Small plane crashes into Philadelphia neighbourhood, causing explosions

Former World Cup-winning coach Mark Robinson criticized England's management of young fast bowler Issy Wong, who was heavily marketed and hyped up as a promising talent but struggled with consistency and form. After being dropped from Birmingham Phoenix due to issues with her run-up, Wong made a disappointing appearance for England against Sri Lanka in 2023. Robinson emphasized the importance of protecting players like Wong from excessive exposure and media scrutiny, highlighting the need for...

Google is offering buyouts to employees in its "Platforms and Devices" unit ahead of expected cuts, which includes over 25,000 full-time workers focusing on Android, Chrome, Google Photos, and more. Senior vice president Rick Osterloh announced the voluntary exit enrollment for full-time U.S. employees, emphasizing the company's commitment to AI infrastructure and cost cutting. The program aims to help struggling employees align with the division's goals, with a deadline of Feb. 20 for enrollment and...

A three-member commission, including retired high court judge Harsh Kumar, former DGP VK Gupta, and retired IAS officer DK Singh, has been formed to investigate the causes of a stampede that resulted in the deaths of 30 people and injuries to many others during Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The commission aims to identify mistakes, assess security measures, review CCTV footage, and interview witnesses to prevent such incidents in the future. Uttar...

Aid programs supporting migrants in Latin America have been severely impacted by Trump's freeze on U.S. foreign assistance, leaving shelters without doctors and mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth in Venezuela discontinued. The halt in funding has forced grassroots organizations to make cuts, affecting the already precarious journey northward and jeopardizing efforts to address violence and poverty driving migration. Despite the 90-day pause on humanitarian aid, the future of critical programs remains uncertain, with organizations...

Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK may face reductions in sickness benefits payments as part of a major welfare reform, with the long-term sick required to seek work and potentially see benefit cuts. Labour aims to address "Tory failures on welfare" as part of the overhaul, which could impact those with mental health conditions as well. The government plans to introduce significant changes to the welfare system, including scrapping the universal credit category...

Audio from the air traffic control tower at Northeast Philadelphia Airport captured the moments before a medical ambulance plane crashed, as operators tried to contact the Learjet 55 before the tragic incident occurred. The plane, operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, was carrying four crew members and two passengers, including a pediatric patient and her mother, all Mexican nationals. Speculation suggests a possible takeoff stall as the cause of the crash, with a retired pilot...