Lufthansa flight LH453, a regularly scheduled service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Munich Airport (MUC), made an unscheduled diversion to Boston Logan International Airport on April 23rd. The Airbus A380 aircraft was carrying 461 passengers at an altitude of around 35,000 feet when air traffic control and the cockpit crew jointly decided to … Read more
Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) saw its stock rise over 3% after reporting strong fiscal first-quarter earnings that surpassed expectations. The company also announced a 5% dividend increase and $70 billion in stock buybacks. In Q1, Alphabet reported earnings per share of $2.81 on revenue of $90.2 billion, beating analyst estimates of $2.01 on revenue of $89.1 … Read more
A recent incident on a Lufthansa Airbus A380 flight has highlighted the potential safety risks of lithium batteries. The plane had to divert from its route to Munich, bound for Los Angeles, due to a tablet that became jammed in a business-class seat. The tablet, identified as an iPad, had already shown visible signs of … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency, $Trump, has seen its price jump by over 70% after he announced exclusive dinner invitations for its top holders. The event, scheduled for May 22, will be held at the Trump National Golf Club in Washington DC and features a private gala dinner for 220 of the coin’s largest investors. … Read more
Millions of US retirees are awaiting their Social Security benefits, which are distributed monthly across the country. The next payment date is Wednesday, May 7, 2025. However, not everyone will receive their check on that day. The Social Security Administration uses a staggered payment system to distribute funds, grouping beneficiaries by when they retired and … Read more
The 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will take place from April 27 to May 4, celebrating music, food, and art with a “Viva Mexico” theme. Headlining acts include Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, and Lil Wayne & The Roots. Before heading to the festival, here are key things to know: Music: … Read more
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A deadly and fast-spreading measles outbreak has hit the US, with nearly 900 cases reported as of Friday’s data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The majority of cases come from Texas, where 646 have been confirmed since late January. In total, 94 people have been hospitalized due to measles. The outbreak … Read more
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport was closed for several hours on Friday afternoon after a bomb threat was reported on Allegiant Air Flight 2006. According to Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, the threat was written on a lavatory door and targeted all Allegiant planes at the airport. Approximately 170 passengers were on board when the flight … Read more
Pharmacies in College Station are bracing for higher prices on generic prescription medications due to upcoming tariffs on imported goods. According to Dr. Bessem Oben, director of clinical services at GoldStar Pharmacy, the increased cost of raw materials will likely lead to higher costs for generic drugs. Texas A&M economics expert Dennis Jansen explains that … Read more