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Google is shutting down the Stadia controller conversion tool that allowed users to switch controllers to Bluetooth mode, with the service ending on December 31, 2025. Users are advised to convert their controllers now to ensure continued use, as the tool is unlikely to be available after this date.
Standard Forwarding Freight, a 91-year-old Midwest LTL carrier, has shut down shortly after being acquired by Sakaem Holdings, marking the end of its operations which included 14 terminals and over 230 drivers, amid recent industry upheavals and ownership changes.
An airline has shut down after losing its Air Operator's Certificate (AOC), with several other airlines worldwide also ceasing operations due to license revocations, bankruptcy, or safety issues, highlighting the importance of regulatory compliance in the aviation industry.
Congress faces a tight deadline to pass funding bills by January 30 to avoid another government shutdown, with ongoing negotiations and conflicting demands among Republicans and Democrats, and limited time when Congress reconvenes.
Inflation in November slowed to 2.7%, but economists caution this may be due to distortions from the government shutdown affecting data collection, making the recent figures potentially unreliable.
Google will shut down its Dark Web Report tool in February 2026 due to its limited helpfulness, encouraging users to rely on other security tools like Password Manager and 2-Step Verification to protect their personal information online.
The US government shutdown has ended, leading to the return of furloughed federal employees who will receive back pay, and the rescinding of layoffs, with agencies preparing for a backlog of work and ongoing funding until January 30, 2026.
The U.S. House is emerging from a prolonged government shutdown, with Democrats expressing frustration over the process and Republicans criticizing Democrats for their role in the shutdown. Tensions remain high as lawmakers prepare for upcoming deadlines and potential future shutdowns, with Democrats pushing for legislative extensions and reforms, while warning against partisan gridlock affecting other key bills.
House Democrats plan to use a discharge petition to try to force a House vote on extending ACA tax credits, aiming to bypass the current inadequate deal to end the government shutdown, but the effort faces significant Republican opposition and is considered a long shot.
A new AP-NORC poll shows a significant decline in Americans' approval of President Trump's management of the government, especially among Republicans and independents, amid ongoing shutdown issues, though his overall approval remains steady.
A recent AP-NORC poll shows a significant decline in approval of President Trump's management of the government, especially among Republicans and independents, amid ongoing shutdown issues, though his overall presidential approval remains steady at around 36-37%.
Senator Warnock and other Democrats faced difficult decisions during the government shutdown, balancing political pressures, the impact on federal workers, and their party's stance on healthcare and bipartisan cooperation, with some voting to end the shutdown despite reservations.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer faced criticism from some Democrats after voting with Republicans to prevent a government shutdown, leading to questions about his leadership position.
The Supreme Court extended a temporary order allowing the Trump administration to withhold full SNAP payments during the government shutdown, affecting 42 million Americans, as lawmakers consider a bill to reopen the government.
House Democrats in districts that Trump won are largely opposed to the Senate's shutdown deal, citing concerns over healthcare funding and the lack of a guaranteed House vote, reflecting intraparty divisions ahead of a key vote.