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Delta Pilot Arrested as Homeland Security Agents Raid Cockpit
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Law enforcement officers, some from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), arrested a Delta Air Lines pilot moments after the plane landed in San Francisco, reported a local outlet. A pilot who had been part of the flight crew flying Delta 2809 from Minneapolis to San Francisco on Saturday night was arrested after the flight landed, and at least 10 officers from several agencies came aboard the airplane, the San Francisco Chronicle reported, citing airline confirmation. It is unclear why the arrest took place. Newsweek has contacted DHS and the Department of Justice via email for comment outside of regular office hours. When reached for comment, Delta told Newsweek: "We refer you to the U.S. Attorney's Office." Main: A Delta Airlines plane is serviced at Sarasota-Bradenton International airport in Sarasota, Fla., Wednesday, April 2, 2025. This is not the flight where a pilot was arrested. Inset: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security... Main: A Delta Airlines plane is serviced at Sarasota-Bradenton International airport in Sarasota, Fla., Wednesday, April 2, 2025. This is not the flight where a pilot was arrested. Inset: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security signage and logo. More Main: Gene J. Puskar, Inset: Aaron M. Sprecher via AP/AP Photo What to Know Passengers began to disembark as normal, before officers boarded the flight, entered the cockpit, and arrested one of the pilots. The San Francisco Chronicle described the scene as "chaotic," based on eyewitness accounts. A passenger sitting in a first-class seat onboard the flight, whose name was taken out in an updated version of a San Francisco Chronicle article, said in an email to the outlet that how at least 10 officers boarded the plane, some from DHS and some who said they were air marshals. She said officers "stormed the cockpit, cuffed the copilot, arrested him, walked him down the aisle, and ushered him off the plane through the cabin doors located between first and coach." She told the outlet this was "shocking and unnerving," as the crew did not communicate to passengers about what had occurred. The outlet also stated that the other co-pilot had "no idea" what had happened. The flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco landed at approximately 9:35 p.m. after circling the airport twice due to fog, per The San Francisco Chronicle. A video posted in the aviation blog View From the Wing shows officers in plain clothes, one in jeans and a t-shirt and the other in khakis, a t-shirt and an overshirt, with badges around their necks walking along the aisle of what appears to be the first-class portion of the plane. According to The San Francisco Chronicle, after one group of officers arrested the pilot, another group came on board to take his possessions. What People Are Saying Passenger Sarah told ABC 7: "They barged through and stormed the cockpit. They removed the co-pilot, cuffed him, presumably arrested him, and brought him back down the aisle to deplane." What Happens Next Newsweek has contacted the DHS for more information.
Newsweek
16-07-2025
- Health
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Nationwide Fish Recall as Consumer Warning Issued
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A New York-based company has issued a nationwide recall for a fish product because it was found to be uneviscerated, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. USA issued a voluntary recall for its Aral Silver Vobla fish on July 15. The product is sold at retail stores nationwide and comes in clear plastic vacuum-packaged bags with a blue label. Newsweek reached out to Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. USA for comment via email outside of regular working hours. Why It Matters Uneviscerated fish—those that have not been fully gutted—have been linked to outbreaks of botulism, according to the FDA. The bacteria Clostridium botulinum are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than in any other part of a fish. The FDA warns that botulism is a rare but serious illness that can cause difficult breathing, muscle paralysis and even death. Common symptoms include difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness, double vision, drooping eyelids, blurry vision, slurred speech, difficulty breathing and difficulty moving the eyes. Other symptoms in foodborne botulism can include vomiting, nausea, stomach pain and diarrhea. Stock image of fish for sale. Stock image of fish for sale. Aaron M. Sprecher/AP What To Know The product impacted by the recall is Dry Salted Vobla Aral Silver. Each package contains two whole fish and has a label stating: "Product of Kazakhstan." The recall was initiated after routine testing by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, and subsequent analysis by the NYS Food Laboratory revealed that the product had not been fully eviscerated before processing. As of July 15, no illnesses had been reported in connection with the consumption of the product. What People Are Saying The FDA, on its website: "The bacteria that make botulinum toxin are found naturally in many places, but it's rare for them to make people sick. These bacteria make spores, which act like protective coatings. Spores help the bacteria survive in the environment, even in extreme conditions. "The spores usually do not cause people to become sick, even when they're eaten. But under certain conditions, these spores can grow and make one of the most lethal toxins known." It adds: "For example, improperly home-canned, preserved, or fermented foods can provide the right conditions for spores to grow and make botulinum toxin. When people eat these foods, they can become seriously ill, or even die, if they don't get proper medical treatment quickly." The World Health Organization, on its website: "Foodborne botulism is a serious, potentially fatal disease. However, it is relatively rare. It is an intoxication usually caused by ingestion of potent neurotoxins, the botulinum toxins, formed in contaminated foods. Person to person transmission of botulism does not occur." What Happens Next The recall is ongoing. People who experience symptoms matching those of botulism should seek medical attention immediately. Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not eat it, and are urged to return it to its place of purchase for a full refund.
UPI
11-07-2025
- Science
- UPI
Comet believed to be 3 billion years older than our solar system
Scientists now say the 3I/ATLAS interstellar comet discovered earlier this month could be one of the oldest that astronomers have ever encountered and some 3 billion years older than our solar system. File Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- Scientists believe an interstellar comet discovered earlier this month could be one of the oldest that astronomers have ever encountered. University of Oxford scientists said the 3I/ATLAS comet could be some 3 billion years older than our solar system, which is believed to be 4.5 billion years old. The comet was first reported by NASA's Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System or ATLAS survey telescope in Chile on July 1, while so-called "pre-discovery" observations date back to June 14. "Comet 3I/ATLAS was spotted on July 1, but it's not from around here. It came from outside our solar system and is only the 3rd known interstellar comet. Astronomers are studying it before it disappears," NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on X, accompanied by an image of the comet. "This is an object from a part of the galaxy we've never seen up close before," University of Oxford astrophysicist Chris Lintott told in a statement. "We think there's a two-thirds chance this comet is older than the solar system, and that it's been drifting through interstellar space ever since." It marks just the third known interstellar object from outside Earth's solar system and is expected to reappear on the other side of our sun in December, when it may be visible to amateur telescopes. "All non-interstellar comets, such as Halley's comet, formed at the same time as our solar system, so they are up to 4.5 billion years old," fellow University of Oxford astronomer Matthew Hopkins said in a statement during the Royal Astronomical Society's annual meeting in Britain. "But interstellar visitors have the potential to be far older, and of those known about so far, our statistical method suggests that 3I/ATLAS is very likely to be the oldest comet we have ever seen." Calculations made by Hopkins and other scientists put the comet's age at over 7 billion years old. The astronomer told the conference he believes the comet originated in an area of the Milky Way Galaxy referred to as a "thick disk" of stars. Comet 1I/'Oumuamua first seen in 2017, and 2I/Borisov observed in 2019, are the other two known interstellar objects detected by scientists on Earth.
Black America Web
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Black America Web
NBA Unveils Groups For 2025-26 Season's NBA Cup
Source: Aaron M. Sprecher / Getty The 2024-25 NBA season has been over for a few weeks, with the Oklahoma City Thunder being crowned the winners, but don't forget about the other champs. Earlier in the campaign, the Milwaukee Bucks won the second annual in-season Emirates NBA Cup, and now, the league has announced the groups for the 2025 re-up. Sticking with the defending champs, they'll be going up against the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, and Miami Heat. It'll be tough for the Bucks to run it back with some major roster changes, like the absence of Damian Lillard, picking up Myles Turner, and the uncertain future of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The in-season competition tips off Oct. 31 with group play continuing through Nov. 28. Then, the quarterfinals will be Dec. 9 and 10, and the semifinals will soon follow on Dec. 13 in Las Vegas. Finally, the championship game will also be held in Vegas on Dec. 16, and while it will be highly competitive, it won't count towards either team's regular season record or statistics. For a quick explainer on the workings of the, Cup each group is made up of five teams from the same conference, randomly drawn based on their standings from last season. During group play, each team will play one game against each of the other four teams in their group. The teams that finish with the best record in each group qualify for the Knockouts. Then they're joined by two wild-card teams, which are the second-best performing group-play teams from each conference. The schedule will be released later this summer, in August, alongside the regular season schedule. However, you can check out the rest of the groups below. East Group A – Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards East Group B – Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers East Group C – Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets West Group A – Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz West Group B – L.A. Lakers, LA Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans West Group C – Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs. SEE ALSO NBA Unveils Groups For 2025-26 Season's NBA Cup was originally published on
Newsweek
03-07-2025
- Business
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Gen Z Is Leading America's Boycott Charge
Produced [by our journalists] with financial support from an organization or individual that did not approve or review the work. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A significant number of Americans support consumer boycotts targeting corporations in response to certain actions, according to a new study. According to a recent survey by research firm and lending marketplace LendingTree, 31 percent of U.S. consumers say they have boycotted a business in the past. By generation, Gen Zers aged 18 to 28 were found to be the most likely to participate in a boycott at 37 percent, while 59 percent of this group also said they have researched a businesses values and stances before shopping there. Why It Matters A number of America's largest corporations have faced boycotts in recent months, with Starbucks, Amazon and Home Depot currently seeing calls for shoppers to refrain from their stores and online services. Many of these boycotts have been driven by progressive groups who have expressed concerns over workers' rights and company tax avoidance, as well as backlash to companies scaling back diversity hiring commitments. LendingTree's survey revealed that those who are in favor of this form of targeted action span age groups and the political spectrum. The McDonald's logo is displayed at a McDonald's restaurant on October 23, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska. Walmart grocery signage outside in Houston on May 27, 2025. The McDonald's logo is displayed at a McDonald's restaurant on October 23, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska. Walmart grocery signage outside in Houston on May 27, 2025. Mario Tama /Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images / AP Photo What To Know LendingTree conducted its survey of 2,050 American consumers aged 18 to 79 from May 14 to May 16. Of those who said they had boycotted a business, 43 percent cited perceived discrimination by the company as the reason, 44 percent mentioned their objection to a political donation or affiliation, and 29 percent to religious messaging or practices. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) proved to be an issue that split respondents along party lines. Forty-five percent of consumers said they were more likely to support a business that promotes DEI policies, though 21 percent said this would make them less likely to do so. Of the latter group, 29 percent of Republicans and 16 percent of Democrats said they were less likely to support a pro-DEI business. The handling of DEI policies has been central in the recent boycotts of McDonald's, Target and Walmart, who scaled back certain diversity-focused initiatives at the beginning of this year. Whether they have participated or not, the survey revealed that 45 percent of consumers look into a company's values and stances before shopping there. LendingTree also found that anti-boycott sentiment to be a significant force, with 23 percent of respondents saying they had supported a business specifically because it was the target of a boycott. Republicans (31 percent) were more like to participating in these "reverse boycotts" than Democrats (20 percent). What People Are Saying LendingTree chief consumer finance analyst Matt Schulz said: "There's no doubt that lots of Americans are aware of the political leanings of many of the businesses they frequent, but the fact that 45 percent of consumers look into a company's politics before buying from them is pretty shocking." "Any company that attempts to downplay the importance of politics in their customers' shopping choices does so at its own peril," he added. "Your potential customers are listening closely to what your business says, whether you like it or not." What Happens Next? Boycotts led by the grassroots group The People's Union USA are currently targeting Amazon, Home Depot and Starbucks. John Schwarz, the group's founder, has also called for a Fourth of July boycott. In a video posted to Instagram, Schwarz encouraged consumers to avoid celebrations, fireworks and "big store spending" in a protest against the presidency of Donald Trump.
