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A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 returning from Newark to LAX experienced engine issues, prompting an emergency return and evacuation. No injuries were reported, and the FAA is investigating the possible engine fire, with social media footage showing smoke and slides being used for evacuation.
A man has been arrested for allegedly setting a fire in a Brooklyn building, causing extensive damage. The fire started around 1:45 p.m. and was initially thought to be linked to an e-bike factory. No civilians were injured, but one firefighter was hospitalized. The suspect was later found intoxicated and returned to the scene before being detained. He faces arson and burglary charges.
Recent small plane crashes across the US have resulted in fatalities and injuries. A North Dakota lawmaker has died in Minnesota, while other incidents in Los Angeles and Florida have raised safety concerns. Investigations are ongoing today, April 28, 2026.
The man accused of starting the Palisades fire in Los Angeles has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors say Jonathan Rinderknecht sparked a January 2025 blaze that killed 12 and destroyed thousands of homes; a June trial date has been set after a pre-trial memo outlines the defendant’s alleged state of mind and motives.
Eight people have been killed and 32 have been injured as a freight train struck a bus near Bangkok’s Airport Rail Link, with the bus reportedly stuck at a red light and barriers not closing. Rescue teams are continuing to search for victims as investigators look into the cause.