Multiple unrelated incidents derail T service on rough Sunday night
Riders experienced delays and service suspensions on MBTA's Green Line and Red Line due to a car accident, signal problem, and a medical emergency. [ more ]
'Nevah a dull moment': Electrical issue closes parts of Red and Orange lines
MBTA service on the Red and Orange lines was halted due to an electrical issue at Downtown Crossing, causing delays and forcing shuttle buses to replace train service.
Regular service resumed on both lines just before 11 a.m., but riders expressed frustration and disappointment with the MBTA's performance. [ more ]
Department of Education takes steps to speed up financial aid awards after bumpy FAFSA rollout
The Department of Education is taking steps to speed up college financial aid awards for the upcoming school year after a bumpy rollout of the new FAFSA.
The new FAFSA form, which is expected to make more students eligible for financial aid, has faced delays in availability and transferring financial information to colleges. [ more ]
Colleges, students and states reeling from FAFSA setbacks
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was intended to be a simpler and faster process for students to access financial aid for college.
However, technical glitches and a failure to update a crucial income formula have caused delays and incorrect estimates of aid, leaving students and colleges in limbo.
Some worry that the delays and glitches of the new FAFSA may discourage prospective students from completing the form altogether. [ more ]
FAFSA delay putting pressure on prospective, current college students
FAFSA data won't be sent out to schools for more than a month, causing delays in the financial aid process.
The delay in releasing the crucial financial data has the biggest impact on prospective students and compresses an already tight timeline to get financial aid packets out. [ more ]
London Underground: Central Line chaos laid bare as Sadiq Khan apologises for severe delays
The Central Line on the London Underground has been experiencing weeks of delays and overcrowding due to a shortage of trains.
The aging motors on the trains are suffering catastrophic failures and need to be replaced, resulting in only half of the required 78 trains being available at times. [ more ]
Central line commuters vent anger over '20 minute delays' as service suffers third morning of disruption
Central line commuters experienced severe delays for the third day in a row due to a points failure at White City.
The delays have been raised with TfL by the leader of an east London council, who highlighted the negative economic and environmental consequences of the disruptions. [ more ]
Students should prep for smart decision-making once delayed FAFSA packages arrive, experts say
Delays in the Federal Student Aid application process are causing millions of Americans to wait for their financial aid packages.
Personal finance expert Lisa Chastain advises students to prioritize their schools, look at affordable options, and stay connected to admission and financial aid offices. [ more ]
London mayor's group solar panel scheme 'quietly shelved' - Tories
Londoners are experiencing delays and faulty solar panels through a City Hall scheme that allows for group buying of discounted solar panels.
The Solar Together program, introduced in 2017 and backed by London mayor Sadiq Khan, has faced complaints and issues with the supplier going into liquidation. [ more ]
5 Years Later, There's Still No Sign Of Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular video game Hollow Knight, was announced five years ago but has yet to be released.
Silksong started as a stretch goal on the original Hollow Knight Kickstarter, but quickly expanded into a full-fledged sequel. [ more ]
Brexit checks could make food from EU less fresh, experts warn
New Brexit checks could lead to significant delays and reduced shelf life for fresh food imported from the EU to the UK.
The new paperwork and requirements are seen as unfeasible and costly for EU companies, leading to potential disruptions and decreased trade relationships. [ more ]
London Underground: Central line commuters vent anger as shortage of trains cripples service yet again
Passengers on the Central line have experienced severe delays and waits of up to 17 minutes for trains due to a shortage of trains and ongoing refurbishments.
The delays have prompted frustration from passengers, with complaints on social media and calls for immediate action from local council leaders. [ more ]
The Mars Sample Return Mission Is at a Dangerous Crossroads
NASA's Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission could face challenges in terms of funding and delays, potentially hindering further exploration of the solar system.
The estimated cost for the completion of the MSR mission is between $8 billion and $11 billion, similar to the cost of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). [ more ]
James Blunt among Elizabeth Line commuters left stranded in dark for hours
Thousands of commuters in London were stranded on dark, cold trains for several hours due to damage to overhead electric cables, causing severe delays.
Passengers described the experience as surreal and compared it to a wartime evacuation. [ more ]