The 7 The Supreme Court considers conversion therapy; the Insurrection Act; Bob Ross auction; and more
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Oct 8, 2025 Flight delays are rocking U.S. airports as the federal shutdown intensifies staffing issues. The Supreme Court's hearing on conversion therapy raises tough questions about ethics and rights. Trump’s controversial discussions around the Insurrection Act spark legal debates. A gripping rescue operation brings a Palestinian woman out of Gaza. Meanwhile, storms Karen and Jerry threaten the East Coast. Lastly, a report reveals rising American concerns about AI, alongside a quirky plan to auction Bob Ross paintings to support public television.
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Shutdown Is Tangibly Affecting Flights
- The shutdown is disrupting air travel through staffing shortages at multiple airports.
- Most controllers remain on the job despite not being paid, but delays and sick-call upticks are occurring.
Back Pay For Furloughed Workers In Dispute
- The White House disputed a law that furloughed workers will get back pay despite an existing statute.
- President Trump signaled a possible compromise but no deal had been reached.
Supreme Court Questions Conversion Therapy Ban
- The Supreme Court signaled skepticism about Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors.
- Justices worried the ban could infringe therapists' free-speech rights amid evidence conversion therapy is harmful.