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‘I’ve just run somebody over’: Moment drug driver who killed mother as she walked across the road after taking cannabis edibles calls 999 as he is jailed
A drug driver has been jailed after killing a mother who was crossing a road, having taken cannabis edibles before driving. The case highlights the potentially fatal consequences of driving while impaired by drugs and the criminal penalties that can follow. Footage reportedly captures the driver calling 999 after the collision and saying he had…
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Flight disaster averted after two jets with SAME flight number spared from almost-certain collision
Two American Airlines jets were briefly operating near Phoenix with the identical flight number, American 2482, after a delay led the airline to use a second aircraft. An air traffic controller spotted the unusual situation and distinguished the aircraft as the arrival and departure, ensuring they remained safely separated; the incident highlights the risks duplicate…
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MP urges Andy Burnham to extend railcard discounts to commuters over 30
Liberal Democrat MP Adam Dance has urged the Government and Andy Burnham to consider extending railcard discounts to commuters aged 31 and over. He argues that people lose access to many fare reductions after 30, while regional differences mean existing discounts are unevenly available; the proposal is framed as a way to ease living costs,…
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Life under the Taliban’s iron fist: Five years to the day since the fall of Kabul, DAVID PATRIKARAKOS travels to Afghanistan where he meets AK-47 toting officials as well as the men and women abandoned by the West
The article follows reporter David Patrikarakos’s visit to Afghanistan five years after Kabul fell to the Taliban, portraying daily life under the group’s strict rule. It argues that the country’s people—particularly men and women affected by the Taliban’s restrictions—have been left behind following the West’s withdrawal. The report describes encounters with armed Taliban officials carrying…
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Delta flight diverted twice after lavatory leak floods cabin, leaves passengers stranded for hours
A Delta Air Lines flight from Paris to Seattle was diverted twice after a lavatory leak reportedly flooded part of the cabin, leaving passengers stranded for hours. The incident highlights how mechanical faults can disrupt long-haul journeys and create significant delays for travellers. The flight first made an unexpected stop at London Heathrow after the…
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Flight chaos at JFK as Trump jets into NYC for golf trip
Donald Trump’s arrival at JFK Airport on Friday triggered widespread flight disruption across the north-eastern United States and eastern Canada, as the FAA imposed a ground stop shortly after Air Force One landed. The President then transferred by Osprey helicopter to Garden City, Long Island, for a speech before heading to his Bedminster golf club…
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First test flight of largest all-electric aircraft used just $5 of electricity
Heart Aerospace has completed the first test flight of its X1 demonstrator, described as the largest battery-electric aircraft yet flown. The nearly 30-minute flight reportedly used about $5 of electricity, highlighting the potential for quieter, lower-emission aviation with less exposure to volatile jet-fuel prices. The four-motor aircraft has a maximum take-off weight above 25,000 pounds…
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Avatar Boat Ride Attraction at Disney California Adventure First Look – D23
Disney has unveiled an early model for a new Avatar-themed boat ride planned for Disney California Adventure, offering the first indication of how one attraction in the forthcoming Avatar Destination may look. The reveal matters because it suggests a large-capacity ride in the park’s north-east corner, replacing the area currently occupied by Hollywood Land. The…
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RFK Jr. says he’s seen ‘boxes and boxes’ of McDonald’s on Trump plane
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a new interview said he’s seen “boxes and boxes” of McDonald’s food while traveling on Air Force One with President Trump, who he said eats fast food because he’s worried about food poisoning. “When you get on his airplane, it’s just boxes and boxes of…
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‘Final Destination’ Star Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Maclean Fish & Nikki Roumel Leading Road-Trip Dramedy ‘The Jam Van’
Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Maclean Fish and Nikki Roumel have been cast in The Jam Van, a road-trip comedy-drama about a troubled pop-punk band travelling towards a potentially career-defining final performance. The project marks Santa Juana’s first feature film since the commercial success of Final Destination Bloodlines and will be Alec Carlos’s feature directorial debut. Filming…