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Atlanta’s air traffic controllers juggle flights and side hustles amid shutdown

Air traffic controllers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport say they’re being pushed to the brink as the government shutdown stretches on. Working without pay, some are picking up side gigs with Uber or DoorDash to make ends meet even as they help manage the world’s busiest airspace. Experts warn morale and safety could suffer if the shutdown continues.

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