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LAX SkyLink Train Pushes Opening to January 2027 After Deadline Extension
local-news15 days ago

LAX SkyLink Train Pushes Opening to January 2027 After Deadline Extension

The LAX automated people mover, known as SkyLink, faces another delay, with contractors now targeting a January 6, 2027 launch. The project, originally scheduled for 2023, is 99% complete but stalled by testing issues and legal disputes. Lenders agreed to extend the final deadline to December 8, 2026, to avoid a technical default. The $3.3 billion system is $880 million over budget, and officials warn further slippage is possible.

via LAist|
#delays#lax#linxs
LAX SkyLink Train Slips to 2027 Amid Testing Hurdles and Legal Disputes
transportation16 days ago

LAX SkyLink Train Slips to 2027 Amid Testing Hurdles and Legal Disputes

The opening of the Los Angeles International Airport automated people mover, known as SkyLink, has been pushed from October 2026 to January 2027. The $3.3 billion project, originally scheduled for 2023, is 99% complete but faces testing hurdles and legal disputes. Contractors aim for a January 6 launch, though further delays are possible.

via New York Post|
#california#delays#infrastructure
Take-Two Boss Pushes Back on GTA 6 Delays Amid Investor Q&A
news22 days ago

Take-Two Boss Pushes Back on GTA 6 Delays Amid Investor Q&A

During a brief Take-Two shareholders meeting, CEO Strauss Zelnick pushed back at an investor’s question about GTA 6 delays, defending the company’s track record and highlighting a 2007 turnaround, diversification into mobile, and current revenue guidance of $8–8.2 billion, while remaining defensive about launch specifics for GTA 6 (PC, multiplayer, and timing).

via Kotaku|
#delays#gta-6#investors
Edouard Triggers Houston-Area Schools to Close or Delay
local1 month ago

Edouard Triggers Houston-Area Schools to Close or Delay

Tropical Storm Edouard brings heavy rain and gusty winds to Southeast Texas, prompting several Houston-area districts to cancel classes or delay start on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Districts announced closures or delays including Conroe ISD, Goodrich ISD, Livingston ISD (initially closed, later a two-hour delay), Onalaska ISD, Shepherd ISD (2-hour delay), and Willis ISD; updates are expected as conditions develop.

via FOX 26 Houston|
#delays#houston#local
Squadron 42 Delayed Again to Dodge GTA 6
gaming1 month ago

Squadron 42 Delayed Again to Dodge GTA 6

Star Citizen’s single-player Squadron 42 has been delayed to at least Q2 2027 (April–July window potential), with creator Chris Roberts blaming the timing on avoiding GTA 6’s release. The piece notes the project’s long history of delays—originally teased for 2016 after crowdfunding began in 2012—and points out that Squadron 42 has never delivered a playable build, while GTA 6 looms large for coverage and market impact.

via Kotaku|
#chris-roberts#delays#gaming
California High-Speed Rail Faces Looming $231B Funding Crisis, Watchdog Warns
infrastructure1 month ago

California High-Speed Rail Faces Looming $231B Funding Crisis, Watchdog Warns

California's $231 billion high-speed rail project is at risk of running out of cash by the end of 2027. The project needs an immediate $2.2 billion for fiscal year 2027–28, costs have ballooned to about $231B with completion pushed to 2039, and more than $5.7B has been spent on delay and change orders (including $537M to a single contractor). Construction is now focused mainly on a 119-mile Central Valley segment, while the rest awaits environmental reviews under CEQA and Phase 2 extensions remain largely stalled.

via New York Post|
#california#delays#funding
Neutron First Flight May Slip to 2027 Amid Pad-Test Push
space2 months ago

Neutron First Flight May Slip to 2027 Amid Pad-Test Push

Rocket Lab warned its Neutron’s first flight could slip to 2027 despite ongoing progress, as pad testing and a first-stage static-fire remain the biggest risks before launch. The company still targets delivering Neutron to the pad in Q4 2026, but the actual launch window is tightening as risk trades are made to enable high-cadence production. A new contract to launch Kepler satellites no earlier than 2028 underscores strong demand, even as the program carries a history of delays since its 2021 reveal (initial 2024 target, later pushed to 2025 and 2026). The plan is a gradual ramp-up (one, three, five cadence) driven by Neutron’s reusability and reliability.

via SpaceNews|
#delays#kepler-communications#launch
Vacuum-Train Fire Disrupts Manhattan Subway, 14 Injured
local2 months ago

Vacuum-Train Fire Disrupts Manhattan Subway, 14 Injured

A fire on a maintenance vacuum train at the Astor Place station in Lower Manhattan injured 14 people and disrupted service on the Lexington Avenue Line for several hours; eight MTA workers and six firefighters were among the injured. The blaze was under control by about 5:30 a.m., and the line reopened around 7 a.m. with severe delays as investigators probe the cause.

via The New York Times|
#astor-place#delays#fire
Screaming toddler delays flight, igniting online debate on etiquette
travel2 months ago

Screaming toddler delays flight, igniting online debate on etiquette

A flight was delayed by a screaming 3-year-old on board, triggering a social-media debate over how parents and other passengers should handle disruptive behavior. Etiquette and travel experts say safety and swift resolution matter, advising parents to be prepared with snacks and activities and suggesting passengers address concerns calmly with crew rather than confronting parents; reactions ranged from sympathy to blame, highlighting the tension around flying with young children.

via Fox News|
#airlines#delays#etiquette
Google Delays Gemini 3.5 Pro to Sharpen Coding Abilities Amid AI Race
technology2 months ago

Google Delays Gemini 3.5 Pro to Sharpen Coding Abilities Amid AI Race

Google is several months behind on Gemini 3.5 Pro, its flagship AI coding model, as it pauses to improve capabilities while coordinating a broad product slate. The delay has frustrated engineers as rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic release stronger models, and internal governance across Google’s cloud, DeepMind, and Android teams slows momentum. Training-data updates reportedly fell short, while some customers report mixed results with the current 3.5 Flash. Google is pursuing unification of internal AI tools and alignment with government testing standards.

via Yahoo Finance|
#ai#coding#delays
Storm Delay Stalls France-Iraq World Cup Match, Highlighting Weather Rules
sports3 months ago

Storm Delay Stalls France-Iraq World Cup Match, Highlighting Weather Rules

France led Iraq 1-0 at halftime in Philadelphia before thunderstorms paused the World Cup match for more than two hours; when play resumed, there was no hydration break. The piece explains NOAA-style weather rules: suspend play if lightning is detected within eight miles, evacuate fans, and only resume after 30 minutes without a strike (a new strike resets the clock). FIFA defers to local protocols, and there is no fixed maximum delay, with decisions made case by case that can affect scheduling in a 48-team tournament.

via The New York Times|
#delays#fifa#football