A cargo plane operated by 21 Air crashed in Miami on Sunday, killing five people. The incident has revived attention to a 2022 Department of Labor complaint filed by former pilot Karl Seuring alleging that 21 Air retaliated against him for raising safety concerns, including inadequate pilot rest and a culture discouraging safety reporting. The NTSB investigation is ongoing and it remains unclear whether Seuring's allegations are connected to the crash.
Oil prices surged above $101 per barrel as the U.S. and Iran escalated military tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran firing missiles in retaliation for American attacks on Iranian tankers. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited troops in Syria, claiming Iran's government is near collapse amid the six-month conflict. European gas prices hit their highest levels since early 2023 due to the regional instability.