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2 Pilots Killed After Jet Collides With Fire Truck at LaGuardia

A deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday left two pilots dead and at least 41 people hospitalized after an Air Canada Express jet struck a Port Authority fire truck responding to another incident. The crash, which caused major damage to the aircraft and forced the airport to shut down into Monday afternoon, is now under investigation by federal authorities. Early air traffic control audio suggests possible confusion between ground crews and controllers in the moments before impact, raising new concerns as New York area airports face ongoing delays, staffing shortages and mounting safety issues.

Robert Mueller Dies at 81 as Trump’s Response Rekindles Old Tensions

Robert S. Mueller III, the former FBI director who led the bureau through 9/11 and later served as special counsel in the Russia investigation, has died at 81. A decorated Marine and longtime public servant, Mueller spent decades at the center of some of the nation’s most defining moments. His death quickly drew a sharp response from President Trump, reviving the political tensions that surrounded Mueller’s investigation and continue to shape its legacy.

UCLA Eliminated by UConn as Bruins Fall Short of Sweet 16

UCLA’s March Madness run came to an end Sunday with a 73-57 loss to UConn in the second round, as the Huskies pulled away in the second half behind a dominant 27-point performance from Alex Karaban. Despite a strong push early after halftime and playing without leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau, the Bruins could not keep pace once UConn found its rhythm. The loss marks UCLA’s first early exit in the tournament since 2013 and sends UConn back to the Sweet 16 with momentum building.

L.A. Scrapped Its Metal Theft Unit. Now the Costs Are Rising

Los Angeles is once again grappling with a surge in copper theft after the LAPD disbanded its specialized Heavy Metal Task Force, a unit that had delivered measurable results with arrests and recovered materials. The impact is visible across the city, from darkened streetlights to the stripped wiring of the Sixth Street Bridge, where repairs are now costing millions. As theft continues to target critical infrastructure, the city is left paying far more than what is stolen, raising new questions about whether a focused approach to policing might have been the more effective solution.

“Project Hail Mary” Delivers First Major Box Office Hit of 2026

Hollywood finally has a clear win in 2026 as Project Hail Mary opens to $140 million worldwide, giving Amazon MGM a major theatrical success and signaling that audiences will still show up for the right film. The Ryan Gosling-led sci-fi adaptation dominated the weekend, while Ready or Not 2 posted a quieter debut, highlighting the growing gap between blockbuster draws and smaller releases. The weekend points to a shifting industry where big, recognizable stories are driving turnout and everything else is fighting for attention.

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