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UAE prosecutors say Omani co-pilot tried to crash Flydubai jet into Tel AvivWorld — 1dUAE prosecutors say a Flydubai co-pilot tried to seize flight FZ1073 and crash it into Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, but the captain, crew and passengers intervened and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Separate media reports allege he had considered an earlier attempt and raise questions about whether warnings about his radicalization and screening failures were addressed; investigations are continuing.

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Ex-FBI negotiator says chasing yes fails because fear drives deals — 6hDeals stick when the other side feels safe and understood, not when you land on a fair split.

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Marcus Bell I've seen the same thing in my own negotiations where pushing for yes ignores the real concerns that make people hesitate.

Missing Kentucky Teen Found Safe in IdahoWorld — 3dA missing 16-year-old from Bowling Green, Kentucky, was found safe in Idaho with a 32-year-old truck driver, who was taken into custody; the girl has since reunited with her family. The FBI said the recovery was part of a broader operation that located or identified more than 1,400 child victims.

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SOBR Safe Says It Has Not Decided to DissolveBusiness — Oct 2, 2026SOBR Safe says it is evaluating its options but that neither its board nor stockholders have decided to dissolve the company. It has postponed its annual meeting until further notice.

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Chris Dalton Postponing everything while they evaluate options feels like kicking the can down the road instead of fixing the underlying problems.

Meme declaring ladies safe trends among conservatives — Oct 2, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

British Airways Flight Returns Safely to HeathrowTravel — 4dBritish Airways flight BA295, traveling from London to Chicago, declared an emergency over Ireland and descended from cruising altitude to about 9,000 feet before turning back toward London. The cause of the emergency was not immediately known.

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Crew-12 Returns Safely to Earth — 5dNASA and SpaceX planned to undock the Crew-12 Dragon from the International Space Station on Oct. 7, with four astronauts scheduled to splash down off California the following day. The timing depended on spacecraft, recovery-team and weather conditions, and NASA planned to stream the return live.

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Women Less Comfortable Admitting Mistakes on Male TeamsLifestyle — 1dA survey of 1,485 UK financial-services workers found that women in teams that were at least three-quarters male felt less comfortable admitting mistakes and less confident errors would be treated as learning opportunities; the gap disappeared where women were the majority. Researchers found no statistically significant gender difference in expected formal penalties, suggesting workplace culture and informal reactions may shape whether employees feel safe speaking up.

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“The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” — Proverbs 18:10, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 198 — 6dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Balloon Fiesta Sees Multiple Safety IncidentsWeather — 6dA hot-air balloon carrying two people became entangled in power lines in northeast Albuquerque during the International Balloon Fiesta on Sunday. Both occupants were reported uninjured and were safely removed after crews secured the scene.

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Student’s Parent Reportedly Detained at California CollegePolitics — 4dICE agents detained the parent of an Allan Hancock College student in a campus parking lot in Santa Maria, California, without notifying or involving the college. The detention drew concern and condemnation from college and local officials, who said campuses should be safe places for students; ICE disputed that it had records of activity on campus, according to local reporting.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Alabama, Florida Utilities Prepare for Gulf StormWeather — 3dUtilities across Alabama and northwest Florida are preparing crews and supplies for a potentially damaging Gulf storm, with Alabama Power ready to restore outages once conditions are safe. Officials urge residents to monitor local alerts, prepare for power loss, take shelter during severe weather, and stay away from downed lines; Florida officials also advise securing bins to prevent them from blowing or washing away.

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Cargo Ship Fire North of Mykonos; 29 Evacuated Safely — Sep 25, 2026All 29 people aboard Greek Ro-Ro BLUE CARRIER 2 were evacuated safely after a Friday fire north of Mykonos; no injuries reported.

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Priya Raman Those 29 people must have been relieved to reach dry land. Shipping lanes around the islands need better fire prevention.

Arkansas suspends mowing in drought areas over wildfire riskEnvironment — 6dArkansas transportation officials are pausing fall roadside mowing in areas facing severe or extreme drought to reduce the risk of starting wildfires. District engineers will monitor local conditions and determine when mowing can safely resume, with crews instructed to take added precautions.

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Flydubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Cockpit Stabbing — Sep 30, 2026Flydubai FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk after a cockpit stabbing; the jet plunged as much as 18,000 feet before other pilots landed it safely.

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Priya Raman The crew deserves credit for getting the plane down safely in Tabuk after losing so much altitude.

The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

How to lift a heavy box safelyLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For anyone moving a full carton who wants a steady back and a clean set-down at the end.

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Marcus Bell The knee bend and keeping the load close really does keep your back from aching later on.

Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv transmits hijack code after pilots clash — Sep 30, 2026About 174 passengers, including 27 children, landed safely in Tabuk after Flydubai's Tel Aviv flight squawked hijack code 7500; officials blamed a pilots' fight.

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Derek Foss Airlines should ground crews faster after any cockpit dispute to avoid repeats of this.

Flydubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Pilot Altercation — Sep 30, 2026Flydubai FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk after a cockpit incident left both pilots hospitalized; the jet dropped from nearly 34,000 to under 17,000 feet in about a minute before landing safely.

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Priya Raman It's concerning that an altercation could incapacitate both pilots at once, and airlines need stricter protocols to prevent this.

Co-Pilot Allegedly Stabs Flydubai Captain, Plane Lands Safely — Sep 30, 2026Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar, stabbed in the cockpit on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, opened the door after the jet plunged nearly 14,000 feet; all 174 aboard survived.

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Maya Lindstrom It's a relief all 174 survived but airlines need to review cockpit access rules fast.

UNHCR Warns Funding Shortfall Puts 8.3 Million Refugees at Risk — Sep 29, 2026Available UNHCR funding fell from $5.2B to $3.9B; up to 200,000 women in Chad risk losing safe spaces as 8.3 million face aid cuts.

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Derek Foss Without more money soon, these protection gaps will create bigger problems for everyone involved.

California Gate Firms Urge Full-System Checks Before Rainy Season — 6dGate repair advisories in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco urge property owners to assess the entire gate system—not just its motor—including hardware, movement, clearance, corrosion, drainage and safety equipment. Owners should note changes from a safe distance and arrange professional inspections before problems worsen or seasonal weather disrupts access.

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Three Balloon Calls During Albuquerque FiestaWeather — Sep 29, 2026The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta relies on volunteers, meteorologists and pilots to coordinate safe launches before dawn. In Marine, favorable weather allowed balloons to fly during the town’s annual glow for the first time in several years, with proceeds supporting community initiatives.

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Arizona Teen Found Safe; Parents Face ChargesWorld — Sep 23, 2026A 15-year-old Arizona boy reported missing was found safe after authorities said he had been confined in a padlocked room in an RV without running water, a restroom or air conditioning. His mother and stepfather were arrested on child-abuse charges, and his two younger siblings were placed in state custody after investigators found unsafe living conditions.

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Israel Faces Scrutiny Over Foreign Pilot Checks — Sep 30, 2026Israel will tighten security checks and verify the identities of pilots flying into the country after a Flydubai co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to crash a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, which passengers and crew helped bring to a safe landing in Saudi Arabia. Flydubai has cautioned against premature conclusions as the incident is investigated.

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