United Airlines flight cancellations at Newark Airport

United Airlines will cancel 35 roundtrip flights a day at Newark Liberty International Airport due to air traffic controller staffing shortages and FAA technology problems, causing thousands of delays. CEO Scott Kirby announced the cuts, which amount to 10% of United's daily schedule at Newark hub, to protect customers.

FedEx Cargo Plane Emergency Landing Due to Bird Strike

A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at Newark Airport in New Jersey due to a bird strike causing an engine fire. No injuries were reported. Air traffic was briefly halted as a precaution.