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Ten People Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out During Spirit Airlines Flight
Newsbreak 3 months ago in airplane, airplane fire, Around The World, Featured, flight, mid-flight fire, News/Politics, Spirit, Spirit Airlines 0 A flight from Dallas to Orlando was cut short after a small fire broke out on the airplane, and ten people ultimately wound up going to the hospital! The Crew Came Through To Control The Fire: ‘They Did An Excellent Job’ According to First Coast News, the situation went down shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, and it resulted in Spirit Airlines flight 259 making an…
‘Absolute crisis’ facing vital Aussie industry
Had you told Australian Trucking Association CEO David Smith five years ago that he’d be parking his own trucks because of a lack of quality drivers, he admits he’d have laughed. Now? “I’ve been parking trucks,” he said. READ MORE: Deputy Prime Minister struggles to clarify details of new tax hike The industry is facing heavy pressures, as highlighted by one of Australia’s largest trucking…
Dragon’s Den tycoon Touker Suleyman donates £100,000 to The Sun’s Earthquake Appeal
Newsbreak 3 months ago in Around The World, Dragons' Den, Earthquakes, News, The Sun Newspaper, World News 0 DRAGON’S Den tycoon Touker Suleyman is the latest star to back The Sun’s Earthquake Appeal. His gift of £100,000 will go directly to fund Red Cross efforts in devastated Turkey and Syria. Getty Dragon’s Den tycoon Touker Suleyman is the latest star to back The Sun’s Earthquake Appeal, with a donation of £100,000[/caption] Alamy Rescue efforts following the earthquake, which killed more than 50,000, have…
A manhole cover launched into space with a nuclear test is the fastest human-made object. A scientist on Operation Plumbbob...
Newsbreak 3 months ago in Around The World, Bombs, Features, History, IBM-block, Military & Defense, Nevada Test Site, News Visual Feature, Nuclear Tests, Nuclear Weapons, science, Weapons 0 The pockmarked Nevada Testing Site, strewn with craters from all the nuclear weapons tests that took place there. NNSA Robert Brownlee was on the Operation Plumbbob team that launched an object in space before Sputnik. They put a manhole cover above a nuke underground, and the explosion shot the iron cap into space. The fastest human-made object was part of the US government’s nuclear testing…
When ‘follow the science’ meets data nationalism
Early last year, an FDA advisory committee rejected a new lung cancer drug. The reason? They weren’t too keen on foreign clinical data. Later in the year, the developer of a potential variant-proof COVID-19 treatment that might even be effective against other viruses faced the same problem. The FDA rejected authorization, partly because none of the nearly 2,000 clinical trial patients were treated in the…
Jeremiah & Hannah Duggar Are Raising Their Child In a Camper Van … And Fans …
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s main hope for their children is that they follow the path that their parents had laid out for them. So if it’s safe to assume that the former reality stars now spend most days unable to get out of bed due to the crushing weight of their own disappointment. Because for better or worse, Jim Bob and Michelle’s kids have…
WATCH: Safaree Samuels Says Stray Bullet From Atlanta Road Rage Incident Nearly Hit Him (Exclusive Details)
On Wednesday (March 1), Safaree Samuels revealed to his 3.5 million Insta-followers that a stray bullet nearly hit him. “I almost got shot in my head by a stray bullet!! I was inches away from where the bullet holes came from!! This is why I can’t f**king stand Atlanta!!! THANK GOD OMGGG,” Samuels wrote on his Instagram Story. “That’s why I don’t feel sorry for…
‘More than 500,000 Aussies’ face paying new super tax when they retire
More than 500,000 Australians are likely to pay the federal government’s proposed superannuation tax increase over the coming decades. The new analysis by the Financial Services Council (FSC) today comes as the Albanese government faces heavy criticism from the opposition and industry bosses over the proposed changes to super. Earlier this week, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced superannuation balances above $3 million will have their concessional…
Tinubu sends message to RCCG leader Adeboye
President-elect Bola Tinubu has sent a special birthday goodwill message to Pastor Enoch Adeboye. The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, regarded as the largest pentecostal church worldwide, clocked 82 today. The former Lagos State governor’s media adviser, Tunde Rahman issued a statement, praising the influential cleric. Tinubu noted that Adeboye has been a tremendous blessing to Nigeria, Africa and the…
Incredible moment missing hiker buried deep in snow was able to wave to a rescue helicopter flying past
Newsbreak 3 months ago in Around The World, Mountaineering and mountain rescue, News, snow, World News 0 THIS is the incredible moment a hiker who was buried by an avalanche was able to set his arm free and hail down a rescue helicopter. The terrifying incident happened near the mountainous region of Lidairdes, Switzerland, and was filmed by the rescue team. SWNS Footage captured from the helicopter when the rescue team spotted the missing hiker[/caption] The footage went viral on social media…
Best Credit Card Reviews of March 2023
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Congressional Black Caucus demands response from DOJ on police accountability
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Thursday announced they have sent a letter to the Department of Justice demanding data around the status of President Biden’s 2022 executive order on police accountability. The executive order, Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety, called for establishing a national law enforcement accountability database to track officer misconduct, as…
Kim Plath Sentenced For 2022 DUI Arrest; Is She Going to Jail?
Kim Plath has learned her legal fate. The long-time reality star was arrested in October on charges of DUI and property damage. The arrest actually stemmed from an incident that took place in June 2022… after Kim was at the center of a single-vehicle crash in Florida. According to officers at the scene, Plath smelled like alcohol and “had very slow lethargic, uncoordinated movements as…
Georgia Bulldogs Football Star Jalen Carter Turns Himself In For Deadly January Crash, Released Within 16 Minutes
Newsbreak 3 months ago in Around The World, athlete, black athletes, bond, car crash, College, College Football, combine, crash, Crime, deadly crash, ESPN, fatal, feature, Featured, Football, Georgia, Georgia University, Indianapolis, injustice, jalen carter, justice, News, News/Politics, NFL, NFL combine, police custody, released, Sports, University of Georgia 0 Georgia Bulldogs football star Jalen Carter turned himself into jail on Wednesday for a deadly January crash that left a teammate and a team staffer dead, but was almost immediately released after just 16 minutes in custody. The 21-year-old University of Georgia defensive lineman and top NFL Draft prospect was booked into jail was charged with misdemeanor reckless driving and racing in a car crash that left…
Dozens of complaints alleging foreign interference in Canada’s last two elections, top official confirms
OTTAWA—Canada’s election watchdog took the rare step Thursday of confirming her office received more than 175 complaints of foreign interference in the last two elections, but most appear to have been resolved. Caroline Simard, the commissioner of Canada elections, is the second senior government official in as many days to acknowledge that while reports of potential foreign meddling in the 2019 and 2021 campaigns did…
Wong calls for China to help end Ukraine war in G20 meeting
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called on China to use its leadership to help bring peace to Ukraine, after a sideline meeting at the G20. Wong met with the new Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang during the summit in India overnight. Trade was high on the agenda, with Wong pushing for Beijing to lift the $20 billion worth of sanctions that still remain on Australian…
Nigeria’s election: Goodluck Jonathan honoured in Rwanda
Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan is set to be honoured, among other African greats, in Kigali, Rwanda. The former Nigerian leader will be honoured at the maiden edition of The African Heritage Concert and Awards to be held in Kigali, on April 1, 2023. Others to be honoured include former President of Tanzania, late John Magufuli; Vice President of Liberia, Her Excellency, Chief Dr….
I’m a bodybuilder at 62 – I’m still in top shape & I could still out lift you, here’s how...
Newsbreak 3 months ago in Around The World, Bodybuilding, Fitness and Exercise, Instagram, News, World News 0 FORMER Mr Universe Lee Labrada revealed the top tips that let him outlift youngsters in the gym at the impressive age of 62. The retired professional bodybuilder has gained traction on social media for his impressive longevity when it came to staying in shape. leelabradaofficial/Instagram At 62, Lee labrada is more ripped than ever[/caption] leelabradaofficial/Instagram The former pro-bodybuilder still hits the gym regularly[/caption] Labrada had…
DOJ refuses to back Trump’s claim that he’s immune from civil lawsuits related to the Capitol riot
Former President Donald Trump. Brandon Bell/Getty Images The DOJ refused to back Trump’s claim that he is absolutely immune from civil suits related to the Capitol riot. It asked a federal appeals court to “reject that categorical argument.” Trump’s speech before the riot “would not be within the outer perimeter of the Office of the President of the United States,” the DOJ said. The US…
State Department says Israeli finance minister’s call to wipe out Palestinian village ‘repugnant’
Newsbreak 3 months ago in Administration, Around The World, Bezalel Smotrich, Hawara, International, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, News, Policy, riot, State Department, West Bank 0 The State Department denounced the Israeli finance minister’s call for the elimination of a Palestinian village as “repugnant,” calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top Israeli officials to repudiate the comments. Department spokesman Ned Price said at a press briefing on Wednesday that the remarks that Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich made, saying that Israel should “wipe out” the Palestinian town of Hawara…
Nathan Griffith’s Girlfriend Receives Restraining Order Following Teen Mom …
Last week, we reported on the news that Nathan Griffith had been arrested on domestic battery charges. And as with just about every story involving Nathan, the more we learned about the situation, the more horrifying it became. It seems that Nathan has been accused of strangling his girlfriend so violently that police reported visible bruising on her neck just minutes after the assault was…
LISTEN: Chaka Khan Says Mary J. Blige’s ‘Vocals Were Flat’ On ‘Sweet Thing’ Cover — Also Fires At Mariah Carey...
Newsbreak 3 months ago in Adele, Around The World, Celebs, chaka khan, Featured, listen, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Rolling Stone 0 The Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan, may have also gained the title “Queen of Candor” after her latest interview with Los Angeles Magazine’s Andrew Goldman. The 69-year-old sat down for an episode of the publication’s podcast, The Originals, and held nothing back as she shared her opinion about fellow singers Mariah Carey, Adele, and even “longtime frenemy” Mary J. Blige. View this post on Instagram…
Attention TTC passengers: The delay you’re experiencing on the subway is longer than ever. Here’s why
Insha Khowaja was on her way to a psychology exam. As she rode the bus to Victoria Park Station, she rummaged through her backpack looking for a pencil. No luck. Her timing would be tight, but she’d have to buy one on the way to her test. It was a Tuesday morning in November, and the subway was busier than usual with the hybrid office…
China primed for huge tech lead over US in ‘wake-up call’ for West
China is racing ahead of Western democracies in the race for future technological dominance, a new report has found. Researchers from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute said their findings, which handed China a lead over the US in all but a handful of areas likely to be key for future growth, innovation and military power, should be a “wake-up call for democratic nations”. ASPI’s Critical…
Consider issues raised against February 25 polls – Lawan charges INEC
The Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan on Thursday asked the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to consider all issues raised by the public during the just-concluded presidential and National Assembly elections in order to have smooth conduct of the forthcoming governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections. The electoral umpire has fixed March 11, 2023, for the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections having…
Inside cheap party city in the shadow of an active VOLCANO where Brits flock in their thousands for boozy fun
AT the foot of one of the world’s most active volcanoes lies an Italian city where Brits flock in their thousands for boozy fun. The ancient city of Catania on Sicily’s east coast is a party town that holds a reputation for some of the cheapest cocktails on the Mediterranean coastline. Twitter Catania is a party city in the shadow of an active volcano[/caption] Tiktok…
Home prices will fall this year but then enter a growth period like the one that started in the late...
Newsbreak 3 months ago in Around The World, Home Prices, Housing, Housing Market, Markets, MI Exclusive, Mortgage 0 If you’re not in a rush for housing, it’s probably better to improve your credit instead of getting a subprime loan. kali9/Getty US home prices will fall 1.6% in 2023, then rise by an average yearly rate of 3.5% through 2027, a Zillow survey said. That’s the same pace that was seen in the relatively stable period from 1987 to 1999. Under that scenario, home…
First Step Act was only half the job; now a ‘Second Step’ is needed
The First Step Act (FSA) was a landmark achievement in the area of criminal justice reform. It came at a time of partisan politics and a divided Congress and was the only significant bi-partisan legislation passed during the Trump administration. “The First Step” is a new, award-winning film, documenting the passage of this historic act. The film gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the unlikely…
Janelle Brown to Christine: Slow Down! I Don’t Approve of Your New Relationship!
Newsbreak 3 months ago in Around The World, Christine Brown, Featured, Janelle Brown, Sister Wives 0 Best friends. But not forever? According to an insider who allegedly knows Janelle Brown and Christine Brown well, the Sisters Wives stars are going through a rough patch in their relationship. And it’s all due to Christine having established a very close relationship with David Woolley. Woolley, of course, is Christine’s new boyfriend. The couple started dating in December, but it hasn’t taken long for…
‘Where am I going to go?’ As Ontario rents soar, tenants fight a huge surge in ‘own-use’ evictions
Luzviminda Rey is not leaving her apartment without a fight. The 66-year-old had been a tenant at her Keele Street apartment for nearly two decades before she received an eviction notice from her landlord so he could renovate the unit. “Where am I going to go at my age?” Rey said. “I’m not working anymore, how can I afford anything? How am I going to…