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Threats From Passengers On 2 Planes Prompts Emergency Responses

Two separate incidents involving threatening passengers on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines flights led to emergency protocols and law enforcement intervention earlier this week.

July Was The Hottest Month In The U.S. Since Records Began In 1895

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data revealed that July was the hottest month ever recorded in the United States, driven by intense heat domes and exacerbated by human-caused climate change.

Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $905 Million Ahead Of Tonight’s Drawing, The Largest Of The...

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $905 million ahead of tonight's drawing, which marks the 43rd consecutive attempt to find a winner.

A Month Later, Nolan Wells’ Death Still Defies Answers

An investigation into the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black teenager who disappeared during a Mississippi boating trip, has expanded to include federal arrests for threats against officials and multiple forensic reviews, though the cause of death remains undetermined.

Don Lemon Tells Judge He Was A Target Of Trump Before Indictment In Ask...

Journalist Don Lemon filed a motion to dismiss an indictment related to a Minnesota church protest, arguing that the charges violate the First Amendment and constitute a vindictive prosecution.

Trump Officials Say They’re Strengthening Head Start With Proposed Rule. Critics Say They’ll Gut...

The Trump administration proposed significant changes to the Head Start program to replace many federal regulations with state standards, aiming to increase capacity and reduce costs despite criticism regarding potential impacts on service quality.

Open vs. Closed: The Debate Shaping The Future Of AI

The White House introduced a new framework for reviewing advanced artificial intelligence models that focuses exclusively on closed systems while excluding open-weight models from the voluntary pre-release process.

Challenging Fire Weather Will Return To Pacific Northwest As Crews Battle Destructive Spokane Blazes

Fire crews in Washington state prepare for dangerous fire weather and increasing winds through the weekend as they battle several wildfires that have burned more than 10,000 acres.

Supersonic Flight Is Making A Comeback Decades After The Concorde. But One Big Hurdle...

New FAA proposals and technological advancements like Mach cutoff and low-boom aircraft design are set to revive commercial supersonic flight over land by addressing the sonic boom issues that grounded the industry decades ago.

Capital One Says It Shut Down Hundreds Of Trump Organization Accounts Over Money-Laundering Concerns

Capital One disclosed in a court filing that it closed more than 300 accounts linked to the Trump Organization in 2021 due to anti-money laundering concerns, denying claims of political motivation.

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Vigil Held For Javits Frimpong, 15-Year-Old Who Was Gunned Down In...

Tributes continue to grow for Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was shot and killed on his way to school in the Bronx last week.