CNN 5 Things ICE at Airports, Iran Attacks Israel, Space Yeast and more
Mar 24, 2026
Investigation of the LaGuardia collision and the NTSB response. Iran launches multi-wave strikes on Israel and regional tensions rise. Debate over ICE deployments at airports and GOP plans to fund DHS. A $1 billion payout to a French energy company for canceled wind farms. Maine students plan a NASA-backed 'yeast to the stratosphere' balloon project.
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Dramatic Recovery of Recorders and Survivor Details
- Investigators had to cut a hole in the plane roof to retrieve flight recorders after the LaGuardia collision.
- The cockpit voice recorder was intact, and one pilot killed was identified as Antoine Foray while the flight attendant was ejected 300 feet but survived.
Recurring Communication Failures at LaGuardia
- LaGuardia's safety culture shows repeated concerns about miscommunication and control problems at the airport.
- CNN reviewed two years of government records and found multiple pilot complaints and incidents that highlight systemic risks on Runway 4.
Escalation Between Iran and Israel Continues
- Iran launched multiple missile waves at Israel, striking at least four sites in Tel Aviv and forcing parliament to shelter.
- Iran's adviser framed strikes as ongoing pressure until sanctions are lifted and compensation paid, contrasting with President Trump's claim of 15-point agreement.