Some British Airways loyalty customers are no longer at cruising altitude, after a recent error upended the airline’s already controversial overhaul of its frequent flyer program. Technical difficulties with IAG Loyalty, the arm of British Airways’ parent company that manages its rewards scheme, incorrectly alerted hundreds of thousands of flyers last week that they would … Read more
US health officials have issued travel advisories for Americans planning trips to certain tropical countries amid outbreaks of an untreatable mosquito-borne disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday that it has issued Level 2 travel advisories for Cuba, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Guangdong Province in southern China, advising Americans to “practice enhanced … Read more
A British Airways flight from the UK to Nigeria had to make an emergency landing after a retired military commander died in flight — causing panic and a pregnant woman to suffer a medical episode. The victim, Osita Obierika, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), had reportedly been returning home after … Read more
Oh, deer. An outbreak of the viral epizootic hemorrhagic disease is killing white-tailed deer in numerous Eastern states, sparking a warning to hunters about the potential dangers of eating infected venison. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has released a statement urging calm after almost 100 cases were clocked across the state in recent weeks. “Humans … Read more
British rocker Morrissey has cancelled two shows in New England after his team said there was a “credible threat” to assassinate him onstage — a move that came days after an Ottawa man was charged over an alleged online death threat tied to the singer’s Sept. 12 festival set in Canada. The canceled concerts were … Read more
They came for the cash, the coupling and the camera time — but what really stole the show on “Love Island” this most recent season? The faces. Frozen foreheads. Inflated lips. Razor-sharp jawlines. Cheekbones you could slice bread on. It’s the rise of the so-called “‘Love Island’ face” — a hyper-snatched, hyper-symmetrical, hyper-injected aesthetic that’s … Read more
The fast-approaching deadline for REAL IDs has many Americans rushing to obtain the important new identification, even as travel issues may lie ahead. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a press release reminding Americans of the May 7 deadline while also warning of delays. “Passengers who present a state-issued identification that is not REAL ID compliant … Read more
Jessica Alba has thrown her support behind the controversial all-female Blue Origin mission, instead urging fans to direct their anger toward President Trump. On Monday, Katy Perry, Gayle King and Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sánchez joined astronaut and bioastronautics research scientist Amanda Nguyen, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe and filmmaker Kerianne Flynn for a historic … Read more
What’s worse than desecrating someone’s remains? Desecrating something with their remains. A tourist “urned” the ire of cultural preservationists after she was spotted sprinkling a loved one’s ashes at Peru’s Machu Picchu. The clip was originally posted to TikTok by Peruvian tour operator IncaGo Expeditions but was taken down amid the fierce backlash. The unidentified … Read more
Did Target miss the mark? A TikTok lifestyle influencer and mom of a young girl has aimed her sights at the department store over what the called “a redesign” of their shopping carts. Peeved Ashley Darling recently posted a video inside the aisles of a Target and complained that “you can definitely tell that they … Read more
Wrap it up, Zoomers! The World Health Organization has issued a warning about an “alarming decline” in condom use among adolescents that is expected to lead to a long list of consequences, including higher STI rates and increased healthcare costs. A recent study found that almost a third of 15-year-olds (30%) reported using neither a … Read more
No-zempic? Ozempic-like drugs were originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes — but authors of a new study say they are increasingly being used for weight loss instead. Now, there are fears of potential shortages. “This data suggests that more healthcare providers are seeing the benefits of these medications for treating obesity, which is a … Read more
Enough with the gratuitous gratuities. Increasingly common prompts to leave an extra something for the employees at a wide range of businesses across the country has patrons totally tipped off, according to reports. Welcome to America’s “tip rage” era, according to USA Today’s Christopher Elliott. The increasing ubiquity of the dreaded tip screen at points … Read more
If you find tipping to be a scam, you might actually be right. According to a video that has gone viral on social media, there’s allegedly a new scam that has customers tipping more than they think. Instagram user @big_beau7 posted a video showing the screen of a credit card reader that read “Choose A … Read more
The internet remains undefeated when it comes to having fun with Kate Middleton’s suspicious whereabouts. Kensington Palace released a statement Monday from the Princess of Wales admitting she “occasionally experiments with editing” after several photo agencies recalled her UK Mother’s Day photo. The rare admission of guilt prompted fans on X to mock the announcement, … Read more
These guys take more than just a little off the top. “Sweeney Todd” isn’t the only barber bleeding patients dry: A man sparked outrage on social media after revealing the ludicrously high gratuities he was prompted to select while paying for a “walk-in haircut,” as detailed in a viral Reddit post. In the Reddit post, … Read more
Taylor Swift’s decision to travel to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, has changed the nightlife experience for fans. Fox News Digital confirmed Swift plans on being in Las Vegas for the big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 11. The “Midnights” singer is even … Read more
BrightFarms said on Wednesday that possible Listeria contamination led the company to recall some of the New York-based company’s baby spinach and salad kits in seven states. The greens that could have Listeria monocytogenes include four-ounce BrightFarms Baby Spinach containers with certain January by-dates and UPC codes, as well as some BrightFarms Mediterranean, Chickpea Caesar, Bacon Ranch … Read more
An “alarming” rise in scabies cases has prompted a health crisis in the United Kingdom, with experts calling the situation an “absolute nightmare.” Scabies — a “highly contagious,” itchy skin infestation by mites that is spread through direct skin contact — has particularly spiked in nursing care homes, reported the Guardian, was recently seen in … Read more
An unidentified person in Arizona came down with an unknown illness that initially caused officials to suspect a diagnosis of Naegleria fowleri — commonly referred to as “brain-eating” amoeba — Phoenix’s Fox 10 reported. However, state health officials have officially ruled out “brain-eating” amoeba after an unknown illness prompted health warnings of the deadly disease. … Read more