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FAA seeks permanent airspace restrictions near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago as expert warns rules are ‘not good enough’
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed permanent flight restrictions around Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida, to bolster security near President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. The move, requested by the US Secret Service on national security grounds, comes amid growing concern over unauthorised aircraft and drones, and follows several threats against the president,…
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‘We need to return immediately,’ flight crew warns as pilot health emergency unfolds
A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis to Orlando was forced to return to the airport shortly after take-off on 31 August after a reported medical emergency involving one of the pilots. Delta Flight 1208 landed safely back at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, with the crew declaring an emergency to secure priority handling from air…
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton’s attorney speaks out after game show suspension
Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television amid an investigation into unspecified allegations, with the studio confirming it is recasting his role in the meantime. His attorney has pushed back publicly, telling TMZ that the 61-year-old has not been arrested or charged with any crime, in an apparent attempt…
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After nine months at sea, 5,000 US sailors arrive at notorious Thai fleshpot… and they’re ‘very, very happy’
The US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has docked in Pattaya, Thailand, giving around 5,000 sailors their first shore leave after more than 250 days at sea. The vessel left San Diego last November for what was meant to be a six-month Pacific deployment but was diverted to the Gulf when US and Israeli operations…
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George Kittle, Nick Bosa make the flight as 49ers head to Australia for historic opener: reports
The San Francisco 49ers have flown to Australia ahead of the first-ever NFL regular-season game held on the continent, a milestone fixture against divisional rivals the Los Angeles Rams. Reports confirm that tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa, two key players for head coach Kyle Shanahan, made the trip despite both recovering…
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Amazon’s 2026 Holiday Deals Are About to Look Better Than They Are
Amazon has quietly raised prices across its Kindle, Echo, Eero and Fire TV device ranges, following similar increases from Apple and Kobo earlier this summer. Amazon told CNET the hikes stem from rising memory and storage component costs, though the timing—just ahead of Prime Day and Black Friday—means the “sale” discounts shoppers see this festive…
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Terrorism, armed conflict prompt stark warning for Americans visiting scenic spot
The US State Department has updated its “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” advisory for Oman, warning American citizens of ongoing risks from terrorism and armed conflict. The update, issued on 30 August, primarily changes the policy on family members of US government staff joining them in Oman, though the overall risk level and warnings remain unchanged.…
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John Swinney raised his ‘concerns’ over Stephen Flynn’s plans to attend World Cup
John Swinney raised private concerns about Stephen Flynn, his Transport and Economy Secretary and a potential SNP successor, travelling to the World Cup in the United States while missing a crucial by-election in his former Westminster constituency. Emails released under Freedom of Information legislation show Swinney’s office approved Flynn’s trip “on an exceptional basis” while…
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Woke Seattle mayor under fresh attack from city’s police chief who she fired, as he defends living in CHICAGO while doing the job
Seattle’s former police chief, Shon Barnes, has publicly hit back at Mayor Katie Wilson after being fired, defending his practice of travelling out of the city, including to visit family in Chicago and attending law enforcement conferences, while serving in the role. The row intensified after Barnes was in Texas at a conference when a…
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“Shared generational trauma was the only thing that was ever going to come out of us.” How djent, gospel and personal turmoil inspired the UK’s most exciting new post-hardcore band
Leeds-based post-hardcore quintet Love Rarely are gaining attention for a sound that fuses math rock, djent, gospel and hardcore, drawing directly on members’ experiences of turbulent family lives and addiction. Their forthcoming debut album, Pain Travels, channels this “shared generational trauma” into music that guitarist and vocalist Lew Taylor says felt like the only authentic…