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A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 caught fire upon landing in Las Vegas, prompting an emergency evacuation of 197 passengers and crew. Meanwhile, an Australian report revealed a helicopter crash in Cairns was a deliberate act by the pilot, who was intoxicated. Both incidents are under investigation by aviation authorities.
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Dr. Mark Chavez has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine, becoming the third individual to do so in connection with actor Matthew Perry's fatal overdose. The plea agreement comes as authorities pursue two other suspects deemed more responsible for Perry's death, which occurred in October 2023.
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The New York Yankees and New York Mets have both advanced in the MLB Playoffs. The Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3, taking a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series. The Mets triumphed over the Philadelphia Phillies, winning their series 3-1 and securing a spot in the NL Championship Series.