The ACT Airlines Boeing aircraft arrived from Dubai around 3:50 a.m. and broke in two after veering off the runway.

Four crew members were hospitalized with nonfatal injuries; no cargo was on board.

The airport’s north runway remains closed as recovery efforts continue, though flight operations are largely unaffected.

Over 200 personnel and multiple rescue boats responded to the crash.

The remnants of Typhoon Halong on Oct. 11 wiped out up to 90% of structures in Kipnuk and displaced 1,500 people.

At least one person was killed and two remain missing; the Coast Guard rescued dozens.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy requested a federal disaster declaration from President Trump to unlock aid.

Alaska’s National Guard has airlifted hundreds of survivors and continues to provide shelter and supplies.

Video shows a man lunging at Emiru and trying to kiss her before being stopped by her personal security.

Emiru accused TwitchCon staff of failing to intervene as the assailant fled.

Twitch says the man has been permanently banned and security will be increased.

Emiru called Twitch’s response “a blatant lie,” claiming the attacker wasn’t detained for hours.

President Trump mocked millions of protesters calling him authoritarian by sharing AI images of himself as a crowned ruler. His response fueled criticism that he’s embracing monarchical power amid rising public dissent. Read More

Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan’s first female prime minister after securing a coalition deal with the right-wing Japan Innovation Party. Her rise signals a sharp rightward turn for Japan’s politics amid economic strain and public unease. Read More

The trial of former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson, accused of fatally shooting 36-year-old Sonya Massey in 2024, began Monday in Peoria. Massey’s death sparked national outrage and a $10 million settlement for her family as calls for police accountability continue. Read More

A North Korean soldier crossed the heavily fortified border into South Korea on Sunday and asked to be resettled, according to South Korea’s military. It’s the first known defection of its kind since August 2024, highlighting ongoing tensions despite President Lee Jae Myung’s efforts to improve relation. Read More

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a developing system in the eastern Caribbean with an 80% chance of becoming a tropical storm within a week. Forecasters warn of heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas, though the storm’s strength and path remain uncertain. Read More

Food Network has ended its long-running weekend talk show The Kitchen after more than a decade on air. The final episode will air December 13, marking the end of its 40-season run featuring co-hosts Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee Biegel, Jeff Mauro, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Alex Guarnaschelli. Read More

The USDA says its $6 billion contingency fund will run dry before November’s $8 billion SNAP payout.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins blamed Democrats for stalling funding talks, while governors and advocates called the delay “deliberate harm.”

At least 17 states have halted new SNAP applications due to uncertainty over November payments.

SNAP supports about one in eight Americans, with an average monthly benefit of $188 per person.

The impasse exposes limits of the administration’s ability to redirect funds, unlike in the WIC program.

Analytics firm Antenna reports Disney+ churn rose from 4% to 8% and Hulu from 5% to 10%.

The surge followed Kimmel’s weeklong suspension over an on-air comment that sparked political backlash.

Disney insiders dispute the data, citing pricing changes and methodology gaps.

Kimmel’s ratings reportedly jumped after his return to air.

The agreement reportedly keeps all assets as separate property, a condition Mossimo insisted on before marriage.

He was worth more than $100 million at the time of their wedding.

Loughlin is said to be heartbroken but not yet calling herself “single.”

The couple served prison time in 2020 for their roles in the “Varsity Blues” admissions scandal.

Constantine Bans Circumcision of Slaves, 335 – Roman Emperor Constantine the Great decrees that Jews may not circumcise their non-Jewish slaves, marking an early instance of imperial restriction on Jewish religious practices.

“United We Stand” Benefit Concert, 2001 – Michael Jackson headlines a massive post-9/11 benefit at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., joined by Aerosmith, Mariah Carey, and The Backstreet Boys to honor victims and raise relief funds.

Alec Baldwin Shooting Tragedy, 2021 – Actor Alec Baldwin fatally shoots cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injures director Joel Souza with a prop gun during rehearsal on the Rust film set in New Mexico, sparking industry-wide safety reform calls