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  Fatalities confirmed as passenger plane collides with Army Black Hawk, source reports. What We Know So Far Midair Collision: A passenger aircraft carrying 64 people collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport, Washington, DC, according to aviation and defense officials. Rescue Operation: About 300 first responders are conducting a massive search in the freezing Potomac River, where both aircraft crashed. The DC fire chief confirmed fatalities, and no survivors have been recovered yet. Aircraft Details: The passenger plane, American Airlines Flight 5342 , had 60 passengers and four crew members. It departed from Wichita, Kansas. The Army Black Hawk had three soldiers on board and was on a training mission. Aftermath: The crash left the plane in pieces in the water, with the helicopter nearby. Reagan National Airport is closed until at least 11 a.m. ET Thursday , airport officials said. Presidential Response: Former Pres...

 How the Hype Around Chinese AI Model DeepSeek Triggered a Massive Nasdaq Sell-Off How DeepSeek, a Rising Chinese AI Startup, Sparked a Massive Nasdaq Sell-Off A young Chinese AI startup, DeepSeek , triggered a dramatic sell-off in U.S. technology stocks on Monday as its highly competitive and remarkably cost-effective AI models raised concerns about the staggering investments America’s leading tech giants have poured into artificial intelligence. The emergence of DeepSeek has disrupted investor confidence in the AI narrative that has fueled a U.S. bull market over the last two years. Its breakthroughs cast doubt on the dominance of Nvidia’s chips and created ripple effects across sectors, even impacting power producers expected to benefit from surging AI data center demand. Here’s how DeepSeek's rise unfolded and shook Wall Street: The Rise of DeepSeek: A Game-Changer in AI A Revolutionary New Model Founded in May 2023 by Liang Wenfeng , DeepSeek was partly funded by Liang...

  How to Watch NFL Playoffs Today: TV Channels & Live Stream Details for AFC and NFC Championship Games The NFL playoffs are down to the final four teams, with two games left to decide who will advance to Super Bowl 59. On Sunday, the NFC and AFC championship games will determine which teams punch their tickets to the big stage. In the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles will host the Washington Commanders in a high-stakes divisional battle. The teams split their regular-season series, but this time, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels aims to lead the Commanders to an unprecedented Super Bowl appearance. In the AFC, fans will witness a familiar postseason rivalry as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs face Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. This marks their fourth playoff meeting in the last five seasons, with Mahomes unbeaten in the matchup so far. Here’s how to watch both conference championship games and follow the action live: How to Watch NFL Playoffs Today NFC Champ...

  The Stage is Set for Super Bowl 59 The journey to the NFL's biggest stage is nearing its climax. Only two games remain before the final showdown, as the 14-team playoff bracket narrows to just two finalists by Sunday night. Four teams—two from the AFC and two from the NFC—remain, each with a unique story in what has been a thrilling season. In the AFC, the Buffalo Bills fought off a comeback from the Ravens to advance to their third straight AFC Championship game. They’ll face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs for the ninth time since 2020. Meanwhile, the NFC showcases a fierce rivalry as the Washington Commanders, the underdog of the postseason, take on the top-seeded Philadelphia Eagles. A Weekend of High-Stakes Football This weekend promises captivating matchups, dynamic quarterbacks, and unforgettable moments. Rookie Jayden Daniels of the Commanders looks to make history as the first rookie QB to lead a team to the Super Bowl. As the playoffs heat up amid th...

  At least 10 people were killed in New Orleans’ Bourbon Street early on Wednesday after a vehicle rammed into a crowd in the popular tourist district during New Year’s celebrations, in an incident that is now being investigated as a potential terrorist act. Referral link Key Facts In an  official statement , city authorities said 30 injured people have been transported to nearby hospitals and 10 people are dead. New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said a man drove a pickup truck into the crowd and then opened fire at police. The suspected attacker is dead after engaging in with local law enforcement, the FBI said in an emailed statement, adding the agency is working with partners “to investigate this as an act of terrorism.” New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said in a  press conference  the city “was impacted by a terrorist attack,” adding that the matter was still under investigation. An improvised explosive device was found and investigators are tr...