Alaska Airlines ground all flights: What caused the nationwide disruption?
Alaska Airlines and its subsidiary Horizon Air grounded all flights nationwide due to an “IT outage affecting operations.” The Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary ground stop for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. This marks the second IT disruption for the airline this year, impacting its extensive network. Source link
More than 400 jobs axed as rockfall leads to mine's closure off WA coast
A rockfall prompts Mount Gibson Iron to wind down operations at its Koolan Island mine in WA’s far north earlier than expected, with 450 workers made redundant. Source link
Fans defend Anushka after she faces backlash over Kohli's ODI ducks
Actress Anushka Sharma is again facing online attacks due to her husband Virat Kohli’s recent cricket scores. Trolls are blaming her for his performance, a pattern seen for years. Fans are defending Sharma, calling out the misogyny. This online harassment has led some to suggest it’s why the couple moved to London. Source link
'False, not accurate': Two B-1 bombers reportedly fly near Venezuela; Trump dismisses claims
Two B-1 bombers reportedly headed towards Venezuela, but President Trump dismissed the reports as inaccurate. This follows a week after B-52 bombers circled the Venezuelan coast. The US military described the missions as deterrents, amid a counter-narcotics campaign that has led to regional tensions and accusations of regime change attempts. Source link
Telstra finds firmware locked Samsung handsets to Vodafone for Triple-0 calls
Affected customers given 28 days to upgrade or be cut off. Source link
Bus catches fire on Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway; 32 feared dead; CM Naidu offers condolences
A private bus operated by Kaveri Travels caught fire on the Hyderabad–Bengaluru highway near Kurnool, with at least 32 people feared dead. The blaze erupted after the bus collided with a motorcycle, trapping passengers inside. Rescue efforts are ongoing as officials work to confirm the exact casualty count. Source link
Crash simulation and morgue tour teach road safety
A simulated road crash and an introduction to the local undertaker are part of a confronting, but what police say is effective, road safety program in WA’s south. Source link
Rohit Sharma takes charge mid-match; provides tactical tips while Gill sets field
Rohit Sharma, despite not being the official ODI captain, actively guided Washington Sundar with tactical advice during a match against Australia. This leadership display, coupled with his patient 73-run innings, highlighted his continued influence on team strategy and decision-making, even without the captain’s armband. Source link
Hansal reacts to backlash for supporting 'misogynistic' Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat
Harshvardhan Rane’s ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ which released on Diwali, earned praise from industry insiders like Hansal Mehta. However, Mehta faced backlash for congratulating the film’s director, Milap Zaveri, with one user calling the movie ‘misogynistic.’ Mehta defended his stance and here’s what he had to say! Source link
Skeet Ulrich, Alicia Witt, Pete Holmes to Star in Nostalgic Horror-Comedy ‘The Big Kill’ (Exclusive)
Jon Heder, Megan Suri and Natasha Leggero also star in director Todd Berger’s movie that hails from Live Nation Studios and features a soundtrack of 1990s tunes. Source link