A medical helicopter crashed in Mississippi, killing three people on board, including a pilot and two hospital staff members. The incident occurred near the intersection of Highway 43 and the Natchez Trace Parkway, with various emergency response teams arriving at the densely forested site. The cause of the crash is yet to be determined.
Related news
Pakistan detained a leading female Baloch rights activist on Saturday for holding a sit-in in southwestern Balochistan at which three protesters were also killed, police said. The protesters had been holding a sit-in on Friday outside the University of Balochistan, demanding the release of members of their support group, whom they allege had been detained by security agencies.
Donald Trump signed an order targeting college accreditation. This move intensifies conflict with universities like Harvard. The order aims to curb ideological overreach and promote intellectual diversity. It allows easier switching of accreditors. The Education Secretary can hold accreditors accountable. Other actions include AI training and HBCU initiatives. Harvard faces scrutiny over international student records.
Minutes after taking office, Donald Trump was sued by the AFGE and Public Citizen over his plan for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk. Allegations include DOGE's non-compliance with federal transparency laws and potential adverse effects on federal employees and public services.
Hamas aired a video showing two Israeli hostages, Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Haim Ohana, captured during the October 7 attack. The men, barefoot and unshaven, are seen in a dim room urging another hostage to recount his experiences to speed their release. Families urged Israeli and US leaders for urgent action.
Fifteen lawmakers, led by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, have introduced a resolution to designate January as Tamil language and heritage month. Tamil-American community contributions are to be recognized. The resolution has strong support from various Tamil-American organizations and co-sponsors. The aim is to highlight Tamil culture's richness and contributions to America's cultural fabric.
Actor Dave Franco revealed that people have been asking him to play Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, due to their striking resemblance though he does not have an official offer but had been overwhelmed with texts suggesting the role. “I have never received more texts in my life about anything," Franco said.
Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher and key figure in the development of ChatGPT, tragically died by suicide in his San Francisco apartment. Balaji, a vocal critic of OpenAI's alleged copyright infringement in training its AI models, had resigned from the company and become a key witness in ongoing lawsuits.
Fuji TV executives resigned amid growing pressure over sexual assault allegations against host Masahiro Nakai. The scandal unfolded after reports revealed Nakai paid a settlement to a woman accusing him of non-consensual acts. Following advertiser withdrawals, show cancellations, and public criticism of Fuji TV’s handling, Nakai retired from entertainment, apologizing. Fuji TV pledged an external investigation and leadership changes.
US President Donald Trump mocked federal workers over a controversial directive from Elon Musk’s department, requiring employees to list weekly accomplishments. The directive sparked outrage among employees and unions, while Musk dismissed the task as trivial. Democratic senator Tina Smith criticized Musk’s approach as aggressive.
Orlando police arrested Jaythan Gilder, 32, who allegedly stole diamond earrings worth $769,500 from Tiffany & Co. and swallowed them. Clues from his statements led to this discovery. An x-ray confirmed foreign objects in his abdomen. Gilder claimed to represent an Orlando Magic player, but fled upon receiving the jewelry during a VIP viewing.