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By Mike Allen · May 07, 2025

Good Wednesday afternoon. Today's newsletter, edited by Sam Baker, is 529 words, a 2-min. read. Thanks to Carlos Cunha for copy editing.

 
 
1 big thing: The Newark nightmare
 
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If you're flying any time soon, you may be wise to avoid Newark Liberty International Airport, Axios aviation expert Alex Fitzpatrick writes.

  • Newark has been a mess lately — major disruptions this week left hundreds of flights delayed or canceled — and there's little relief in sight.

⏳ By the numbers: Newark reported 377 delays and 150 cancellations on Tuesday, per FlightAware.

  • At one point Tuesday evening, average delays were approaching a whopping six hours.