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Soldier ID’d in DC Plane Crash—Helicopter May Have Been Too High

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 2, 2025

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Army has identified the third soldier who tragically lost her life in the Black Hawk helicopter crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport earlier this week. The accident, which involved a collision with an American Airlines jet, resulted in the deaths of 67 people. Who Was Captain Rebecca Lobach? The […]

UN Calls for Urgent Evacuation of 2,500 Gaza Children at Risk

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 1, 2025

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urgently called for the immediate evacuation of 2,500 children in Gaza who are at serious risk of dying within the next few weeks due to inadequate medical care. This demand came after a meeting with U.S. doctors who had volunteered in Gaza during the ongoing conflict between Israel and […]

Report: Short-Staffed Control Tower Linked to DC Air Crash

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 1, 2025

A serious staffing issue in the air traffic control tower at Washington’s Reagan National Airport may have played a role in the deadly mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter, according to a report by The New York Times. Too Few Air Traffic Controllers on Duty At the time of the […]

Court Rules US Ban on Gun Sales to Adults Under 21 Unconstitutional

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 31, 2025

A U.S. court has ruled that a law banning people under 21 from buying handguns is unconstitutional. This decision came from a court in New Orleans, saying the law goes against the Second Amendment, which protects the right to own guns. The law was first passed in 1968 to help reduce crime, but a group […]

Officials Puzzled: No Clear Cause Yet in Air Disaster Killing 67

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 31, 2025

In a tragic accident at Reagan National Airport in Washington, a regional jet crashed into a U.S. Army helicopter, resulting in 67 deaths, making it the deadliest U.S. air disaster in over 20 years. The plane, an American Airlines Bombardier jet, was carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew members when it collided with the Army […]

Trump Plans Guantanamo Facility for 30,000 Migrants

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 30, 2025

On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump made an announcement that could change how the country handles migrants. He said he would order the U.S. military and the Department of Homeland Security to get ready to build a special place at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to hold up to 30,000 migrants. Guantanamo Bay is a U.S. naval […]

Tragedy Strikes at India’s Maha Kumbh Festival: 7 Dead

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 29, 2025

A tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in northern India led to the deaths of more than seven people and injured around 10 others. This happened on the most special day of the six-week Hindu festival, where millions gather to take a holy dip in the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers. Millions […]

UK Reports First Human Case of Bird Flu, But Risk Remains Low

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 28, 2025

In a surprising update, British health authorities confirmed that a person in central England has tested positive for H5N1, a type of bird flu. This is the first case of bird flu in a human in the UK in some time. However, officials are quick to reassure the public that the overall risk to people […]

Selfies Amid LA Wildfires? The Shocking Trend Explained

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 28, 2025

When the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles became a global news story, many people felt sympathy for the victims and the destruction. However, some influencers and social media users saw an opportunity to gain attention by using the wildfires as the backdrop for their photos and videos. This strange trend has sparked a lot of […]

Trump Memo Tells USAID to Focus on ‘America First’ in Aid

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 27, 2025

The Trump administration has directed the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to change how the U.S. gives aid to other countries. This decision is part of President Trump’s “America First” policy. The government told USAID workers that they need to follow these new rules or face consequences. On January 27, a memo was […]

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