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A passenger jet flipped onto its roof while landing in Toronto, Canada, the fourth major aviation accident in North America in the past three weeks. While at least 18 people were injured, all 80 people on board the Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis survived the crash Monday. Here are some things to know about the crash: What caused the airplane to flip? Communications between the tower at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport and the pilot were normal on approach and right now its not clear what went wrong when the plane touched down. Were strong winds a factor in the crash? Toronto Pearson Fire Chief Todd Aitken has said the runway was dry and there was no crosswind conditions. Audio recordings indicate that the control tower warned the pilots of a possible air flow bump on the approach. Winds were gusting up to 40 mph (65 kph) during the day at the airport, according to the Meteorological Service of Canada. But airplanes and pilots should be equipped to handle those kind of winds while landing, said John Cox, CEO of aviation safety consulting firm Safety Operating Systems in Florida. Were the passengers badly injured? Those hurt had relatively minor injuries, the airports chief executive said. The airport fire chief said 18 passengers were taken to the hospital. An air ambulance operator said it had transported one pediatric patient and two adults to hospitals. Delta said Tuesday that some of those injured had been released. What happened inside the plane? One passenger told told CBC News that he found himself upside down and still strapped in his seat after a forceful landing. Peter Carlson said he crashed onto the ceiling when he took off his seat belt and smelled gas. He and another man helped a mother and her young son out of the plane before getting out. Who is investigating? The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said the Transportation Safety Board of Canada will lead the investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board in the U.S. said it was sending a team to assist. Is it safe to fly? The fourth major aviation accident in North America in less than a month has many people concerned about the safety of flying. Fatal crashes remain rare and the track record of U.S. airlines is remarkably safe. But there have been deadly crashes recently around the world and U.S. officials have been raising concerns about an overtaxed and understaffed air traffic control system for years. By JOHN SEEWER Associated Press Associated Press writers John Wawrow and Michael Casey contributed to this report.
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Currently, America is experiencing its worst flu season since 2009, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a matter of fact, the CDC says there are so many cases that this season is now classified as being high severity for all age groups. Thats the first time a flu season has acquired that designation since the 201718 season. Still, some states are faring better than others. Heres what you need to know about the current 202425 flu season and where outbreaks are the worst. 16,000 dead from flu so far The 202425 influenza season is having a significant impact on the health and well-being of Americans. According to the CDCs latest US Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending February 8, 2025, the flu this season has accounted for: 29 million illnesses 370,000 hospitalizations 16,000 deaths The CDC’s report also reveals that during the most recent week, 31.6% of people tested came back positive for influenza, and 50,382 people were hospitalized for the illness in the most recent week alone. The flu has historically been particularly dangerous to the elderly, but sadly, this season, the illness is also hitting infants and children hard. The CDC says that in the past week alone, there were 11 influenza-associated pediatric deaths, bringing the total number of pediatric deaths for the season to 68. “Based on data available this week, this season is now classified as a high severity season overall and for all age groups (children, adults, older adults) for the first time since 20172018,” the CDC says. What states are being hit hard the worst? While respiratory illnesses seem to be running roughshod across the country, some states have it worse than others. The CDCs Outpatient Respiratory Illness Activity Map classifies respiratory illness rates into five categories: very-high, high, moderate, low, and minimal. 36 states and the District of Columbia are currently listed in the very-high category, including: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Nine states are classified in the high category: Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Two states are classified in the moderate category: North Dakota and Utah. One state is classified in the low category: Alaska. And two states are classified in the minimal category: Hawaii and Montana. Screenshot via CDC: Week ending February 08, 2025 How can I protect myself against the flu? Its impossible to fully protect yourself from the flu. However, the CDC says the best way you can protect yourself is by getting the flu vaccine. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season, especially people at higher risk, the agency notes. Other steps you can take to decrease your likelihood of getting the flu are to avoid those who are sick with the illness and to wash your hands. You can check out the CDCs full list of recommendations here.
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A new app makes hiring security as simple as ordering an Uber. A viral TikTok with 11.2 million views reads, POV we just ordered bodyguards to pick us up from the airport. In the video, two influencers summon a pair of Protectorsprivate security in black SUVsto Newark Airport after flying in from Los Angeles for New York Fashion Week. Another clip follows: Everything we did with our bodyguards today. They get picked up from their hotel, stop for matcha, attend a runway show, and shopall accompanied by four bodyguards. @fuzzandfuzz uber could neverrrr #nyc #bodyguard #nycgirl #airportlife #uber Just A Girl – No Doubt The videos are savvy marketing for Protector, a soon-to-launch app promising on-demand personal security for the general public. These ads are working bc I have never in my life pre-downloaded an app, one commenter wrote. Another added, As soon as this app is available, Im booking. Launching Tuesday in New York City and Los Angeles, Protector charges $200 per hour for a bodyguard and a driver, with prices climbing based on the clients needswhether extra guards, a full motorcade, or high-level security measures, according to the apps 25-year-old founder and CEO, Nick Sarath. Ultra high-profile individuals like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos have dedicated full-time protection teams, but for most people, navigating security options is more challenging than it should be, Sarath told The New York Post this week. Clients can customize nearly every detail, from their Protectors attire (business formal, business casual, or tactical casual) to their ridechoosing between Cadillac Escalades and Chevy Suburbans. The Protectors themselves are elite professionals with backgrounds in Air Force Pararescue, SWAT, Navy SEAL teams, and Special Operations Forces. The bodyguards are selected based on their years of experience and specialized units in which theyve served, Sarath added. All are licensed to carry concealed weapons and remain armed on duty. Beats waiting around for a taxi.
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