Good morning.You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.Investigators have found that the co-pilot who attempted to take control of a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv last week aimed to crash it into Israel's Ben Gurion airport, according to a person familiar with the matter but not authorized to speak publicly.
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates who are leading the investigation say the incident has been classified as a terrorist attack.They have not identified a clear motive, and the investigation is ongoing.A new Supreme Court term starts today with arguments in a significant climate change case.
Boulder, Colo., is suing Suncor and Exxon Mobil, arguing that the companies misled the public about the harms of fossil fuels and caused costly disasters that cost the city time and money.This case could impact other states seeking to hold companies accountable for allegedly harming local communities.Brazil's presidential race will go to a runoff later this month between left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
In the tight first round, Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's former far-right president, led with about 47% of the vote, while Lula followed closely with 45%.Tech companies are "reinventing the rip-off," according to Lindsay Owens, head of the consumer advocacy group Groundwork Collaborative.She says corporations try to hide pricing schemes, such as using browsing data or a customer's geo-location to determine the cost of goods and services.
In her book Gouged: The End of a Fair Price — And What That Means for Your Wallet, she uncovers these schemes and offers advice on how to protect yourself from being overcharged.In an interview with Life Kit, Owens explained steps you can take to get the best possible deal.For more advice on how to avoid being ripped off, listen to this e...