Two separate fatal airplane crashes occurred within a week, leaving numerous casualties with low chances of survival. Investigative efforts are currently focused on determining the causes behind the accidents, with one being linked to mistaken hit by Russian air defense, while the other resulted from landing gear failure and subsequent crash into the airport's wall. Surprisingly, a 2015 study suggests that sitting at the back of the plane may increase chances of survival in a crash.
In a devastating incident, a Jeju Air plane with 181 people aboard crashed in Muan International Airport, South Korea. Only two crew members were rescued as the plane veered off runway and into a wall, bursting into flames. This comes after another Jeju Air plane experienced landing gear issues earlier on Monday. While the cause of the crash is yet to be determined, there are speculations that a bird strike may have been the cause.
On December 29th, a tragic plane crash occurred at Muan International Airport in South Korea, resulting in the death of 179 out of 181 passengers and crew members. The Jeju Air flight was arriving from Bangkok when it skidded off the runway, hit a wall, and burst into flames. While authorities suspect a possible bird strike may have caused the accident, investigations are ongoing. Bird strikes are a common threat to aircraft safety, and while most incidents do not cause significant issues, some can result in engine damage or structural damage. This incident brings to mind the famous 2009 case of US Airways flight 1549, where Captain Chelsey Sullenberger successfully landed the aircraft on the Hudson River after it was struck by birds.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen took the win at the Qatar Grand Prix, but the highlight of the weekend was his outburst against fellow driver George Russell. Verstappen accused Russell of trying to "screw someone over" during the qualifying round, resulting in a penalty for the Dutch driver. Despite his win, Verstappen expressed feeling like he was talking to a "brick wall" while trying to defend his actions to the stewards.
The stock market experienced a spike in futures on Thursday after Tesla reported better-than-expected profits and a promising outlook for electric vehicle sales. Nasdaq 100 futures rose by 0.8% and S&P 500 futures saw a 0.4% increase, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures struggled to keep up with a minor decline of 0.2%. This surge in the tech-heavy Nasdaq index was largely attributed to Tesla's impressive earnings performance and market reaction. In light of this, other tech giants such as Amazon and Meta also saw a boost in premarket trading. However, not all companies were met with positive news, as Boeing stocks saw a 3% dip after a rejected pay deal from workers. This news, combined with a possible delay in interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, sets the stage for a volatile trading day on Wall Street.
A bomb explosion near a CRPF school in Delhi's Rohini on Sunday caused panic and damaged the school's boundary wall, nearby shops, and parked cars. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident and a police team, along with bomb detection squads and sniffer dogs, are investigating the nature of the blast. The National Security Guard has been informed and Special CP R.P. Upadhyay has arrived at the scene to oversee the situation.
A loud explosion near a Central Reserve Police Force school in Delhi's Rohini area caused panic among nearby residents on Sunday. The blast damaged the school's wall, signboards of nearby shops, and car windowpanes, but fortunately, no one was injured. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation to determine the cause and nature of the explosion, with the National Security Guard also being informed. A bomb detection squad and sniffer dogs have been deployed to the scene for assistance.
Police and forensic teams are investigating a mysterious blast that occurred near a CRPF school in Delhi's Rohini on Sunday morning. The blast caused damage to the school wall, nearby shops, and a car, but luckily, no one was injured. Authorities are currently looking into all possible causes, including a potential firecracker, and have called in a bomb disposal squad and crime team to the spot for further investigation.
Nvidia, the AI chipmaker, once again exceeded Wall Street's expectations with its impressive Q2 results, reporting over $30 billion in sales, up 122% from the same period last year. This marks the company's stunning growth streak over the past two years. Despite the strong numbers and modestly better sales guidance, Nvidia's stock dipped up to 5% in after-hours trading, showing that investors may now be expecting more than just good results from the company. With their peerless processors driving the AI technology boom and the company's astonishing market value of over $3 trillion, Nvidia's role in the tech sector and its stock's popularity has reached new heights in recent years.
In its second-quarter earnings report, chipmaker Nvidia surpassed Wall Street expectations with record revenues of over $30 billion for the fiscal quarter. However, the stock experienced a dip of 7% in after-hours trading before recovering, likely due to a lower-than-expected gross margin. Despite this, CEO Jensen Huang remains optimistic about the company's future, citing strong demand for their products and the anticipation for their new Blackwell GPU.