Have you ever been mid-flight and wondered what’s going on in the cockpit? A United Airlines passenger was lucky enough to find out. The passenger took to the r/unitedairlines forum on Reddit to dish about the gossip they accidentally overheard on a recent flight. “For 2.5 hours, I listened to all the calls, prechecks, and … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My wife’s nephew is getting divorced. The process seems to be amicable; there was no cheating or abuse. They have two children. Even though the soon-to-be-ex, “Michelle,” has always been welcoming and nice, my wife’s family has circled the wagons. They no longer talk to her and have made clear I can’t either. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: A co-worker, “Erin,” has been allowed to work from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, while the rest of us came back to the office. We function alongside each other much like a small family. We have no drama, no office politics and an overall great atmosphere. Erin’s absence has caused a strain on … Read more
Call it an armrest-ling contest. A middle-seat brawl broke out on a recent Delta flight when a passenger clashed with his larger seatmate over armrest rights. The drama kicked off when the shirty seatmate plopped down beside the larger man — promptly elbowing him. In the skirmish that followed, words flew — literally — about … Read more
Tom Brady’s minority ownership stake affords him certain seats. The NFL released a statement explaining why Brady, a Raiders minority owner, is allowed to sit in the coaching box while also serving as Fox’s No. 1 NFL analyst. ESPN captured Brady wearing a headset in the box during the Raiders’ 20-9 home loss to the … Read more
Is there danger lurking in your favorite beauty products? Earlier this month, the European Union banned the use of a chemical called TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide) in gel nail polish. Showing an abundance of caution, the new regulations were made in response to animal studies indicating TPO might cause issues with fertility and reproductive health … Read more
It’s a sexclusive club. A married UK couple became so enamored with swinging that they set up a club dedicated to these saucy switcheroos. There’s just one rule — no ugly people allowed. “I don’t want people there who the majority would think are unattractive,” Ashley Marum told Kennedy News of their unorthodox love lives. … Read more
One of Sydney’s most popular breweries has weighed in on an age-old debate about whether children should be allowed in drinking establishments after the topic was reignited in a new viral video. The longstanding issue has raged on Reddit forums in Australia for years, as parents and punters war it out. But the contentious subject … Read more
Get outta here. With summer in full swing, one of the many complaints from local beach goers is that people don’t respect others’ space when arranging an elaborate setup in the sand. A study by Beach.com revealed that 92% of Americans have admitted to engaging in this rude behavior, also known as “beach sprawling” — … Read more
The lead singer of the alternative rock band “The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus” told supporters of President Donald Trump they are permanently banned from his shows Saturday. Frontman Ronnie Winter made the declaration in a video posted to his band’s official Instagram page, saying, “If you voted for Donald Trump, do not come to my shows — forever, not just … Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration ceremony took place in Vatican City earlier today. Many were in attendance, and as tradition goes — when a person is in the presence of a pope, they dress in black, except for Queen Letizia of Spain, who is one of seven women in the world who were granted permission to … Read more
You can make a pretty penny at this park. This American public park is the only one in the world where visitors can mine and take home real diamonds from their original volcanic source. Crater of Diamonds State Park, located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, has been visited by jewel hunters since 1972. Crater of Diamonds State Park, … Read more
A family was banned from boarding their flight because airline staff were suspicious of insect bites on their son’s leg. Expat Jonathan Arthur, 34, and his wife Xun Sun, 35, were flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport to London Heathrow for a family wedding. They noticed some insect bites on one-year-old son Joseph as they went … Read more
That is one unexpected package. A UK woman picked up an online order from Vinted, an online marketplace, that she was excited to receive — only to be shocked by what it was shipped in. Kath Humphreys ordered a few clothing items, like dungarees and cardigans, for her 1-year-old daughter. Upon retrieving it from the … Read more
She works hard for her money. A 26-year-old content creator has managed to buy three homes on a $52,000 salary — and still has enough money to potentially buy a fourth. Unlike most Gen Zers, Charlie Sanderson from Manchester, UK lives on a tight budget — only allowing herself a modest $63 monthly allowance on … Read more
Griff II, Drake’s live bulldog mascot, has been seen everywhere in the early days of March Madness. Well, almost. While the 6-year-old pup has spent time napping alongside the Bulldogs team as it went through the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, sat through Selection Sunday and signed autographs in downtown Wichita, he’s not allowed to attend … Read more
On a normal day, most people likely follow a typical routine: eat a nutritious breakfast, have three meals per day, drink plenty of water, have a regular sleep schedule, etc. But when “airport rules” come into play, anything goes. People on TikTok are following so-called airport rules on a regular basis, eating pizza for breakfast, … Read more
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia is getting candid on her relationship with ex-boyfriend Zach Bryan for the first time since their breakup last month. The Barstool Sports personality claimed that the 28-year-old flew into a rage when she sang a song by another country superstar — Morgan Wallen. “One morning I, like, woke up — or I was, like, … Read more
A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board. Southwest District Health appears to be the first in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccinations are an essential function of a public health department. While policymakers … Read more
An Australian renter has claimed their housemate is demanding extra payment because their partner stays at the property multiple nights each week. The man posted in the AusPropertyChat Reddit group and said that the “head renter” reached out to him via WhatsApp after noticing his partner had been spending more time at their share house. “Two-day rule … Read more