CNN 5 Things Musk email confusion continues, Southwest flight's near-miss, TX lottery investigation & more
Feb 25, 2025
Chaos ensues as one million federal workers respond to a confusing email from the White House. A near-miss between planes raises safety concerns on a Chicago runway. In Chile, a massive blackout leaves most of the country in the dark. Texas is investigating potential fraud linked to lottery jackpots, prompting legal debates around virtual ticket sales. With egg prices soaring due to bird flu, could vaccinating chickens be the solution?
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Musk's Government Role
- Elon Musk, leading the Department of Government Efficiency, will attend President Trump's cabinet meeting.
- Musk's role is considered a "special government employee," causing confusion after his email demanding work explanations from federal workers.
Chicago Near-Miss
- Weeks after a fatal American Airlines crash, a near-collision occurred in Chicago between a private jet and a Southwest plane.
- The private jet crossed the runway as the Southwest plane was landing, prompting an aborted landing.
Chile Blackout
- A massive blackout in Chile affected 14 of 16 regions, halting Santiago's metro service.
- Santiago's airport maintained operations with backup systems, but some flights were potentially affected.