Sam Gruet Business reporter Getty Images Airlines in the US alone made $7.27bn from check-in luggage fees last year With Air Canada and Southwest the latest airlines to charge passengers for check-in luggage, the ballooning cost of such ancillary or “junk fees” is provoking anger among politicians and consumer groups. …
Read More »Belfast Pride’s 2025 ‘Not Going Back’ theme strikes defiant note
Bernie Allen BBC News NI Reporting fromBelfast City Centre PA Media The parade made its way through the city centre Belfast Pride struck a defiant note as it held its annual parade in the city on Saturday. Pride’s 2025 theme was “Not Going Back”, which organisers said was chosen because …
Read More »World Rowing Cup: Lauren Henry MBE among Great Britain gold medallists in Varese, Italy
Olympic champion Lauren Henry MBE was among the winners for Great Britain as they claimed three gold medals on the final day of the World Rowing Cup in Varese, Italy. Henry was impressive in the women’s single sculls, finishing more than eight seconds clear of Germany’s Juliane Faralisch and China’s …
Read More »Hulk Hogan died of heart attack, says medical examiner | Ents & Arts News
The legendary WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan, who passed away last week in Florida, died of a heart attack, according to a Florida medical examiner’s report. Hogan, 71, was pronounced dead in hospital less than 90 minutes after medics arrived at his home in Clearwater, Florida, in response to a call …
Read More »Will they overtake firework displays?
Chris Baraniuk Technology Reporter Drone show opens Glastonbury Festival in 2024 The wedding ceremony was almost over when newlywed Bobby Underwood stepped on a napkin-covered glass to break it, as is Jewish tradition, and everyone shouted “Mazel Tov!”. But as he and his new wife Siobhan turned to walk back …
Read More »Belfast TradFest is ‘top of the traditional map’ says Dervish accordionist
Belfast Tradfest Pop-up céilís are taking place at Belfast’s Grand Central Station throughout the week Thousands of people are expected in Belfast for a week-long celebration of Irish traditional music that one musician said is becoming “top of the map” for the genre. Accordionist Shane Mitchell told BBC News NI …
Read More »Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart takes a swipe at Meghan Markle’s brand As Ever
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Martha Stewart took a slight jab at Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand, As Ever. “Meghan I don’t really know very well, and I hope she knows what she’s talking about,” Stewart, told Yahoo Lifestyle earlier this week of Markle’s brand, which is known for …
Read More »Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 14 people | World News
A Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital overnight killed at least 14 people, including a six-year-old boy, Ukrainian officials said. At least 145 people were injured, including 14 children, the youngest being a five-month-old girl, Ukraine’s Emergency Service said. It was the highest number of children injured in …
Read More »England vs India: Josh Tongue’s moments of magic and erraticness sums up hosts’ opening day
Despite England’s wayward day, however, India were unable to assert their dominance when they are in need of a win to avoid a series defeat. England bowled 20% of their deliveries down the leg side and attacked the stumps with just 12% – the second-lowest for any innings in the …
Read More »Tour guides for deaf ‘will encourage inclusivity’
Tourism NI The six guides, pictured with representatives from NWRC and Tourism NI and Derry’s deputy Mayor Niree McMorris (right), completed the training earlier this summer A group of newly-qualified tour guides are hoping they can help make visiting Northern Ireland more accessible to the deaf community. Six guides have …
Read More »‘Mirrors’ singer Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis after world tour
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Justin Timberlake revealed he’s been diagnosed with Lyme disease. In an Instagram post shared to celebrate the end of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, Timberlake clued fans in on the health struggles he’s been facing. “As many of you know, I’m a …
Read More »County Championship: Bamber’s maiden ton helps Bears avoid follow-on at Essex
Ethan Bamber, nominally batting as nightwatchman, enjoyed the day of his life in recording his maiden first-class century to help Warwickshire narrowly avoid following on at Chelmsford. Despite Matt Critchley, the main spin option in the absence of Simon Harmer, taking 5-156 from 37 overs, Ed Barnard made sure Warwickshire …
Read More »Women’s Open 2025: Lottie Woad five behind Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda
Lottie Woad shot a level-par first round to lie five shots off the Women’s Open lead jointly held by Japanese duo Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda. England’s Woad began as favourite at Royal Porthcawl, having won two events and narrowly missing out on a first major title in July. The …
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