A 315-mile river in eastern New York
Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger has disclosed an early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis. He says the condition may briefly affect memory and sleep as he continues his public-facing work and advocacy for aviation safety.
Bird strikes have contributed to a high-profile helicopter crash in New York and a separate investigation into a long-dunken 1952 disaster. Authorities say birds struck helicopters during low-altitude flights, prompting safety reviews and potential flight-restrictions. Investigations have highlighted the risk to urban sightseeing and the need for clearer safety procedures.
The Pan Am Clipper Endeavor has been located deep in the Atlantic—two stories in one: the wreckage confirms what historians knew and shows how safety measures implemented over decades have saved lives in air travel.
A Gaza Water carrier, a Beirut mother in displacement, and a Sudanese student-turned-worker illuminate the human toll of conflict. From Gaza’s streets to Lebanon’s camps, child labour and sleep-deprived families are front-page realities amid ongoing crises.
A mix of mortgage rates remaining elevated and inventory growth is shaping US and UK housing markets. Cash sales have cooled, financed buyers are gaining ground, and prices show modest changes in several markets. Analysts warn of continued affordability challenges and potential further rate-related pressure.
New York City has imposed a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative AI for pre-K through eighth grade, affecting about 600,000 pupils. The city has banned companion chatbots, set classroom screen-time caps, will require twice-yearly AI literacy classes for high schoolers and will run limited supervised pilots for older students while reviewing ed-tech contracts.
Boston College and Rutgers pay tribute to Welles Crowther, the man known as The Man With The Red Bandana, who died saving others on 9/11. The event includes red bandannas, a whiteout crowd and acknowledgments of Crowther’s bravery.