Alexandria, VA

Denver, CO

New York Post

A passenger onboard a Southwest Airlines flight that was diverted back to Denver after suffering a tire failure says people in the cabin were “crying and screaming” before the plane made an emergency landing. 

Southwest Airlines Flight 225 – a Boeing 737-700, according to FlightAware – was initially heading to Phoenix on Monday night. 

Southwest Airlines hiking fees for early check-ins, upgraded boarding as high as $149 if you want a better seat

“When the flight attendants said we were going to have an emergency landing, we started to panic a little bit,” passenger Julianna Donadio told KDVR. “People were definitely crying and screaming and trying...

Southwest flight diverted back to Denver as passenger describes ‘crying and screaming’ before landing

It always makes me laugh to see new “trends” really just repackage ancient traditions. The term may not be familiar, but “rawdogging” on flights is gaining traction (tuning out all distractions, including in-flight-entertainment and even food and drink onboard). In other words, the sort of meditation or mindfulness monks have been doing for hundreds of years to stay focused…still works.

New Trend: “Rawdogging” On Flights

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Houston, TX

More than two dozen passengers on a United Airlines from Vancouver to Houston who were previously on a cruise puked so much on the plane that it had to be taken out of service for deep cleaning. No, this isn’t the plot of “Airplane!”. Thirty of the 75...

So Many Cruise Ship Passengers Barfed On A United Flight The Plane Had To Be Taken Out Of Service

Baltimore, MD

Black Enterprise

The incident that took place at BWI Marshall Airport just outside Baltimore. A May 28 confrontation at the Spirit Airlines ticket counter at Maryland’s BWI Marshall Airport led to some employees of the airline jumping on a man, The New York Post reports. The clip, captured on a cellphone...

Brawl Breaks Out Between Airport Workers And Passenger At Spirit Airlines Ticket Counter

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Travel + Leisure

Dozens of new flight deals are available around the U.S.

This Airline Just Posted $21 Flights to Las Vegas, New Orleans, and More

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Entering this area isn’t going to fly.

Airplanes have secret, forbidden areas where passengers are prohibited from — and even the most elite members don’t have access to them.

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On select airplanes, there are hidden “crew rest compartments” reserved exclusively for crew members to rest during long-haul flights — and passengers are strictly prohibited from entering.

According to CNN, the bunkers — equipped with padded mattresses, linens, lights, power outlets, air conditioning and typical airplane safety equipment like oxygen masks — are located in the upper fuselage above the main cabin in newer aircraft....

Airplanes’ secret rooms that passengers will never see revealed

Boston, MA

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Dianna Carney

The Friends of the Public Garden has made the heart-wrenching announcement that a beloved willow tree in the Boston Public Garden will soon be removed. The willow, which has stood for 110 years at the edge of the lagoon, has suffered extensive internal rot and poses a risk to public safety. The full statement explained:

110-Year-Old Tree To Be Removed From Boston Public Garden

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

WanderWisdom

All of the sick passengers had just been on an international cruise together.

International Flight Full of Sick Passengers Lands in Houston and People Are Nervous

New Jersey State

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

Allentown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MOREA – An Allentown woman is in Schuylkill County Prison, accused of trying to smuggle...
The post PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Growing up in Southwest Virginia, I heard adults say that the same people who welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday were shouting "Crucify Him" less than a week later. We don't know if they were the same individuals, but the principal makes a point that unfortunately, General Hospital actress Tabyana Ali is experiencing.

General Hospital gives an official statement after racists attack Tabyana Ali online

Charlotte, NC

Axios Charlotte

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of the busiest in the world and officials expect record-breaking passenger traffic for the Fourth of July holiday.Why it matters: There are several big projects ongoing to modernize the airport, which means travelers have been experiencing delays getting in and out of CLT. By the numbers: The airport expects 1.18 million passengers between July 2-8, a 12% uptick compared to 2023. 191,000 of those passengers are expected to be local passengers departing from Charlotte, which is a 15.6% increase compared to last year, according to the airport.  Zoom in: Charlotte tied for 69th...

Passengers voice frustration with Charlotte airport

Oxon Hill, MD

Washington, DC

Fort Washington, MD

NewsBreak

Has noise from National Airport been getting louder in Alexandria? Sort of…

In general, noise levels from National Airport haven’t gotten noticeably louder in recent years, but there are legitimate reasons it has gotten more noticeable for Alexandrians....

Has noise from National Airport been getting louder in Alexandria? Sort of…

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