Canadian investigators have determined that the Delta Air Lines regional jet that crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport last month was descending too quickly before landing. The plane flipped over after a hard landing, resulting in two passengers being seriously injured. All 80 people on board survived the crash. The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the rapid descent.
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The family of Samantha Mickleburgh, who was murdered by her ex-fiancé James Cartwright at a Surrey hotel, expressed relief at his conviction for her murder and rape, stating he is "no longer free to harm" others. They remembered Samantha as a "kind light" and emphasized her passion for life, hoping she would not be defined as a victim. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreWater is crucial for bodily functions and kidney health, with individual intake needs varying by age, activity, and health status. While adequate hydration is associated with a lower risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), excessive intake can be detrimental; guidelines recommend 2.7-3.7 liters daily from all sources, including 1.5-2 liters of plain water. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA construction truck, known to be unroadworthy due to defective brakes, struck and killed road worker Johnathon Walters in Auckland, despite repeated warnings to its owner, Ashik Ali. Ali, 55, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter ahead of his scheduled trial in May 2024. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Pacific coast, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuations in Hawaii and along the U.S. West Coast. While initial waves caused concern, Hawaii's governor reported no significant impact, and tsunami advisories for the U.S. have since been lifted, with minimal wave activity recorded. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreIn April 2000, Delhi police revealed recorded conversations implicating South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje in match-fixing, leading to his confession and subsequent lifetime ban from cricket. His death in a plane crash in June 2002 sparked conspiracy theories, although experts dismissed claims of foul play, citing pilot error and weather issues as the cause. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreSINGAPORE: The Johor state government is proposing a second Rapid Transit System (RTS) link between Tuas and Iskandar Puteri to improve cross-border mobility, as discussed by Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The meeting highlighted ongoing projects like the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, emphasizing strong bilateral ties and economic collaboration. Want More Context? 🔎
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