Science & Technology

America in chaos as 'perfect storm' grounds flights and JD Vance admits he fears 'disaster'

Thousands of flights are being delayed across the US on Thursday, sparking frustration nationwide. The issues come as Vice President JD Vance warned of a looming 'disaster.'

Urgent ground stop issued at JFK Airport due to emergency on inbound aircraft

John F Kennedy International Airport is experiencing hours-long delays after an issue on board an incoming flight grounded traffic for over 60 minutes.

Powerful earthquake shakes 300,000 residents in Alaska's largest city

The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a powerful earthquake on Thursday, which was felt throughout a major US city home to about 300,000 people.

Scientists on edge as Trump's nuclear test order sparks fears of WWIII

Scientists have warned that the US could unleash a catastrophic chain reaction with deadly consequences by restarting nuclear weapons tests.

Plans to kill half a million owls in three US states sparks outrage in Congress

Outrage erupted on the Senate floor this week when one official slammed the Biden-era plan to kill nearly 500,000 owls living in three US states.