Angela Rayner, deputy prime minister and housing secretary, faced criticism for deciding to demolish the Grenfell Tower, despite campaigners wanting it to remain as a memorial for the 72 victims of the 2017 fire. Rayner held a private meeting with survivors and families, stating the tower was significantly damaged and needed to be taken down to ground level. The government promised a respectful demolition process, allowing the Grenfell community to choose a design team for a lasting memorial, but the Grenfell United campaign group criticized the decision for disregarding the voices of the bereaved.
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Everything we know about airport where air traffic controllers lost radar twice in two weeks
Newark Liberty International Airport experienced its second 90-second radar blackout in two weeks, raising concerns over air travel safety amid outdated systems and staffing issues. The latest incident occurred on Friday due to a telecommunications outage at a control center in Philadelphia, leading to significant flight delays and cancellations. Despite the FAA's assurances of safety and effective management by trained controllers, the ongoing disruptions have prompted United Airlines to offer free flight changes to nearby...
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