Alaska Airlines ground all flights: What caused the nationwide disruption?

[ad_1] Alaska Airlines on Thursday grounded its flights at all airports. The ground stop also applies to Alaska Airlines’ subsidiary Horizon Air, a Federal Aviation Administration advisory showed, which was requested for a period of 1 hour 10 minutes ending at 0000 GMT, according to the advisory. Why were the Airlines grounded? The Alaska airline […]

NYC mayoral elections: Zohran Mamdani holds double-digit lead; Cuomo gains ground if Sliwa drops out, new poll suggests

[ad_1] From left, Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participate in a mayoral debate, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo) New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani continues to hold a double-digit lead in the race, but his advantage over Andrew […]

Florida AG issues criminal subpoena against Roblox, calls game ‘breeding ground for predators’

[ad_1] Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has ramped up his investigation into Roblox, the hugely popular online gaming platform, issuing a criminal subpoena after evidence surfaced that sexual predators are exploiting the game to target minors.“Multiple investigations have revealed that sexual predators are using Roblox to access, communicate with, and groom minors,” Uthmeier said in […]

US shutdown: Burbank Airport unmanned for hours; ground delays expected at major US airports

[ad_1] Representative photo (AP) The Federal Aviation Administration warned that Hollywood Burbank Airport in California will be without air traffic controllers for several hours on Monday evening, as the government shutdown leaves many airport staff working without pay.The staffing shortage was scheduled to begin at 4.15 pm and continue until approximately 10.00 pm (local time).Air […]

‘Leave now!’ Benjamin Netanyahu urges Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of ground operations; calls current strikes ‘prelude’

[ad_1] Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday urged residents of Gaza City to evacuate, warning that troops were preparing to into the territory’s main urban center.“In two days we brought down 50 terror towers, and this is only the opening stage of the intensified ground manoeuvre in Gaza City. I say to the residents: […]

Starship setback: Elon Musk’s SpaceX scrubs tenth test flight; ground systems glitch delays launch

[ad_1] SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship in Starbase, Texas. (Picture credit: AP) SpaceX called off a planned test flight of its Starship rocket on Sunday night, just minutes before launch, citing a technical problem with ground systems. The cancellation marked another setback for Elon Musk’s giant rocket, which has faced repeated failures in recent months.The launch […]

‘Most effective way forward’: Zelenskyy wants direct talks with Putin; claims ‘boots on Ukrainian ground important’

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday urged for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling it “the most effective way forward” to end the war, even as Moscow ruled out any immediate meeting.His remarks came as Ukraine celebrated Independence Day amid drone strikes and continued fighting on the frontline.Speaking at a ceremony marking […]

Is Africa becoming the US’s dumping ground of migrants?

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration is a cornerstone of his domestic policy, forming part of his controversial campaign pledge to carry out “the largest deportation operation in American history.“Deporting those migrants to African countries, however, was not part of the original plan he announced when he ran for the presidency in […]

Ground invasion in Gaza? Israel military building up troops, equipment near border: Report

[ad_1] Israeli soldiers are seen near the Gaza Strip border in southern Israel, Aug. 6, 2025. (AP Photo) Commercial satellite images reveal a major buildup of Israeli troops and equipment along the Gaza border, which US officials say may indicate preparations for a new ground assault on the Palestinian territory.This comes after Israel’s security cabinet […]

Horror at amusement park in Saudi Arabia: 360-degree ride snaps mid-air, crashes into the ground, 23 injured | World News

[ad_1] The central pole of the 360-Degree ride suddenly snapped mid-air, causing the gondola to crash violently into the ground/ Image: X A mechanical failure at a popular amusement park in Saudi Arabia’s mountain city of Taif led to a horrifying accident that injured 23 people, including several critically. The incident unfolded on Wednesday evening […]