Alaska Airlines resumed normal flight operations late Sunday night after a critical IT system failure forced a temporary, system-wide ground stop across its entire fleet and that of its subsidiary, Horizon Air. The outage, which occurred around 8 p.m. Pacific Time on July 20, disrupted flight operations for approximately three hours before the ground stop was lifted at 11 p.m. Pacific Time. Although operations have now resumed, the airline has warned that residual delays and schedule disruptions

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall affecting over 67,000 cases of Power Stick roll-on antiperspirant deodorants. The enforcement action was initiated by manufacturer A.P. Deauville following concerns about deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), which are mandatory quality standards for facilities that produce regulated products like deodorants. According to the official FDA enforcement report, the recall was formally initiated on Jul

Veteran CPM leader and former Kerala Chief Minister, VS Achuthanandan, passed away on Monday at the age of 101, following a prolonged hospitalization. Achuthanandan had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram since June 23, after he suffered a suspected cardiac arrest at home. He had been in the ICU, on ventilator support, for an extended period before his death. Kerala Chief Minister Pin

At least 19 people were killed and over 70 injured after a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 training jet crashed into the Milestone School and College building in Dhaka's Uttara area on Monday. The tragic incident occurred while classes were in session, resulting in a horrific scene of chaos and devastation. Television footage showed thick black smoke billowing from the crash site as fire personnel and rescue teams rushe

A picture of Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn with former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has gone viral on social media, sparking controversy amidst the cancellation of the India vs. Pakistan match in the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL) in Birmingham. The image led to a wave of backlash from fans, who criticized Ajay for meeting and posing with Afridi, given the latter's past comments regarding India during border tensions.

India’s Greco-Roman wrestling squad made a strong comeback on the final day of the ‘Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial’, part of the 4th Ranking Series in Budapest, Hungary. After a disappointing start, where no Indian wrestler reached the medal rounds, the final day saw Sumit and Anil Mor earning silver and bronze medals, respectively, marking a significant improvement in the squad’s performance.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has been hospitalized at Apollo Hospital in Chennai after experiencing mild giddiness during his routine morning walk. The 71-year-old leader was admitted to the hospital on Monday morning for medical observation, with doctors conducting various diagnostic tests to assess his condition. The hospital confirmed that Stalin’s symptoms are currently being evaluated. Shortly after

Tamil superstar and motorsports enthusiast Ajith Kumar walked away unhurt after a car crash during the GT4 European Series held at the Misano World Circuit in Italy. The incident occurred during the second round of the championship, where Ajith was racing as a part of his ongoing participation in international motorsport. His car collided with a stationary vehicle on the track, forcing him to withdraw from the race. Despite the scare, what captured the public&

In what may be one of the strangest turns in the already viral “ColdplayGate” scandal, fans on social media are now claiming that The Simpsons predicted the headline-grabbing kiss cam moment involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot. The theory exploded online shortly after a Coldplay concert in Boston, where both executives were caught in a seemingly romantic embrace on the stadium jumbotron despite both b

As the Coldplay kiss cam scandal continues to dominate headlines, attention has now turned to Megan Kerrigan, wife of  Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, and the potential financial windfall she could receive if the couple proceeds with divorce. Hours after the now-viral video showed Byron embracing Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot at a Boston concert, Kerrigan dropped her husband’s name from her social media accounts fueling widespread speculation about

A year-old family photograph featuring Astronomer’s Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot alongside her husband, Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot, and their two children has gone viral amid the unfolding kiss cam scandal that has captured public attention. Originally posted on Facebook by a family member named Maud Cabot in May 2024, the image shows Kristin and Andrew smiling with their children at what appears to be a relaxed family gathering. Both Kristin a

Andy Byron, the CEO of Boston-based AI and DataOps startup Astronomer, has resigned following the fallout from a viral video that showed him in a close embrace with Kristin Cabot, the company's Chief People Officer. The incident, which occurred during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium on July 17, was captured on the venue’s kiss cam and broadcasted on the jumbotron, where the two were seen in an affectionate moment. Byron, who is married, quickl

In a new controversy, US President Donald Trump has stirred social and political debate by posting an AI-generated video on his Truth Social platform, portraying Barack Obama being handcuffed and jailed. The video, designed using deepfake technology, opens with Obama stating, “No one is above the law,” followed by clips of Democratic leaders including Joe Biden repeating similar lines. It then dramatically shifts to show FBI agents arresting Obama

Pakistan has officially extended its ban on Indian flights using its airspace until August 24, 2025, according to a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The updated restriction came into effect at 3:50 pm IST on Friday and will continue until 5:19 am IST on August 24. The ban applies to all aircraft operated by Indian airlines, as well as military and civilian aircraft that are Indian-owned or leased.

The fate of the Asia Cup 2025 hangs in uncertainty as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), along with several other member boards, has decided to boycott the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This development stems from ongoing political tensions between India and Bangladesh, which have now spilled over into the cricketing sphere. According to high-l

In a powerful display of determination and skill, Sohail Khan from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, has etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian male fighter to win a silver medal at the Kudo World Cup 2025. Held in Sofia, Bulgaria, the tournament saw Khan dominate his way through the early rounds and enter the final, a feat no Indian male had ever achieved in this full-contact Japanese martial art. Kudo, a hybr

After several weeks of disruption and ongoing emergency repair work, the Route 71 bridge over the Shark River is on track to reopen by early to mid-August, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The bridge, which serves as a vital link between Belmar and Avon-By-The-Sea, was originally constructed in 1932 and had to be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic on June 13 following a mechanical failure on the south leaf. This marks the second consecutive year the structure

In a move that will impact millions of residents, Texas lawmakers will return to the Capitol in Austin on Monday, July 21, for a 30-day special legislative session to consider 18 critical agenda items. The session comes on the heels of the 89th regular legislative session earlier this year, during which Governor Greg Abbott signed more than 300 bills into law. The current session will take on a mix of emergency responses and deeply conservative policy shifts, including major legislative propo

In a heartfelt celebration that turned an ordinary Saturday into a chapter straight from a romantic novel, a Virginia couple’s love story took center stage at the Arlington Public Library. But instead of fictional characters or scripted drama, this tale was deeply real, tender, and shared with a community of strangers who found themselves part of something rare—a wedding ceremony held in a library, open to the public, and filled with the kind of joy typically reserved for storyboo

Target will soon end its long-standing price matching policy that included matching prices from Amazon and Walmart. Effective July 28, the company will limit its Price Match Guarantee to only include its own online platform, Target.com, and promotional pricing available through Target Circle. This shift marks a significant change in how the retailer is approaching competitive pricing and customer loyalty in 2025. Under the new policy, shoppers who buy items in a physical Target st