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Deadly LaGuardia Crash: Safety System Failed to Alert, NTSB Says

Indira Zaldivar
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Deadly LaGuardia Crash: Safety System Failed to Alert, NTSB Says

A fatal ground collision at LaGuardia Airport has raised serious safety concerns after investigators found a key alert system failed to activate.

What Happened

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, an Air Canada jet struck an airport fire truck Sunday night shortly after landing, killing both pilots — Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther — and injuring at least 41 others.

Why the System Didn’t Alert

The runway safety system, designed to track aircraft and vehicles, did not issue a warning because the fire truck lacked a transponder, making it invisible to the system. Investigators also cited the vehicle’s movement near the runway as a factor.

Ongoing Investigation

Officials are reviewing air traffic control actions, cockpit recordings, and whether multiple failures contributed to the crash. The NTSB emphasized that major accidents typically involve several breakdowns, not just one.

Bottom line: A missing tracking device and system limitations may have played a critical role in a crash that has renewed scrutiny on airport ground safety.

For more on the deadly LaGuardia crash, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

House Releases Epstein Deposition Videos, Raising New Questions

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House Releases Epstein Deposition Videos, Raising New Questions

The House Oversight Committee released deposition videos from two longtime associates of Jeffrey Epstein, offering new insight into his inner circle.

Key Claims from Associates

Attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn told lawmakers they were never questioned by federal authorities about their work with Epstein, despite years of involvement.

Indyke defended his continued role, saying, “I drank the Kool-Aid at the time,” explaining he believed Epstein’s assurances after his 2008 conviction.

Denials and Financial Details

Both men denied knowledge of Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, describing their roles as strictly professional. They said Epstein’s complex finances and heavy cash use—estimated at $25–30 million annually—were typical for his lifestyle.

Ongoing Scrutiny

Lawmakers pressed both men on why they continued working for Epstein amid mounting allegations, as well as their alleged involvement in questionable financial and legal arrangements.

Bottom line: The testimony raises fresh concerns about how closely Epstein’s associates were scrutinized—and what they may have known.

For more on the Jeffrey Epstein criminal case, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

Stephen Colbert to Co-Write New Lord of the Rings Film with Son

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Stephen Colbert to Co-Write New Lord of the Rings Film with Son

Stephen Colbert is bringing his lifelong passion for Middle-earth to the big screen, co-writing a new Lord of the Rings movie alongside his son.

New Film Expands Tolkien’s World

Warner Bros. announced that Colbert will help script “The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past” with veteran screenwriter Philippa Boyens and his son, Peter McGee. The project is being developed with producer Peter Jackson, who previously led the iconic film trilogy.

Story Focus and Inspiration

The film will follow a new adventure featuring Sam, Merry, and Pippin, set 14 years after Frodo’s departure. Colbert said the idea was inspired by early chapters in The Fellowship of the Ring that were never fully explored on screen.

He described the goal as creating a story that stays faithful to Tolkien’s books while aligning with the tone of the original films.

What’s Next for the Franchise

The movie will follow the upcoming release of The Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis, continuing the expansion of the beloved fantasy franchise.

Meanwhile, Colbert is preparing to wrap up The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which is set to air its final episode in May.

Bottom line: Colbert’s deep fandom is turning into a major creative role, adding a fresh chapter to the Lord of the Rings legacy.

For more entertainment news, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

Houston Airports Face TSA Staffing Crisis, Long Security Lines Persist

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Houston Airports Face TSA Staffing Crisis, Long Security Lines Persist

HOUSTON, Texas — Travelers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport continue to face long TSA lines as staffing shortages disrupt operations during the partial government shutdown.

High TSA Call-Out Rates Impact Security Wait Times

New data shows Houston airports among the hardest hit nationwide. About 36% of TSA officers called out at Bush Airport, while Hobby saw an even higher rate of 40%, creating significant slowdowns at security checkpoints.

To manage crowds, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were deployed to assist with line control, though screening delays remain a concern.

Lines Stretch for Hours, But Slight Improvements Reported

At Bush Airport, security lines in Terminal A stretched across three floors, at times beginning in the basement. While some passengers reported waits of up to five hours on Monday, conditions appeared to improve Tuesday, with many travelers getting through in about one hour during peak times.

“I’m stuck down here… it’s really bad,” one traveler said, describing crowded underground lines. Others noted fluctuations throughout the day, with lines occasionally disappearing before quickly building again.

Travelers Adjust Plans Amid Ongoing Delays

Frustration is prompting some passengers to change plans altogether. One traveler said she opted to drive to New Orleans rather than endure the wait.

Meanwhile, United Airlines issued a travel waiver, allowing customers to rebook flights without fees through Friday, offering some relief to those impacted.

What Travelers Should Expect

Despite minor improvements, long wait times remain unpredictable at Houston airports. Travelers are advised to arrive early, monitor airline updates, and consider alternate travel options as staffing shortages continue to affect TSA operations.

For more Houston headlines, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

Police say fight over blocked motel doorway led to man dead, another shot in NW Houston

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Police say fight over blocked motel doorway led to man dead, another shot in NW Houston

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police say a man is dead after a fight at the Scottish Inn on Antoine in northwest Houston overnight.

Houston Police Department officers say the shooting happened at about 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday.

According to HPD, a man in his 60s was killed, and a man in his mid-30s was shot. He’s expected to be OK.

Police say there was a man blocking the doorway to one of the rooms that had been rented out.

When the man who rented the room was trying to get in, police say the other man would not leave.

Soon, a group of five or six people, some of whom ABC13 is told rent long-term at the motel, gathered around to try to help.

HPD says that’s when the suspect got mad, and shots were fired.

“The whole beef started with him blocking a doorway and him not wanting to move, and people were just trying to get him to leave, and he would not get up and leave. When he got agitated, he got up and just started shooting at everybody,” HPD Lt. R. Willkens said.

Police say they believe they have the suspect in custody. They say he was wearing distinct clothing and that patrol officers spotted him not too long after the shooting outside a convenience store near Hammerly and Hollister.

However, police say they are looking for one more person involved.

HPD says when the suspect shot at that group of people, one of them shot back.

They are still trying to track that person down and speak with them about what happened.

For more news updates, follow Courtney Carpenter on Facebook, X and Instagram.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston. For more Houston headlines, stay tuned to ABC13 Houston and Que Onda Magazine.

Crews battle large fire at northwest Houston apartment complex; 16 units damaged, HFD says

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Crews battle large fire at northwest Houston apartment complex; 16 units damaged, HFD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Firefighters spent hours battling a fire at an apartment complex in northwest Houston on Tuesday night.

The Houston Fire Department said it started around 7:30 p.m. at the Quail Creek Apartments on Grow Lane near Tidwell and the Northwest Freeway. Flames were still coming through the roof when Eyewitness News was on scene at 10 p.m.

“Out of the 32 units that are in building 10, it appears to be that we isolated it to about 16 — limited heavy damage to about 16 units. There’s about another 16 that are affected but have potentially been salvaged,” HFD Deputy Chief Isaac Garcia said.

Garcia said four out of the 16 units were occupied, but no injuries were reported.

“And one of those four – we believe was the room of origin,” Garcia added. “We were getting some reports that something may have been plugged in and was left unattended. We haven’t been able to confirm that, but that’s at least our initial reports.”

The fire department said arson is investigating.

Officials said about 10 to 12 people were affected, and the Red Cross has been notified.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston. For more Houston headlines, stay tuned to ABC13 Houston and Que Onda Magazine.

Brotherly feud gets one brother shot by a neighbor and another on the run from police, mother says

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Brotherly feud gets one brother shot by a neighbor and another on the run from police, mother says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A violent dispute between two brothers in Houston’s Hiram Clarke neighborhood left one brother critically injured and the other on the run.

Investigators said one of the brothers, identified by his mother as Leontay Wade, was desperately looking for help when a neighbor, thinking he was an intruder, shot him.

Ring doorbell video obtained by Eyewitness News shows Wade urgently knocking on a neighbor’s door, begging for help and asking someone to call 911. Moments before, his brother Kenneth Jolivet, who appears in the footage, had attacked him.

After the homeowner refused to open the door, police said Wade ran down the street and tried to get into another house. A second neighbor, thinking Wade was trying to break in, shot him. Wade was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

The brothers’ mother told ABC13 that the violence came after a long feud between them, partly because they owned competing smoke shops.

Their mother, Shirley Jolivet, said things got worse the day before. She said Kenneth Jolivet came to her house around 4 p.m., tied her up, assaulted her, and held her hostage for hours to try to lure his brother and father there.

“They both have smoke shops,” Shirley said through tears. “He tied me up and held me hostage for six hours. He beat me, left bruises, and whipped me with extension cords.”

Shirley said that when Wade finally showed up, the brothers started fighting in the street, and things quickly got out of hand.

Ring doorbell videos show a bloodied Wade banging on doors and begging neighbors to call 911. Family members said the man in Adidas clothes in the background is Kenneth Jolivet.

After Wade was shot by a neighbor, Kenneth Jolivet ran from the scene and is still missing. Police said they are actively looking for him.

The neighbor who fired the gun has not been charged so far. Investigators said the case will probably go to a grand jury to decide if the shooting was justified.

Family members call the situation a tragic escalation of a personal dispute with devastating consequences.

For news updates, follow Miya Shay on Facebook, X and Instagram.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston. For more Houston headlines, stay tuned to ABC13 Houston and Que Onda Magazine.

Warm pattern breaks with weekend cool down, then stormy pattern emerges in April

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Warm pattern breaks with weekend cool down, then stormy pattern emerges in April

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Foggy mornings and warm afternoons are in the forecast until a cool front blows in for the weekend. Rain chances remain elusive, but we do have higher storm chances in the forecast for the opening days of April.

Patchy dense fog could develop again Wednesday morning, especially in our coastal counties. Temperatures will bottom out in the mid 60s and once again warm into the mid 80s once sunshine breaks apart the clouds. Oak pollen levels are expected to remain extremely high until we can get some rain to help wash it away.

When will it cool down again?

We do have a weak cool front penciled in to arrive late Friday or early Saturday. This will cool off temperatures to near normal for Saturday and Sunday. At this time of year, average highs are in the mid 70s and average lows are in the mid 50s.

When can we expect more rain?

The best we can offer up this week is a 10% chance on Saturday when the cool front arrives. However things do look more promising in the first week of April.

Are we expecting any more frosty mornings or light freezes before summer?

Nope. It looks like we are done with that risk until next fall.

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Jury Finds Meta Violated Child Safety Laws in New Mexico

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Jury Finds Meta Violated Child Safety Laws in New Mexico

A jury in New Mexico has ruled that Meta violated state consumer protection laws by failing to warn about risks its platforms pose to children.

Key Verdict After Weeks-Long Trial

The decision follows a nearly seven-week trial in which jurors sided with state prosecutors. They found that Meta—owner of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp—made misleading statements and engaged in unfair business practices.

Concerns Over Child Safety

Jurors agreed the company failed to disclose known risks, including child sexual exploitation and negative mental health impacts. The verdict also determined Meta took advantage of children’s vulnerability, prioritizing profit over user safety.

What’s Next

The ruling marks a significant legal setback for Meta and could influence future cases involving social media companies and child protection laws.

For the latest on consumer safety, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

U.S. Deploys 82nd Airborne Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

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U.S. Deploys 82nd Airborne Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

A portion of the 82nd Airborne Division is preparing to deploy to the Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to rise, according to sources familiar with the plans.

Rapid Response Forces on Standby

The deployment is expected to include ground troops and a command headquarters unit responsible for logistics and operations. The division—based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina—maintains a brigade of roughly 3,000 soldiers on constant standby, capable of deploying globally within 18 hours.

Known for rapid-response missions, the 82nd specializes in airborne operations, including parachuting into contested areas without heavy armored equipment.

Conflict Intensifies Across Region

The move follows weeks of escalating conflict after Donald Trump announced large-scale U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian military and government targets in late February.

The strikes reportedly killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with his son stepping in as successor. Since then, Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks targeting Israel, U.S. bases, and Gulf nations, while also threatening key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz.

Growing Regional Fallout

The conflict is expanding beyond Iran, with Hezbollah warning of further escalation as Israeli forces increase operations in southern Lebanon.

As diplomatic efforts continue, the deployment of U.S. troops signals rising concern over a broader regional war and the need for rapid military readiness.

For more on the U.S. military operations in Iran, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

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