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US aviation authorities briefly halted flights at several busy East Coast airports after a cut fiber optic line disrupted communications. The Federal Aviation Administration paused departures and arrivals while crews worked to restore the connection, causing delays across major hubs. Travelers reported grounded flights and long waits, and the incident has renewed questions about the fragility of the air traffic control system's infrastructure.

California has declared a state of emergency covering the entire state as officials prepare for a strong El Niño forecast to bring intense storms. The move allows agencies to mobilise resources, pre-position crews and respond quickly to flooding and storm damage. Coverage of the announcement is drawing heavy attention, with many watching closely as the state braces for potentially severe winter weather.

NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has returned, with the crew landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission carried astronauts to and from the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Little additional detail beyond the landing announcement is available, and reaction to the return has not yet been widely reported.

NASA says it is making progress toward Artemis III, the mission intended to return astronauts to the surface of the Moon. The Artemis program aims to land the first crew near the lunar south pole, and each step of preparation draws attention as the agency works toward its target launch window. Observers continue to watch for updates on the timeline and hardware milestones.

A powerful nor'easter is hammering the US East Coast, bringing heavy coastal flooding, damaging winds and widespread power outages. Utility crews are working to restore electricity to affected communities while residents in low-lying coastal areas contend with inundated streets and dangerous conditions as the storm continues to move through the region.

The US Air Force has taken delivery of its first 'robot wingman' drones, aircraft designed to fly alongside crewed fighters and be controlled autonomously. The delivery marks the start of trials into autonomous warfare, testing how unmanned jets can scout, jam or fight in tandem with human pilots.

A study published in JAMA finds that pilots and flight attendants have the highest radiation-related cancer mortality of any occupation, pointing to elevated exposure to cosmic radiation at cruising altitudes. The findings are drawing attention to occupational health risks in aviation and prompting discussion about whether crew members receive adequate monitoring and protection from cumulative radiation exposure over their careers.

The Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their scheduled launch to the International Space Station on October 1. The crew's arrival at KSC is a standard step in final launch preparations, including training reviews and quarantine protocols. The mission will carry astronauts to the ISS for a long-duration expedition aboard the orbiting laboratory.

A coastal storm has flooded shorelines and left thousands of customers without power. Rising water inundated coastal communities while high winds brought down lines and equipment, prompting utility crews to begin restoration work. Residents along the shore are being urged to avoid flooded areas as conditions ease and cleanup gets underway.

New coverage highlights research calculating that the Moon's estimated one billion tons of water, while seemingly vast, would supply a single city for only around a century. The finding puts the scale of lunar water reserves in perspective as space agencies plan crewed lunar bases and consider whether ice at the Moon's poles could support long-term human presence or be turned into rocket fuel.

North Carolina Highway 12 near the Marc Basnight Bridge and the village of Rodanthe has been closed after ocean water washed over the road. NC 12 is the main route along the Outer Banks and is repeatedly overrun during storms and high surf, cutting off Hatteras Island communities. Closures typically last until water recedes and crews clear sand and debris from the roadway.

A storm swept through Delaware County, causing damage to property and leaving many residents without electricity. Utility crews are working to restore power, and local officials are assessing the extent of the damage. Coverage from 6abc Philadelphia indicates the storm's impact was felt widely across the county, with cleanup efforts expected to continue.

In 2025, Oak Ridge fitted a demolition robot with a large scoop attachment, allowing crews to clear hazardous debris without directly exposing workers. The upgraded machine can shovel and move dangerous material remotely, reducing risk in contaminated or structurally unsafe areas. The modification is drawing attention for showing how robotics are being adapted to handle cleanup jobs too dangerous for people.

Fire crews in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, are responding to an active structure fire on Ocean Drive, according to local officials. Details about injuries, the extent of the damage, or the cause have not yet been released as firefighters work at the scene. Residents are being kept updated through local news coverage as the situation develops.