Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping 128 Jewish Passengers From Boarding Flight
Lufthansa was fined $4 million by U.S. regulators, who accused the German airline of discriminating against 128 Jewish passengers by stopping them from making a connecting flight due to the alleged misbehavior of a few fliers. The captain of the flight informed a Lufthansa security manager of misbehavior by passengers traveling on to Budapest. No specific passengers were identified, according to the Transportation Department. According to the Transportation Department, Lufthansa said the passengers were denied boarding due to an “unfortunate series of inaccurate communications, misinterpretations, and misjudgments,” and its employees didn’t discriminate against customers. Lufthansa said Tuesday it has cooperated with the Transportation Department and will continue to have a dialogue with Jewish organizations and advocacy groups.
Source:Wall Street Journal
October 17, 2024 15:34 UTC
Emerging Conservationist award finalists working to save species from sharks to butterflies
Indianapolis Prize officials have announced the cohort of finalists for the 2025 Emerging Conservationist Award, which recognizes early career efforts to save wildlife species around the world. Finalists for 2025 Indianapolis Prize:Helping protect parrots, manatees, jaguars and moreWho are the 2025 Emerging Conservationist finalists? Aristide Takoukam Kamla — African Marine Mammal Conservation Organization, CameroonKamla, a marine wildlife ecologist dedicated to African manatee conservation, founded the African Marine Manatee Conservation Organization in 2024. Under his leadership, the non-profit has become Embaka, a formally registered local conservation organization with 1,900 members. Two years ago, he was named a 2023 Indianapolis Prize Emerging Conservationist Finalist.
Source:Forbes
October 17, 2024 15:22 UTC
Is this Delaware’s most haunted home? Forbes say it is
Woodburn Mansion carries a long history of rumors that the governor's mansion in Delaware is haunted, and now, Forbes has included Woodburn Mansion in its "Most Haunted House in Every State" list. Here's why Forbes crowned Woodburn Mansion the top haunted house in the First State. Woodburn Mansion crowned top haunted house in DelawareWoodburng Mansion, built in 1798, and became the official home of Delaware's governor in 1965. "The Woodburn Mansion, official residence of the Governor of Delaware, hums with spectral vibrations," read Frobes' description of Woodburn Mansion. Delaware state officials seem to believe Woodburn Mansion is haunted by the "Woodburn Ghost," which has its own official state website.
Source:Forbes
October 17, 2024 15:15 UTC
New Universal Theme Park Featuring Mario And Harry Potter Opens In May—Here's What We Know
Celestial Park is one of five new worlds to be included at Universal Epic Universe when it opens in ... [+] 2025. Universal Orlando Resort earlier this year revealed details of the new Universal Epic Universe park that will include five new “worlds,” three hotels and new restaurants among its more than 50 attractions. A new theme park called Universal Epic Universe will open in 2025. Multi-day ticket packages including access to Universal Epic Universe will go on sale to the public Tuesday, Oct. 22. Attendance at the Universal parks surged by an average of 32.1% in the years following the opening of the Wizarding World.
Source:Forbes
October 17, 2024 15:14 UTC
Northern Lights Update: These States Could See Aurora Borealis Tonight—And This Weekend
Northern lights seen over Wisconsin. NOAA forecast a Kp index of four for Friday and Saturday nights, suggesting similar opportunities to see the northern lights. A sliver of northern Washington and Idaho have a lower chance of seeing the northern lights, while states like Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin have a higher likelihood. What’s The Best Way To Photograph The Northern Lights? Key BackgroundMore people in the U.S. have had chances to see aurora borealis in recent weeks, as the sun experiences a surge in events on its surface.
Source:Forbes
October 17, 2024 15:14 UTC
How Simplismart Plans To Power The Ubiquity Of Generative AI
Companies worldwide want to exploit GenAI, but need support to get better results NurPhoto via Getty ImagesTime is precious. The Bangalore-based start-up says its technology can make a crucial difference to companies working with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). “It’s a simple and easy to use language that any company working with GenAI can deploy as it builds applications and use cases,” Jain explains. “We’ve developed the fastest inference engine currently available,” he adds, pointing to testing carried out by the independent artificialanalyis.ai. Jain is confident of getting to $5 million by the end of the first quarter of next year.
Source:Forbes
October 17, 2024 15:01 UTC
Derek Hough’s Wife Hayley Erbert Makes ‘Special’ Return to ‘DWTS’ After Brain Injury
Share LinkedIn Pin EmailMichael Tran/AFP via Getty Images/TNSThis week, Derek Hough took the Dancing with the Stars stage with his wife Hayley Erbert — something he thought he’d never do again. Last year, Hayley underwent emergency brain surgery after collapsing backstage while touring with Derek. That night at the hospital, doctors told the six-time DWTS champion that his wife, as he knew her, was gone. At its close, the couple shared a kiss before Derek stepped back, leaving Hayley to bask in the spotlight — and roaring applause. More from CafeMom: Derek Hough’s Wife Hayley Erbert Shows Off Scar & New Buzz Cut After Brain Surgeries
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 17, 2024 14:42 UTC
Mark Z. Barabak: Donald Trump threatens vengeance on California. Should we believe him?
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Source:Los Angeles Times
October 17, 2024 14:32 UTC
Ideas & Opinions — Lynn Forbes: Information + responsibility = your vote
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Source:Forbes
October 17, 2024 14:04 UTC
Darius Rucker Takes a Tumble During a Hootie & the Blowfish Show: ‘I’m Old As F—‘
Share LinkedIn Pin EmailChristian Petersen/Getty Images/TNSIt’s not always beers and sunshine — but even when it’s not, Darius Rucker will have a laugh. The Grammy-winning country artist, 58, took a tumble Saturday while performing with Hootie & the Blowfish at Riverfront Revival in North Charleston, South Carolina. It was the band’s first time playing the music festival, which Darius founded in 2022 and has headlined each year since. With the help of a camera operator, he swiftly recovered, joking, “I’m old as f—.” His band played through the whole ordeal. More from CafeMom: 20 Baby Names Inspired By Country Stars
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 17, 2024 13:58 UTC
Trump claims the title of ‘father of IVF’ in Fox News town hall with women voters • Kansas Reflector
But Trump insisted at the town hall his party backs IVF. Alabama rulingThe debate over IVF erupted in Alabama earlier this year after the Alabama state Supreme Court issued an opinion in February that frozen embryos constitute children under state law. That ruling forced the state’s IVF clinics to halt their work until the state legislature passed a bill providing criminal and civil protections for those clinics. Trump, replaying the timeline of events at the town hall, said: “So I got a call from Katie Britt, a young, just a fantastically attractive person from Alabama. Harris campaign pre-buttalAhead of Trump’s town hall, the Harris campaign hosted a press call Tuesday that featured Georgia’s Democratic Sens.
Source:Fox News
October 17, 2024 13:51 UTC
Jets superfan Fireman Ed takes issue with lack of screen time at stadium: ‘They’re phasing us out’
New York Jets fans love to give their team a bit of a boost during the eight or so weeks they have to support them at MetLife Stadium during the NFL season. Fans in the green and white follow their most famous fan, Fireman Ed, as they chant “J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets” throughout the game. But lately, Fireman Ed, whose real name is Ed Anzalone, said his experience at MetLife Stadium hasn’t been the same. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM“I’ve been getting a lot of emails and texts from fans about the Jet experience in the stadium with the big screens. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIn a down year in 2012, he did stop the cheers over incidents with fans while at MetLife Stadium.
Source:Fox News
October 17, 2024 13:35 UTC
Pat McAfee praises Travis Kelce for handling spotlight well amid relationship with Taylor Swift
Pat McAfee has nothing but praise for how Travis Kelce has handled the spotlight that comes with being Taylor Swift’s boyfriend. McAfee gave his appreciation for Kelce during a recent guest appearance on “New Heights.”“I assume you hear it a lot, Travis, you and Taylor’s relationship is great for the sport. Like it is getting introduced to so many people, and you are and have been the perfect representation for our sport too, I think,” McAfee said. TAYLOR SWIFT, TRAVIS KELCE ATTEND YANKEES PLAYOFF GAME IN NEW YORKIn addition to praising Kelce for how well he has handled the spotlight, McAfee recognizes what Kelce’s relationship does for the sport of football. “Your relationship is exposing the sport to a lot of people, and I think a lot of people are falling in love with it,” McAfee said.
Source:Fox News
October 17, 2024 13:35 UTC
Ex-Jets star criticizes Aaron Rodgers’ leadership after latest loss
Ryan Fitzpatrick was the last New York Jets quarterback to even come close to leading the team to the playoffs. He helped New York to their only 10-win season since they made it as far as the AFC Championship during the 2010 season. However, while Fitzpatrick was on the cusp of getting to the postseason, the team narrowly missed out in 2015. Rodgers was hurt for 17 out of the 18 weeks of the 2023 season, and this year, New York is 2-4. New York has a chance to get its season back on track on Sunday night when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Source:Fox News
October 17, 2024 13:31 UTC
76ers’ Jared McCain hospitalized after scary fall during preseason game
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain was hospitalized on Wednesday night following a scary incident during a preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe referees immediately stopped the game as McCain writhed in pain. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse told reporters McCain was taken to the hospital as he struggled to breathe. “He’s going to the hospital to get checked out. He’s just gotta kinda take it easy and make sure he’s 100% for opening night.”Philadelphia plays its final preseason game on Friday against the Orlando Magic.
Source:Fox News
October 17, 2024 13:31 UTC