An Indian captain is being hailed for helping avert disaster after a copilot stabbed him aboard a FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. The wounded pilot, Smit Machchhar of Mumbai, opened the cockpit door so passengers could intervene, drawing praise from Indian and Israeli leaders.
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The White House has launched America.gov, a new AI-enabled website meant to give Americans a single entry point for federal information and services. Officials say the platform uses government sources and is designed to simplify tasks such as finding answers, signing in and completing transactions.
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is giving Carnegie Mellon University $3 billion, a landmark gift that will help establish a new Miami campus while also funding priorities in Pittsburgh. The university says the project will center on applied research and training tied to major societal challenges.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced changes to fees for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, saying the revised structure will help cover the full cost of administering the program while supporting faster processing, stronger oversight and fraud-prevention measures.
OpenAI has postponed the release of its latest Astra model while it strengthens safeguards around cyber misuse and unauthorized actions. The decision follows weeks of internal evaluation and reflects the company’s growing emphasis on containment, monitoring and alignment before deployment.
Pope Leo XIV closed his France trip in Metz on Sept. 28 with a message aimed at Europe’s political and religious leaders, urging reconciliation, dialogue and multilateral cooperation over nationalism and conflict. His remarks drew on the legacy of Robert Schuman and the postwar European project.
Malaysia has started repatriating the first group of Myanmar nationals under a voluntary program even as the United Nations and rights groups warn that conditions in Myanmar remain unsafe. The move comes as Kuala Lumpur tries to resolve a long-running refugee and undocumented migrant issue.
Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, remained alive after officials administered two rounds of lethal injection drugs during a Wednesday night execution attempt in Nashville. The failed execution has raised questions about the state’s protocol and led Tennessee’s governor to pause further executions pending review.
A 14-year-old Fulton County student has posted a perfect SAT score, an unusually early milestone for an exam typically taken later in high school. Ashrit Talluri’s 1600 has drawn attention for both the score itself and the accelerated academic path that led him there.
India remain in position to defend their Asian Games men’s cricket title, but an unusual path could send them to the top of the podium even if no ball is bowled in the knockout rounds. The scenario depends on how the bracket unfolds and whether weather or a withdrawal intervenes.
The State Department has announced new visa restrictions aimed at people who organize, facilitate or profit from travel to the United States for childbirth. Officials say the policy targets commercial networks and fraud, not pregnant visitors generally, and will be enforced through a global review of visa holders.
The Trump administration is signaling that the H-1B visa program could face major changes as federal immigration enforcement expands. Officials have tied the program to broader fraud crackdowns, reviving long-running concerns about misuse, labor-market impact and compliance in high-skilled employment immigration.
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war appear to be stalling again after Trump reportedly dismissed a seven-day ceasefire proposal from Tehran. The latest development comes amid months of conflict, pressure from world leaders and continued uncertainty over whether negotiations can produce a longer-term settlement.
The White House has put forward an $810 million rescissions package targeting education and health-related funding, escalating a long-running fight with Congress over whether the executive branch can claw back money lawmakers already approved. The proposal comes as the administration presses broader budget cuts and tests the limits of congressional control over spending.
Disney is increasing prices for Disney+ and Hulu, extending a broader pattern of rising subscription fees across streaming services. The change comes as the company continues to weave Hulu more tightly into Disney+ and adjust its direct-to-consumer business around changing consumer demand.
Phoenix is moving ahead with a major water-storage project while Scottsdale weighs new review rules for developments expected to use large amounts of water. The changes come as Colorado River supplies remain under pressure and Arizona prepares for deeper reductions in the years ahead.
Mortgage rates are being shaped by a mix of mortgage spreads, geopolitical tension and economic data, leaving the market with little certainty about whether borrowing costs will move toward 8% or drift back toward 6%. The outcome will depend heavily on inflation, bond yields and investor sentiment.