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Flight canceled after toddler refused to buckle seat belt, stranding passengers overnight
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria, British Columbia, to Toronto was cancelled this week after a toddler on board refused to buckle their seat belt, leaving the rest of the passengers stranded overnight. Neither the accompanying adult nor the cabin crew could persuade the standing child to sit and fasten their belt, and with the…
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Burnham to tour UK asking people how he should tackle cost of living and stop people being ripped off
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is to begin a national tour in August to hear directly from the public about the cost of living, consumer rip-offs and ways to improve everyday life. The government says the feedback will help shape a 10-year plan, while Burnham is expected to announce further measures intended to give households more…
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The $317M Horror Gem That Revived a Franchise Is Taking Over the World
Final Destination Bloodlines, the sixth instalment in the horror franchise, has continued its success on Netflix a year after its 2025 cinema release. The film reportedly revived a series that had often disappointed critically and commercially, becoming both its best-reviewed and highest-grossing entry. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein and starring Kaitlyn Santa Juana,…
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Chaos continues at UK airport as runway defect sees flights cancelled or diverted with homecoming Brits forced to land hundreds of miles from home
A runway defect at Bristol Airport forced the closure of the site on Friday night, causing widespread disruption as flights were cancelled or diverted to airports hundreds of miles away. Although operations resumed at 8am on Saturday, the airport warned that knock-on delays would continue throughout the day, leaving many returning holidaymakers facing long and…
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Travelodge guest wakes up with more than 100 bed bug bites after one night in the hotel
A Travelodge guest said they woke with more than 100 bed bug bites after spending one night at one of the hotel chain’s properties. The allegation raises concerns about hotel hygiene and the potential health and comfort risks posed by bed bug infestations to guests. The available article text does not identify the hotel’s location,…
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Terrifying moment plane passenger tried to open emergency exit at 30,000 feet ‘because he felt like it’ as he is arrested for attempted murder of his fellow flyers
An Indian national has been arrested for attempted murder after allegedly trying to force open an emergency exit while a Batik Air flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi was at 30,000ft. Jamsheer Athanikkal, 36, is accused of smashing the exit window panel without provocation and threatening passengers and crew who intervened, prompting the pilot to…
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$20 avocado toast fuels outrage as travelers say airport food prices are out of control
Travellers are increasingly criticising airport food prices after a social-media post highlighted an avocado toast costing $19.64 at a southern US airport. The reaction reflects wider frustration that quick airport meals can carry prices comparable with, or higher than, restaurant food. The article cites several reports suggesting the issue is widespread and includes criticism from…
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Ring Girl Sydney Thomas & influencer Hannah Palmer turn up on a yacht in Spain, Tom Brady vacations & football
This is a light-hearted lifestyle column from Outkick’s “Screencaps” series, urging readers to keep enjoying summer rather than rushing into autumn. Amid a mix of tangents, it highlights social-media personalities ring girl Sydney Thomas and influencer Hannah Palmer holidaying together on a yacht off Spain, alongside a swipe at Michigan gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed over…
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Saharan dust cloud the size of the continental US is impacting summer weather and you may not have even noticed
A vast plume of Saharan dust, roughly the size of the continental United States, crossed the Atlantic towards the Caribbean and US Gulf Coast. It matters because it can make skies hazy, reduce air quality and alter local summer weather, while its dry air may also inhibit the development of tropical storms and hurricanes. The…
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Morrissey cancels four Las Vegas residency dates at Encore
Morrissey has cancelled all four dates of his planned Las Vegas residency at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, citing “unforeseen logistical challenges”. The concerts were due to begin on 14 August, and the cancellation is likely to hit fans hardest who had already booked travel and accommodation for the shows. The cancelled dates…