Now that the government is reopening, several US airlines are expressing optimism that they will soon be able to get flights back on schedule — but the effort won’t be easy or immediate . Flight delays and cancellations are expected to linger as air traffic controllers work to increase their staffing levels.

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

1️⃣ Government reopens

The longest shutdown in US history is over after President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to reopen the government on Wednesday. It follows a bitter, 43-day standoff in Congress over the country’s spending priorities. Notably absent from the funding package are any provisions to extend health care subsidies — a major sticking point for Democratic lawmakers. Trump’s signature pav

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