This week’s top stories span the worlds of politics, entertainment, and aviation, each bringing high stakes and dramatic twists.
By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living
Clinton Challenges DOJ Over Delayed Epstein Files
Former President Bill Clinton’s team turned up the pressure on the U.S. Department of Justice, blasting the agency for missing a key deadline under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Clinton spokesman Angel Ureña accused DOJ of shielding unnamed forces with heavy redactions and partial releases, declaring “We need no such protection.” The statement directly urged President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all remaining records that mention or depict Clinton, including grand jury transcripts, interview notes, photographs, and investigative materials. By calling for full disclosure, Clinton’s camp is positioning itself as a champion of transparency while daring the department to justify its pace and choices in releasing documents.
Barry Manilow Postpones Concerts After Early Lung Cancer Discovery
Music legend Barry Manilow shared on his official Facebook page that he will undergo surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung, discovered after a prolonged bout of bronchitis. Doctors believe the cancer has not spread and Manilow will not need chemotherapy or radiation, but he must postpone his January arena concerts while he recovers. The shows have been rescheduled for late February, March, and April, and ticket holders can use existing tickets for the new dates. Manilow combined serious health updates with humor and warmth, referencing rest, chicken soup, and “I Love Lucy reruns” while thanking fans for their support. He also looked ahead to a Valentine’s weekend residency in Las Vegas and urged anyone with symptoms to get checked, closing with heartfelt holiday wishes.
Plane Lands Itself in Colorado in First Real-World Autoland Emergency
A Beechcraft King Air equipped with Garmin’s emergency Autoland system makes aviation history at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colorado when the aircraft landed safely without pilot input after an in-flight emergency. After departing Aspen, the plane experienced a rapid loss of pressurization, triggering the Autoland system to select the airport, communicate with air traffic control, and execute a complete landing. A computer-generated voice broadcast emergency intentions and a “pilot incapacitation” alert as the plane approached the runway. The King Air touched down safely at 2:19 p.m., came to a stop, and shut down as designed, with emergency crews standing by. Garmin confirmed this was the first real-world emergency activation of its Autoland system, marking a major milestone in automated flight safety technology.
