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Flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after ‘violent incident’
A flight from Dubai to Israel had to be diverted to Saudi Arabia after an incident occurred in the cockpit of the plane that raised concerns about a possible hijacking. Read more trending news Israeli media reported that security officials said there was a feud between the pilots...
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Rubio: New site will allow Americans to apply online for US passports
A new artificial intelligence website touted by President Donald Trump will allow Americans to apply for passports online starting in 2027, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday. Read more trending news During a presentation announcing America.gov on Tuesday, Rubio spoke...
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Co-pilot stabs plane captain mid-flight in possible 'terror attack,' officials say
An Israel-bound passenger plane had to make an emergency landing after the co-pilot reportedly stabbed the captain in what may have been an attempted “terror attack," officials said....
safety
Police investigate deadly crash on busy metro Atlanta roadway
The South Fulton Police Department says a crash in the city killed a person and critically injured another. The crash happened at about 6:10 a.m. on Wednesday near Fulton Industrial Boulevard at Westgate Parkway SW. Preliminary details from the crash investigation indicated a tru...
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Ole Miss student deaths may be connected to stores accused of selling kratom-like products
New documents released by investigators alleged a gas station convenience store and a smoke shop may have sold kratom-like products linked to the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. Robert Strang, a 20-year-old junior from Atlanta, and Aidan Hamilton, a 18-year-old ...
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TSA officers must stand while checking IDs, boarding passes, agency says
Transportation Security Administration workers who check passengers’ identification and boarding passes before they enter security checkpoints will no longer be allowed to sit while on the job. Read more trending news CNN reported that all chairs are being removed from the podium...
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Form 1040 draft includes a question you haven’t seen before. Here’s what it asks
(Gray News) - The Trump administration appears poised to ask tax filers if they are United States citizens, according to New York Times reporting on a draft of Form 1040. The draft form also asks if filers are authorized to work legally in the U.S. “At the time you file your retu...
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Learning new tricks — The surprising way new hobbies boost your brain as you age
( Aging Untold ) — Forget the old adage: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Picking up a new hobby later in life isn’t just fun — it’s also one of the best things you can do for your brain. From line dancing to sourdough starters to pickleball, small leaps outside your comfor...
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1 killed, 1 injured in crash on Fulton Industrial Boulevard
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person was killed and another was critically injured in a crash early Wednesday on Fulton Industrial Boulevard at Westgate Parkway, police said. Authorities believe a truck and a car were involved in the crash, which blocked all lanes, the ...
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NYC man dies when plastic shopping bag gets caught in subway door
A New York City man died after his plastic shopping bag became caught in the doors of a subway train, authorities said. The man was dragged on the platform by the moving train before he collided with a wall and fell onto the tracks. Read more trending news According to a New York...