Search and rescue operations are racing against the clock to find a missing submarine. And two airplanes bump into each other at the Boston airport. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. 

5 people aboard missing Titanic submarine

The search is on for five people on board a small submarine that has gone missing at the bottom of the Northern Atlantic ocean. Rescuers from the U.S. and Canada are searching for the vessel known for exploring the wreckage site of the Titanic.

The submarine went missing on Sunday. Officials say communication was lost about 90 minutes into its dive to tour the Titanic underwater. The vessel is said to be about the size of a van and has enough oxygen to last about four days giving rescuers a time-table on how long they have to hold out hope for survivors.

The search and rescue operation is taking place about 900 miles east of Cape Cod and up to 13,000 feet deep.

“Yesterday afternoon, we were notified by the operator of the submersible vessel that it was overdue and it had five persons on board the submersible. So, we’re working very closely at this point to make sure that we’re doing everything that we can do to locate the submersible and rescue those on board,” U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral John W. Mauger said. 

Tornadoes ravage Mississippi, extreme heat scorches the South

Extreme weather is stretching across the U.S. from tornadoes in Mississippi. Parts of the South are experiencing triple digit temperatures and a tropical storm is already forming in the Mid-Atlantic.

The storms in the South are a continuation of severe weather that hit the region over the weekend. Multiple tornadoes touched down in Mississippi. One person died and nearly 2 dozen others were injured. There were 8 people trapped inside a local bank for hours as the system passed through. There were at least 100 homes and businesses destroyed.

In some portions of Texas, storms knocked out power where residents were also experiencing temperatures in the triple digits or temperatures that felt like they were in the triple digits. In Fort Worth, the heat index hit 113 on June 19. 

There is also tropical storm Bret that has formed in the Mid-Atlantic. It is expected to strike the Caribbean as a hurricane at the end of the week.

Trump ordered not to disclose evidence in classified docs case

Former President Trump and his legal team will not be allowed to publicly disclose any federal evidence in the classified documents case against him. A federal judge in Florida ruled June 19 that the former president can’t discuss any of the discovery materials with members of the media or anyone in the public.

Special Counsel Jack Smith sought the order, claiming the evidence against the former president includes “sensitive and confidential” information.

Trump was charged last week with 37 criminal counts, all of which he pleaded not guilty to.

United, Delta planes bump on tarmac at Boston airport

Video from inside a United airplane shows a slow-motion collision with a Delta plane on the ground at the Boston Logan International Airport. The Delta plane was reversing when it bumped a wing belonging to the United jet. No major damage was reported. 

Passengers on the United flight were rebooked to other flights and Delta’s flight was delayed more than five hours while both planes were looked at following the bump on the tarmac.

This is the latest incident in a series of potentially much more serious near-collisions at various U.S. airports this year.

NHTSA opens investigation into Hyundai EVs

Auto safety regulators have launched an investigation into Hyundai’s 2022 Ioniq 5 electric cars. More than two dozen drivers reported a sudden loss of power while driving, prompting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to investigate the nearly 40,000 vehicles.

Many of the drivers reported a loud popping noise and saw a warning on their dashboard before their EV went dead.

Hyundai says there may be a problem with a battery charging unit and it plans to update the vehicle’s software next month.

Mormon crickets plague parts of Nevada, Idaho

Swarms of the ground-dwelling Mormon crickets have appeared in parts of Nevada and Idaho, covering buildings, sidewalks and roadways. The issue has caused officials to begin deploying crews to try and help clean up the buildup of cricket carcasses.

Nevada’s Transportation Department has also warned motorists in the state to drive slowly in areas where vehicles are crushing Mormon crickets, as they can create hazardous roadway conditions and have already caused several accidents. 

The department has been plowing and sanding highways in an effort to alleviate the problem. Others in the area have been using things like leaf blowers, tractors and even snowplows to combat the invading crickets.  

Experts say an unusually rainy winter is to blame for the insect influx, delaying the bugs hatching cycle which has resulted in the increased number of bugs that could remain at a peak for the next four to six years.