Dallas, TX

The Boot

With all of the airline woes as of late, traveling in America via plane seems to be getting harder and harder. Imagine getting all packed up, driving to the airport, parking your car, getting past security, getting to the gate, then anxiously awaiting to board your flight only to see the pilot walk past you in handcuffs.

Frontier Flight to Dallas Canceled, Pilot Arrested Right Before Takeoff

Chicago, IL

Chicago police are on the hunt for an airline passenger who made quite the scene last month by tossing computer gear at airline employees. A furious passenger lost her composure and threw a computer monitor at Frontier Airlines employees in Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. This was after discovering she had missed her flight, as captured in footage of the incident.

Enraged Passenger Throws Computer Monitor in Wild Airport Meltdown Caught on Video

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

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

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

Atlanta, GA

Usher has come under fire after announcing the postponement of his tour just hours before opening night in Atlanta. The news was broken on Wednesday morning by a representative from State Farm Arena. That’s where the singer was set to kick off his “Past, Present, and Future” tour. Usher took to Instagram later in the day to reaffirm and clarify the last-minute switch-up.

Usher Cancels Opening Night of Tour Hours Before Showtime, Draws Criticism Online

Buena Park, CA

A driver who crashed into a home in California was hospitalized after being “savagely attacked” by a swarm of bees after crushing their hive. The Buena Park Police Department reported that officers arrived at the scene of the crash on August 10 at approximately 12:15 p.m. No people...

Driver ‘Savagely Attacked’ by Bees After Crashing Car Into House

Alabama State

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Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Grace Bentkowski, a TV journalist working for NewsNation, has died. She was 22 years old. In a freak accident, Bentkowski was struck by a train in Chicago, Illinois. The news of her passing was first reported by WGN 9. NewsNation Journalist Grace Bentkowski Dies at 22 in Train Accident. Per...

NewsNation Journalist Grace Bentkowski Killed in Freak Train Accident at 22

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Machine Gun Kelly recently opened up about his dad watching his own father die from an accidentally-inflicted gunshot wound. The tragic incident happened when his dad was only nine years old. During an appearance on Bunnie Xo’s Dumb Blonde podcast, Machine Gun Kelly said his dad had dropped a loaded...

Machine Gun Kelly Reveals His Dad Was Accused of Murdering His Father at Age 9

At least 18 airliners were grounded by damage caused by a hailstorm that hit Calgary International Airport last week, and the impact will be felt for weeks. Golf ball-sized hail pelted the airport on the evening of Aug. 5 and also extensively damaged the terminal. WestJet, which is based at Calgary, said 16 planes were knocked off the schedule by the intense cell. That's about 10% of its fleet. Edmonton-based Flair Airlines lost use of two of its Boeing 737s to the storm. It has about 20 aircraft.

Hail Damage Grounds Airliners At Calgary Airport

Beloved actress Nichelle Nichols, who died at 89 in 2022, found fame with her pioneering role as Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on TV's original Star Trek series (NBC, 1966-1969). She went on to play a groundbreaking role in several feature films and, as an African-American actress, became a beacon of dignity and diversity in Hollywood.

'Star Trek's' Nichelle Nichols Was Not Allowed To Play Secretary 'Peggy Fair' on TV's 'Mannix'

Utah State

Layton, UT

A father has been declared a hero after he drowned trying to save his son, who was rescuing a young woman during a recent storm. In an Aug. 11 statement, the Utah State Parks confirmed that Andre Leon Debose from Layton, Utah fell victim to drowning while swimming at Williard State Park. He had been swimming and boating with his 17-year-old when a storm came through.

Father Drowns Trying to Save Son Who Was Rescuing Young Woman During Storm

Brooklyn, NY

Bronx, NY

Last Thursday, a violent and unprovoked knife attack in a Bronx laundromat left one man dead and another seriously injured. The brutal attack was captured on startling surveillance footage. The footage captures a knife-wielding stranger approaching the first victim, who was seated in a chair at the all-night 303 Laundromat...

1 Dead, Another Severely Injured After Laundromat Knife Attack in Horrifying Video

General Hospital star Kirsten Storms proved drama wasn’t just for soaps when she gave fans a jolt with a graphic pic following an accident. Kirsten, known for her role as Maxie Jones on the hit soap opera, recently took to Instagram to share a close-up black and white photo revealing a significant injury. At first glance, it seemed as though she had come out on the losing end of a fight.

‘General Hospital’ Star Kirsten Storms Horrifies Fans With Photo After Freak Accident

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In a dramatic rescue operation captured on video, the Italian Coast Guard airlifted a pregnant woman from a cruise ship in the Adriatic Sea on Sunday. According to news reports, the woman, who was experiencing complications and "at risk of miscarriage", was successfully transported to a hospital for medical care.

Pregnant Woman Evacuated from Cruise Ship "At Risk of Miscarriage"

Alaska State

Jackson, WY

In a surprising turn of events, an Alaska Airlines flight was diverted mid-air after the pilot disclosed that he was not certified to land at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC). The aircraft, operated by SkyWest Airlines, was en route to Jackson Hole when the revelation led to an unexpected detour, according to multiple reports.

Mid-air confession: Alaska Airlines flight diverted after pilot reveals he’s ‘not certified’ to land

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, celebrated his recent promotion at Nautilus Aviation with a lively party on Sunday night in Cairns. He had been working as a ground crew employee for four months before this milestone.

Rookie Pilot Dead After Flying Helicopter Drunk, Crashing Into Hotel

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Disney Star Josh Gad Rips Airline Following ‘Insane’ Travel Experience

Not the experience he was hoping to have, Disney star Josh Gad ripped into German airline Lufthansa for an “insane” flight. According to TMZ, the Frozen...

Disney Star Josh Gad Rips Airline Following ‘Insane’ Travel Experience

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