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Newsweek
10 hours ago
- Newsweek
Pregnant Woman About to Miss Her Flight—Pilot Steps In to Save the Day
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A group of women trying to celebrate a friend's 30th birthday almost had their trip ruined when they were in danger of missing their connecting flight—until the pilot stepped up to save the day. Brittany Kamerman, 28, was traveling with seven friends to Panama City Beach, Florida, to celebrate the milestone birthday in May, but the long trek from Salt Lake City, Utah, came with some hiccups. "We had a 45-minute layover in Dallas, but our first flight was delayed by 50 minutes, so I was fully prepared for us to miss our connection," Kamerman told Newsweek. Read more They Ordered One Bottle of Wine—Then Got Hit With $2,000 Charge They Ordered One Bottle of Wine—Then Got Hit With $2,000 Charge Eventually landing just 30 minutes before their connection was due to take off, Kamerman, who was sitting at the front of the plane, rushed to the gate—an 18-minute walk away—and got there in time to board, with a friend who had caught an earlier flight already waiting there. But her group was still far behind her, including friend Kiley, 30, who was seven months pregnant at the time and naturally wasn't able to move as fast as usual. And so, Kamerman pleaded with the gate agents to hold the plane for a few minutes as the group made their way across the airport. "But the gate agents were so rude—I was shocked," Kamerman said, revealing the agents refused to hold the flight. Newsweek has contacted American Airlines via email outside of normal working hours and will update this article if they respond. "I fly a lot, and usually if a group is running to make a connection because of a delay—especially to a tiny airport that closes at 10pm—the agents will wait. I even told them we had a pregnant friend coming, but I don't think they believed me." She said they "stalled as long as we could," before Kamerman boarded to "try and talk to someone" about the situation. Brittany Kamerman's friends arriving at the gate and on towards the plane after a pilot steps in to help them make the flight. Brittany Kamerman's friends arriving at the gate and on towards the plane after a pilot steps in to help them make the flight. TikTok @brittanykamerman "I was super frustrated and explained the situation to the flight attendant. Then the pilot overheard and asked what was going on." And when she shared the story to the pilot, she said, he was only too willing to help, declaring: "Well, they won't leave without me." "He was so nice, and actually got off the plane to help. I couldn't believe it!" The chaos of the connection was caught on video and shared to Kamerman's TikTok account, @brittanykamerman, on June 12, set to the sound of Elton John's I'm Still Standing and describing the pilot as "our hero." It shows the remainder of the group rushing to the gate, having rushed all the way there, with the clip taken by Kamerman's friend, Ali. The camera then shows the group piling on to the plane, this time taken by Kamerman who has already boarded. It shows one woman holding her arms up as though she's just crossed the finish line at a marathon, and all of them grinning and laughing. Kamerman's clip proved popular online, having been viewed more than 1.2 million times since it was shared earlier this month, as commenters shared their own stories. Read more What is Airport Theory? The Gen Z travel trend is 'recipe for disaster' What is Airport Theory? The Gen Z travel trend is 'recipe for disaster' One recalled: "Our flight was 6 hours delayed in Georgia and they had no one to load the luggage. Our pilots got off and loaded all our luggage so we could get home. They were out of breath when they spoke through the speaker." "I had no idea I was sitting next to an off duty pilot on a flight. We were running late. I was about to miss my connecting flight. He left his seat. He came back a few minutes later and said they'll be a golf cart waiting for you. They're holding the plane," another shared, adding: "Love pilots. My dad was one." Others defended the gate agents, suggesting they could have been in trouble if they held the gate and it would be "out of the gate agent's hands." On American Airlines' website, it advises passengers that boarding closes 15 minutes before departure, and "if you're not on board, we may reassign your seat to another passenger. You will not be allowed to board once the doors close." Air travel is an enormous market in the US, expected to generate a revenue of $246.12 billion in 2025, with an estimated growth of around 2.47% annually, according to Statista. By 2029, it's expected the number of users in the air travel and flight market will reach 86.37 million. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures you want to share? Send them to life@ with some extra details, and they could appear on our website.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tornado Hits Billy Ray Cyrus' Nashville Home, And It Was Caught On Video
Country legend had a brush with severe weather this week as a tornado tore through parts of Tennessee, including his own Nashville property. The aftermath showed flooded patches of land and tree branches stripped bare across the sprawling $5 million ranch, an estate recently visited by Billy Ray Cyrus' daughter, . The 63-year-old singer shared dramatic footage on Instagram on Tuesday, documenting heavy rain, hail, and powerful winds battering his estate. "Look at that, oh my gosh… it is a tornado! Oh my goodness," he can be heard saying in the clip, as hail pelts the ground and leaves fly through the air. According to reports from Fox Weather, tornadoes were confirmed in Alabama, Tennessee, and Illinois on Tuesday following a weeklong stretch of intense thunderstorms. The violent weather prompted multiple tornado warnings across the region. A video released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol captures the moment debris was sent flying after the storm ripped the roof off a nearby factory, just as troopers and staff were taking cover for safety. The storms then moved into the Southeast, impacting areas like Georgia and prompting multiple Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warnings. According to the Gordon County Sheriff's Office, the intense weather brought down numerous trees and power lines, and at least one crash was linked to the conditions. Officials urged drivers to remain alert for potential debris on the roads and to proceed with caution. Billy Ray Cyrus has had no shortage of headlines lately, and the recent tornado that struck his Nashville property is just the latest in a series of turbulent moments. Earlier this year, the 63-year-old country star raised eyebrows with his a cappella performance of "Achy Breaky Heart" at Trump's Liberty Ball following his inauguration. The stripped-down rendition of his 1992 hit sparked a wave of criticism and divided opinions across social media. Concerns over Cyrus' state of mind have since been voiced by his inner circle. one of his children, admitted the family is "genuinely worried" about his father's well-being. Firerose, who was briefly married to the singer before their highly publicized split, also weighed in, saying the behavior on display during the performance "reflects much of what I experienced in private during our relationship." Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley made their budding romance Instagram official, charming fans with a cozy Easter photo that gave a candid look into their relationship. Earlier this year, the couple shared a joint post that showed them spending the holiday together on a serene farm, soundtracked by Elton John's "I'm Still Standing." Adding a playful twist, Cyrus sported a pair of Easter bunny ears while leaning in for a kiss from Hurley, who kept the caption simple and sweet: "Happy Easter," followed by a heart emoji. When speaking to Us Weekly, Billy Ray explained that they met two years ago down in the Caribbean when filming "Christmas in Paradise." "We did very few scenes together, but the couple [of] times we were in the same scene," Cyrus recalled. "There was a chemistry there that [I] felt. We just laughed, and it was at a time [when] I wasn't laughing a lot and I found out the oddest thing." But while Billy Ray and Elizabeth Hurley have been turning heads with their loved-up posts, it's his surprising reunion with daughter Miley that's truly captured fans' attention. On May 9, Billy Ray Cyrus posted a selfie to Instagram featuring his son Braison at his Tennessee farm, with none other than his estranged daughter Miley Cyrus and her boyfriend Maxx Morando also in the frame, and fans completely lost it. Just a few days later, the "Party In The U.S.A." hitmaker took to her Instagram Stories to address long-standing speculation about her relationship with her father. "My dad and I have had our challenges over the years," she wrote in the rare statement. "Now, in my thirties, family is my priority above all else. I'm at peace knowing bridges have been built and time has done a lot of healing."
Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Elton John brands government 'absolute losers' and says minister is 'moron'
Music legend Sir Elton John said musicians have been 'absolutely betrayed' over AI rules he says tears up traditional copyright laws and said he is ready to challenge it in court Music legend Elton John has launched a blistering attack on the Government - calling members "absolute losers" and describing a minister as a "bit of a moron". The pop icon vented his fury over artificial intelligence (AI) rules which he says betray musicians. He said he is ready to take the Government to court as a battle over copyright heats up. The Rocket Man singer told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg: "The government are just being absolute losers, and I'm very angry about it." And he added: "We'll fight it all the way". He criticised the Government after it rejected a call by the House of Lords to make sure copyright holders - such as musicians and writers - would have to give permission over their work was used. Peers also said creators should be able to see which bits of their work had been used, and by who. But this was rejected by ministers, setting up a bruising battle. Sir Elton said the spat has left him feeling "incredibly betrayed". He said the rules would "rob young people of their legacy and their income, it's a criminal offence, I think". Calling for changes to the controversial Data (Use and Access) Bill, the I'm Still Standing singer described Tech Secretary Peter Kyle "a bit of a moron". Opponents argue changes to the law will allow big tech companies to ignore traditional copyright laws and use content such as music without paying for it. Quizzed how this was fair, Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said: " T he government is trying to find a way forward that is dealing with the very real concerns that have been raised and quite passionately by the culture sector, but also making sure that we maintain that world leading position in AI." He said he "profoundly disagrees" with Sir Elton's comment about Mr Kyle. A Department for Science, Innovation and Technology spokesperson said: "The Data (Use and Access) Bill is focused on unlocking the secure and effective use of data for the public interest - boosting the economy by an estimated £10 billion over the course of the next 10 years to help deliver the growth which is fundamental to the government's plan for change. "We want our creative industries and AI companies to flourish, which is why we have been separately consulting on a package of measures that we hope will work for both sectors. We have always been clear that we will not rush into any decisions or bring forward any legislation until we are confident that we have a practical plan which delivers on each of our objectives."
Buzz Feed
10-05-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
Parenting Advice To "Enjoy Every Moment" Can Be Harmful
In the self-checkout, my 3-year-old son Joey insists on helping me scan our groceries. He moves in slow motion, his tiny hands fumbling with the bag of clementines, the fruit snacks, the milk. The line behind us is growing. I can feel the weight of impatient eyes, hear the exaggerated sighs. 'We have to hurry up, Joey. People are waiting,' I say, reaching for the next box he's trying to grab. 'I can do it by myself,' he screams. I check my frustration, taking deep breaths with a clenched jaw as we make our way through the last few items. When we finish, an older man walking past smiles at us and says, 'I miss that age. All mine are grown. Enjoy every minute — goes by too fast.' I smile, but in that moment, the last thing I feel is enjoyment. Instead, I feel like I'm failing. Like I'm missing something that other parents seem to have — some endless supply of patience, some innate sense of ease, some certainty that they were born for this role. And that I wasn't. At least, that's how it feels. But not every moment is like this. There are plenty that fill me with joy, moments that remind me why this love is so deep, so all-consuming. Like when Joey grabs my face with both hands, presses his nose to mine, and whispers, 'I love you, Mommy.' Or when he climbs on top of our dog, Sundae, giggling as he asks me to take a photo. When he belts out 'I'm Still Standing' from 'Sing,' his tiny pointer fingers stabbing the air to the beat, completely lost in the music. And my favorite — when he asks me to rock him to sleep. We listen to the playlist I started when I was pregnant, and he fades away to the same sounds he's heard since before he was born. These are the moments I wish I could freeze. These are the moments I feel I'm right where I belong. One night, after a particularly rough bedtime battle, I found myself at my desk, my face buried in my hands as I choked back tears. My fingers traveled under my hair and I yanked hard, as if trying to scalp myself — peeling away a version I'm ashamed of, a version I can't stand. I was reliving 10 minutes ago — me snapping at my restless little boy, raising my voice, frustrated he wasn't lying down as I asked. I saw his face change, his lip moving into a pout. I heard his fragile voice tell me, 'You're making me sad.' His words echoed in my mind, and the feeling I got inside my body was how I imagine it must feel to wake up during surgery because your anesthesia ran out. I could feel them slicing through me — going deeper and deeper and deeper. I was destroyed. Crippled with shame of my actions, hating myself for the hurt I caused him. And I thought: Maybe I wasn't meant to be a mother. What kind of mother yells at her kid for not wanting to sleep? He deserves so much better than me. The guilt was suffocating. I should go back in, I told myself. I should apologize, kiss his forehead, whisper in his ear that I love him so much. But I didn't move. Because I didn't feel like I deserved to. Like I didn't deserve his forgiveness. Like I didn't deserve him. Because in that moment, I felt like the worst mother in the world. So I sat there, stuck in my own self-hatred, convinced that I was failing at the most important thing I will ever do. In therapy, I confessed this to my counselor, Meaghan Grabowski, who at this point feels like the only person I can be brutally honest with about these types of feelings. When I interviewed her for this story, she shared some advice. 'How is it possible to enjoy every moment of anything, let alone something so challenging and complex as parenting?' she asked. 'That being said, the fact that you feel guilt about it is extremely normal.' Grabowski says difficult emotions do not equal bad emotions. 'Do we say the same thing about our careers? About school? About marriage? Every experience comes with challenges, and it doesn't do anyone any good to deny the reality of those challenges.' And yet, mothers are held to a different standard. 'It's supposed to be the most important, most amazing, most fulfilling thing that you do,' Grabowski said. 'We don't give that same messaging to fathers. Mothers are somehow supposed to make everything about their children and also not make everything about their children, which is an impossible contradiction.' That contradiction breeds shame. When someone tells me to 'enjoy every moment,' what I hear is: If you don't, you're ungrateful. If you're frustrated, if you're struggling, if you're counting the minutes until bedtime, you're a horrible human being. Grabowski says self-esteem issues and perfectionism play into this, too. 'If you are a perfectionist, you're going to struggle with anything that feels like criticism. Whether it's meant to be a criticism or not, an unprompted piece of advice telling you how you should feel about a moment with your child — or even just about being a mother in general — is going to feel like a criticism and a comparison that you're not measuring up.' And that's exactly how I feel — like I'm never measuring up. Like no matter how much I love my son, I will never be a 'good mother.' The pressure to feel a certain way about motherhood isn't unique to me, of course. Amy Klein, author of The Trying Game, has been there, too. After enduring four miscarriages and years of infertility treatments, she felt added pressure to be thankful for every second of motherhood. 'For the first six months to a year, I felt like I couldn't complain,' she told me. 'I felt like I had to be grateful all the time.' As mothers, we often say, I should feel this or I shouldn't feel that. 'I try to tell people, you should just feel what you feel,' Klein said. Her wish is that every mom and mom-to-be will allow themselves the full range of feelings — even the difficult ones. Melissa Petro, author of Shame on You: How to Be a Woman in the Age of Mortification, has written extensively about how shame is weaponized against mothers. 'Our whole economy really relies on mothers doing all of this work without complaint,' Petro said. 'If we internalize our struggle rather than externalizing it, then we're more likely to just try harder than to fight back against the forces that are just so utterly out of our control.' For parents drowning in guilt, Petro recommends finding someone you can be totally honest with. 'Finding that just-right friend — that person who can listen and reflect back the truth of your experience — is just so powerful and important, especially when we're struggling. And especially when we're struggling through something that's so mystified and misunderstood as mothering,' she said. 'Finding people who really reflect the truth of your experience — those are the people that are going to embolden you and empower you.' Lauren Finney Harden understands this struggle, too. She dealt with postpartum anxiety, and when people told her to 'enjoy every moment,' it only made her feel worse. She told me, 'I was trying to apply all these efficiency things — all the things that had made me so successful at work — trying to apply it to this baby, which obviously doesn't work. And it would just send me into a tailspin.' Now a mother of two, Finney Harden has made it her mission to provide a more realistic voice in motherhood, using her social media to tell struggling parents, 'If you actually think this is terrible and you can't stand when people say 'enjoy every moment,' come talk to me. Because I will give you the real, unvarnished truth about how hard it is. But I'll remind you that it's temporary and that you will get through it.' Motherhood isn't just hard — it's absolutely brutal. It can be beautiful, of course. But it can also be lonely, boring, and infuriating. And it's OK to feel that — because it's real. And maybe if we were all a little more real, we'd stop feeling so bad.
Times
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
At 59, has Liz Hurley fallen for ‘bad boy' Billy Ray Cyrus?
On Sunday Elizabeth Hurley teased a life update: a new celebrity love story. A picture of Hurley with Billy Ray Cyrus appeared on both of their accounts. He's wearing bunny ears and leaning in to kiss her on the cheek, soundtracked by Elton John's I'm Still Standing and captioned 'Happy Easter' with a love heart. Cyrus is a country singer, and Hurley dressed on theme in blue jeans, a blue plaid shirt and a straw hat, her hair in Dorothy pigtails. They're posed against a wooden fence and a grassy field that might be in her grounds in Herefordshire or on his farm in Nashville. So far, so bucolic. With the context of the hard launch, as it's called on Instagram, one of her earlier
