Category: Shutdowns (Institutional)

Tyson Foods to Shut Major Beef Facility in Nebraska

The processing plant, in Lexington, employs more than 3,000 workers. It is expected to close in January.
‘Buy Nothing’ Was Their Everything. Then Came the Trademark Troubles.

For years, the freewheeling virtual community — where neighbors share free goods — has been roiled by battles over the use of its name. A government shutdown made things worse.
How to Deal With Higher Home Heating Bills

There is still time to take advantage of federal tax credits for energy updates. But federal heating aid for low-income people was delayed by the government shutdown.
Duffy Won’t Give Timeline to Restore Flights as Shutdown Appears Near End

The transportation secretary said data would guide the decision. He also stepped up his warnings of potential chaos, saying some airlines could ground their fleets if the shutdown continued.
Private Aviation Has Boomed During the Government Shutdown

As the government’s closure drags on, commercial airline passengers are suffering. But private aviation is doing banner business.
Flight Delays and Cancellations Won’t Immediately Stop When Government Shutdown Ends

There is hope the Thanksgiving holiday will be spared, but carriers will need some time to deal with the disruptions that the shutdown has caused for air travel.
What a Government Shutdown Solution Hasn’t Solved

Even with a legislative breakthrough looking imminent, air travel faces ongoing delays, and health insurance costs are still set to jump.
Sonder Abruptly Goes Out of Business After Marriott Terminates Licensing Deal

Sonder, a short-term rental and boutique hotel company that had a licensing deal with Marriott, abruptly went out of business, stranding guests worldwide.
‘What was the point?’ Travelers battle airport disruptions amid shutdown talks.

The travel turmoil led some fliers to embark on time-consuming detours as they monitored talks in Washington to end the government shutdown.
Groups Sue to Reverse Trump’s Cuts to Energy Projects in Democratic States

A lawsuit filed on Monday argued that the president has discriminated against blue states by slashing federal funds for political leverage during the shutdown.
As Low-Income Shoppers Tighten Belts Further, Businesses Worry

A delay in SNAP benefits mixed with a decline in foot traffic has many stores, restaurants and food producers concerned about sales.
Trump Tries to Seize ‘Affordability’ as Americans’ Economic Worries Grow

The issue has buoyed Democrats and is resonating with an American electorate that is souring on the president’s economic agenda.