Freed Israeli hostage tells UN, 'No more excuses,' says aid is feeding terrorists

SummaryUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby expressed optimism about potential reforms to the FAA, highlighting bipartisan support for overhauling the air traffic control system, which has faced scrutiny after recent outages, including two significant incidents at Newark Liberty International Airport. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a major investment plan to update technology and improve coordination, with Kirby noting that this time the commitment includes upfront funding, essential for planning and implementation. While safety remains the industry's...

Beth Benike, a veteran and owner of Busy Baby, warns consumers to buy Christmas gifts early, particularly baby products, as a 145% tariff on Chinese imports threatens her inventory. With a loan backed by her home, Benike faces significant financial strain to bring her products to the U.S., as her remaining stock is dwindling. Retailers are adapting by allowing customers to stockpile items due to uncertain availability, while economic analysts suggest families prepare for rising...

Nathaniel Radimak, a 39-year-old Tesla driver previously convicted of road rage crimes in Southern California, was arrested in Hawaii for allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old girl and her mother on May 7. Radimak, who had just been released from prison after serving less than a year of a five-year sentence for multiple violent attacks against female drivers, reportedly attacked the victims after a confrontation while they were parking. His bail in Hawaii is set at $100,000,...

Biomedical engineering professor James Antaki at Cornell University faced a setback when a $6.7 million government grant from the Department of Defense, intended to support the production and testing of PediaFlow—a device designed to enhance blood flow in infants with heart defects—was abruptly canceled via a stop-work order. Antaki, who has dedicated three decades to this research, expressed concern over the lack of funding justification, stating that further funding is critical for testing and regulatory...

Sean "Diddy" Combs, once a celebrated figure in the music industry known for lavish parties, is facing serious legal troubles as he approaches a federal sex-trafficking trial, having been indicted on multiple charges including racketeering and prostitution. Despite his former celebrity connections, few of his famous friends have publicly supported him, likely due to the risk of damaging their reputations amidst allegations that he coerced women into drug-fueled sexual encounters, termed "freak offs." As opening...

Pope Leo XIV held his first "Regina Caeli" prayer in St. Peter's Square shortly after visiting Pope Francis's tomb, emphasizing his commitment to his new role as Successor of Peter. He urged young Catholics to embrace their vocations with courage and called for an end to wars, highlighting the need for peace in Ukraine and Gaza while expressing gratitude for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. As the first American pope, Leo, formerly Robert Francis...