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Wingtip Wreck: Delta Jets Collide on LaGuardia Taxiway

  Two Delta Air Lines regional jets were involved in a low-speed collision late Wednesday night on a taxiway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, prompting an investigation by federal authorities. The incident occurred at 9:58 p.m. when the wing of a departing CRJ-900 jet bound for Roanoke, Virginia, struck the nose and cockpit window of an arriving jet from Charlotte, North Carolina. Both aircraft were operated by Endeavor Air, a Delta subsidiary. One flight attendant sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital as a precaution. No passengers were hurt, and all 85 onboard were safely deplaned and transported to the terminal by bus. Air traffic control had instructed the departing flight to yield at the intersection of taxiways M and A, but the collision still occurred. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has dispatched a team of investigators and recovered flight recorders from both jets for analysis. Despite the dramatic nature of the crash—described by one pas...
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France Erupts in Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Plans

 

Tens of thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of France on October 2, 2025, in a powerful show of resistance against proposed government spending cuts. Organized by major trade unions including the CGT and CFDT, protests took place in over 240 cities and towns, with Paris, Dijon, Metz, Poitiers, and Montpellier among the key hotspots.

The unrest comes amid political uncertainty, as newly appointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu works to form a cabinet and navigate contentious budget negotiations. Protesters are demanding increased investment in public services, a reversal of pension reforms, and higher taxes on the wealthy. The proposed 2026 budget, which includes a €44 billion reduction in public spending, has sparked widespread concern over its impact on low- and middle-income households.

While the CGT union estimated turnout at nearly 600,000, the Interior Ministry reported a lower figure of 195,000, including 24,000 in Paris. Students blocked school entrances, and the Eiffel Tower was closed due to strike action, underscoring the scale of disruption.

Prime Minister Lecornu faces mounting pressure to deliver a budget that balances fiscal responsibility with social equity. As one protester in Nantes put it, “It costs us a day each time. But that’s how democracy normally advances”.

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