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Frightening text message that caused plane to divert mid-flight

Metro · July 4, 2025

American Airlines Flight 1847 diverted back to Puerto Rico on Thursday after a text message was reported (Picture: Flight Radar 24) An American Airline plane diverted mid-air after a passenger reported an alarming text message that she saw a seat...

American Airlines plane diverted in midair emergency over passenger's 'life-threatening' text

The Mirror US · July 4, 2025

The American Airlines flight was forced to return to the airport ( Image: GETTY/Flightradar) A panicked passenger forced the diversion and return of an American Airlines flight from Puerto Rico to Texas. The unnamed female passenger reportedly...

This Midwest city is the top trending spot for Fourth of July weekend

The Manual - Oregon · June 29, 2025

Looking to get away this Fourth of July? According to a new travel trends report from Going, the flight deal app, Chicago is the top trending destination for Independence Day weekend, and it’s easy to see why. The Windy City puts on one of the...

John Leguizamo 'flabbergasted' as he says Latinos are living a 'parallel shadow life in America'

Irish Star · July 6, 2025

19:45 ET, 06 Jul 2025 John Leguizamo will continue to spotlight the Latin community in the second season of his television show Leguizamo Does America. The second installment of the MSNBC docuseries premieres on July 6 and will see John visit...

Claiming a Place in Evanston’s History: Filipino Immigrants in Evanston, 1906-1946, Part I

Evanston RoundTable - Illinois · July 7, 2025

Sign up for our free newsletters to have Evanston news delivered directly to your inbox! From left to right: Francisco Carino (1900-1995), Rosario Regalado (1911-?) and Domingo Bermudez (1900-1973) were among the scores of Filipino immigrants who...

'Grazzi ħafna’ - Ricky Martin heaps praise on Malta following visit

Times of Malta · July 4, 2025

Chart-topping Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin has praised Malta following a visit to the country. In an Instagram post referring to Malta as a “fine little island”, Martin said of his trip he had “disembarked, got sun-kissed, over-caffeinated,...

Gale Releases New Single "Seria Cool"

Miami New Times - Florida ·

Whether or not you know her name yet, she's already behind some of your favorite songs with some of your favorite artists. We're talking about Puerto Rican pop singer-songwriter Gale, who has been riding a steady wave of momentum in recent years....

Breaking down claims AOC isn't from the Bronx

Snopes · July 7, 2025

As the representative of a large portion of the Bronx, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's relationship to the New York City borough plays a central role in her political identity, and she has repeatedly defended her self-proclaimed Bronx roots...

American Airlines Flight Diverted After Passenger Misinterprets Seat Neighbor’s Text

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW An American Airlines flight diverted back to Puerto Rico after a passenger oversaw another passenger receive a cryptic text message The passenger assumed it was a threat to the flight, and the plane was diverted "due to a possible...

Out-of-this-world, James Beard-nominated ice cream shop arrives in New Haven from San Juan

Connecticut Public Radio · July 2, 2025

Puerto Rican eateries are finally getting their due in the national food scene. This year, the James Beard for Best Bar in the nation went to a spot in San Juan. And last year, a small ice cream chain on the island was a semifinalist for Best...

The Pacific isn’t remote—it’s simply ignored

The Pacific Island Times · July 6, 2025

Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure Not for the first time, I was asked this past week where I lived before moving back to the mainland nearly two years ago. “Guam,” I replied. “And before that, Yap.” The common response is a blank stare, followed...

Ray tells RaKai and Tylil that he is shifting out of Clover House and joining AMP amid their ongoing feud

Sportskeeda · July 7, 2025

Twitch streamer Ray "Rayasianboy," a close friend of Kai Cenat, recently hinted that he may be considering quitting Clover House. Clover House is a streamer collective of new-generation livestreamers, including Rakai, Ray, Reggie, Tylil, Dezz, and...

Miguel, Morrison enjoy mix start to World qualifiers

Trinidad and Tobago Guardian ·

T&T’s Jahreef Miguel and Jerome Morrison enjoyed a mixed start to the NORCECA Under-21 Beach Volleyball Championships, the official qualification tournaments on the road to the 2025 FIVB Age-Group World Championships in Juan...

John Leguizamo Discusses 'Celebrating Latin Joy' amid 'Assaults on Latin Bodies' with Leguizamo Does America (Exclusive)

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW John Leguizamo is continuing to "celebrate Latin abilities and qualities" in the upcoming second season of his MSNBC docuseries Leguizamo Does America "I go across the country, and I'm flabbergasted at the plethora of talent that's...

American Airlines Flight Diverted After Bomb Scare: Passenger Misinterprets Seatmate's 'RIP' Text

International Business Times - United Kingdom · July 4, 2025

A nosy passenger forced an American Airlines flight to divert after misinterpreting a text message from another traveller. While some passengers were frustrated by the inconvenience, others argued that it is always better to report something...

At The Crossroads

myMotherLode - California ·

Image Source: Pexels Headwinds to Growth We’ll start with a deeper look at Torsten’s “headwinds” graphic I shared last week. I find the sailboat image quite evocative. Sailing against the wind means slower progress and an uncomfortable ride but it...

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · July 3, 2025

Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

No passport needed to visit paradise

AS · July 4, 2025

Even if you don’t have a passport, or if the one you have has expired, there are a number of locations that US citizens can travel to without the need to produce your travel documents on entry. However, it’s recommended to carry some form of ID...

American Airlines forced to divert flight & land after passenger notices eerie text message – but nothing was wrong

The U.S. Sun · July 4, 2025

AN American Airlines flight was forced to turn around mid-air after a passenger spotted a chilling message on another traveler’s phone. The plane had only just taken off when the flyer raised the alarm with the cabin crew. 2 An American Airlines...

Podiatrists Are Coming For Your Summer Jellies (And 3 Other Types Of Shoes)

HuffPost · July 6, 2025

Plastic flip-flops — the type that you can bend and twist — typically offer no arch support, so they can cause foot pain and other issues. When it comes to foot health and shoes, a few things are paramount: proper fit, comfort and support....