Family of French explorer Paul Henry Nargeolet sues OceanGate for $50 million, alleging wrongful death due to submersible implosion during a Titanic viewing. The lawsuit accuses OceanGate CEO of negligence in operating the Titan submersible that resulted in Nargeolet’s and others’ death. Nargeolet was renowned for exploring the Titanic wreck and was part of the 1987 expedition. (UPI)
The number of women obtaining abortions in the U.S. rose in the first quarter of 2024 following the overturn of Roe v. Wade. This increase was attributed to laws enacted in Democratic-controlled states that allowed doctors to provide abortions via telemedicine prescriptions in areas with abortion bans. (AP)
A Mylar balloon striking a utility line near a New Orleans water plant caused a brief power outage, leading to a drop in water pressure and a serious injury to a worker restarting water pumps. A boil water advisory for most of the city is in place until Thursday. The incident highlighted infrastructure vulnerabilities and the recurring problem of balloons hitting power lines. (AP)
Delta Air Lines is being sued by passengers affected by the CrowdStrike IT outage, which led to over 5,000 flights being cancelled. The federal class action suit in Georgia alleges Delta initially refused to refund airfares for cancelled flights, and offered only a partial refund along with a liability waiver, while refusing to reimburse passengers for meal, hotel and ground transportation costs. (UPI)
Costco is stepping up measures to prevent non-members from using others’ cards, requiring shoppers to scan their membership cards to enter stores. The new policy also mandates that guests be accompanied by a valid cardholder. This follows a trial of similar measures earlier in the year, aimed at preserving membership benefits and pricing integrity. (CNN)
