South Africa helicopter crash blamed on penguin in cardboard box that hit pilot's controls
A pilot and three passengers were not injured after their helicopter crashed from a low altitude in South Africa, according to an incident report.…
3 dead and 1 hospitalized after small plane crashes in Boca Raton onto Tri-Rail tracks, authorities say
Three people are dead and another was hospitalized after a small airplane crashed onto the Tri-Rail tracks near I-95 in Boca Raton on Friday, authorities said. Around 10:20 a.m., a Cessna 310 carrying three people…
Apple airlifts more than 1 million iPhones out of India to avoid Trump tariffs, Reuters reports
Apple wants to get its iPhones into the hands of U.S. customers before tariffs could lead to hike prices. The iPhone maker shipped about 1.5 million iPhones, a cargo weighing roughly 600 tons, by air from…
Daylight saving time hearing held before Senate panel: "It's something we have been stuck with this since World War I"
A Senate committee heard from several experts Thursday on setting a year-round time standard, a few months after President Trump vowed to get rid of daylight saving time. "Time is always complicated and the system we…
Cabot butter recalled over possible fecal contamination
Cabot Creamery butter parent company Agri-Mark is recalling more than 1,700 pounds of a butter product over concerns that it could be contaminated with coliform, a type of fecal bacteria. The company is voluntarily recalling…
Kentucky flooding evacuees hoping to return home watch for surging rivers to recede
After days of deluges overfilled rivers to near-record levels across Kentucky, residents were anxious to return to their flooded homes and assess what was salvageable, even as stubbornly high waters kept some of them waiting even longer.…
Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, increases China tariffs to 125%
President Trump on Wednesday announced a 90-day pause on most of his new tariffs, and a lowering of the "reciprocal tariff" rate to 10%, effective immediately, he said on Truth Social. The U.S. stock market surged immediately after the…
Virginia mass shooting kills 3 people and wounds 3 others; suspects in custody
Four people were charged Wednesday in connection with a shooting that killed three people and wounded three others in Virginia, authorities said. The Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office said in a statement that all four suspects —…
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%, as EU also retaliates against Trump tariffs
China said it is raising its tariffs on U.S. products to 84%, up from its previously announced 34%, after President Trump's import duties on Chinese good went into effect today at a rate of 104%. Mr. Trump's broad-based tariffs,…
Instagram users under 16 will need parental consent for livestreams, some messages, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval, owner Meta Platforms said Tuesday as it widened its safety measures for teenagers. The social…
Trump's tariffs prompt China to retaliate with 34% levy on U.S. imports, rare earth element export controls
Beijing — China announced Friday that it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10. The new tariff matches the rate of the U.S. tariff announced by President Trump this…
Ford offers employee pricing to all car shoppers as new auto tariffs kick in
Ford Motor on Thursday announced that it would allow car shoppers to buy its 2024-25 vehicles, including gas, electric and hybrid-powered models, at the discounted price the automaker offers to its employees. Called "From America,…
UK police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault
LONDON (AP) — British police on Friday charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault following an 18-month investigation sparked when four women alleged they had been assaulted by the controversial comedian. London’s Metropolitan Police force said…
DOJ to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione in CEO murder case, AG Bondi says
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City. Mangione faces state murder and terrorism…
Ahead of Trump's auto tariffs, are U.S. consumers rushing to buy cars?
President Trump's forthcoming tariffs on automobiles threaten to make cars more expensive, and some consumers are responding by heading to dealerships before the levies go into effect. Mr. Trump last week announced a 25% tariff rate on…
Some liquid eggs products recalled as they may include bleach, USDA warns. Here's what to know.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans liquid egg products are under recall because they may include a cleaning solution with bleach, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. The liquid egg substitutes were recalled by Cargill…
Earthquakes hit Myanmar and Thailand kill dozens, leave workers trapped under toppled Bangkok skyscraper
Bangkok — Two violent earthquakes rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, killing at least 144 people in Myanmar, according to the country's military rulers. In the Thai capital Bangkok, the first powerful quake toppled a skyscraper that…
Kansas reports measles outbreak with 23 cases as infections rise across U.S.
Kansas health officials have confirmed 23 measles cases, marking an outbreak for the state as infections in at least 17 states have led to the most cases in the U.S. in a single year since 2019. The Kansas outbreak is…
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars
President Trump on Wednesday said he will put a 25% tariff on vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S., escalating his administration's use of aggressive trade measures in an effort to boost domestic manufacturers. "This…
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright issues can proceed, judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that The New York Times and other newspapers can proceed with a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial…
Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where evacuation orders were in effect Tuesday. About 80 miles (129 kilometers) west of Charlotte, North Carolina, officials ordered mandatory…
West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing potentially harmful health effects
West Virginia has outlawed foods that contain some artificial dyes or other additives, in one of the most comprehensive statewide bans of its kind. The move cites potentially harmful health effects and comes amid a broader push…
Man and 2 juveniles found alive after Alaska plane crash
Juneau, Alaska — A man and two juveniles were found with non-life-threatening injuries Monday near the wreckage of a small plane on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula that had been reported overdue the night before, authorities said. The…
Hyundai says it will build $5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana
South Korean auto giant Hyundai on Monday announced a multibillion-dollar investment in the U.S., including a new $5.8 billion steel plant. The plant, which will be based in Louisiana, will create 1,300 jobs in the…
