A NetJets business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, killing one person. Bystanders attempted a frantic rescue of the six occupants as the plane erupted in flames. Five officers were hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
A NetJets business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, killing one person and causing chaotic scenes. Bystanders attempted to rescue occupants from the burning aircraft, with five officers hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
The carcass of a humpback whale, nicknamed 'Timmy' and 'Hope', has been pulled ashore on Denmark's Anholt island after multiple failed rescue attempts in the Baltic and North Seas since March. A post-mortem examination is planned.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Environment Minister Till Backhaus defended the rescue operation for a humpback whale, known as Timmy, which was found dead off Denmark. Backhaus stated the attempt to save the young whale was unique and that he felt an emotional connection to the animal, highlighting his government's efforts compared to others.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Environment Minister Till Backhaus defended his role in a failed whale rescue, stating he acted responsibly and that the animal deserved a chance. He dismissed claims of succumbing to public pressure or election influence.
German authorities defended a costly rescue attempt for a stranded humpback whale named Timmy, despite experts deeming it inadvisable. The whale died two weeks after the rescue, and its carcass was later found in Danish waters.
A humpback whale, nicknamed "Timmy," that was rescued in Germany two weeks ago after beaching itself, has been found dead near the Danish island of Anholt. Officials confirmed the identity using a tracking device attached during the rescue.
Humpback whale Timmy, rescued in a controversial €1.5m operation after being stranded in Germany, has been confirmed dead by Danish authorities. Found near Anholt island, the whale's death follows criticism from experts and the International Whaling Commission.
Darragh Hunt was fishing at Ballina when the incident that claimed three lives unfolded before his eyes.
Company had struggled to increase post-pandemic demand before war in Iran pushed up jet fuel costsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSpirit Airlines has announced that it has gone out of business after the low-cost airline ran out of cash and a rescue attempt by the Trump administration appeared to stall.The airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes and employed about 17,000 people said that after 34 years it had “started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately”. Continue reading...
Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after running out of cash, with a Trump administration rescue attempt appearing to stall. The carrier struggled to secure a deal with creditors and funding to maintain operations. The administration was working on a potential $500 million loan, and Trump suggested the government could buy the carrier. If Spirit liquidates, it will be the first major US carrier to do so since the 2008 recession. The airline has faced challenges from high oil prices and post-pandemic demand, compounded by a blocked $3.8 billion JetBlue merger in 2024.
