Delta Airlines plane aborts takeoff after smoke billows from engine: ‘It’s on fire’

The pilot of SkyWest flight 3788, operating as Delta Connection, executed an "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a B-52 military aircraft during landing in Minot, North Dakota, resulting in a go-around. The incident, attributed to a lack of communication from air traffic control regarding the military aircraft, is under investigation by SkyWest and the FAA. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A pilot flying a SkyWest plane had to quickly move the airplane to avoid...

Fernando Ramirez, a 29-year-old convicted felon on parole, faces felony charges after allegedly driving his car into a crowd outside the Vermont Hollywood nightclub in Los Angeles, injuring 36 people. Following the crash, which occurred early Saturday, police are investigating a shooting incident involving the driver and are searching for a suspect described as a man in a blue Dodgers jacket. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man who had done bad things...

President Trump ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein, but expressed skepticism that it would satisfy critics of his administration's handling of the case. While the DOJ cited public interest in its filing, legal experts suggest the transcripts may offer limited insights compared to existing evidence from civil lawsuits and Maxwell's trial. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: President Trump has directed the Justice Department...

Alaska Airlines Grounds Flights Due to IT OutageAlaska Airlines has grounded its fleet and that of Horizon Air following an IT outage that began around 8 p.m. Pacific time, requesting a temporary ground stop for all flights. The airline has apologized for the inconvenience, advising travelers to check flight statuses for residual impacts throughout the evening. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Alaska Airlines had to stop all its flights because their computers were...

Tom Troupe, the veteran actor known for his extensive work in television and theater, passed away at the age of 97 on July 20, 2025. Originally from Kansas City, he served in the Korean War before pursuing an acting career, eventually appearing in over 70 TV shows and notable productions like "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "Sofi," and is survived by his son Christopher and daughter-in-law Becky. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5:...

Federal postal investigators are looking into a car crash at a San Jose post office that resulted in a fire early Sunday morning. Richard Tillman, brother of late NFL star Pat Tillman, was arrested for arson, and authorities are examining spray-painted messages at the scene and whether the driver was impaired. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Federal postal investigators are looking into why a car crashed into a post office in San Jose,...