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No, the Federal Aviation Administration did not recruit people with intellectual disabilities to work as air traffic controllers.Despite what Pres. Donald Trump said at a press conference Thursday – "They can be air traffic controllers" – that's not how disability hiring works, says Chai Feldblum, a disability lawyer and former commissioner of the U.S.

People with intellectual disabilities do lots of jobs–but they don't direct air traffic

Hundreds of badly injured fighters from Myanmar’s civil war have been helped to recover at the Sunshine Care Centre.Mae Sot, Thailand - Within an old wooden house in the Thai border town of Mae Sot, wounded revolutionary fighters lie side by side.Many are amputees missing legs, hands, and arms.

Healing the young rebels of Myanmar's civil war

The military helicopter that collided with a regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, in a crash that killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft, was a UH-60 Black Hawk, considered the “workhorse” of U.S. Army aviation.The helicopter is a “utility tactical transport” aircraft — used for everything from air assault to relief operations — that the Army says it has relied on for every major operation around the world for more than four decades.

What are Black Hawk helicopters and how are they used? What to know after the D.C. aircraft crash

Zoe KleinmanTechnology editor •@zskBBCFor Christmas I received an interesting gift from a friend - my very own "best-selling" book."Tech-Splaining for Dummies" (great title) bears my name and my photo on its cover, and it has glowing reviews.

How an AI written book shows why the tech 'terrifies' creatives

MEXICO CITY (AP) — It might cost more to repair them than to buy new ones. But baby Jesus figurines have such sentimental value in families that every January an area in downtown Mexico City is full of people with the broken religious sculptures looking for a workshop for hands, legs, nose, eyes, eyelashes or fingers.

AP PHOTOS: The moment to restore broken baby Jesus figurines has come in Mexico

Scientists have predicted when it could strike the planetScientists have outlined the potential chance of a recently discovered asteroid striking the Earth in the near future.Scientists from all over the world spend their days searching space for all manner of celestial objects, which makes this discovery all the more interesting.

Scientists discover 'city-destroying' asteroid heading toward Earth and warn when it may hit

An FDA recall on Lay's potato chips originally issued in December has been upgraded by the agency to its highest risk level.Three things to knowThe original recall was issued mid-December, with more than 6,000 bags of Lay's 13 oz. bags of classic chips removed from shelves in Washington and Oregon.

FDA upgrades recall of Lay's potato chips to most serious level

When Barbara Corcoran first saw the New York City penthouse apartment she lives in now, she knew she had to have it.It was 1992, and Corcoran had already founded her real estate company, The Corcoran Group, but to keep her business afloat, she had a part-time job delivering packages.

Barbara Corcoran visited a NYC penthouse in 1992, and knew she had to have it—she bought it 26 years later: 'I envisioned myself living here'

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) — Caleb Zurliene’s 17 points off of the bench helped lead Campbell to a 96-55 victory over William & Mary on Thursday night.Zurliene had six rebounds for the Fighting Camels (11-11, 6-3 Coastal Athletic Association). Nolan Dorsey scored 15 points and added nine rebounds.

Zurliene scores 17 as Campbell beats William & Mary 96-55

WASHINGTON — Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a 10-year term as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, distanced himself on Thursday from Trump’s sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, telling the Senate Judiciary Committee he did not think violent rioters who assaulted law enforcement deserved a break.

Kash Patel distances himself from Trump's Jan. 6 pardons at FBI director confirmation hearing

An intense lobbying campaign played out over the last two years over whether to allow additional flights out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the scene of the catastrophic mid-air collision Wednesday night.The number of flights at Reagan National is capped because of its congestion. But lawmakers have an interest in boosting direct flights to their states – for themselves and their constituents – because the airport is more convenient to downtown than Dulles International Airport, which is also managed by the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority.

A shorter commute: Lawmakers, lobbyists argued over adding flights at busy Reagan airport

Growth is slowing but there is ‘no room for fiscal leniency’ if India is to meet fiscal deficit targets, economists say.Mumbai, India – Prema Salgaonkar wakes up hours before dawn and begins to cook food in her suburban Mumbai home to sell. Her son, Amar returns from work only when the sun is well above and she is done making her nearly 100 vegetable-stuffed parathas.

For India budget, tightrope walk between creating jobs and gov’t deficit

HONOLULU (AP) — Police arrested a total of six people in connection with a deadly explosion of illegal fireworks in a Honolulu neighborhood on New Year’s Eve and confiscated 500 pounds (227 kilograms) of unused fireworks from the scene of the blast, authorities said Thursday.

Honolulu police have arrested 6 people in connection with deadly New Year’s fireworks blast

@brrookewellss/TikTokA new mom is sharing the advice she received from a fellow mom which she says has changed her life.Brooke Wells, a mom of a 1-year-old daughter, opened up about the advice in a Jan. 15 TikTok video.Brooke Wells, a mom of one, shared the “greatest piece of advice” another mom shared with her in a viral TikTok video. @brrookewellss/TikTok"It was that anytime you're having a really hard day, which was me today, think about … the thing you're gonna want more than anything else when

New mom shares the powerful advice that she always tries to remember

Discover how impactful leadership decisions drive company valuations and stock prices, unlocking growth even in challenging times.**The Power of Strong Leadership**Strong leadership can often be the deciding factor in a company's success. Not only does it foster a robust organizational culture, but it also directly influences the company’s market valuation.

How Strong Leadership Boosts Company Valuation and Stock Prices

What to know about tonight's start-studded benefit:No Doubt, John Mayer, Green Day, Billie Eilish, Stevie Nicks, Lady Gaga and Olivia Rodrigo are among the performers at the FireAid benefit. Justine Goode / NBC News; Getty ImagesIrving Azoff says organizing FireAid has kept him too busy to sleep

FireAid benefit concert live updates: How to watch, who is performing and more

More than 8,000 of the world’s most-cited scientists have at least one retraction, according to a database that links retractions to top-cited papers1.An analysis of the database, published in PLOS Biology on 30 January, attempts to map the scale of retractions and understand how they manifest.

Thousands of highly cited scientists have at least one retraction

Barron Trump is often seen carrying a black backpack in public, and there's a touching reason why he always takes it with him, according to various experts onlineOne person who was a standout figure in President Trump's election campaign was his son, Barron Trump.

'Heartbreaking reason' why Barron Trump always carries black backpack with him

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT. A mermaid animator performing at an aquarium in China was seen suddenly being attacked in the water by a giant fish which got its jaws around her head as spectators looked onHorrific footage shows the moment a woman swimming in an aquarium was suddenly attacked by a fish which attempted to lock its jaws around her head.Spectators were looking on when suddenly the mermaid animator was attacked by the giant fish. It opened its jaws around the Russian performer's face but luckily

Horror moment giant fish attacks 'mermaid' in aquarium locking jaws around head in front of crowd

Critics say the directive won't actually stop antisemitism, but will target immigrants while cracking down on free speech.President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday that would cancel visas and deport international students who have expressed support for Palestinians — the administration’s latest effort to both target immigrants and crack down on free speech, particularly on college campuses.

Trump Signs Order To Deport Foreign Students Who Support Palestinian Freedom

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Emergency response units search the crash site Thursday of an American Eagle plane on the Potomac River. Andrew Harnik / Getty ImagesThe skies on Wednesday night were clear. The pilots were in communication with air traffic control, and officials said American Eagle Flight 5342 was on a standard descent to the runway in the busy airspace above the nation’s capital.

What caused the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter?

CNN —Federal prosecutors filed a superseding indictment against Sean “Diddy” Combs, expanding the racketeering conspiracy allegations to include two new female victims.Combs was previously charged with racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution of a former long-term girlfriend, who is identified in the indictment as “Victim 1.” The superseding indictment alleges the crimes extended to two additional women.

Prosecutors include two more victims in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal indictment

WASHINGTON — Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., cast doubt Thursday over whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is qualified to be the next leader of the government’s largest and most powerful health agency.Cassidy, a doctor, has emerged as a key swing vote in Kennedy's bid to be the secretary of health and human services.

The Republican doctor who could be a hurdle to RFK Jr.'s confirmation

Olympic figure skating great and authoritative commentator Dick Button has died at age 95FILE - Dick Button smiles next to a painting of him while honored at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating, dies at 95

LOS ANGELES - The FDA has approved Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, marking the first new pharmaceutical approach to pain relief in over two decades.The drug is designed to provide an alternative to opioids, which have long been associated with addiction and overdose risks.

FDA approves first new non-opioid pain pill in 20 years—how it works

Biden administration encouraged the recruitment of people with 'severe intellectual disabilities,' Trump saidAmerican Airlines fuselage in the PotomacA crew retrieves wreckage of American Airlines Flight 5342, which was involved in a collision with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. (Leigh Green for Fox News Digital)

Trump orders assessment of aviation safety, names acting FAA administrator after deadly DC plane crash

The redesigned 2026 Audi A5 will soon spawn a high-performance RS 5 flagshipThe new RS 5 will come with liftback and wagon body stylesPower will likely come from a plug-in hybrid powertrain built around a twin-turbo V-6Audi has a new A5 headed to showrooms shortly as a 2026 model, and once again there will be a high-performance RS 5 flagship, prototypes for which are still out testing.

2027 Audi RS 5 spied with new details

CNN —Following an investigative report by the Baltimore Banner that detailed allegations of sexual misconduct by Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker by six unnamed massage therapists, the NFL kicker issued a lengthy denial of the claims, calling them “unequivocally false.”The Banner said it spoke with the therapists who claimed Tucker acted inappropriately during his treatments, including exposing his genitals and that he “asked them to massage his pelvic area or inner thighs while he had an erection.”

Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker denies accusations of sexual misconduct, as NFL says league ‘will look into the matter’

Quick LinksDelta Air Lines , the most profitable airline in America today and the nation's #1 airline according to the latest rankings from the Wall Street Journal, has the hard work of many different departments to attribute its impressive success to. But perhaps the most important of Delta's many different initiatives has been its continued refinement of its route network.

Why Does Delta Air Lines Fly Between Orlando & Miami?

Have you taken a Dollar Tree crafting challenge? Though there's no official competition under this name, there are scores of projects shared online with a uniting theme: they are made from Dollar Tree wares originally intended for a non-crafting purpose. One unsuspecting crafting medium is their garden fence, sold in sections for the iconic $1.25 a piece.

Transform Dollar Tree Garden Fences Into Beautiful Wall Decor With An Easy DIY

WASHINGTON − Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a celebrity influencer.That much was clear over two days of Senate confirmation hearings to evaluate his fitness to lead the department of Health and Human Services.The high-ceilinged, wood-paneled rooms where the grilling took place, were packed to capacity.