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Air Transat and its pilots union reach tentative agreement, averting strike that would have grounded flights. The deal, which includes improvements in job security, compensation, and scheduling, will be ratified by pilots in the coming days. Air Transat apologizes to affected customers and focuses on restoring normal operations.

Shohei Ohtani, a two-way baseball star, has been named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying him with sports legends like Lance Armstrong, LeBron James, and Tiger Woods. Ohtanis incredible performance in 2025 led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a repeat World Series title. His global impact is evident, with record-breaking viewership in Japan and growing international interest in baseball. Despite surgeries, Ohtani plans to continue playing as a two-way star and aims for a third consecutive World Series championship. He also seeks to improve his English to better connect with fans.

Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes, known for his versatile voice and charismatic stage presence, was tragically found dead in his Santa Monica home. His son, Micah Sykes, was arrested on suspicion of murder after authorities discovered Jubilant with critical stab wounds. The music community mourns this sudden and tragic loss.

Unprecedented Disagreement: Medical Groups Challenge Federal Health Officials on Routine Newborn Vaccinations The American Academy of Pediatrics and other doctor groups are at odds with federal health officials over the routine newborn vaccination against hepatitis B. This virus can lead to severe liver issues, including cancer. The federal advisory committee is also reviewing the entire childhood vaccination schedule, questioning certain ingredients and the number of doses. Doctors are concerned as these new guidelines are proposed without new supporting data. The federal health department recently contradicted the long-held scientific conclusion that vaccines do not cause autism. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices argues that most babies have a low risk of hepatitis B infection and that earlier research on infant shot safety was not adequate. In response, medical groups are issuing their own advice on certain vaccines, largely mirroring the federal guidance from before 2025.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaros legal team seeks hospital transfer for surgical procedures and humanitarian house arrest, citing health concerns. Bolsonaro, serving a twenty-seven-year sentence for plotting a coup, has been denied specific details on the procedures and a timeline for house arrest review. The situation remains under legal scrutiny.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces pressure to release video of a drug boat attack, with Congress demanding transparency. Schumer expresses frustration over Hegseths response, and lawmakers question the campaigns scope and intelligence gathering. The Trump administrations approach to targeting drug smugglers raises concerns, and a group of senators prepares to limit the presidents ability to use military force against Venezuela without congressional approval.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, set to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, has been under a travel ban and in hiding for over a year. Despite this, shes expected to attend the ceremony, with King Harald and Queen Sonja, along with Latin American leaders, in attendance. Machado, who dedicated her prize to former President Trump, is seen as a symbol of democracy in Venezuela, where she was barred from running in the presidential election last year.

Tensions rise in the Caribbean as the US deploys a massive naval armada, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, near Venezuela. The US has conducted twenty-two strikes against alleged drug smuggling boats, resulting in eighty-seven deaths. Legal questions arise over the targeting of individuals in the water, with some suggesting the true motivation is Venezuelas vast oil reserves. President Trump is reportedly considering extending strikes onto Venezuelan territory, escalating the situation.