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By Shania Shelton, CNN(CNN) — The midair collision at Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night has presented Sean Duffy with a major crisis just hours after he was sworn in as secretary of transportation.Duffy will not lead the investigation into the crash that led to the presumed deaths of 67 people — the National Transportation Safety Board will lead the inquiry and the Federal Aviation Administration will assist.

Crisis immediately greets Duffy as he takes over Transportation Department

AFP    Mohammed Deif was killed in an Israeli air strike in the Gaza StripHamas has confirmed that its military chief, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip last year. Israel's military said in August that it had killed Deif the previous month, but Hamas had not confirmed this until now. Israel says Deif was one of the figures responsible for planning the 7 October attacks in southern Israel in which 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage. Deif was widely seen as the

Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Deif

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece arrested a Turkish man after discovering dozens of firearms and other weapons stashed on his boat when he fell ill and lost control of the vessel, authorities said Thursday.The coast guard said they responded to reports Tuesday of a motorized boat drifting outside the port of Alexandroupolis, near Greece’s border with Turkey.

Greece arrests a Turkish man after search of a drifting boat turns up large weapons stash

Stock futures were higher as investors digested big tech earnings results.An American Airlines flight carrying 64 people collided midair with a military helicopter.The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged.Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day:

5 things to know before the stock market opens Thursday

Trump says military helicopter shouldn’t have been flying same height as planeTrump goes on the offensive against DEI at plane crash briefingPresident Donald Trump went on the offensive against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at his press briefing on the plane crash, but there is no evidence to back up Trump's claims that DEI policies or any deficiencies on the part of air traffic controllers were factors in the accident and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said earlier that "everything was standard in the lead up."

'I lost everything. I lost my husband, I lost my students, I lost my friends’

A video showing an unusual optical illusion around Denali, North America's tallest mountain, has gone viral on TikTok.The video, posted on January 2 by TikTok user @ak_amy_mae, has amassed 6 million views and was recorded in Anchorage, Alaska's most populous city.

Woman Looks Up at Alaskan Mountain—'Can't Believe' What She Sees

LONDON (AP) — Norman Gregory is an institution within an institution. He’s been working at the historic Smithfield wholesale meat market in central London since 1961, witnessing first hand the rapid transformation of the capital over the decades.And he’s mainly seen it at night.

AP PHOTOS: Meat and greet: Historic London market counting down the years

The Champions League draw is set for Friday which is when we will know the matchups for the knockout playoffsThe UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase is over, and the knockout stage outlook is now much clearer. Manchester City avoided disaster, Liverpool topped the league-phase table, and we will get Manchester City against either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the playoffs.

2024-25 Champions League draw, bracket, format, explained: Manchester City land Bayern Munich or Real Madrid

Reporting fromLos Angeles, CaliforniaA star-studded line-up is set to take over two venues in Los Angeles on Thursday for a benefit concert to help the area recover from two of the largest fires in its history.More than 20 artists from various genres are on the line up for the FireAid benefit show, which is happening at two large venues in the city simultaneously.

FireAid concert: Who's performing and how to watch

CNN —Catherine, Princess of Wales continued her phased return to public duties on Thursday, visiting a children’s hospice in Wales, as it was announced that she’d become a patron of the organization.Tŷ Hafan was the first children’s hospice in Wales when it opened in 1999.

Catherine, Princess of Wales visits children’s hospice as she becomes latest royal patron

Amid a likely debate between Mississippi House and Senate leaders over plans to slash state taxes, Republican Gov. Tate Reeves in his Wednesday State-of-the-State Address strongly encouraged the Legislature to pass a law that abolishes the state income tax.“This money does not belong to the government,” Reeves said of the income tax.

Reeves pushes income tax elimination, opposes Medicaid expansion in State of the State address

What was behind Stu Jackson's warning shot?Late last week, an unusual, pithy press release was published. The urgent 100-word statement was about "the future of college athletics," and curiously enough, it was authored by one of the 12 members of the men's basketball selection committee.

One commissioner is ringing alarm bells about a possible power conference takeover of the NCAA Tournament

Striking a harmonious balance between work and family enhances well-being and productivity. Discover how Jennifer Hyman’s insights can inspire your journey.**Balancing Act: Finding Harmony in Life**Jennifer Hyman, co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway, has become a prominent voice in the discussions surrounding work-life balance.

Achieve Work-Life Balance: Jennifer Hyman’s Secrets to Success

CNN —While everyone is hanging at the edge of their seats for more info on the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things,” the brothers behind the hit show are already cooking up their next projects.At a Netflix presentation of the streaming giant’s 2025 slate for press on Wednesday, “Stranger Things” creators Ross and Matt Duffer revealed that in 2026 they will be executive producing two new shows, titled “The Boroughs” and “Something Very Bad is Going to Happen,” both of which “encompass what we feel is at the core of ‘Stranger Things,’” according to Ross Duffer – “they’re stories about ordinary people who encounter the extraordinary.”

‘Stranger Things’ creators tease new supernatural show set in a retirement community: ‘They ride golf carts, not bikes’

When the Oʻahu Women’s Court was established in 2022 to offer an alternative to incarceration, officials had a goal of admitting 20 participants a year. As of this month, 33 women were currently enrolled.The pilot project has been a success, say advocates, who are seeking to make it permanent and expand the program statewide.

Women’s Court may be renewed on Oʻahu and expanded to other islands

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been on an unexpectedly monthslong assignment after serving on Boeing’s Starliner crewed test flight, will conduct a spacewalk Thursday.

Boeing Starliner astronauts on extended stay at space station to conduct a spacewalk

An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members crashed into a U.S. Army helicopter while descending toward Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.The collision, which happened in the evening of on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, led to an extensive emergency response as rescue teams searched the Potomac River for survivors.

Reagan Airport Plane Crash: Experts Warn 'We're Ignoring the Real Threat'

In the past, we’ve written about why airplanes are painted white, why their doors are outlined with a different color, and the significance of the colors of a plane’s jet engine.With cruising becoming so popular, we decided to look into the colors of cruise ships, too.

Why Are Cruise Ships Always Painted White?

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

Mary Richardson Kennedy and Robert F Kennedy Jr were married from 1994 to 2012 (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).WASHINGTON, DC: Robert F Kennedy Jr reportedly put all the blame on his second wife Mary Richardson for being unfaithful to her during their marriage. He allegedly was involved with other women at least 37 times.The nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services also claimed

RFK Jr told second wife he cheated on her 37 times as he was 'abused at home' in secret recording: Report

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WASHINGTON – The fatal airline crash at Washington’s airport – the first U.S. passenger plane crash since 2009 – became the first major test of President Donald Trump's new administration. It came on Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's first day on the job.“Safety is our expectation," Duffy told reporters Thursday morning in response to the crash.

Trump and new Transportation chief face first major test after deadly DC plane crash

'The absurdity of simultaneously being the puppet of five different puppet masters,' DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard said'I refuse to be their puppet,' Gabbard says of her political opponents at Senate hearingTulsi Gabbard slammed her political opponents in her opening statement Thursday.Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard slammed the Democratic narrative that she is a puppet for U.S. and world leaders, saying she is loyal to only God, the Constitution and her own conscience in her opening remarks before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday.

'Lies and smears': Tulsi Gabbard rails against Dem narrative she's Trump's and Putin's 'puppet'

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.Today's top storiesA regional American Airlines jet carrying 64 people collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter as the plane was approaching a runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night, according to federal aviation officials.

Plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide near D.C. And, Trump's plans for Guantánamo

Headed into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first Senate confirmation hearing, many observers expected the longtime conspiracy theorist to face tough questions about his many outlandish ideas — and he did. It was also widely assumed that Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services would try to distance himself from his lengthy record of anti-vaccine activism — and he did that, too.

At confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. trips over his ignorance

The BBC has apologised to members of staff after an investigation into actor and comedian Russell Brand found some employees felt "unable to raise" concerns about his behaviour, a review released Thursday said.Brand became known internationally as the former husband of pop star Katy Perry after forging a career as a stand-up comedian with risque routines, often about drugs and sex.

BBC apologises to staff over Russell Brand sex complaints

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore floated out Thursday to perform maintenance work.1 of 5In this image, made from NASA TV, US astronaut Suni Williams works outside the International Space Station during a spacewalk, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/NASA TV)

NASA’s 2 stuck astronauts take their first spacewalk together

Find the perfect Valentine's gift during Blue Nile's saleGift something luxurious this Valentine's Day. (iStock )Jewelry is a classic Valentine’s Day gift for a reason: it’s luxurious, thoughtful and timeless. It can serve as a lasting symbol of your love and commitment.

Blue Nile’s Valentine's Day sale: Dazzle your Valentine with one-of-a-kind jewelry

A non-mechanic 2013 Ford Fusion owner has a transmission that slips and hesitates. A mechanic quotes her $3,500 for repair/replacement. How would you help someone with this question?Is a transmission experiencing some unusual driving issues a good reason to dump it just because it is a Ford and its mileage has recently surpassed the 150,000 mile-mark expectation car owners used to rely on when deciding it is time for a new car?

I Drive A 2013 Ford Fusion With About 165,000 Miles On It…Worth Repairing Or Time For A New Car? ―Here's A Car-Saving Compilation Of Social Media Advice

Photo: Markus Mainka | ShutterstockMore than 35 airlines have passenger flights between the US and Europe. In addition to carriers from those places, there is Air Tahiti Nui with its fifth freedom Papeete-Los Angeles-Paris CDG service, Emirates with Dubai-Milan Malpensa-New York JFK and Dubai-Athens-Newark, and Singapore Airlines with Singapore-Manchester-Houston.

The 10 Fastest Growing Airlines Between The US & Europe

Have you ever noticed your indoor plants developing brown tips on their leaves? This common issue can be frustrating for plant enthusiasts and novice gardeners alike. Understanding the causes behind this phenomenon and implementing effective solutions can help you maintain healthy, vibrant indoor plants. Let’s explore the reasons why indoor plant leaves turn brown at the tips and discover practical ways to address this problem.

Why do the tips of houseplant leaves turn brown?

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday that he wants to fast-track big energy projects in Pennsylvania and offer hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks for projects that provide electricity to the grid and make hydrogen.Shapiro’s announcement comes a few days before he delivers his third budget proposal to lawmakers amid an energy crunch that threatens to raise electricity bills across Pennsylvania, the nation’s second-biggest natural gas-producing state.