The off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash an Alaska Airlines flight wouldn't get anti-depressants because he was scared of losing his job, his wife said

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A white Alaska Airlines plane with blue details takes off.
An Alaska Airlines flight takes off.

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SpaceX workers reportedly took Adderall and IV fluids, and some slept in the bathroom, to keep up with Elon Musk's deadlines

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Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002.

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Qatar Airways' new CEO — whose predecessor once said a woman couldn't do his job — wants to bring a culture of 'trust and empowerment' to the airline

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an Airbus A350 of Qatar Airways company after taking off from the Toulouse-Blagnac airport
A Qatar Airways A350.

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An airline in China accidentally sold tickets for as little as $1.40 — and it's honoring the deal

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A plane of China Southern Airlines taking off from Zhoushuizi International Airport in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province.
A plane of China Southern Airlines taking off from Zhoushuizi International Airport in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province.

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The F-150 Lightning is fast, fun, and comfortable — and you probably don't need one

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The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum.
The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum.

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The 10 cities where you're most likely to get in a car accident

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Damaged bumpers from car accident
Car accidents happen in every city, but drivers are more prone to them in certain cities.

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Firefighters are still learning how to fight EV fires. Here's everything you need to know to stay safe.

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When firefighters removed the SUV from the garage to assess the fire , they identified the fuel source as the SUV's high-voltage battery pack. U.S. safety investigators say electric vehicle fires pose risks to first responders, and manufacturers have inadequate guidelines to keep them safe. (Orange County Sheriff's Department/National Transportation Safety Board via AP)
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The Panama Canal is so clogged up that a shipping company paid $4 million to jump the line: report

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Three cargo ships wait at the entrance of the Panama Canal at Panama Bay off Panama City, on September 24, 2023.
Cargo ships wait at the entrance of the Panama Canal at Panama Bay off Panama City, on September 24, 2023.

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You can own part of this 279-foot-long superyacht for $3.2 million and stay on it whenever you want — see inside

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The Victorious superyacht at sea
Superyacht Holding is giving millionaires the chance to co-own this $117 million Victorious superyacht complete with 12 staterooms, a beach club, and a helicopter pad.

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GM to update Cruise software so self-driving cars stop if a pedestrian is pinned underneath

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GM's Cruise unit is recalling 950 cars to update their software following an accident in San Francisco in which a pedestrian was dragged about 20 feet.

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