One person has died and up to 400 people were evacuated after a helicopter crashed on the roof of a Double Tree Hotel in Cairns, Australia in the early hours of Sunday, Aug. 11. According to The New York Post, emergency services were dispatched to the hotel at around 1:50...

Helicopter Crashes on Hotel Roof Creating Massive Fireball, All 400 Guests Forced to Evacuate

New York Post

A rookie helicopter company worker got so drunk celebrating a promotion, he had to be “put to bed” by colleagues — before he swiped a chopper and died by crashing into an Australian hotel, according to reports.

Blake Wilson, 23, partied Sunday night at a bash in Cairns celebrating his promotion at Nautilus Aviation, where he had been working as a ground crew employee for four months, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

He got so “intoxicated,” he had to be “put to bed” by co-workers, witnesses told the Daily Mail.



Wilson — who had a pilot’s license in New Zealand but...

Unauthorized pilot who died in wreck was drunk and ‘put to bed’ before crashing swiped helicopter into hotel

The Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A man who died when the helicopter he was flying crashed onto a hotel roof in Australia was an employee of the aviation company that owned the aircraft, but he did not work as a pilot and had not flown in Australia before, the company said Tuesday.

Man who died flying a helicopter that crashed on Cairns hotel roof had not flown in Australia before

Kansas City, MO

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

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Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

A former warehouse worker in Argentina was killed after he crashed a small plane into the warehouse where he used to work. Juan Manuel Medina, 46, was let go from his job at Air Liquide last March due to budget cuts. He had been with the company since June 2023.

Man Deliberately Crashes Plane Into Warehouse After Getting Fired

Tennessee State

Prentiss, MS

A 20-year-old utility worker tragically lost his life after coming into contact with a live wire while working on a power pole. The terrible turn of events took place in Prentiss, Mississippi, on Tuesday, August 6. Jayton Stahlhut lost his life while on duty, inspecting a utility pole in Prentiss,...

20-Year-Old Man Dead After Touching Live Wire While Inspecting Power Pole

A passenger has disclosed how a cup of coffee spared him from boarding a doomed Voepass Airlines flight in Brazil that crashed, killing everyone on board. Dramatic footage captures the plane spiraling out of the sky before crashing near a cluster of trees in a populated area on Friday. All...

Man says cup of coffee saved him from boarding plane that crashed in Brazil and claimed lives of all on board

On Friday, August 9, 62 people were killed in a plane crash in Vinhedo, São Paulo State, Brazil. The final moments of the plane’s flight – as well as the crash itself – were captured on tape in what is no doubt horrifying footage. One of...

Woman Sent Ominous Texts to Family Before Dying in Brazil Plane Crash That Killed 62

Researchers have cracked the code on ancient Babylonian tablets, and their predictions are giving some folks some serious chills. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Cuneiform Studies, four clay tablets inscribed with cuneiform script forecast the deaths of kings and the collapse of civilizations. The ancient...

4,000-Year-Old Babylonian Tablets Finally Deciphered, Reveal Terrifying Predictions

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Los Angeles, CA

Phoenix, AZ

The Independent

 An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York reportedly made an emergency landing in Phoenix after passengers noticed lice in a woman’s hair.The incident took place on 15 June, and since then a passenger shared his experience on TikTok.Ethan Judelson claimed that there was no communication from the airline’s staff about what had actually happened.In the video, Mr Judelson, 28, noted that a woman rushed to the front of the plane upon landing in Pheonix.“I look around, no one’s on the ground, no one’s freaking out. I’m like, it can’t be that dire,” he says in the...

Plane makes emergency landing after claims of lice crawling out of passenger’s hair

Authorities have found 14 decomposed bodies in an abandoned boat off the coast of the Dominican Republic. According to The Post, “Documentation found near the bodies, which were discovered by forensic authorities about 10 nautical miles off the coast of the Caribbean nation Tuesday, indicates that the remains belong to people from Senegal and Mauritania, the Dominican Navy said.”

14 Decomposed Bodies Found on Abandoned Boat, Sparking Investigation

Wide Open Country

Hotel guests got more than they bargained for when a helicopter crashed into the roof of an Australian hotel. The resulting crash sparked a massive blaze. One person has died, and 400 guests had to evacuate. The incident at happened at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton on Monday. A...

Terrifying Video Shows Fiery Aftermath After Helicopter Crashes Into Crowded Hotel

A woman claims she was banned for life by American Airlines for having relations on a plane with a man. There’s just one problem: The incident never happened. The woman, named Erin Wright, took to TikTok to reveal why American Airlines allegedly banned her from flying with the airline without making her aware of the situation. “I got permanently banned from flying American Airlines for having sexual relations with a man on a plane even though I’m a lesbian,” Wright stated.

Woman ‘Banned for Life by American Airlines’ for Having Relations on Plane, Denies Claims

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

A third death in one week has been reported at the Grand Canyon as authorities recovered the body of a 20-year-old woman. According to the National Park Service, the body was discovered on Tuesday, Aug. 6 below Twin Overlooks along Desert View Drive following a multi-day search. Park rangers recovered the body, which was located approximately 150 ft. below the rim. It was then transported to the rim and transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Body of 20-Year-Old Woman Recovered From Grand Canyon, 3rd Death at Park This Week

A total of 18 people are dead and only one survived after a plane explodes just minutes after taking off from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. According to AP News, the Saurya Airlines plane, a Bombardier CRJ 200, was heading to Pokhara for maintenance work. Airport officials reported that the majority of passengers on the flight were notably mechanics or airline employees.

Plane Explodes in Shocking Video, Leaving 18 Dead With 1 Survivor

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When it comes to luxury and exclusivity, few vehicles capture the essence quite like a Rolls Royce, especially when it has been personally owned by a legendary figure. Car enthusiasts and collectors are in for a treat as duPont Registry Exchange proudly presents Tom Brady’s personal 2024 Rolls Royce Ghost for sale through Sotheby’s Motorsport (SOMO).

Tom Brady’s 2024 Rolls-Royce Ghost That Features His Autograph Is Up For Auction

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Rookie Pilot Dead After Flying Helicopter Drunk, Crashing Into Hotel

An employee at a helicopter company allegedly stole a chopper while drunk and crashed into an Australian hotel, killing him in the process. Blake Wilson, 23,...

Rookie Pilot Dead After Flying Helicopter Drunk, Crashing Into Hotel

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