2025
Intoxicated ‘nervous flyer’ caused New York flight to divert to Dublin | Air transport
A “nervous flyer” whose unruly behaviour caused his transatlantic flight to be diverted to Dublin has been given a two-month suspended sentence. Dublin district court heard that the 34-year-old American had mixed the tranquilliser Xanax with alcohol to combat his anxiety before becoming disruptive on the United Airlines flight on Monday. Justice Finan suspended the…
USDA documented insects and slime at Boar’s Head plants, records show
Government inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar’s Head deli meat plants, not just the factory that was shut down last year after a deadly outbreak of listeria poisoning, federal records show. Newly released reports from Boar’s Head plants in New Castle, Indiana; Forrest City, Arkansas; and Petersburg, Virginia, described multiple instances of meat and fat residue left…
Sam Kerr appears in court charged with alleged racially aggravated harassment | Sam Kerr
The Matildas and Chelsea superstar, Sam Kerr, has appeared in court charged with alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer The Australian striker attended a hearing, wearing a black coat and a white jumper, at Kingston crown court on Tuesday. Kerr, 31, is charged with causing a police officer harassment, alarm or distress under…
You don’t need a smartphone: a practical, personal guide to downgrading your device | Well actually
I have spent years of my life online. I have nearly crashed my car because I was composing a message. I have had panic attacks over losing my data connection. I have scrolled for hours, and then failed to recall anything I saw during those hours. I have chosen a screen over a conversation, a…
7 reasons to doubt his coach candidacy
Mike McCarthy out as Cowboys head coach The Cowboys and Mike McCarthy were unable to reach an agreement after five seasons in Dallas. Sports Seriously When Bill Belichick fled to the college ranks in December, this season’s NFL coaching carousel seemingly was left without a figure who would loom over the search process. At least…