United 737 MAX 9 Declares Emergency After Mid-Air Strike Over Houston

A United Airlines 737 MAX 9 declared an emergency after striking an unknown object at 8,500 feet near Houston, returning safely with 115 souls on board.

May 1, 2026•5 min

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TSA Staffing Crisis Causes Record 4-Hour Delays at Houston IAH

A DHS funding standoff has caused a TSA staffing crisis at Houston's IAH, leading to checkpoint closures and passenger wait times exceeding four hours.

Mar 26, 2026•5 min

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