As investigators recover victims in the wreckage of an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter, which collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night, we turn to the Tribune’s archives. Here’s a look back at commercial passenger plane crashes that stunned Chicago. May 31, 1936 Fifteen people onboard a Transcontinental and Western Air Lines plane were injured, but none critically, after a flight from Newark, N.J., crash-landed in a vacant lot near Midway airport on May 31, 1936. (Chicago Tribune) A Transcontinental and Western airliner carrying 15 people — 12 passengers and three crew members —…
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Buildings are going up at Naperville’s long-awaited Block 59 development, with three tenants — Shake Shack, Stan’s Donuts and The Cheesecake Factory — opening this spring, developers say. After spending the summer clearing property at Route 59 and Aurora Avenue for the entertainment and dining complex, New York-based project developer Brixmor Property Group says the western half of the site is mostly complete. “A lot has been happening” over the past few months, said Rich Dippolito, Brixmor’s vice president of redevelopment. Block 59’s first new tenant, furniture and design store Walter E. Smithe, opened last fall, Dippolito said. Shake Shack…
Based on my tests and published reports, DeepSeek not yet as advanced as its American counterparts, but it’s quite good By now, there is a good chance that you’ve heard of DeepSeek, a generative AI app from a Chinese company that’s competing with the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and Meta AI. But a big difference between DeepSeek and these U.S.-based apps is that DeepSeek’s developers claim that it took less than $6 million to develop, and unlike American companies, the Chinese developers weren’t able to use the latest and greatest processors. Related Articles Business | Magid: Testing prescription,…
India doubled its tiger population in a little over a decade by protecting the big cats from poaching and habitat loss, ensuring they have enough prey, reducing human-wildlife conflict, and increasing communities’ living standards near tiger areas, a study published Thursday found. The number of tigers grew from an estimated 1,706 tigers in 2010 to around 3,682 in 2022, according to estimates by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, making India home to roughly 75% of the global tiger population. The study found that some local communities near tiger habitats have also benefited from the increase in tigers because of the…
Eight more hostages were freed from the Gaza Strip by Hamas-led militants on Thursday in a sometimes chaotic process that briefly delayed Israel’s release of 110 Palestinian prisoners and underscored the fragility of the ceasefire that began earlier this month. The swaps of hostages for prisoners are a key part of a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the deadliest and most destructive war ever fought between Israel and Hamas. Militants are still holding dozens more hostages abducted in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, that ignited the war. Also on Thursday, Hamas confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, head…
President Donald Trump began his White House briefing Thursday with a moment of silence and a prayer for victims of Wednesday’s crash at Reagan National Airport. But his remarks quickly became a diatribe against diversity hiring and his allegation — so far without evidence — that lowered standards were to blame for the crash. Trump on Thursday variously pointed the finger at the helicopter’s pilot, air traffic control, his predecessor, Joe Biden, and other Democrats including former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, whom he labeled a “disaster.” Buttigieg responded by calling Trump “despicable.” The cause of the crash is still unknown.…
As the nation reeled from the deadliest American aviation disaster in more than two decades, President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed diversity initiatives for undermining air safety and questioned the actions of a U.S. Army helicopter pilot involved in the midair collision with a commercial airliner. Sixty-seven people are believed to have died in the Wednesday evening crash, which occurred while a flight from Wichita, Kansas, was landing at Washington Reagan National Airport. As Trump spoke, the federal investigation was just beginning and first responders were still working to recover bodies from the Potomac River. Officials have not yet to…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be the nation’s top health official is uncertain after a key Republican joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the nominee’s deep skepticism of routine childhood vaccinations that prevent deadly diseases. Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, ended a three-hour confirmation hearing Thursday by telling Kennedy that he was “struggling” with his nomination and might call him over the weekend, though he did not say how he would vote. Cassidy, a liver doctor who has regularly encouraged his constituents to vaccinate against COVID-19 and other diseases, implored Kennedy several times to reject theories that…
As an unconventional pick to lead the nation’s intelligence service, Tulsi Gabbard faced a barrage of questions about her past comments on Syria, Russia, foreign surveillance and President Donald Trump at her confirmation hearing Thursday. The former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii is Trump’s nominee to be the next director of national intelligence, a job created after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that oversees and coordinates the work of more than a dozen intelligence agencies. Gabbard, a lieutenant colonel in the National Guard who served two tours in the Middle East, has alarmed some intelligence and national security officials in the…
Chinese and US companies signed 19 agreements valued at about $9 billion on Wednesday covering areas such as energy, food and transport. It was an effort that Vice-Premier Wang Yang called a “warmup” for more agreements ahead. Chinese and US companies signed 19 agreements valued at about $9 billion on Wednesday covering areas such as energy, food and transport. It was an effort that Vice-Premier Wang Yang called a “warmup” for more agreements ahead. Chinese and US companies signed 19 agreements valued at about $9 billion on Wednesday covering areas such as energy, food and transport. It was an effort that…
Marianne Faithfull, who during the Swinging ’60s in London built a career as a singer, songwriter, actor and a muse to such other stars as the Rolling Stones and David Bowie, died today in London. She was 78. Her death was reported to the BBC by a spokesperson. “It is with deep sadness that we […]Marianne Faithfull, who during the Swinging ’60s in London built a career as a singer, songwriter, actor and a muse to such other stars as the Rolling Stones and David Bowie, died today in London. She was 78. Her death was reported to the BBC…
An ACC media rights extension provides security for the league, but further compromises must be reached An ACC media rights extension provides security for the league, but further compromises must be reached Getty Images ESPN has exercised its opt-in clause with the ACC, extending its media rights deal with the league through 2036, the league announced Thursday. The news comes just before a Feb. 1 deadline that could have concluded the partnership in 2027. The extension is a relief to those inside the ACC looking for stability in turbulent times at the highest ranks of college athletics. The deal was initially…
Which of the 2024 CFP teams has the best chance to take the throne from Ohio State? Which of the 2024 CFP teams has the best chance to take the throne from Ohio State? USATSI The 11 programs that tasted the College Football Playoff but came up short in 2024 are already yearning for a return trip. For some — such as Oregon and Georgia — merely getting to the CFP won’t be enough to satisfy championship-thirsty fan bases. Both the Ducks and the Bulldogs met quick exits in the quarterfinals after they earned first-round byes as conference champions. Oregon…
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have been poked fun at by a comedian at a glitzy Netflix event. Stand-up icon John Mulaney made a cheeky joke about the couple at a major celebrity affair hosted by the streaming giant. Getty A cheeky joke was made about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at a Netflix event[/caption] Getty John Mulaney made the quip ahead of Meg’s new docuseries[/caption] He roasted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in front of the A-lister audience and said: “This will be the one place where you [might] see Arnold Schwarzenegger sitting next to Nikki Glaser sitting next to…
“Even though we have a lot of safety layers in there, if all the dominos line up the wrong way, we can have, on rare occasions, a catastrophic event,” famed Captain Sully said on Good Morning America. Thursday, January 30, 2025 6:50PM Captain Sully Sullenberger joins Good Morning America to discuss the deadly midair collision between a regional passenger jet and military helicopter in Washington, D.C. SAN FRANCISCO — Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger joined Good Morning America Thursday to discuss the deadly midair collision between a regional passenger jet and military helicopter in Washington, D.C. Officials have said that out…
Here’s a look at the former Democrat’s personal life, following her appointment by President-elect Donald Trump as Director of National Intelligence.Here’s a look at the former Democrat’s personal life, following her appointment by President-elect Donald Trump as Director of National Intelligence. Image Credit: Getty Images Tulsi Gabbard has been appointed Director of National Intelligence by President Donald Trump after he won the 2024 election. The Democrat-turned-Republican is now in a new spotlight in front of the American people, who are curious to learn about her family, such as her husband and whether or not they share children. “For over two…
Terrified shop workers had guns pointed at their heads during 30 minutes of mayhem in Mid Ulster on Thursday morning during which masked men stole cash and cigarettes. Police believe a gang of three men stole a vehicle in Portadown, Co Armagh, and travelled to areas in counties Tyrone and Derry shortly before 7am to carry out the armed robberies. Staff at three shops in Ballinderry, Ballyronan and Clonoe, as well as customers, were reported to have been terrified as the masked men burst into the stores. One young staff member in his 20s was forced to empty the till…
Producers Abby Wambach and Sara Bareilles share their new documentary, “Come See Me in the Good Light,” which premiered at Sundance Film Festival. On The Red Carpet Sundance premiered a list of documentaries including “Come See Me in the Good Light” from Ryan White and Tig Notaro ByRyder Maldonado Thursday, January 30, 2025 6:38PM Producers Abby Wambach and Sara Bareilles share their new documentary, “Come See Me in the Good Light,” which premiered at Sundance Film Festival. PARK CITY, Utah — The Sundance Film Festival showcased a powerful selection of documentary films this year in Park City. That list included,…
Two people were seriously injured after a small plane crashed and erupted in flames near the 101 Freeway in Goleta. Thursday, January 30, 2025 7:02PM Two people were seriously injured after a small plane crashed and erupted in flames near the 101 Freeway in Goleta, Santa Barbara County. GOLETA, Calif. (KABC) — Two people were seriously injured after a small plane crashed and erupted in flames near the 101 Freeway in Goleta. The aircraft went down in a field along the northbound side of the freeway near Los Carneros Road Wednesday afternoon, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.…
A GENERATION of Gaels has already missed out on the chance to play at Casement Park and new Ulster GAA President Michael Geoghegan is seeking an urgent meeting with Minister Gordon Lyons to ensure the next generation doesn’t miss out too. Department for Communities (DFC) Minister Lyons said yesterday that he wouldn’t change how he has handled the non-redevelopment of the West Belfast stadium but Geoghegan says the lack of action had cost the North’s economy millions. The DUP minister says the NI Executive remains committed to seeing Casement Park delivered but the failure to secure funding for work to…