Text Prompts United Flight to Return to Las Vegas as Passenger Faces Threat Charge
A United flight bound for Newark returned to Las Vegas after a flight attendant reported a passenger’s text referring to hijacking the plane and crashing a row, according to a…
Redrawn Congressional Maps Put Gerrymandering in Focus Ahead of Midterms
Nearly 35 million Americans are expected to vote in congressional districts redrawn ahead of this year’s midterms, after partisan battles over political maps. The coverage places those changes in the…
UN Experts Press for International Court Review of Nicaragua Allegations
United Nations human rights experts say there are reasonable grounds to believe crimes against humanity have been committed in Nicaragua, while the government denies the allegations. Their investigation, underway since…
Brewers Make History: Small-Market Clubs Reach the Top
Milwaukee won its first World Series title by defeating Tampa Bay four games to one, ending a wait that began when the franchise moved to the city in 1970. The…
Flight Crew Acts Fast After Hijack Text, Plane Returns to Las Vegas
A United flight bound for Newark returned to Las Vegas after a flight attendant saw a passenger’s text referring to hijacking and crashing the aircraft. The crew notified the captain…
Binance Breach Shows How Cyber Risk Crosses Borders
A recruitment ruse reportedly opened a path into Binance’s wallet systems, while a separate NSW Health incident and new Cisco-OpenAI defenses highlight the stakes for critical services.
Alaska Senate Race Faces Scrutiny as Trump Challenges Peltola’s Candidacy
President Trump said Mary Peltola should not be allowed to run after a report alleged that a Democratic operative helped recruit a candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan, sharing a name…
Court Pauses Afghan Removals as Flight Status Remains Unclear
A New York judge temporarily barred the Trump administration from repatriating Afghan nationals this week, while the status of a planned flight and Pakistan’s role remain uncertain.
Minnesota Food Fraud Conviction Delivers a 30-Year Accountability Milestone
A federal judge sentenced Salim Said to 30 years in prison for his role in defrauding Minnesota’s federal food program during the pandemic. Prosecutors said he claimed 6,000 meals a…