April 22, 2026 US military launches FIRST autonomous warfare command SOUTHCOM’s top commander announced a first-of-its-kind autonomous warfare command focused on deploying drones and unmanned systems to counter regional threats across Latin America.
April 22, 2026 Hiker who set out in warm spring weather found dead after snowstorm in New Hampshire mountains A Massachusetts hiker was found dead in New Hampshire's White Mountains after a snowstorm dumped several inches of snow, officials said.
April 22, 2026 Viral mask ban at amusement park abruptly reversed after fierce backlash online A well-known theme park has walked back a face-covering policy for guests under age 21 after backlash online, with a spokesperson saying a security update caused confusion.
April 22, 2026 Revolutionary War artifacts unearthed at site of infamous colonial American heist: 'Very surprised' In this year of America's 250th birthday, archaeologists and volunteers uncovered British gunflints, coins and the foundation of a treasury robbed by the Doan Gang in 1781.
April 22, 2026 Schlossberg unveils plan to crack down on 'new frontier' of AI putting the 'squeeze' on consumers: 'Harbinger' Democratic House candidate Jack Schlossberg calls for an FTC investigation into reports that Hertz AI scans may be overcharging rental car consumers.
April 21, 2026 US military launches first autonomous warfare command to deploy unmanned systems across Latin America U.S. military launches new autonomous warfare command under SOUTHCOM to deploy unmanned systems in Latin America targeting narcoterrorist networks.
April 21, 2026 Tokyo theme park worker dies after being trapped inside ride mechanism during routine maintenance An employee conducting routine maintenance at Tokyo Dome City Attractions reportedly died after becoming trapped in the "Flying Balloon" ride mechanism.
April 21, 2026 FAA probes JFK near miss after another recent close call fuels scrutiny of air traffic safety Two passenger jets came dangerously close near JFK Airport, triggering collision warnings and prompting an FAA investigation into the close call.
April 21, 2026 Amtrak riders trapped for nearly 24 hours with overflowing bathrooms amid raging wildfires An Amtrak train carrying 232 passengers was stranded for nearly 24 hours in Florida after brush fires near the tracks forced a halt. Outraged passengers described a chaotic scene.
April 21, 2026 Americans among injured at shooting caught on video at tourist hot spot in Mexico Six Americans were among 13 people injured when a gunman opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids Monday before taking his own life, officials said.