US Domestic News: Policies, Protests, and Politics Make Headlines
The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee bans transgender women from women's sports. Delta's AI-driven pricing faces scrutiny. The FAA delays a cockpit barrier requirement. SpaceX launch postponed due to power outage. Other highlights include Columbia University protests, Trump's comments on Fed's Powell, and mayoral race developments in New York.
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has revised its policy to align with a U.S. executive order banning transgender women from women's sports. This decision ensures fair competition while upholding federal regulations.
Delta Air Lines faces criticism from lawmakers over its plans to use artificial intelligence for ticket pricing amidst privacy concerns. The initiative risks pricing tickets based on personal data, potentially raising fares during a time of financial strain for many Americans.
The Federal Aviation Administration has agreed to delay a requirement for secondary cockpit barriers in newly delivered airplanes. Meanwhile, a regional power outage disrupted the SpaceX Falcon 9 TRACERS launch, highlighting the interconnectedness of technological systems and infrastructure.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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