Morning Brew Daily FAA Slashes 10% of US Flights & Data Centers in Space?
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Nov 6, 2025 The longest U.S. government shutdown impacts air travel with the FAA reducing flights by 10%. Whole Foods tests a hybrid store concept featuring Amazon kiosks and robots. Meanwhile, Google explores the ambitious idea of launching data centers into space to tackle AI challenges. With a rise in double majors, students prioritize job security in a volatile market. Additionally, research indicates that while moderate indoor plants can be beneficial, too many may actually increase stress. Lastly, the World Series garners record viewership!
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Preemptive Flight Reductions Amid Controller Shortage
- The FAA preemptively cut domestic traffic at 40 major airports up to 10% due to controller shortages from the shutdown.
- The reduction could cancel or delay about 1,800 flights and affect high-volume domestic travel this weekend.
High Court Skeptical Of Tariff Authority
- Supreme Court justices showed broad skepticism about the administration's tariff authority under the 1977 Emergency Powers Act.
- Questions centered on whether unilateral tariff imposition bypasses Congress's taxation power and risks major economic disruption if reversed.
Whole Foods Tests Amazon Fulfillment Fusion
- Amazon is testing blending Whole Foods' premium brand with Amazon's marketplace via warehouses and in-store kiosks.
- The experiments aim to boost Whole Foods' slow growth by letting customers pick up mainstream items it doesn't normally stock.