Two Delta Air Lines jets collided on the tarmac at Atlanta’s main airport on Tuesday. No injuries were reported, but one jet’s wing and another’s tail were damaged. Passengers were safely transferred to other flights. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident. (UPI)
The Treasury Department reported that nearly 50 million individuals received healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act over the past decade. Enrollment reached 20.8 million under the Biden-Harris administration, with 18.2 million enrolling for the first time since January 2021. (UPI)
Louisiana residents are rushing to prepare for Tropical Storm Francine, expected to become a Category 2 hurricane upon landfall. Gov. Landry urged residents to secure their homes, stock up on supplies, and consider evacuation. A hurricane warning was issued for the Louisiana coast, with concerns about potential life-threatening flooding. (AP)
A new survey revealed that 23% of millennials and Gen Z adults plan to remain childless primarily due to financial reasons, valuing financial freedom and concerns about raising children. This trend aligns with the record-low U.S. birth rate as financial factors increasingly influence decisions about starting families. (CBS News)
The man accused of setting Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei on fire died from burns in the same incident that killed Cheptegei. The attack stemmed from a dispute over land. Cheptegei, 33, was honored at the Paralympic Games in Paris, and the city plans to name a sports venue in her memory. (UPI)
