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The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY has named its 2025 inductees to the World Video Game Hall of Fame.

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with aviation expert William McGee about the challenges facing the nation's air traffic control system following two communication outages at Newark's airport.