal Aviation Administration called Peraton to oversee the roughly $31.5 billion overhaul of the outdated air traffic control system.…

US Steel to resume production at Illinois plant shut 3 years ago

U.S. Steel says it’ll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand ByMARC LEVY Associated Press December 5, 2025, 11:46 AM HARRISBURG, Pa.…

US consumer sentiment improved this month but remains subdued

U.S. consumers’ mood improved slightly this month, with worries about inflation easing a bit, but remains gloomy ByPAUL WISEMAN AP economics writer December 5, 2025, 10:27 AM WASHINGTON — U.S.…

German parliament approves pension package after a rebellion in Merz’s party

Germany’s parliament has approved a pension reform package that had prompted a rebellion in the ranks of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party, the latest instalment in a bumpy first seven months…

French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan Meng

French first lady Brigitte Macron has reunited with a giant panda born in France during a visit to China with President Emmanuel Macron ByNICOLAS GARRIGA Associated Press December 5, 2025,…

Why Somali migrants may still aim for US despite travel restrictions

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali migrant Mohamed Abdi Awale endured horrors on an ill-fated journey across Africa to seek a better life in the West — but he’s determined to try…

Flights at Edinburgh Airport resume after brief shutdown due to an IT issue

Flights have resumed at Edinburgh Airport after a brief shutdown due to computer problems in the air traffic control system ByThe Associated Press December 5, 2025, 5:19 AM LONDON —…

Pope cancels Holy See fundraising commission

Pope Leo XIV has taken his biggest step yet to correct one of Pope Francis’ more problematic financial moves ByNICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press December 5, 2025, 5:33 AM ROME —…

Chaos erupts at Indian airports as country’s largest airline cancels flights

Chaos has gripped major Indian airports as passengers of IndiGo, the country’s biggest airline, face massive flight disruptions ByRAJESH ROY Associated Press December 5, 2025, 2:43 AM NEW DELHI —…

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street inches closer to its all-time high

MANILA, Philippines — Asian shares were mixed on Friday after the U.S. stock market held near its records in a quiet day of trading. U.S. futures were higher while oil…