The Daily Rundown - October 6th, 2025
🛬 Facing a record 37-day government shutdown that has forced 63,000 air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration agents to work without pay, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday a drastic plan to immediately cut flights by 10% at 40 major American airports, including Harry Reid International in Las Vegas.
Duffy cited air traffic control safety concerns as the reason for the reduction. The order gave airlines only 36 hours to implement significant flight cuts, causing a surge of anxious calls from passengers to airline customer service. As the Thanksgiving season approaches, read more on how a continued government shutdown could affect your travel plans.
🏈 Safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. will return to play with the Raiders tonight facing the Broncos. Coach Pete Carroll had earlier noted Johnson’s importance upon his injury, saying that the team had designed certain defensive concepts around his skillset. On his recovery, Coach Caroll said this of the safety this week:
“We’re really excited to have him back. This is unfortunate that it’s a short week for him, but in the coming weeks, I expect him to be a big factor.”
In the same press conference, Carroll also spoke to how the receiving personnel will be affected by the absence of Jakobi Meyers. After trading Meyers away for draft assets, rookie Dont’e Thornton Jr. will have more of a chance to develop.
🦃 Big names are helping families save a little this holiday season. Target and Amazon are the latest companies to roll out Thanksgiving meal deals that include a turkey and traditional sides. Walmart and Aldi have also announced offers to help shoppers fill their baskets for less this year. Celebrities are also lending a hand as SNAP benefits are reduced. Jimmy Kimmel and his show announced the Big Beautiful Food Bank, a food drive to support those in need.
⚠️ State workers were put on paid administrative leave. Nevada residents couldn’t receive their driver’s licenses. Employers were unable to conduct background checks on new hires. These were all effects of a massive cyberattack in Nevada that took nearly a month to fully restore its services.
The ransomware attack – though discovered in August – occurred as early as May when a state employee mistakenly downloaded malicious software, and cost at least $1.5 million to recover, according to an after-action report the state released Wednesday.
“Nevada’s teams protected core services, paid our employees on time, and recovered quickly — without paying criminals,” Gov. Joe Lombardo said Wednesday in a statement announcing the report. “This is what disciplined planning, talented public servants, and strong partnerships deliver for Nevadans.” The attack came on the heels of a long series of cybercrimes against states and municipalities in recent years. Read the full story here.
🏃♂️ Not every athletic pursuit requires you to be a traditional athlete. Pop culture would have you believe that to succeed, you have to choose an identity and stick with it. You can be a jock or a nerd or a hiker or a homebody — but not a combination. Of course, in real life people are more nuanced than that.
This is certainly true of several leaders in the local sports community who champion inclusivity. In their groups, everyone is welcome, regardless of athletic ability, experience, or whether they align with the stereotype of what an athlete should look like. Read the full story here.
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