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Private Jet Crash in Maine Claims Six Lives

A private jet crashed during takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday evening, killing all six people on board, according to multiple news sources including Fox News. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the cause of the crash, which occurred during Winter Storm Fern.

Among the deceased were Hawaiian chef Nick Mastrascusa, pilot Jacob Hosmer, and Shawna Collins, Fox News reported. The jet was registered to a partner of a Texas law firm and was bound for Paris. A GoFundMe page has been established to support Mastrascusa's family.

In other news, President Donald Trump touted his "Trump Accounts" at a U.S. Treasury event on Wednesday, Time reported. The initiative aims to give every newborn American child a financial stake in the future. "We'll fund those personal accounts with a seed contribution of 1,000 which will compound and grow over the course of their lives," Trump said. Parents and other contributors can add up to 5,000 annually to the account, with the goal of reaching at least 50,000 by the time the child turns 18, according to Trump. He also paid tribute to tech billionaires Michael and [unspecified].

Meanwhile, TechCrunch announced that early bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, including discounted plus-one passes, will end in three days. The event, scheduled for October 13-15 in San Francisco, will feature 200 expert-led sessions and 300 startup debuts.

In other developments, Nature News, drawing from multiple sources, reported on a range of global issues. Recent studies indicate that even small amounts of regular exercise can significantly improve health outcomes. A Boston startup received FDA approval for age-reversal trials, and efforts to provide internet access to remote areas are progressing. OpenAI launched Prism to aid scientific writing, while Iranian medical professionals are sharing accounts of government crackdowns despite internet restrictions. The Trump administration is also facing accusations of using authoritarian rhetoric to suppress dissent, according to Nature News.

For those seeking meal solutions, Wired reported on an exclusive Blue Apron promo code. New customers can enjoy 100 off for the first five weeks of a new subscription, plus free shipping for the first week. Blue Apron is offering discounts of up to 4 per serving, depending on the number of meals per week. Wired readers can get 25 off their first order.

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