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A cyberattack is causing major delays and some flight cancellations at European airports, including London’s Heathrow Airport. The cyberattack, which occurred on Friday, affected electronic check-in and boarding systems made and serviced by Collins Aerospace. Brussels Airport said that passengers were able to check in manually, while other airports noted that longer wait times were likely. RTX Corp., the parent company of Collins Aerospace, said it is working to rectify the issue. “The impact is limited to electronic customer check-in and baggage drop and can be mitigated with manual check-in operations,” the company said in a statement to Reuters. Fast Company reached out to RTX for comment but did not hear back by the time of publication. According to FlightAware, a Houston-based flight tracking data company, Heathrow alone has seen more than 400 delays today. Some 651 flights were slated to depart from the airport Saturday, according to Reuters. The cyberattack is the latest in a run of similar incidents affecting airports in recent years. According to the Technology Advancement Center, a nonprofit that tracks technology, ransomware and other cyber threats on aviation systems have increased 600% from 2024 to 2025. The affected airports have advised fliers to check their flight status for cancellations or delays.
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Being a night owl has its perks. Scientists have found that people who habitually stay up late may be more creative, and perhaps even more intelligent, than those who go to bed and wake up earlier. But it also has its downsides: Theres also evidence that night owls may be more susceptible to psychiatric issues and cognitive decline than their early bird peers. And now, a new study involving Gen Z participants adds to the reasons why staying up late may not be in your brains best interest. In a paper published last week in the journal PLOS One, researchers found that Gen Z night owls appear to be more prone to “problematic” smartphone use and social media addiction than early birds. The reason why is particularly concerning: The researchers found that loneliness and anxiety were the biggest drivers of unhealthy smartphone and social media use. Why late-night scrolling may be bad for your brain The researchers assessed the mental health of 407 young adults aged between 18 and 25 and found that those who stayed up late had higher rates of “problematic smartphone use and social media addiction” than those who went to bed early. Many of us are guilty of a little evening doomscrolling, but the study shines a light on some serious downsides: Young people who stayed up late not only had more unhealthy smartphone use, but they also had higher rates of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, loneliness, and poor sleep quality. The study also found that while loneliness and anxiety both led to more problematic smart phone use and smart phone addiction, loneliness was the stronger predictor. A ‘vicious cycle The findings suggest that young adults who find themselves alone and awake at night might use social media in the absence of alternative ways to feel a social connection, the researchers said. “Our findings point to a vicious cycle,” said Anna-Stiina Wallinheimo, study author and a teaching fellow at the University of Portsmouth. “Young adults who are naturally more active in the evening often find themselves socially out of sync, which may lead to feelings of loneliness and anxiety.” “Many then turn to smartphones and social media to cope, but unfortunately, these tools can make things worse, not better, she said. The authors said the findings should give people pause before turning to their phones late at night: “Young adults should be discouraged from turning to social media and smartphone use as coping mechanisms, and instead, be informed regarding effective strategies and interventions for addressing their loneliness and anxiety, they wrote in the study.
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Teenage Willie Nelson didnt like picking cotton when he was growing up so he played in bands at local Texas dance halls instead. This doesnt mean that he didnt appreciate the value of the family farm. Beyond becoming a country music icon when he grew up, he would also help create an organization that would help family farmers in hard times. On Saturday, September 20, the fruits of his labor, Farm Aid, will put on one heck of a show for the 40th year. Lets take a deeper look at the history of the event, who is performing, why family farms matter, and how to tune into the concert. Bob Dylan inspired Farm Aid In 1985, Bob Dylan performed at Live Aid. During his set, he talked about the struggles that American farmers face, such as high interest rates and unstable land prices. Nelson was inspired by Dylans words and got his pals Neil Young and John Mellencamp together to put on their own benefit show: Farm Aid. The first concert took place just six weeks after Dylans call to arms on September 22, 1985, in Champaign, Illinois, and raised over $7 million for family farmers. Performers included the three founders, along with Dylan, B.B. King, Billy Joel, Loretta Lynn and more. Who is performing at Farm Aid 2025? Fast-forward to 2025 and the performer roster has some similarities to that first event. Nelson, Young, Mellencamp, and Dylan are still dedicated to the cause. None more than Nelson, who has performed at every concert and is a driving force behind the organization. These seasoned veterans will be joined by Dave Matthews, Tim Reynolds, Kenny Chesney, Wynonna Judd, Madeline Edwards, Trampled by Turtles, and more. Where is Farm Aid 2025 taking place? This year, the concert and accompanying festival are taking place at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Why do family farms matter? Nelson and Farm Aid believe that family farms matter because they not only help feed the country but also stimulate rural economies and protect the environment. Family farms help reduce Americas reliance on foreign imports and big corporations. Farmers tend to pass down land through generations, so they have a vested interest in using sustainable practices. Farms also help preserve the culture of rural America. How can you catch Farm Aid 2025? If you find yourself in Minneapolis, you can secure a ticket and rock out live. There are even yummy homegrown concessions. Those who are unable to attend in person have options. Cable network CNN will air a special event Farm Aid 40 tonight (Saturday, September 20) at 7 p.m. ET. It will air on the network and stream on CNN.com and CNN’s mobile apps for free. According to CNN, viewers won’t have to authenticate with a pay-TV provider to see the event. Cord-cutters can also live stream the event at farmaid.org beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET. Additionally, the action can be caught on the Nugs mobile app, at nugs.net, or on the Nugs YouTube channel at 12:30 p.m. ET for free. SiriusXM subscribers can listen in on Willies Roadhouse, channel 61, or Dave Matthews Band Radio, channel 30, beginning at 1 p.m. ET. This coverage will also feature behind the scene interviews hosted by Dallas Wayne and Ari Fink.
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