A weather balloon might have been the unexpected culprit behind the cracked windshield of a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX at 36,000 feet, prompting an emergency landing, as per the National Transportation Safety Board chair. WindBorne Systems acknowledged the possible involvement of their balloon in the incident involving United Flight 1093 over Utah.
Simultaneously, Christopher Moynihan, a Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by President Trump, faced charges for threatening Hakeem Jeffries, a Democratic House leader. Despite the pardon, Moynihan's alleged threats related to a planned appearance by Jeffries in New York City, according to legal documents.
In another shift, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth mandated that Pentagon staff secure permission before engaging with Congress. This move, f