A FlyDubai co-pilot stabbed the captain and attempted to crash a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, but was subdued by passengers and off-duty pilots who made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Israeli officials suspect Islamist radicalization; Trump suggested possible Iran links.
Politics & GovernanceLarry Nassar was removed from Michigan's sex offender registry following a state Supreme Court ruling that barred retroactive application of 2021 registry law amendments to crimes committed before July 2011.
Politics & GovernanceResearchers demonstrate that counteranions can direct the assembly of copper-thiaporphyrin complexes to control their magnetic properties, offering a design strategy for supramolecular spintronic materials.
General NewsAngel Reese won the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year with 46 of 74 votes, but critics argue the media oversold her impact given Atlanta's unchanged 30-14 record and slightly worse defensive rating compared to the previous season.
SportsNike, the world's largest sportswear brand, has lost significant market value and ground to rivals due to strategic errors including abandoning retail partnerships and cutting product innovation. The company is attempting a turnaround under new leadership.
Economy & FinanceRapper Rick Ross faces battery charges following allegations of domestic violence from a woman. The charge marks a significant legal development for the prominent hip-hop artist.
General NewsThe Andy Thomas Space Foundation sponsors Indigenous Australian students for a 10-week mentoring program at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, marking the second year of partnership with Monash University's National Indigenous Space Academy.
Science & SpaceChrista Pike's scheduled lethal injection execution in Tennessee failed when she survived two pentobarbital doses, continued breathing and speaking, forcing officials to abandon the procedure and transport her to hospital.
Health & MedicineIsraeli PM Netanyahu claims FlyDubai co-pilot who attacked pilot underwent "Islamist radical indoctrination," as investigators seek to establish motive for the cockpit incident.
Politics & GovernanceNew Mexico is pursuing up to $40 billion in penalties against Meta following a data privacy trial, marking a significant enforcement action against the tech giant.
TechnologyPresident Trump began a 32-day campaign trail blitz to support Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections, with initial stops in Texas and Oklahoma.
Politics & GovernanceScientists have mapped the neural circuits controlling sneezing, revealing how a trigeminal nerve reflex coordinates a complex protective mechanism. The universal sneeze varies only in how languages spell its sound, not in physiology.
General NewsResearchers at Queen Mary University of London discovered that activating the AMPK enzyme extended lifespan in fruit flies, worms, and yeast, offering new insights into aging mechanisms and potential human longevity treatments.
Science & SpaceBoeing's white-collar workforce has approved a new contract offer, eliminating the threat of a strike that could have disrupted the aerospace manufacturer's operations.
TransportationTennessee Gov. Bill Lee ordered a review of the state's lethal injection process after a failed execution attempt on Christa Pike, the lone woman on the state's death row, who remains in critical condition.
Politics & GovernanceGood Housekeeping reviews Keskine's LED eye mask offering 30% off during Good Buys Weekend, testing its effectiveness on fine lines and puffiness with early positive results after two weeks of use.
General NewsColleen Slemmer, killed by Christa Pike in 1995, is remembered by her family as vibrant and generous. Pike's execution in Tennessee was botched on Wednesday.
Crime & JusticeNike announced further job cuts and geographic restructuring after projecting steep revenue decline, with China sales falling for ninth consecutive quarter. The company expects high-single-digit revenue decline in fiscal 2027.
BusinessNike plans additional job cuts as part of its turnaround strategy while forecasting a steep revenue drop, signaling continued challenges for the athletic apparel giant.
BusinessTrump argues inflation could rapidly reduce U.S. debt and criticizes Federal Reserve rate decisions, calling for the lowest interest rates globally.
Economy & FinanceBats were found inside a Puyallup elementary school, prompting health officials to recommend rabies treatment for people who may have been exposed to the animals.
Health & MedicineThe American Kratom Association claims products found near two deceased Ole Miss students were synthetic opioids, not natural kratom, amid pending toxicology results and calls for stronger enforcement of existing regulations.
Crime & JusticeMultiple vessels have been struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, creating dangerous conditions for oil transport through one of the world's critical shipping routes.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $29 million antisemitism task force but declined to adopt a formal definition of antisemitism, drawing scrutiny over his approach to combating rising hate crimes.
War & ConflictGrowing numbers of young UK workers are withdrawing from workplace pensions to manage immediate financial pressures, risking significantly lower retirement incomes despite understanding the long-term cost.
Economy & FinanceMiami's wealthy Cuban-American families are organizing to shape Cuba's future, convinced regime change is imminent. They're drafting economic plans while the island faces deepening humanitarian crisis.
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