Month: August 2025

The National Transportation Safety Board is continuing to investigate a fatal midair crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that took place in January. Questioning and public hearings revealed malfunctions in air traffic control and instruments that may change understanding of how the tragic accident occurred. 

The Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into an American Airlines passenger jet over the Potomac River had technical issues, showing pilots were flying 80 to 100 feet below their actual position in the crowded airspace above the river occupied by local police, military, and commercial jets, communication is key.

Helicopters were expected to stay in a range of between 100 and 200 feet above the Potomac. The Black Hawk was flying at 278 feet at the time of the crash, and sometimes climbed upward of 300 feet.

“It’s still remarkably hard to identify aircraft when you are flying,” said Rich Dressler of Metro Aviation in a testimony. “We use traffic alerts and traffic monitoring systems in our helicopters, all the DC operators, the civilian and law enforcement side.”

Furthermore, at the time of the crash, only one air traffic controller was handling the helicopter and plane traffic. Doing a job typically meant for two people, the controller was on duty for over an hour and twenty minutes before the crash.

“As far as a controller perspective and my own personal perspective, making it work is utilizing all available tools to you to compensate for the compacted volume,” said Clark Allen, an air traffic control specialist with the Federal Aviation Administration.“It can be taxing on a person, you know, constantly (having) to give, give, give or push, push, push in order to efficiently move traffic.” 

The combination of technical and personnel issues caused the helicopter to fly straight into the American Airlines jet, killing 67 people.

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Patagonia just opened up a rare sale on bestselling gear, including iconic outerwear, hiking pants, travel bags, and more, but no style has garnered more attention than the Nano Puff Jacket. This jacket was thoughtfully designed, boasting an incredible warmth-to-weight ratio and the ability to pack inside one of its pockets for convenient travel.

The Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket is selling for $167 right now—30% off its normal price of $239. This layer owns nearly 1,200 five-star ratings on the Patagonia site, and shoppers say it’s “surprisingly warm.” The jacket is available in sizes XS to 3XL, and seven colorways are on sale with varying availability. This jacket is an absolute icon, and we’re sure it’ll sell out. If the size you need is gone, we’d suggest checking over at REI or Backcountry to see if your favorite color is still available.

Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket  in Forge Grey, $167 (was $239) at Patagonia

This light puffer jacket offers exceptional temperature regulation and durability. On the outside, the 100% recycled polyester ripstop fabric is coated with a DWR finish, so moisture and light precipitation will bead up and roll off instead of soaking the jacket. It’s stuffed with 60-gram PrimaLoft Gold synthetic insulation that’s water-repellent and made with 100% recycled content. Elastic cuffs and a dual-drawcord hem help you cinch down the jacket for a snug fit that blocks cold breezes, and two zippered hand warmer pockets and an interior zippered pocket keep your essentials secure. The interior pocket also doubles as a stuff sack, so you can pack down this jacket and throw it in a backpack or suitcase when traveling.

Reviewers have been thrilled with the Nano Puff’s stellar performance and go-anywhere versatility. “Phenomenal—the perfect everyday jacket,” a shopper said. “I have lived in the Pacific Northwest and Texas, and this jacket is my go-to for basically every occasion. It keeps me warm enough in the fall and spring days, and it’s easy to layer during winter. It fits perfectly under a shell.”

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Another shopper agreed, calling the Nano Puff the “perfect travel jacket.” They said, “It is very packable and versatile for all types of weather. This is my second one and I’m still loving it!”

A versatile jacket like the Patagonia Nano Puff is a welcome addition to any closet, especially for just $167—a fraction of the price of comparable insulated layers. Whether you’re traveling or just heading to work this coming fall, it’s a coat you can always depend on for months. Just make sure to grab yours today: This popular style is selling fast, and sizes are almost guaranteed to be gone soon.

Supermarket shelves are stocked with new flavors of favorite, iconic food products. The cereal aisle is especially adorned with boxes of original and unique varieties of America’s breakfast staple. The latest drop is a mash-up of classic Frosted Flakes and an ice cream treat – and it’s now being sold at Aldi in the ‘Finds’ aisle.

That’s right, Kellogg’s has crafted and launched Frosted Flakes Cookies & Creme Milkshake Cereal. According to the manufacturer, “these toasty, crunchy corn flakes are bursting with sweet cookie and creme flavor. Each bowl creates slurp-worthy flavored milk so adults and kids can experience a tasty and satisfying bowl every time”. And fans are excited to try it. “I feel like that’s everything I have ever needed in life” said one Frosted Flakes fan.

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Frosted Flakes also recently launched strawberry and chocolate milkshake flavors, and shoppers seem to be eager to try this one as well. “I’m a big fan of both the strawberry milkshake and chocolate milkshake ones, so I don’t doubt these will be [delicious]” stated one Reddit user.

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Those who have tried the new cereal flavor have mixed reviews. “The texture and feel is the same as [the] original, which is good! The taste is a yummy cookies and crème flavor. We really liked it!” exclaimed one reviewer. “My family really liked it! Yummy flavor, very crunchy” said another. “Just like the original Frosted Flakes, these are so good!” stated another. A few Reddit users feel it lacked in cookies and cream flavor and tasted more like vanilla, and others feel the cereal itself looks odd with the speckled dark cookie flakes.

As with any new flavor variety launch, it may only be on shelves for a limited-time. So if you want to give it a try, I’d head to your nearest Aldi to grab a box.

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