Plane Crash in Ohio: What We Know
A single-engine plane crashed in Ashtabula County, Ohio, on Sunday morning, killing one person and critically injuring another, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The county sits approximately 50 miles northeast of Cleveland. Newsweek reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and state highway patrol via email on […]
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Kyle Larson Defiant After Indy500 Crash As He Misses NASCAR All-Star Practice
By Lydia Mee is a contributing sports writer located in the West Midlands, England. Her focus is on F1 and NASCAR. She has in-depth knowledge of Motorsport as a whole. Lydia joined Newsweek in March 2024, having previously written Motorsport content for Sports Illustrated. You can get in touch with Lydia by emailing, l.mee@newsweek.com. You […]
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Charles Leclerc Reacts to Miami Sprint Race Crash Amid Lewis Hamilton’s Podium Finish
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc crashed out of the Miami Sprint Race before it started, as rain poured onto the track and he lost control during the tire warm-up laps. The early part of Saturday was marked by rainfall, with conditions likely more suitable for wet tires than the intermediate tires on Leclerc’s car. The large […]
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Frankie Muniz’s NASCAR Frustrations Boil Over After Texas Crash: “I’m Over It”
Frankie Muniz’s NASCAR Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway ended in disappointment for the driver after his front-right tire blew, forcing him into the outside wall. This is his fourth DNF of this season alone. Despite his Malcolm in the Middle schedule getting in the way of any simulator practice work for Muniz and […]
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Cable Car Crash Kills Four: What To Know
By James Bickerton is a Newsweek U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is on covering news and politics in Texas, as well as other general news across the United States. James joined Newsweek in July 2022 from LBC, and previously worked for the Daily Express. He is a graduate of Oxford University. […]
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Service Members Killed in Crash Near Southern Border: What We Know
Three service members were involved in a vehicle crash along the southern border Tuesday morning in which two of them were killed, the Joint Task Force Southern Border said in a statement. Newsweek reached out to the task force via email late Tuesday night for comment. Why It Matters Since his January 20 inauguration, President […]
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Karenna Groff in Photos: NCAA Woman of the Year Killed in NY Plane Crash
A small plane crashed near New York’s Westchester County Airport on Thursday, killing the pilot and two passengers aboard. Authorities have since identified the victims, including Karenna Groff, a 24-year-old biomedical engineering graduate, as tributes pour in from those who knew them. Who was Karenna Groff? Karenna Groff, 24, was an exceptional student-athlete who was […]
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Helicopter Tour Company Shuts Down After Fatal Hudson River Crash
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Sunday that New York Helicopter Tours (also known as New York Helicopter Charter) is shutting down operations immediately following a fatal crash that killed six people. The FAA also stated it would conduct an immediate review of the company’s operating license and safety record. Why It Matters Thursday’s tragic […]
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Was Xfinity Driver Sammy Smith’s Crash in Martinsville a ‘Hack Move?’ Kevin Harvick Explains
Kevin Harvick has called out NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Sammy Smith for the way he tried to gain an advantage in Martinsville last weekend by crashing into Taylor Gray. Calling it a “hack move,” Harvick acknowledged that while rough racing is good for the sport, the actions performed by Smith were ridiculous. In a bid […]
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Prince Andrew Accuser Says She Has 4 Days to Live After Car Crash
By Jack Royston is Newsweek’s Chief Royal Correspondent based in London, U.K. He reports on the British royal family—including King Charles III, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—and hosts The Royal Report podcast. Jack joined Newsweek in 2020; he previously worked at The Sun, INS News and the Harrow Times. Jack has […]
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