US transportation secretary Sean Duffy has revealed a crisis in the FAA due to outdated equipment and staffing shortages, leading to reliance on eBay and 3D printing for parts. A fatal midair collision and recent system outages have intensified scrutiny, prompting calls for a multi-billion-dollar overhaul. While air travel remains safe due to redundancies, delays and malfunctions highlight the infrastructure's fragility.
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FBI Director Kash Patel has announced a forthcoming release of previously hidden documents related to the Trump-Russia investigation and the January 6 Capitol breach. Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino claim the documents will reveal misuse of the FISA process by former FBI officials like Comey, McCabe, and Strzok.
A recent genetic study has successfully traced the migration patterns of prehistoric humans from Asia to the Americas, shedding light on the ancestral origins of underrepresented Indigenous groups. Researchers analyzed genomes from various ethnic groups, revealing genetic connections and divisions among early settlers.
Sussan Ley has been nominated as the leader of the Liberal party, marking a historic moment as Australia's first female opposition leader. Replacing Peter Dutton after his electoral defeat, Ley, a former stock mustering pilot with 20 years in politics, aims to modernize the party and address the concerns of neglected Australians, particularly women and younger generations. She defeated Angus Taylor by four votes.
Rights groups and NGOs are dragging the UK government to court on Tuesday accusing it of breaching international law by supplying fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza. The new Labour government suspended around 30 licences following a review of Israel's compliance with international humanitarian law, but the partial ban did not cover British-made parts for the advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets.
The FBI has disbanded CR15, a key unit that supported the investigation into Donald Trump, citing corruption and a broader reorganization. This decision follows earlier cuts to the Justice Department's Public Integrity Section and a shift in FBI resources towards immigration enforcement.
Russia and Ukraine are set to engage in peace talks in Istanbul, brokered by Turkey, marking their first direct discussions in three years. Despite low expectations, the meeting follows a spurned offer from Zelenskyy to meet Putin face-to-face. Trump emphasized the importance of his own meeting with Putin to break the deadlock, while Ukraine accepted a ceasefire proposal.
Senator Chuck Schumer has raised concerns that budget and staffing cuts to the US Coast Guard (USCG) by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) may have contributed to the Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge. The incident resulted in two fatalities and several injuries.
A massive military parade, estimated to cost between $25 million and $45 million, is planned to commemorate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday. The event will feature military vehicles, aircraft flyovers, and thousands of soldiers, sparking both excitement and criticism over its cost and purpose.
Three climbers from Renton, Washington, tragically died in a fall in North Cascades National Park on Sunday. The accident occurred while the group of four was descending North Early Winters Spire. A fourth climber sustained serious injuries but managed to reach help. Anchor failure during rappelling is suspected as the cause, and an investigation is underway.
Russia has criticised France's proposal to share its nuclear arsenal with Europe, arguing it won't enhance security. France's president Macron had hinted at deploying nuclear bombers across the EU, but under strict conditions. He noted the US already stations nuclear weapons in Europe, emphasising France's control over its own nuclear defence.