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A regional passenger jet with 64 onboard has collided with a military helicopter before crashing into the Potomac river while approaching Ronald Reagan Washington national airport on Wednesday night. The American Airlines flight, operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle Flight 5342, had flown from Wichita, Kansas, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members when it collided with a Black Hawk helicopter that was on a training flight. Dozens of firefighters were “engaged in dive operations” on the Potomac river, Edward Kelly, the general president of the international association of firefighters, said, with bodies reportedly pulled from the water and…

Swarming throngs of devotees bathed in rivers at the world’s biggest religious gathering in India on Thursday, undeterred by a stampede a day earlier that killed at least 30 people.The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful from around India every 12 years to the northern city of Prayagraj, but has a woeful record of deadly crowd incidents.Wednesday’s pre-dawn disaster, which saw a surging crowd spill out of a police cordon and trample bystanders, prompted some spooked pilgrims to leave the festival.But many more were still arriving in the stampede’s aftermath to participate in what they said was…

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) hugs Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) after 31-9 win at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The NFL announced on Wednesday the players participating in each of the on-field and off-field skills competitions that make up the 2025 Pro Bowl Games taking place Thursday and Sunday in Orlando, Fla. The 11 skills challenges are worth three points apiece for a total of 33 available. Points from the flag football game on Sunday will be added to Thursday’s score to determine the winner between the competing AFC and NFC sides. “Passing…

As the exercise platform grows beyond the bike, it’s launching constructs of social networks to build community and keep you working out on the service. This article was originally published by a www.fastcompany.com . Read the Original article here. .

(© Kyran – stock.adobe.com) A nine-month investigation into vape shops in Front Royal resulted in a large seizure of narcotics, according to Virginia State Police. On Jan. 15, officers executed multiple search warrants at businesses and residences in the Town of Front Royal and Warren County along with a business in Prince William County. As a result of the operation, the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug Gang Task Force seized 19,032 products containing THC with a street value of $932,602. In addition, three firearms and $16,033 in U.S. currency were also recovered. Charges are pending. The case remains active and ongoing.…

On Wednesday, Meta Platforms Inc. META said it has agreed to a $25 million settlement with President Donald Trump over his suspension from Facebook and Instagram following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. What Happened: During the company’s fourth-quarter investor call, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed support for the Trump administration highlighting its role in defending American tech values, reported the New York Times.  “This is going to be a big year for redefining our relationships with governments,” Zuckerberg stated. See Also: Google Reclassifies US As ‘Sensitive Country’ Just Like China And Russia After Trump’s ‘Gulf Of America’ Move Trump’s lawsuit,…

A 15-year-old girl was shot dead by her father and maternal uncle over TikTok videos in an alleged honour killing in Pakistan’s Quetta, ANI reported, citing local media reports. TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration.(Reuters) The incident took place on a street in the southwestern city of Quetta on January 28. The father of the 15-year-old Hira was enraged over his daughter’s social media presence on TikTok and had asked her to stop making videos. However, after her daughter refused to follow his order, he hatched a plan with the girl’s maternal uncle to kill his daughter. Also…

Dan RosneyBBC Business ReporterGetty ImagesElon Musk bought Twitter in 2022On March 21, 2006 the first ever tweet was posted by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey: “Just setting up my twttr”. It was a simple introduction to a brand new platform.Backed by celebrities, it was different to other social media sites, like MySpace or Facebook, because you could interact with any user without them having to approve a request. Companies rushed to join the service, hoping to get closer to their customers.”If you were a brand that wanted to be part of any cultural moments that were happening, Twitter was a great…

Trump offers money for federal workers to resign Lawyers and unions are urging caution after the Trump administration appeared to offer federal employees seven months of pay and benefits if they resign by next week. WASHINGTON – Lawyers and unions are urging caution after the Trump administration appeared to offer federal employees seven months of pay and benefits if they resign by next week. Many are saying not to call this a “buyout” because the terms are so vague. The Trump administration sent out a letter to all federal employees entitled “fork in the road” offering to allow people to…

In our news wrap Wednesday, at least 30 people in India were killed and dozens more injured in a stampede during the world’s largest religious gathering, the State Department raised its travel advisory for the Democratic Republic of Congo to its highest level advising Americans not to travel there and former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years for his bribery conviction. This article was originally published by a www.pbs.org . Read the Original article here. .