B-52 Bomber Goes Down After Takeoff, All Eight Onboard Killed
The report said the aircraft was supporting a radar modernization program when it went down minutes after departing the base.
Transportation
IATA Warns Jet Fuel Spike Could Slash Airline Earnings
IATA Director General Willie Walsh said the conflict involving the United States and Iran has pushed oil and jet fuel prices sharply higher
Nearly 40 Ships Leave Persian Gulf With U.S. Navy Coordination
While there is no formal escort program in place, the arrangement is believed to provide limited assurances that U.S. naval forces would respond to threats.
Why China Is Buying 200 Boeing Jets After Trump’s Meeting With Xi
Boeing order would mark the company’s biggest breakthrough in China in nearly a decade after years of trade friction and limited access to the Chinese aviation market
New York Rail Strike Disrupts Thousands Of Commuters
The strike began Saturday after last-minute contract talks collapsed over wages and working conditions
How The Iran Conflict Is Fueling Somali Pirate Attacks
According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, pirates are currently holding at least three vessels captured between April 21 and May 2.
What Is Driving Higher Food Prices Beyond Gas Costs
According to Labor Department data, prices for food consumed at home rose 2.9% from a year earlier, the highest annual increase since August 2023. Restaurant and prepared meal prices also climbed, pushing overall food inflation to 3.2%.
