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Former President Joe Biden flew commercially from Reagan National to South Carolina but was slowed by an hourlong ground stop caused by fog, traveling with his security detail and engaging with fellow passengers, showing that presidential travel can resemble ordinary air travel.
As Slay the Spire 2 locks in a March 5 release, indie developers respond by adjusting their own launch plans—some delaying their games, others moving up to dodge the hype and crowded window—creating a busy early-March landscape on Steam.
Nissan has confirmed that the entry‑level Leaf S with a smaller 52 kWh battery and 174‑hp drivetrain will not launch in the U.S. for the 2026 model year, with no firm timeline for 2027. While the Leaf remains Nissan’s most affordable EV, the delay—driven by market dynamics, tariffs, and competition—casts doubt on when a cheaper Leaf might reappear, and the company has kept its future battery configurations under review.
Destiny 2’s mid-expansion Shadow and Order has been pushed back three months to June 9, 2026, as Bungie undertakes large revisions to address months of player feedback and add sizable quality-of-life updates, including a major loot/progression overhaul (expanded Tiered Gear to all Raids/Dungeons, weapon upgrading, Pantheon 2.0, and more). The delay comes amid a bleak year for the game, with a low concurrent PC player count and an absent public roadmap, fueling concerns about Destiny 2’s health and sparking talk of Bungie shifting attention toward Marathon.
NASCAR adjusted the Daytona 500’s start by one hour to dodge forecast rain, setting a 1:30 p.m. ET start and a 2:13 p.m. ET green flag for the 200-lap, 500-mile race; broadcast partners remain unchanged, continuing a trend of weather-driven scheduling in recent years.
Snow, sleet and freezing temps turned Bowman Gray’s Cook Out Clash into a multi-hour grind with 17 cautions and weather-caused delays, but Ryan Preece nevertheless won the 200-lap exhibition as crews adapted on the fly and fans endured the cold. The event showcased the track’s chaotic charm and even spawned talk of moving the Clash to Florida’s New Smyrna in the future, though Preece stressed his love for Bowman Gray.
DC-area school systems have announced closures, delayed starts, or other changes for Monday as the region continues cleanup from the Jan. 25 snowstorm; Montgomery County Public Schools cited unsafe roads, impassable sidewalks, and post-snow piles creating safety hazards for buses and walkers, with some students facing a sixth straight day without classes.
Destiny 2’s next major update, Shadow and Order, has been pushed back to avoid overlapping with Bungie’s upcoming Marathon release, extending the wait for new content even as the Renegades expansion continues to be well-received and adds Star Wars-inspired touches and new weapons.
Around a third of eligible English councils have asked to postpone May elections as the government reshapes local government into unitary authorities; 21 councils filed delay requests by the Thursday deadline, 34 will proceed, and eight have not yet decided, with ministers expected to rule soon. The reform could shorten terms for some councillors and has sparked cross-party criticism over delaying democracy.
Schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are experiencing delays and closures due to wet winter weather, including rain, freezing rain, and fog, with conditions expected to improve later in the day.
Rail services near Doncaster were severely disrupted on New Year's Eve due to the theft of 200 meters of signalling cables, causing cancellations and delays across multiple routes, with ongoing repairs and safety concerns highlighted by authorities.
Donald Trump Mobile has postponed its plans to launch a gold-colored smartphone this year, citing unspecified reasons, amidst ongoing developments in the tech and mobile industry.
Memory shortages caused by AI-driven demand are prompting Sony to consider delaying the PlayStation 6's release, originally planned for November 2027, due to rising RAM prices and supply issues, with a potential delay to allow supply to stabilize.
Eurostar has advised passengers not to travel due to major disruptions caused by a power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel, leading to cancellations and severe delays on services between London and Paris, with additional delays reported at Folkestone and Calais terminals.
The release of next-generation Xbox and PlayStation consoles may be delayed from 2027-2028 due to rising RAM prices caused by increased demand, particularly from AI development, which could also lead to higher console prices when they eventually launch.