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→ An American woman and her husband are trapped in Dubai and scrambling to get home amid Iran’s retaliatory airstrikes.
→ Cruise lines abruptly scrapped stops in a popular Mexican port after cartel violence erupted following the killing of a drug leader, citing safety concerns.
→ A commercial pilot radioed “we lost left engine” before a departing flight returned to Georgia and sparked a runway-side fire, officials said.
Kristy Ellmer and her husband told Fox News Digital that they’ve been trapped in Dubai. (Kristy Ellmer)
Conversation starters
→ A flight passenger called recent mass cancellations “awful” as a budget carrier struck a creditor deal amid ongoing crew shortages.
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→ A travel influencer faced backlash after suggesting hotel guests use in-room coffee makers to wash underwear, prompting online outrage.
→ A Frontier Airlines passenger was caught on video unleashing a profanity-laced tirade at flight attendants before being escorted off the plane.
A woman (not pictured) unleashed a profanity-filled tirade during a recent Frontier Airlines flight. (Paul Hennesy/Anadolu)
Discovery tales
→ Authorities discovered a late Roman merchant shipwreck carrying amphorae during a routine patrol.
→ A new Spinosaurus species dubbed “hell heron” was discovered in a remote region of the Sahara Desert, researchers said.
→ An ancient lost city with a forum and theater was discovered near a popular tourist landmark.
Fossil remains of Spinosaurus mirabilis were uncovered in a remote region of the Sahara Desert. (SWNS)
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Quote of the week
“We’ve seen enough. We’ve had enough.”
Tampa International Airport drew sharp reactions online after a satirical post about banning pajamas sparked outrage and applause before officials clarified it was a joke.