Remembering a Musical Giant in Mexico

In a Reddit post, a user questioned why airplane passengers must put their seats upright during takeoff and landing. Experts explained that these are the riskiest parts of the flight, with 49% of deaths occurring during landing. Seats must be upright for impact protection and ease of evacuation in case of emergencies, as reclined seats reduce space for occupants to escape quickly. Following plane safety protocols, such as reading safety briefings and knowing emergency procedures,...

A small aircraft carrying five people crashed in a parking lot of a retirement community in Lancaster County, Pa., after the pilot reported an “open door,” resulting in two people being taken to a burn center. The plane, a six-seater Beechcraft Bonanza, skidded about 100 feet after hitting the ground, damaging about a dozen vehicles but causing no harm to buildings. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are conducting an investigation...

More than 30 casualties have been brought ashore after an oil tanker collided with a cargo vessel in the North Sea, causing a “massive fireball”. The condition of those injured remains unclear, with lifeguards and a coastguard helicopter responding to reports of people abandoning both ships. The incident involved the US-flagged tanker MV Stena Immaculate and the Portugese-flagged cargo vessel MV Solong in the Humber Estuary, with all crew from the tanker confirmed safe by...

Military officials from over 30 nations are convening in Paris to discuss the establishment of an international security force for Ukraine, aimed at deterring Russia from launching further offensives post-ceasefire. France and Britain are leading the effort to build a coalition of nations willing to safeguard Ukraine, with the blueprint for the force being presented at the talks. The force could include heavy weaponry and rapid deployment of weapons stockpiles to aid Ukraine in case...

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is working to repair his strained relationship with the United States and secure a favorable deal to end his country’s war with Russia, meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia. The meeting comes ahead of talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials, with Ukraine seeking peace and blaming Russia for the ongoing conflict. Zelensky's visit to Saudi Arabia signifies his commitment to ending the war and discussing necessary...

Rohit Sharma and Jay Shah proudly posed with the T20 World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy following India's victory over New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final, marking a historic milestone in Indian cricket as Sharma and Virat Kohli became the most decorated cricketers with four ICC titles each. With titles including two Champions Trophies and two T20 World Cups for Sharma, and a mix of World Cup wins and Champions Trophies for...