Flight Aborted: Plane Clips Power Tower

TL/DR - An Air France flight out of Raleigh Durham International was canceled after the plane's left wing clipped the airport's electric tower. The incident occurred while the plane was taxiing on the ground and no passengers were injured. The Air France flight AF693 was scheduled to fly from Raleigh-Durham to Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Flight…

US Troops Continue Training on Brain Injury-risk Weapons

TL/DR - Studies and firsthand accounts from US military personnel suggest that blast exposure from rocket launchers may cause serious, long-term harm, including brain damage and mental health issues. Despite these findings and congressional orders to limit and track troops' exposure, soldiers report minimal changes to training and blast exposure.…

The reasons behind the growing vulgarity and violence in American politics

TL/DR - The article discusses the degeneration of American politics, highlighting examples of politicians' inappropriate language and conduct. It mentions that despite the reinstatement of a formal dress code in the Senate, the coarsening of politics continues, with incidents like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene using derogatory language against her…

U.S. Winter Weather Alerts Amid Record-Breaking Holiday Travel – NBC

TL/DR - Winter weather alerts have been issued across parts of the U.S., which is likely to affect travel during the holiday season. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is preparing for potentially record-breaking travel volumes. Over 10 million Americans are under winter weather alerts due to a post-Thanksgiving storm. Winter…