An Omani pilot stabbed a fellow pilot and attempted to crash a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, but was overpowered by passengers and crew. Israeli PM Netanyahu says investigations suggest the attacker underwent Islamist radicalization and intended to down the plane.
Politics & GovernanceInvestigators found the Boeing 737 Max 8 remained structurally intact during a catastrophic plunge, providing crucial evidence about the aircraft's final moments and potential causes of the crash.
TransportationA Cornell Law professor argues the public response to an alleged fraternity gang rape case exhibits "lynch mob mentality," criticizing politicians including AOC for rushing to judgment before facts are established.
EducationTwo passengers who helped prevent an attack on a FlyDubai flight shared additional details during a television interview about their intervention.
Media & EntertainmentBrett McGurk, Biden's top Middle East adviser, reveals inside accounts of U.S. efforts to manage the Gaza conflict, including moments when Biden nearly severed support to Netanyahu.
Politics & GovernanceUkraine has deployed the FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, according to President Zelenskyy, marking a significant escalation in the country's military capabilities.
War & ConflictIsraeli politicians are trading accusations over a FlyDubai incident as Netanyahu's election campaign grapples with ongoing scrutiny of October 7 intelligence and military failures.
Politics & GovernanceArtificial intelligence is fueling a surge in digital fraud, with 90% of Americans targeted by scams or cyberattacks and 17% losing money, according to new research showing AI lowers barriers for personalized fraud.
TechnologyStarting October 1, legally present immigrants lose Medicaid eligibility under a Republican budget bill, affecting vulnerable populations including refugees and those with disabilities.
Politics & GovernanceRepublicans held symbolic votes in Congress's final hours to blame Democrats for obstruction, but party members acknowledged their likely midterm defeat.
Politics & GovernanceGoogle introduced Guided Vision, a new feature in Gemini Live that uses AI to help users read fine print and navigate visual content in real-time, enhancing accessibility for blind and low-vision Android users.
TechnologyCalifornia's governor signed a child marriage ban into law. The move reflects growing global momentum to eliminate the practice, though effectiveness of such bans remains debated.
Politics & GovernanceBritish police arrested a 25-year-old British-Iranian dual national Thursday in connection with an incident at RAF Fairford, with officials alleging Iranian involvement in planning.
War & ConflictChrista Pike survived a failed lethal injection execution in Tennessee, remaining in critical condition nearly 24 hours later after at least seven needle attempts over an hour. Her lawyers describe the process as cruel and torturous, with potential IV infiltration causing severe complications.
Health & MedicineChrista Pike survived Tennessee's lethal injection attempt Wednesday, receiving a double dose of pentobarbital but remaining alive. She is hospitalized in critical condition as the failed execution reignites debate over state execution procedures.
Politics & GovernanceChrista Pike survived a failed execution by lethal injection in Tennessee, remaining in critical condition after two drug injections. Her lawyers are raising questions about the state's execution procedures.
Health & MedicineChrista Pike remains in critical condition following a failed lethal injection execution in Tennessee, according to her legal representatives.
Crime & JusticeVladimir Putin warned Russia will use all weapons, including nuclear arms, if Kaliningrad comes under direct attack, while insisting Moscow is not threatening anyone but responding to Western statements.
War & ConflictInvestigators are examining how a weapon entered a FlyDubai cockpit during an attack. Israeli PM Netanyahu suggests an emergency crash ax stored in the cockpit may have been used.
Politics & GovernanceChrista Pike remains in critical condition after two failed lethal injection attempts in Tennessee. Her attorneys suggest the needle may have dislodged, prompting the governor to halt executions pending review.
TechnologyChrista Pike remains in critical condition after two failed lethal injection attempts in Tennessee, with her attorneys reporting the needle may have damaged her veins, causing prolonged suffering.
Health & MedicineThe State Department has denied funding to the American University of Afghanistan for two years, threatening the education of hundreds of female students in the country.
EducationSwiss glaciers have lost nearly a fifth of their volume in recent years, with scientists warning it signals urgent need for climate action to address human-driven warming.
Climate & EnvironmentA FlyDubai flight experienced a four-hour emergency involving cockpit conflict, steep descents, and alternating distress codes before safely landing.
TransportationOpenAI has rolled out a virtual try-on feature for ChatGPT that allows users to see how clothes would look on them before purchasing, expanding the platform's e-commerce capabilities.
TechnologyResearchers identify hidden 'funnels' that enable complex systems to transition between stable states, revealing previously unknown mechanisms in system dynamics.
