US: Flights resume after nationwide ground stop

Air traffic across the United States has returned to normal following a prolonged shutdown that lasted over four hours. According to reports by ynet and Reshet 13, the unusual malfunction occurred in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) communication network, leading to the cancellation and delay of thousands of flights and widespread disruptions at airports nationwide. US government officials ruled out a cyberattack and pointed to a technical failure in aging infrastructure that struggled to handle the volume of data.

Meanwhile, it was reported that the administration has made an urgent request to Congress for $50 billion in funding to upgrade air traffic control systems. Further details regarding the incident have not yet been released.