đź’¨ Abstract

The article reports two main news alerts. **Air Traffic Control Issue**: A vital "hotline" for air traffic control communication between the Pentagon and Reagan National Airport has been non-functional since 2022. No further specific details were provided. **Financial Downgrade**: The state of Maryland has lost its AAA bond rating, which is often considered the highest-quality grade. This downgrade indicates a potential increase in borrowing costs for Maryland.

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