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Data Overload Grounded More Than 8,000 Flights

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 14 November 2026, 07:04 UTC ·8 sec listen

An aging air traffic system was overwhelmed by a surge of data, prompting the grounding of more than eight thousand flights across the United States. The disruption derailed family plans and work trips for passengers.

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