*WATCH:* Dramatic footage captures the moment the river cruiser capsized in New Orleans, with passengers still aboard. Emergency crews continue rescue operations, while the number of injuries has yet to be confirmed.
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*BREAKING:* A tanker slammed into a docked river cruise ship carrying about 129 passengers on the Mississippi River in New Orleans on Friday, triggering a massive rescue operation as crews worked to pull 12 people from the water. The Atlantic Asphalt tanker struck American Cruise Lines' American Heritage at about 12:30 p.m. local time near the Crescent City Connection, two hours after the ship docked to unload passengers. Mayor Helena Moreno said multiple people have been rescued and the search is ongoing. Passengers are being triaged at the port, and injuries are not yet confirmed.
🚨WATCH: NYS Attorney General Letitia James addresses the deadly Brooklyn building collapse, calling for a full investigation, accountability for those responsible, stronger building safety enforcement, and financial assistance for affected families. James also stressed that workers must be able to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Mossad Director Roman Gofman is reportedly in Washington for talks with CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Iran as Netanyahu presses President Trump to resume fighting. Trump has so far favored maintaining the naval blockade while pursuing a possible deal.
💔 TRAGEDY IN MODI’IN ILLIT: Mrs. Miriam Ben Hamo a”h, a 40-year-old mother of eight, was nifter following severe complications while giving birth at Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak. Despite extensive efforts by medical teams and her transfer to Sheba Medical Center, doctors were unable to save her life.
Her newborn baby girl was delivered safely and is in good condition. Mrs. Ben Hamo leaves behind her husband and eight children. The levaya took place Friday morning in Modi’in Illit, followed by kevura at Yarkon Cemetery.
Israeli security forces arrested a Palestinian man near Jiftlik in the Jordan Valley after finding a classified IDF map of the Gaza border region, an airsoft pistol, knives and military gear in his home. Police are investigating how he obtained the map and whether it was intended for hostile activity.
UTJ MK Yitzchak Pindrus has asked the State Comptroller to investigate allegations that the U.S.-based Maimonides Fund illegally assisted Moti Leitner’s Hatzibur HaChareidi party during the recent elections. The party received 9,029 votes and failed to enter the Knesset.
A Chareidi family returning from a wedding escaped unharmed before their car went up in flames on Highway 4 near the Ganot Interchange early Friday. Firefighters later recovered several valuable rings intact from the charred wreckage and returned them to the family.
The IRGC claims it attacked and destroyed a U.S. military early-warning radar installation in Bahrain, allegedly in retaliation for an airstrike on a telecommunications tower in southern Iran. Neither the United States nor Bahrain has confirmed the attack. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump warned that Washington could resume military strikes against Iran if necessary, as tensions continue to rise over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is confident he has secured enough support to win another term as his party’s leader in the December 1 leadership election, according to Semafor. Schumer has reportedly received more private commitments than publicly known and is already coordinating with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on a unified legislative agenda for next year.
Incoming members of the U.S. House gathered on the Capitol steps for their official 120th Congress class photo.
🚨 *NEW INFO IN DEADLY BUILDING COLLAPSE:* A report filed with NYC's Department of Buildings in March revealed that the 96-year-old Flatbush apartment building that collapsed Wednesday, killing eight people, already had visible cracks in its exterior walls. The report specifically rated the building's north facade, directly adjacent to the construction site, as being in "poor condition." ABC7 reports that no available city records show the damaged facade was repaired before excavation began next door. The construction involved deep excavation for a proposed nine-story development. City officials have now launched an extensive investigation and ordered emergency inspections at approximately 100 other properties connected to the companies involved.
DOJ says an international operation targeting dark-web fentanyl and opioid traffickers led to more than 350 arrests and the seizure of drugs, weapons and over $234 million in illicit proceeds.
KAN NEWS' ITAY BLUMENTHAL: U.S. Central Command officials told IDF representatives in the United States to prepare for a possible renewal of the campaign in Iran. With President Trump heading to China next week, it probably won't happen in the coming weeks, but the Americans keep moving assets into the region, including some 200 refueling planes and a third aircraft carrier on the way.
⛈️ Heavy thunderstorms are bringing torrential rain and significant street flooding across the New York City metro area, with hail also reported in Queens. Videos show flooded streets and roads as intense downpours continue to batter New York City and surrounding areas.
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UPDATE – FLATBUSH BUILDING COLLAPSE: The FDNY announced that all rescue operations at the site of Wednesday’s deadly building collapse on Flatbush Avenue were officially completed as of 3:37 PM Thursday. Following a thorough search of the entire site, officials confirmed that no additional victims remain. The scene has now been turned over to the NYC Department of Buildings and NYPD.
Microsoft 365 users across multiple regions are experiencing widespread connectivity problems Thursday afternoon, with Outlook and other services affected by an outage linked to unusually heavy demand on Microsoft's infrastructure. Microsoft acknowledged the disruption, saying engineers identified a portion of its infrastructure experiencing elevated traffic and strain. More than 130,000 problems were reported on Downdetector as the company is working to restore service.
A U.S. official says Iran has “gone too far” by introducing new nuclear demands, with disputes over both deal terms and the sequence of commitments. President Trump is reportedly in no rush ahead of next week’s China summit, while another U.S. aircraft carrier and an amphibious strike group are expected in the Middle East next week.
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