FAA investigates close call between Jet Blue plane and aircraft near Fort Lauderdale Airport

FAA investigates close call between Jet Blue plane and aircraft near Fort Lauderdale Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a midair scare involving a JetBlue plane and another aircraft near Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Airport, the agency said Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The incident occurred early Monday evening as JetBlue Flight 1256 originated in Ecuador approached the…

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Iran launches deadly attack on Kuwait airport after U.S. strikes, as Trump says talks ongoing

Iran launches deadly attack on Kuwait airport after U.S. strikes, as Trump says talks ongoing

Oil prices extended gains Wednesday as Middle East peace talks stuttered, though stocks mostly rose on the back of continued demand for all things linked to artificial intelligence. Despite President Trump’s assurances that the U.S. and Iran are edging closer to ending their three-month-long war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, crude investors appear unmoved…

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Wegovy weight loss pill launches in the UAE as Novo looks beyond U.S.

Wegovy weight loss pill launches in the UAE as Novo looks beyond U.S.

Novo Nordisk is launching its weight loss pill Wegovy in the United Arab Emirates, the Danish drugmaker said Wednesday, marking its first launch outside the U.S. market. Novo’s approach will be guided by patient demand, the readiness of healthcare professionals, and the strength of healthcare and telehealth infrastructure, said Emil Kongshøj Larsen, executive vice president,…

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California’s race for governor, other key House primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues

California’s race for governor, other key House primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues

California’s crowded, protracted gubernatorial primary is going to take a little more time to settle. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The race remained too early to call Wednesday morning with 50% of the expected vote counted, according to NBC News’ Decision Desk. Three main candidates…

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U.S. conducts more “self-defense strikes” after shooting down Iranian missiles, in latest test of ceasefire

U.S. conducts more “self-defense strikes” after shooting down Iranian missiles, in latest test of ceasefire

American military forces carried out strikes on an Iranian island abutting the Strait of Hormuz in response to attempted Iranian drone and missile attacks, the latest clash between the two countries as President Trump pushes to strike a longer-term agreement with Iran.  U.S. Central Command said in a statement Tuesday it shot down three Iranian drones that…

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