RICHFIELD — A firefighting helicopter carrying two people crashed near a massive wildfire burning in central Utah on Friday, but rescue teams have struggled to reach the site because of fire activity.About 10 a.m., a Sikorsky S-64 helicopter crashed near Richfield, Federal Aviation Administration officials said in a statement. The crash occurred in the Three … Read more
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Conservative Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s president Friday, not in the capital as is the tradition, but in the volatile southwestern city of Cali in a move meant to signal his hard-line approach to illegal armed groups operating in the region. De la Espriella, 48, succeeds Gustavo … Read more
The latest food safety scare may be hiding in more places than you think. As the number of Cyclospora cases continues to rise across the United States, health experts are warning the public that lettuce may not be the only possible source of contamination. Cyclospora infections, known as cyclosporiasis, can cause uncomfortable symptoms including diarrhea, … Read more
According to various reports from sources such as Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Macworld’s Filipe Espósito, Apple is planning to release up to three new products with “Ultra” branding between late 2026 and early 2027. The long-rumored foldable iPhone is expected to be called the “iPhone Ultra.” Rumored features include a 7.7-inch inner display, a 5.3-inch … Read more
Winger Ville Koivunen had two goals in 39 NHL games last season. He seemed a longshot to make the Penguins in 2026-27, not least because they already had 13 NHL forwards under one-way contract. At 23, he looked a “Four-A” player: effective at the highest level of minor-league hockey but not good enough to contribute … Read more
A daring mission to rescue one of NASA’s crucial space observatories from falling to Earth has encountered issues of its own — but there may still be hope for both spacecraft to beat the odds. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has served as an astrophysics multitool in low-Earth orbit since it launched nearly 22 years … Read more
AI stethoscope revolutionizes cardiac care by detecting heart disease early Eko Health co-founder and CEO Connor Landgraf discusses how their AI-powered stethoscope is revolutionizing cardiac care and improving patient outcomes. This innovative device amplifies heart and lung sounds, analyzes them in real-time and detects early signs of heart disease and arrhythmias in just 15 seconds. … Read more