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Tourists Chasing ‘Dramatic’ Beach Photo Trapped by Rising Tide

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Tourists Chasing ‘Dramatic’ Beach Photo Trapped by Rising Tide

A trip to Oregon’s secluded Lost Boy Beach for an iconic photo turned into a dramatic rescue when three tourists became stranded and ended up posing for an SOS image of their own.

The three unidentified visitors spent about five hours trapped on the Tillamook County beach Wednesday, Sept. 16, after the incoming tide covered their route back to the mainland. With regular cell service reportedly unavailable at the base of the steep cliff, they reached 911 through an emergency satellite feature, The Oregonian reported.

The Netarts-Oceanside Fire District responded and located the group on a shrinking strip of sand as waves continued to advance. Drone footage showed the tourists arranging sticks into a large “SOS” signal.

SOS made with sticks on Lost Boy Beach

Emergency drone footage captured the stranded visitors on Oregon’s Lost Boy Beach after they spelled out SOS with sticks for rescuers to see, (Netarts-Oceanside Fire District)

Reaching Lost Boy Beach requires scrambling across rocky ground and passing through a sea cave with openings on both ends. Although the cove can appear accessible at low tide, the rising ocean can quickly seal off its only way out.

“When people are stranded there, we may not be able to get to them,” NOFD Chief Jeff McBrayer told the newspaper.

three are shown from a drone stranded on Lost Boy Beach

Three tourists became stranded on Oregon’s Lost Boy Beach after descending a cliff to capture what they described as a dramatic photo of the coastline. Instead, drone cameras recorded their rescue. (Netarts-Oceanside Fire District)

Rescue crews considered waiting until the tide dropped, but decided against it because of the rough surf, dangerous sneaker waves and the visitors’ condition. The tourists were already wet and cold, Chief McBrayer said.

Responders moved along the narrow shoreline while attached to safety ropes, avoiding a direct crossing through the unpredictable surf. After reaching the group, they supplied life jackets, secured each person to the ropes and guided them through the waves to a safer section where they could make their way out.

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The Netarts-Oceanside Fire District rescued the three stranded visitors after they used nearby sticks to write SOS, while warning others not to repeat the dangerous mistake. (Netarts-Oceanside Fire District)

The tourists escaped with only minor bumps and bruises.

Afterward, Chief McBrayer urged anyone exploring Oregon’s isolated beaches to take the coastline’s hidden hazards seriously.

“You have to ask a local or check a tide app on a phone for tide information,” he said.

red circles show those stranded on Lost Boy Beach

According to the report, drone video captured the stranded tourists after they sent an emergency 911 request from a location without reliable standard cell service. (Netarts-Oceanside Fire District)

Lost Boy Beach sits along Oregon’s northern coast, south of a towering basalt cliff, and its unsettling name comes from a local legend dating back roughly a century. Regional lore says a young boy drowned after becoming trapped by the incoming tide. The story has never been confirmed, but the name remains — an enduring warning about the cove’s rapidly changing and potentially deadly conditions.

The hidden beach lies between Short Beach to the north and Tunnel Beach, also called Star Trek Beach, to the south. Short Beach gained a community-built “stairway of 100 steps” around 2000 to reduce injuries on its slippery cliff, but Lost Boy Beach has never had a safe route overland.

Reaching the sand from either direction is extremely hazardous and may be possible only during rare, exceptionally low tides that occur just a few times each year.

Trump ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Probe Advances With Subpoenas After Prosecutor Exit

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Trump ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Probe Advances With Subpoenas After Prosecutor Exit

WASHINGTON – Before taking charge of the sprawling Justice Department investigation targeting President Donald Trump’s political adversaries, Joe diGenova had criticized the department for failing to make progress toward indictments.

Five months later, diGenova has departed without bringing a single case, raising fresh doubts about the future of an investigation that has energized right-wing commentators determined to substantiate an expansive theory of a “deep state” plot against the Republican president.

Justice Department officials are continuing the work despite diGenova’s exit. A wave of subpoenas issued to former law enforcement and intelligence officials is expected to produce grand jury testimony in the coming weeks in Fort Pierce, Florida, the home court of a federal judge favored by Trump.

Whether the investigation will ultimately result in charges — and what those charges might be — remains unclear. Prosecutors are confronting legal obstacles and internal upheaval while facing an increasingly impatient White House after more than a year of starts and stops.

Known informally as the “grand conspiracy” case, the probe is perhaps the clearest example of the Trump administration’s attempt to use law enforcement to punish the president’s perceived opponents. Its turmoil highlights the longstanding divide between White House demands for swift action and the Justice Department’s struggle to turn Trump’s many grievances into a criminal case that can stand up in court.

DiGenova’s departure injects fresh uncertainty into the investigation

The investigation was difficult from the outset, seeking to combine separate FBI inquiries involving Trump — including the probe into Russian election interference and the investigation of classified documents retained at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida — into a single account of government wrongdoing. Earlier efforts to investigate those investigations have not uncovered the type of criminal misconduct that the conspiracy case seeks to establish.

“The idea of connecting all those different investigations into one single conspiracy, there’s no basis for that,” said retired federal prosecutor Randall Eliason. “Then, maybe more importantly, there’s no basis for an allegation that any one of them was actually a criminal act against Trump. They’ve all been verified and upheld in one way or another.”

The unusual assignment was matched by an unusual choice to lead it.

DiGenova, 81, served as a top prosecutor during President Ronald Reagan’s administration but had been outside government for decades. He drew attention in 2020 after saying a cybersecurity official who vouched for the legitimacy of the election Trump lost to Democrat Joe Biden should be “drawn and quartered.” DiGenova later apologized after being sued.

A prominent advocate of the claim that Trump was targeted by a “deep state” conspiracy, diGenova was appointed in April, shortly after Trump removed Pam Bondi as attorney general following her struggles to prosecute his political opponents.

Trump allies welcomed the appointment as a long-awaited reckoning for former officials they believe had wronged the president. Attorney General Todd Blanche, who took over the department after Bondi’s dismissal, also celebrated diGenova’s arrival, posting on social media: “Welcome to the fight, Joe!”

By Sept. 10, diGenova was gone, amid administration frustration over the investigation’s pace and management. His remarks at the time suggested he did not believe indictments were imminent.

“If you want indictments where there’s no evidence, you have an ethical problem,” he told the New York Post.

DiGenova later told The Associated Press that the remarks had been taken out of context. “There’s plenty of evidence in all of these cases to prove the theories of prosecution,” he said. “It just takes time to get there, and some people want to get there a little faster than others — and you can’t do that.”

DiGenova was sworn in just days after Maria Medetis Long, a career national security prosecutor, was removed from the team following concerns she raised about an investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan.

Brennan’s lawyer has pointed to the upheaval as evidence that prosecutors who reviewed the case were unconvinced by the evidence and were pushed aside by a Justice Department determined to secure indictments at any cost.

“I’ve spent decades in and around the Justice Department. I’ve never even conceived of a situation like this,” attorney Ken Wainstein told a judge, describing a department that was “blatantly trying to frame somebody for a crime that is complete fiction.”

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He made the comments last week while notifying the judge that he planned to challenge any indictment of Brennan on grounds of vindictive prosecution.

The Justice Department has not named a replacement for diGenova. A team of prosecutors and agents remains involved, including Kurt Olsen, a lawyer who unsuccessfully urged the department in 2020 to endorse Trump’s false claims of election fraud.

Trump has long cast himself as the victim of a ‘deep state’ conspiracy

As the Justice Department reeled last year from the bungled handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, officials eager to change the topic announced a new investigation and a directive from Bondi, then the attorney general, to present evidence before a grand jury.

The topic was hardly a surprise to anyone tracking Trump’s grievances.

The president has long been infuriated by a U.S. intelligence community assessment that found that Russia interfered on his behalf in the 2016 election, including by stealing politically damaging Democratic emails and orchestrating their release through WikiLeaks, and spent much of his first term shadowed by an investigation into whether his campaign had colluded with Moscow.

A 2019 Justice Department special counsel report described wide-ranging Russian interference but found insufficient evidence to prove a criminal conspiracy between Russia and the Trump campaign.

Subsequent investigations by an inspector general and Justice Department prosecutors identified errors by FBI agents but found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by senior law enforcement officials nor proof of an anti-Trump conspiracy.

Frustrated by those outcomes, Trump has amplified his demands for retribution, calls the Justice Department heeded by directing that prosecutors use a grand jury. A team in Florida was assigned to hunt for a conspiracy.

Potential targets of the conspiracy investigation are unclear, though lawyers for Brennan have said they’ve been informed he’s one, with prosecutors examining whether he misled Congress during testimony about the intelligence community assessment. Brennan and his attorneys deny that allegation.

Investigators have drilled into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe, with witnesses asked about the preparation of the intelligence community assessment and what’s called the “Steele dossier,” a collection of research files about Trump and Russia compiled by a former British spy that included salacious rumors and unproven assertions.

Subpoenas for records or testimony have been issued during the course of the investigation to a broad array of former FBI and intelligence officials involved in the Russia case, including ex-national intelligence director James Clapper and Brennan, who was recently summoned to appear before the grand jury on Oct. 15.

The Justice Department, meanwhile, has sought interviews with law enforcement officials involved in the 2022 FBI search for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. The search underpinned an indictment of Trump that was ultimately dismissed by Aileen Cannon, a Trump-appointed jurist whose Fort Pierce court is where the Justice Department anchored its investigation — a move Wainstein has called “judge-shopping.”

Despite the investigation’s turmoil, there’s no reason to expect the Justice Department to back down given the political pressures, said John Fishwick Jr., a former U.S. attorney in Virginia.

“President Trump wants action in certain cases, and this seems to be one of them,” he said.

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Southport killer threw ‘prison napalm’ over guard, court told

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Southport killer threw ‘prison napalm’ over guard, court told

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana appeared in court today facing allegations that he assaulted prison staff at HMP Belmarsh.

The 20-year-old joined the hearing by videolink, dressed in a grey-and-black striped tracksuit. He spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.

Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard that Rudakubana allegedly threw boiling water at a prison officer through the hatch of his cell door after acquiring a kettle.

Prosecutors said he combined the water with sugar, creating a hot, sticky mixture described as “prison napalm”, before pouring it over Andrew Kemmish on May 6 last year.

Mr Kemmish received medical treatment soon afterwards, helping to avoid permanent injury. He was discharged later that day and subsequently returned to work.

Rudakubana is also accused of carrying out further attacks against prison officers.

Before the kettle incident, he allegedly threatened to douse a female officer after she refused to give him a newspaper.

The court was also told that he allegedly punched a male guard in the face after the officer asked whether he had taken his medication.

A court artist sketch of Southport killer Axel Rudakubana, 20, who appeared in court via videolink wearing a grey and black striped tracksuit and flanked by security guards

A court artist’s sketch shows Southport killer Axel Rudakubana, 20, appearing by videolink in a grey-and-black striped tracksuit while flanked by security guards

He is additionally charged with possessing fragments of stone inside the prison.

Prosecutor Catherine Pattison alleged that Rudakubana removed the shards from the floor of his cell and sharpened them.

The fragments were later discovered attached to the underside of a shelving unit.

Following the boiling-water attack, the triple killer allegedly told prison staff he believed officers had been poisoning food.

Ms Pattison said that, when questioned by a prison officer, he claimed he was keeping the shards “for self-defence”.

Throughout the short hearing, Rudakubana sat with his head resting in his hands.

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He appeared from a secure unit at Broadmoor Hospital, with three security guards standing behind him and monitoring the proceedings.

No pleas were entered in court.

He faces a charge of assaulting an emergency worker on May 6, 2025, along with a count of attempted grievous bodily harm relating to an incident two days later.

Rudakubana is also accused of unlawfully possessing an offensive weapon in prison on June 26 and assaulting an emergency worker on October 28.

The defendant displayed little emotion during the hearing, muttering “yeah” when Senior District Judge Howard Riddle asked whether he could hear what was being said.

He will next appear at the Old Bailey on October 19.

Rudakubana was given a life sentence for the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and the attempted murder of eight other children and two adults.

He carried out the attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29, 2024.

In July this year, the Ministry of Justice confirmed that he was transferred from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital.

Offenders who present an increased risk and cannot be managed safely in a prison environment because of mental disorders can be moved to secure psychiatric units, where they are treated as patients rather than prisoners.

Broadmoor, in Berkshire, is the oldest of the UK’s three high-security hospitals and has held some of the UK’s most high-profile criminals, including Ronnie Kray and serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, also known as the Yorkshire Ripper.

Under the Mental Health Act, officials acting for the Justice Secretary have no choice but to accept the advice of clinical professionals to transfer prisoners to a secure facility.

An offender in a secure hospital will be compelled to engage with treatment and to undertake therapies before any return to prison or release into the community.

Where offenders no longer require treatment in hospital, the Act allows a swift return to prison.

AFL star Bailey Smith arrives 2½ hours late at Brownlow Medal

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AFL star Bailey Smith arrives 2½ hours late at Brownlow Medal

Bailey Smith had been tipped as a possible absentee from Monday night’s 2026 Brownlow Medal, despite being among the favourites for the AFL’s biggest individual honour.

However, the Geelong Cats star made it to Crown Palladium just in time.

The 25-year-old arrived wearing a tracksuit and revealed on Instagram that he had only five minutes to prepare after running two and a half hours behind schedule.

‘Five mins to get ready! F**k me! Two and a half hours late, but still made it,’ Bailey wrote in a lift selfie shared with followers.

He later posted a playful picture with Australian actor Chris Pang, adding a tongue-in-cheek caption.

‘Me and my work wife,’ Bailey joked.

AFL bad boy Bailey Smith rocked up to the Crown in Melbourne on Monday night for the 2026 Brownlow Medal two and a half hours late and wearing a tracksuit

AFL star Bailey Smith arrived at Melbourne’s Crown on Monday night for the 2026 Brownlow Medal two and a half hours late, still dressed in a tracksuit

Bailey quickly got changed into a standout grey tuxedo with white lapels and a grey bow tie for the prestigious awards show, along with his favourite quirky shades

Bailey swiftly changed into a distinctive grey tuxedo featuring white lapels and a grey bow tie, completing the look with his signature quirky sunglasses

Of course, he had his famous blonde locks out in all of their glory and he sipped on a can of his own vodka mix drink, Barry, as he made his way into the event

With his famous blonde hair on display, Bailey carried a can of his own Barry vodka mixed drink as he entered the event

Bailey soon swapped the tracksuit for a striking grey tuxedo with white lapels and a matching grey bow tie, while also wearing his much-loved statement sunglasses.

His trademark blonde locks were left loose, and he was seen sipping a can of Barry, his own vodka-based mixed drink, on his way into the ceremony.

The AFL’s most eligible bachelor also appeared to attend the night without a date, entering the venue alone.

Earlier on Monday, The Herald Sun reported that Smith could deliver a surprise no-show at the Brownlow Medal.

Speculation about his attendance was circulating among guests preparing at Crown Towers that afternoon.

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The decorated footballer was reportedly still recovering from shoulder surgery performed the previous week.

Smith had already made an impression at last year’s ceremony, where he turned heads on the red carpet in a pair of distinctive ‘speed dealer’ sunglasses.

He attended that event without a date too, opting for an all-black tuxedo and bow tie as he dressed up for the occasion.

'Five mins to get ready! F**k me! Two and a half hours late, but still made it,' Bailey admitted on social media

‘Five mins to get ready! F**k me! Two and a half hours late, but still made it,’ Bailey said in a social media post

Once inside, Bailey was seen chatting to Chris Scott, Senior Coach of the Cats

After arriving, Bailey was spotted speaking with Cats senior coach Chris Scott

It appears that the AFL's most eligible bachelor was once again dateless for the event, slipping inside solo

The AFL’s most eligible bachelor appeared to be without a date once again, making his entrance alone

Earlier this year, Bailey spoke in detail about his burning desire to become a father.

He revealed he is very keen to have children, with his passion for starting a family having an impact on him every day.

‘I weirdly wanna have kids – not now, but I think that’s what drives me a lot, is thinking about my family,’ Bailey told Channel Seven.

‘I suppose the masculine nature to want to provide and care for someone bigger than myself, and … create a family, and that’s what sort of drives me each day, weirdly.

‘I’ve always thought about it since I was 18.

‘Like, why are you thinking about kids then? That’s always driven me to be a better person and work harder.’

‘I don’t want to tell my kid to act a certain way, knowing I didn’t,’ he continued.

Hard Mountain Dew Offers $1 Million for Proof Bigfoot Exists

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Hard Mountain Dew Offers $1 Million for Proof Bigfoot Exists

A hard seltzer-style beverage brand is offering a $1 million “Bigfoot Bounty” to anyone who can deliver compelling proof that the legendary cryptid is real.

Hard Mountain Dew made the announcement in a tongue-in-cheek press release, challenging Sasquatch hunters to submit “irrefutable” evidence. The catch: applicants must satisfy the contest’s demanding rules, including a photograph that captures Bigfoot in an unexpected “photobomb.”

Four cans of Hard Mtn Dew, in Baja Blast, Code Red, Livewire and zero sugar flavors. Hard Mountain Dew

According to the company, entries will be evaluated by Bryce Johnson, identified by the brand as a Bigfoot expert. Contestants are expected to assemble a substantial collection of forensic-style evidence tied to the mysterious creature.

The required materials include Bigfoot footprints, handprints and a sample of the creature’s hair.

Hunters must also provide both audio recordings and photographic proof to remain in the running for the million-dollar reward.

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The promotion is open only to people age 21 and older and ends Nov. 30, Hard Mountain Dew said. The brand claims the deadline was chosen to coincide with the height of Bigfoot sighting season, when outdoor conditions are expected to improve.

“As temperatures cool, more adventurists head outdoors, while increased wildlife activity and soft, moisture-rich ground create ideal conditions for spotting and preserving tracks of Bigfoot,” the company said.

A person in a Bigfoot costume on a pier with a lake and distant shoreline behind them.

Contestants must provide footprints, handprints, hair, and a photo of Bigfoot photobombing them to win.

Participants who cannot meet the contest’s strictest requirements but submit what the company considers credible Bigfoot evidence may still receive a smaller cash award equal to the cost of a pack of Hard Mountain Dew.

“Even if no one claims the full Bigfoot Bounty, the brand is proving it had the guts to put real money behind the myth,” Hard Mountain Dew said.

Cindy Crawford’s Message to ‘Little Boy’ Presley Before Death

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Cindy Crawford’s Message to ‘Little Boy’ Presley Before Death

Cindy Crawford shared an emotional birthday tribute to her son Presley just two months before his death at the age of 27.

Presley’s death was announced on Sunday. He died at a rehabilitation facility after years of battling drug addiction, panic attacks and mental health challenges.

In July, Cindy, 60, posted two photographs of herself cuddling a young Presley. Alongside the images, she wrote: “Happy birthday I’m so proud of the man you’ve become, but I’ll always see you as my little boy! Love you.”

Cindy had often spoken publicly about supporting her son. In March, she called him a “warrior” as she, her daughter Kaia, 25, and husband Rande Gerber, 64, stood by Presley after he revealed that he had undergone Ibogaine treatment in Mexico.

Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychoactive substance derived from an African shrub. It has been reported to help ease withdrawal symptoms and reset pathways in the brain.

After Presley shared details of the experience, members of his family posted messages of support. Cindy wrote: “You are a warrior! Walked thru the fire to find yourself! So proud!”

Kaia added: “That’s my brother. I am so damn proud.”

Cindy Crawford shared a touching birthday message to her son Presley two months before his tragic death aged just 27

Cindy Crawford shared an emotional birthday tribute to her son Presley two months before his death at the age of 27

In July, Cindy, 60, posted a duo childhood images showing her cosying up to a young Presley alongside the caption: 'Happy birthday I’m so proud of the man you’ve become, but I’ll always see you as my little boy! Love you'

In July, Cindy, 60, shared two childhood photographs of herself cuddling a young Presley, writing: “Happy birthday I’m so proud of the man you’ve become, but I’ll always see you as my little boy! Love you”

She shared a heartwarming caption in honour of her 'little boy'

She posted a heartfelt message in honour of her “little boy”

Presley’s father also praised his son, writing: “I’m so proud of you and your courage. Facing what’s hard takes real strength and watching you find your way back to yourself is everything. I love you so much.”

In his post, Presley described the period before receiving an Ibogaine “flood dose.” He wrote: “Pre Ibogaine Flood Dose – quiet moment before everything changed. i was absolutely terrified, and I knew I would be again if I ever had to face something like this (helps to not go into the situations you do that get ya there but that’s life sometimes)…

“My mantras were love yourself and lis gotta be the last time for this reason. letting go of control didn’t come easy, but I trusted there was something bigger than me guiding it. I knew why i was there. I faced what I had been running from, and somewhere in all of it, i started finding my way back to myself…. We shall see…. Praying it’s the last time I have to come back…

“Next time I’d like to choose. And absolutely can’t forget the incredible caring kind and on their sh*t team. Helps a lot haha. And I made some dope ass friends there #iboga #ibogaine #rewireyourbrain #loveyourself #mentalhealth.”

Presley’s death came weeks after his younger sister Kaia discussed the profound impact of his struggles on their family. Speaking to Vogue, she said: “When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone.”

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Presley died on Sunday at a rehab facility, according to TMZ. His cause of death was not revealed (L-r: Kaia, Rande, Cindy and Presley in 2018)

Presley died on Sunday at a rehabilitation facility, according to TMZ. His cause of death has not been disclosed (L-r: Kaia, Rande, Cindy and Presley in 2018)

Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychoactive substance derived from an African shrub and has been reported to help with withdrawal symptoms and reset brain pathways

A spokesperson for Crawford told the Daily Mail: “The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.”

The tragedy has cut short the life of a model who appeared destined to follow his famous mother into the fashion industry from a young age.

Presley began modeling at 15 and went on to appear in campaigns for major fashion brands including Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein.

Presley was signed to IMG models and appeared in a 2018 Pepsi ad with his mother.

He also struggled with mental health at a young age and was arrested for driving under the influence in 2019.

Presley with his mother in November 2024

Presley with his mother in November 2024

Ibogaine, an extract from the iboga plant, is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States.

Despite its ban, public figures including singer and songwriter Melissa Etheridge – who lost her 21-year-old son Beckett to a fentanyl overdose in 2020 – and former NBA star Lamar Odom have endorsed its benefits.

And a Stanford University study published in January 2024 reported that ibogaine significantly improved symptoms of anxiety and depression in 30 veterans.

According to the Washington Post, ibogaine became prohibited in America in 1967.

‘It heals the brain,’ neurologist Deborah Mash explained to the publication in March 2024, noting that the substance rewires the organ by promoting growth of ‘neural networks in damaged brains.’

RHOC’s Vicki Gunvalson Accuses Carmella Garcia of Lying

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RHOC’s Vicki Gunvalson Accuses Carmella Garcia of Lying

RHOC's Vicki Gunvalson Shades Carmella's "Weird" Home, Labels Her "Inauthentic," and Accuses Her of Lies as Carmella Reacts to Vicki's "Bizarre" Behavior and Explains Lack of Belongings and Shades Co-Star's Business

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Vicki Gunvalson took aim at new The Real Housewives of Orange County cast member Carmella Garcia after the women visited Carmella’s home in a recent episode.

As 44-year-old Carmella explained why her house contained so few personal belongings, Shannon Beador, 62, and Gina Kirschenheiter, 42, defended her. Vicki, 64, however, criticized the property and accused Carmella of being “inauthentic,” while Tamra Judge, 59, appeared to question her priorities.

During the September 10 episode of the RHOC: After Show, Vicki described what she saw inside Carmella’s home. “The door was open [to the pantry]. I was in the kitchen talking to [Carmella’s partner] Danny, and [Heather Dubrow] wanted a cutting board. There was no cutting board, and the cabinets had dishes in them, but many of the cabinets were empty,” she said. “There was nothing in the pantry but a bag of chips. It didn’t look lived in. She’s got four kids there. It was weird.”

Vicki also questioned whether Carmella belonged on RHOC, claiming that she did not actually live in Orange County and accusing her of being dishonest.

“She lives in Rancho Bernardo, but she’s renting a house in Orange County for a few months while we’re filming. Well, that right there is inauthentic. Either you live in Orange County, or you live in San Diego County,” Vicki said. “I don’t like people not being authentic. But she can lie. She’s been lying all year long, so why not keep lying?”

Tamra, who had also looked through Carmella’s cabinets, agreed with Vicki’s assessment. “There was nothing in there,” she said.

“There was some, like, staging stuff in there for the house, and I opened the refrigerator and there were little … mini bottles of vodka and stuff you get on airplanes; there were a few in there,” Tamra claimed. “She served [Emily Simpson] coffee in a paper cup. So that just shows those things aren’t important to her. Dior bags are.”

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Gina later said Carmella’s explanation for the sparsely furnished home was “understandable” and criticized “delulu” Vicki for not asking more questions. Shannon then revealed that she had experienced a similar situation. 

“I have literally been in that situation where you think, I’m only gonna do this for six months and then you’re like, geez, it’s been two years. It all makes sense why Carmella’s house was more sparsely furnished,” Shannon said.

Carmella, meanwhile, questioned why the women were scrutinizing her home in the first place. “Who walks around somebody’s home criticizing? Who goes through your pantry? … it’s bizarre,” she said.

After Jennifer Pedranti, 49, pointed out that one piece of furniture still had a tag attached, Carmella explained that she had hired a party rental company for the cast’s visit.

“I rented outdoor furniture because we were hosting a party. I don’t think that’s something that’s out of the ordinary … I sold my house. It was an off-market deal. I had like 30 days to get out, and I thought it would be a six-month situation,” Carmella explained. “It’s a rental. It’s temporary. And then work got crazy. We started selling a ton of real estate and naturally, your stuff is last. I’m working. I’m busy. I didn’t get a chance to move, and then I got the place in [Corona Del Mar].”

During the RHOC: After Show, Carmella also accused Vicki of “trying to poke holes in [her] story.”

“That’s why I said I would not buy life insurance from somebody as discombobulated as she is,” Carmella said. “I don’t try to control what she does in her home in Mexico. I don’t offer opinions because I don’t know. So it really feels like such a personal attack. What does it matter which night I’m staying at which home? The fact of the matter is I have homes in both places, in Rancho Santa Fe, in Corona Del Mar, and there shouldn’t be an issue with it.”

The Real Housewives of Orange County season 20 airs Thursdays at 8/7c on Bravo.

Attorney Clarifies “Biggest Misconception” in Karmelo Anthony Filing in Texas Track Meet Death Case

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Attorney Clarifies “Biggest Misconception” in Karmelo Anthony Filing in Texas Track Meet Death Case

A 75-page court filing describing alleged threats, photos of guns and violent text messages linked to convicted Texas killer Karmelo Anthony may initially look like a preview of the evidence prosecutors intended to present at trial.

However, a veteran Texas criminal defense attorney said one of the document’s biggest misconceptions is that jurors were ever certain to see any of the material.

News Media recently obtained the filing, which prosecutors submitted before Anthony’s murder trial under Texas Rule of Evidence 404(b).

The filing has gained renewed attention because Anthony’s request for a new trial centers on an alleged pretrial agreement concerning character evidence. Anthony claims confusion about the agreement influenced his decision not to testify, while prosecutors reject that argument.

Karmelo Anthony mugshot and photo of him holding a gun.

Karmelo Anthony mugshot and photo of him holding a gun. (Texas Department of Corrections ; Credit: Collin County court records obtained by News Media)

The notice lists dozens of alleged prior acts prosecutors said they might seek to introduce, including claims that Anthony stalked his girlfriend hours before fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track meet on April 2, 2025.

Prosecutors also pointed to text messages in which Anthony allegedly said he was “on the verge,” appeared in photos with firearms, issued violent threats and repeatedly discussed fighting.

The filing further alleges that Anthony discussed committing robberies, purchasing firearms and extended magazines, selling narcotics and threatening several people, including his then-girlfriend, in text messages sent over multiple years. Prosecutors cited screenshots they said showed only portions of longer conversations and emphasized that the alleged prior acts were separate from the charged offense.

For some readers, the filing may appear to outline the prosecution’s case in detail.

But that interpretation may be misleading.

Tiffany Burks, a partner at the Texas law firm Varghese Summersett and a former prosecutor, said that is not how Rule 404(b) operates.

Burks said a Rule 404(b) notice does not mean jurors will ultimately hear the evidence. Instead, it alerts the defense to evidence prosecutors may try to introduce, giving attorneys time to investigate the allegations and prepare a response before trial.

When prosecutors believe they may seek to present evidence of prior alleged misconduct, they must notify the defense before trial. That requirement gives defense attorneys a chance to examine the claims, develop a response and avoid being caught off guard in front of a jury.

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Supporters of Karmelo Anthony assemble outside of Collin County Courthouse in McKinney, TX, on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Anthony was convicted of the murder of Austin Metcalf in June. (Derek Shook for News Media)

“The law requires that you file a 404(b) notice so that you can give the other side notice of what it is you may want to put in trial because the parties have to be prepared,” Burks said. “Specifically, the defense has to be prepared to respond or rebut that information.”

In practice, the filing served as a placeholder that preserved prosecutors’ ability to ask the judge to admit the evidence if it became relevant during trial. The notice did not guarantee that the judge would allow jurors to hear the material, nor did it mean prosecutors planned to present every allegation listed.

That distinction also helps explain why Anthony’s filing ran 75 pages.

Rule 404(b) generally bars prosecutors from introducing prior acts merely to suggest that a defendant has bad character. Judges may nevertheless allow such evidence for other purposes when it meets the requirements of the rules of evidence.

Austin Metcalf with father and brother

Austin Metcalf, left, is pictured with his father, Jeff, top right, and with his twin brother, Hunter, bottom right. (Jeff Metcalf)

“When I was a prosecutor, I would put everything but the kitchen sink in the notice,” Burks said. “If you don’t give the other side notice of it, then you’re not going to be able to utilize it later.”

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The filing reaches back to Anthony’s school years in Louisiana and includes allegations of repeated fights, school suspensions, threats, assaults and misconduct. It also cites text messages in which Anthony allegedly wrote, “When I get mad i see red,” “When I get mad i blackout” and “When I get mad i cant control myself.”

Screenshot of four text messages attributed to Karmelo Anthony that say he sees red, blacks out, cannot control himself and believes his eyes change color when he gets angry.

A screenshot cited in a Texas court filing shows messages attributed to Karmelo Anthony describing how he reacts when angry on Dec. 23, 2023. (Credit: Collin County court records obtained by News Media)

After reviewing the filing following the trial, Metcalf’s father, Jeff Metcalf, said he had “no idea” many of the allegations existed until he read the 75-page notice. Speaking with Fox News contributor Donna Rotunno, Metcalf said he was surprised by the scope of the filing.

Prosecutors also included photographs and videos they said showed Anthony with what appeared to be firearms, along with messages discussing shootings, robberies and narcotics.

The notice itself, however, is not evidence that those alleged acts occurred.

Instead, prosecutors identified them as evidence they said they might ask the court to admit at trial. The filing also cautions that some of the screenshots reflect only portions of larger text conversations.

Burks said prior alleged conduct can become especially important when a defendant argues self-defense because prosecutors often try to show the defendant – not the alleged victim – was actually the first aggressor. Rather than trying to prove someone has a violent character, prosecutors may argue prior conduct helps explain who started the confrontation, intent or another issue permitted under Rule 404(b).

“The prosecution can file a 404(b) notice to provide some information that can show that the defendant was, in fact, the first aggressor in the situation by showing information of previous aggressive acts,” Burks said. “They can also use it to rebut a defensive theory.”

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Austin Metcalf was murdered under a track tent when convicted killer Karmelo Anthony stabbed him at a Frisco, Texas high school track meet. (Collin County Courts)

Anthony argued he acted in self-defense when he fatally stabbed Metcalf during an altercation at a Frisco track meet. Prosecutors filed the 404(b) notice roughly a month before trial, preserving the ability to ask the judge to admit dozens of alleged prior acts if they later became relevant during trial.

The Collin County jury ultimately rejected Anthony’s self-defense claim. Instead, the jury convicted him of murder and sentenced him to 35 years in prison after hearing testimony from more than 20 witnesses and reviewing surveillance video from the track meet.

Whether jurors ultimately hear that evidence, Burks said, is a separate question.

A judge must first decide whether each item is admissible under the rules of evidence before it can be presented in court.

Burks said many people mistakenly assume a lengthy Rule 404(b) filing means every allegation inside it will eventually be placed before a jury.

“I think probably the biggest misconception people have about 404(b) is they think that because you’ve given the other side notice of it, that it’s automatically going to come in,” Burks said. “That is not what it means.”

Whether jurors ever hear prior-act evidence depends on what prosecutors ultimately seek to introduce and what the judge decides to admit.

News Media reached out to Anthony’s attorney and the prosecutors’ office for comment.

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Flights Disrupted Again After Air Traffic Control Technical Issue

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Flights Disrupted Again After Air Traffic Control Technical Issue

Flights across Britain were disrupted again today after a further “technical issue” at an air traffic control centre left passengers facing fresh delays and cancellations.

Airports in Scotland and northern England, including Glasgow and Manchester, were among the worst affected. Disruption was also reported at London City, Luton and Belfast airports.

A total of 35 flights due to leave the UK had been cancelled or failed to operate by today, while 37 scheduled arrivals were also scrapped, according to aviation analytics company Cirium.

The latest disruption came just two weeks after an air traffic control failure on September 8 resulted in more than 2,000 cancellations at airports including London Heathrow and Gatwick.

It has added to the pressure on Nats chief executive Martin Rolfe, who was already facing calls to resign following the previous outage.

Ryanair said Mr Rolfe “should resign today” after claiming that more than 25,000 of its passengers had been affected, with 140 flights delayed this morning. The airline said: “Enough is enough.”

EasyJet said the latest failure “calls into question the resilience of NATS’s systems”. British Airways described the incident as “disappointing” and warned passengers to expect disruption, while Jet2 said customers and airlines needed “action, accountability and proper resilience”.

NATS, or National Air Traffic Services, attributed the problem to a “connectivity issue with part of our systems network”. It said the disruption was “unrelated to the issue two weeks ago”, when an estimated 330,000 passengers were affected by a software defect.

Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast International and Belfast City airports recorded the highest numbers of cancellations, “no fly” flights or services delayed by at least three hours.

Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty, the shadow minister for defence procurement, said: “Whether our air traffic control is hopelessly flawed or being actively targeted by hostile states, it’s clear that NATS is currently a huge vulnerability to the UK.

“The Burnham Government talks a good game on national resilience, but the reality is that it has done nothing to ensure our key national infrastructure is robust in the face of existing and emerging threats.”

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she understood how “deeply frustrating” the outage would be for passengers, but confirmed that engineers had fixed the problem.

Lewis Fraser, a passenger from Inverness, said he was stranded on the runway at Glasgow Airport and feared missing his connecting flight from Heathrow to Chicago.

Queues build up at Manchester Airport this morning after an another air traffic control problem

Queues formed at Manchester Airport this morning following another air traffic control problem

Passengers wait to take off on an easyJet flight this morning as services are delayed again

Passengers waited to take off on an easyJet flight this morning as services were delayed again

A departure board at George Best Belfast City Airport shows flight disruption this morning

A departure board at George Best Belfast City Airport displayed widespread flight disruption this morning

He told BBC News: “We boarded the flight as normal but were immediately told we were delayed. The latest update was around half an hour ago to say we might be waiting another hour and 45 minutes.”

“Some passengers have left the plane in the last few minutes. I’m on the 8am flight to Heathrow and due to fly to Chicago for work at 12.15, but that now looks unlikely… They’ve given us tea and snacks.”

Passengers on a Virgin Atlantic service from Manchester to Orlando, Florida, applauded when they were told their aircraft would finally be departing.

Lisa, from Bury, told the Manchester Evening News: “We were meant to leave at 9.15am, which was delayed to 9.40am overnight. After we boarded, we were told there was a two-hour delay, then we were told we wouldn’t be leaving until 1.50pm.

‘There were a lot of unhappy passengers and a lot of groaning. We had plans tonight which we were preparing to cancel. Luckily we’ve just had an update saying they’re ready to go. Everyone clapped when they found out.’

Your rights when a flight is delayed

  • What flights are covered by UK consumer law?

Flights operated by an airline departing from a UK airport, flights operated by a UK or EU airline arriving at a UK airport, or flights operated by a UK airline arriving at an EU airport.

  • How long must a flight be delayed before I am entitled to assistance?

It depends on the distance of the flight.

For flights under 1,500km (932 miles) such as from Glasgow to Amsterdam: at least two hours.

For flights between 1,500km (932 miles) and 3,500km (2,175 miles) such as from Manchester to Marrakesh: at least three hours.

For flights over 3,500km (2,175 miles) such as from Heathrow to New York: at least four hours.

  • What should this assistance include?

A reasonable amount of food and drink (often via vouchers), a means for you to communicate (often by refunding the cost of phone calls) and accommodation and transfers if an overnight stay is required.

Airlines often fail to provide this assistance during major disruption because of being overwhelmed by requests and a shortage of available rooms in local hotels.

In this scenario, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) says passengers can organise their own assistance and claim the costs back from the airline by submitting receipts.

  • Does that mean I should book a luxury hotel suite and order champagne?

Airlines are unlikely to reimburse you for that. The CAA advises passengers not to ‘spend more than is reasonable’.

  • How long must assistance be provided?

Until your flight takes off or you accept a refund after deciding not to travel.

  • What about getting to my destination?

If a flight is cancelled, airlines are required to get you to your destination if you still want to travel.

Most will book you onto another of their flights, but you may be entitled to travel with another airline or by an alternative mode of transport if it will get you to your destination significantly sooner.

Passengers doing this are often required to purchase their own tickets and submit a claim to their original airline for reimbursement.

  • What if I no longer want to travel?

You are entitled to a refund if you have been delayed by more than five hours.

  • Am I entitled to compensation for a delayed flight?

Airlines may be liable for compensation if the reason for a delay is deemed within their control, such as a fault with the aircraft or pilot sickness.

Causes of disruption classed as outside their control include severe weather, air traffic control restrictions and security alerts.

In the case of the recent air traffic control disruptions, passengers are unlikely to be owed compensation as the technical issue is considered an ‘extraordinary circumstance’ and out of the airline’s control.

  • What if my flight is cancelled?

You are entitled to a refund or a replacement flight, and the same assistance as if your flight was delayed.

  • Can I claim compensation if my flight is cancelled?

You can if the reason is deemed within the airline’s control, you received no more than 14 days’ notice and depending on the timings of a new flight offered.

Again, the air traffic control issues mean the latest events are unlikely to fall within this category.

She added: ‘The staff were really good, they started some entertainment and brought round some water. The captain offered passengers to come and speak to him while we were delayed. Everyone just seems relieved to be departing.’

Steve Davies, 74, from Evesham, Worcestershire, was among those stuck at Birmingham Airport today while waiting to travel with easyJet to Edinburgh.

Mr Davies and his wife boarded the plane, before they were told to disembark after 45 minutes. About 20 people left to go home because they did not wish to wait.

He told BBC News: ‘We are feeling tired after an early start, and quite uncertain about what is happening. I’m cheesed off with air traffic control as it seems to be happening a lot. It’s not easyJet’s fault.’

A NATS spokesman said: ‘Early this morning, we experienced a technical issue at our Prestwick centre in Scotland. To maintain safety, air traffic regulations were applied to manage traffic demand while our engineers investigated.

‘The issue has now been fixed and we are working closely with airports and airlines to safely remove the remaining air traffic restrictions as quickly as possible to minimise any further disruption.

‘This was a connectivity issue with part of our systems network, specific to the operation in Scotland. It is nothing to do with the problem we had earlier this month.

‘We apologise to passengers for the disruption and thank them for their patience. Passengers should continue to check with their airline for the latest information on their flight.’

NATS had said in an earlier statement: ‘Airports south of Manchester are broadly unaffected, however flights heading north and flights departing Scottish airports are currently subject to some delay.’

EasyJet said the latest flight disruption ‘calls into question the resilience of NATS’s systems’ after two air traffic control problems within one month.

The airline said in a statement: ‘A Nats air traffic control system failure in its Prestwick centre is causing delays to flights with some unable to operate.

‘This, once again, calls into question the resilience of Nats’ systems and demonstrates the need for firm actions to prevent these repeated failures.

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‘We will do all we can minimise the impact of this for our customers and advise anyone due to fly today to check our flight tracker for the latest information.’

Ryanair said more than 25,000 of its passengers are expected to be disrupted after the latest air traffic control incident and repeated its called for Mr Rolfe to resign.

Chief operations officer Neal McMahon said: ‘Just three days after NATS assured airlines and passengers that it had introduced robust ‘mitigation plans’, its flight data processing system has failed again.

‘More than 25,000 Ryanair passengers have already suffered disruption, with over 140 Ryanair flights delayed, yet Nats still cannot tell passengers when this disruption will end.

‘Martin Rolfe’s report claimed that another failure was ‘unlikely’ and that NATS could recover more quickly if one occurred. Those claims have been exposed as completely worthless.

‘Just three days later, passengers are once again suffering lengthy delays because Nats has failed to deliver either a reliable system or an effective back-up.’

He added: ‘Martin Rolfe has presided over repeated system failures, repeated passenger disruption and repeated failures to deliver an effective back-up system.

‘Enough is enough. Martin Rolfe should resign today.’

And a British Airways spokesman said: ‘Yet another technical fault with NATS means some of our customers are likely to experience disruption to their travel plans today.

‘This is disappointing, and whilst it is an issue that is entirely out of our control, we’re doing everything we can to limit the impact on customers and are keeping them updated.’

Jet2 has said customers and airlines need ‘action, accountability and proper resilience’ after the latest issue.

Chief executive Steve Heapy said: ‘Once again, airlines and customers are being disrupted by yet another NATS issue, and one has to ask: how many more failures do customers and airlines have to deal with? This morning’s disruption comes days after NATS published a report into its latest major failure, and it is simply not good enough for this critical national infrastructure to keep letting customers down.

‘Customers work hard to look forward to their holidays, and airlines work hard to deliver those holidays. They should not be repeatedly exposed to delays and disruption because the UK’s air traffic control systems cannot be relied upon.

‘There have been too many incidents, too many reports and too many promises of lessons being learned. What customers and airlines need now is action, accountability and proper resilience, and we need it urgently.

‘Our teams will do what they always do in these situations, which is continue to do everything possible to look after customers and recover operations, but it is unacceptable that airlines and customers are left to pick up the pieces when these recurring failures happen.’

NATS chief executive Martin Rolfe faced calls to resign after the September 8 technical failure

NATS chief executive Martin Rolfe faced calls to resign after the September 8 technical failure

He added: ‘Make no mistake, we are counting the cost of this disruption and will be sending another bill to NATS.’

A London City Airport spokesman said: ‘We are experiencing some disruption due to an issue at NATS Prestwick. We are monitoring the situation closely and working with NATS as they resolve the issue.

‘If you’re travelling today, please check with your airline for the latest information on your flight. Our friendly LCY colleagues are in the terminal today as usual to help your journey run smoothly.’

Luton Airport said domestic flights had been disrupted by the air traffic control issue.

A statement said: ‘The air traffic control system operated by Nats at its Prestwick centre is experiencing a technical issue which is impacting flights across the UK including a number of domestic flights to/from London Luton Airport.

‘Passengers are advised to check with their airline before travelling to the airport. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.’

A Manchester Airport statement said: ‘An air traffic control system operated by NATS has been affected by a technical issue causing delays to flights from some UK airport.

‘Passengers due to travel today are advised to keep an eye out for updates from their airlines.’

A spokesman for Belfast International Airport said: ‘We are currently experiencing some delays to flights due to a NATS Air Traffic Control issue.

‘Passengers who are due to travel should check with their airline for latest information on their flight status. If you do not have a confirmed flight, please do not travel to the airport.’

Liverpool John Lennon Airport said: ‘We are aware of an ongoing technical issue regarding air traffic control operated by NATS at their Prestwick centre in Scotland which is affecting some flights and causing delays this morning.

‘Passengers are advised to check with their airline for the latest information regarding flights.’

Glasgow Airport owner AGS Airports said the issue was causing delays at the hub, and further disruption is expected due to the knock-on impact.

A spokesperson for AGS, which also owns Aberdeen and Southampton airports, said: ‘A technical issue affecting Nats air traffic control services at the Prestwick centre is causing disruption to some flight departures and arrivals.

‘As a result, some services operating to and from our airports are experiencing delays, primarily at Glasgow Airport, and further disruption is expected due to the knock-on impact across the network.

‘We apologise for any inconvenience caused to passengers.

‘This is the second time in as many weeks that a Nats technical issue has had a significant impact on services operating through our airports and we fully appreciate the frustration this will cause those whose travel plans have been disrupted.

‘We advise passengers to check with their airline for the latest flight information before travelling.’

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited warned flights were being impacted across all the airports the company operates – including Dundee, Inverness, Islay, Stornaway, Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Kirkwall, Tiree, Sumburgh and Wick John O’Groats.

It said: ‘Due to a technical issue at Prestwick, flight schedules are currently being impacted across all our airports. Please contact your airline for the latest flight information.’

Regional airline Loganair cancelled a number of flights due to the problem.

As of 9.15am, the airline said it had cancelled ten flights which were due to take place today, saying this was ‘due to NATS air traffic control issues affecting UK airspace’.

This included flights between Glasgow and City of Derry Airport, and flights between the Isle of Man and London City.

Ms Alexander said: ‘There has been a further IT issue affecting NATS. Engineers have fixed the problem and systems are resuming.

‘I know this will be deeply frustrating for passengers after the previous issue. There may be some delays as things reset. Please check with your airline for updates.’

Tim Alderslade, chief executive of the Airlines UK industry body, said: ‘Yet another Nats failure is causing delays and disruption for passengers and airlines alike, and comes just days after its report into the most recent major outage.

‘The UK’s ATC (air traffic control) system is critical national infrastructure and it must be resilient enough to keep people moving.

‘Passengers and airlines deserve better and the independent CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) report, together with the forthcoming Civil Aviation Bill, must address the underlying weaknesses in the system so that these failures stop happening.’

Rory Boland, editor of Which? Travel, said: ‘Not even two weeks since the last air traffic control disruptions, travellers are once again facing the prospect of delays and cancellations.

‘If you are due to travel today or tomorrow, check the advice from your airport, tour operator, airline apps, or airport social media feeds for the most up to date advice.

‘If your flight is cancelled or delayed, you’re unlikely to be owed compensation by the airline as the technical issue is considered an ‘extraordinary circumstance’.

‘However, your airline is still responsible for looking after you during a delay. This includes food and drink after two to four hours (depending on how far you are flying) and a hotel if you are stuck overnight.

‘If you end up having to pay for these things yourself, be sure to keep the receipts as you will need to claim this back from the airline.’

Beverley Griffiths, a senior lecturer in security and resilience at Bucks New University, said: ‘The latest disruption highlights the challenge of maintaining resilience in complex, highly interconnected systems.

‘While NATS has confirmed that this incident is unrelated to the technical issue earlier this month, having two significant disruptions within a relatively short period will inevitably raise questions about how critical infrastructure is designed to withstand and recover from unexpected failures.

‘It is important not to draw conclusions about the cause of this latest incident before the investigation is complete.

‘However, from a resilience perspective, the focus should be on understanding what happened, how effectively the system responded and whether there are lessons that could reduce the impact of future disruption.’

A preliminary investigation by NATS into the September 8 outage claimed it was caused by a fault in the software that allocates codes to individual aircraft – and not by ‘any incorrect actions’.

The fault caused flights both in and out of the UK to be axed – impacting hundreds of thousands of passengers with disruption continuing into the following day.

Mr Rolfe faced calls to resign and Ms Alexander said the disruption was ‘completely unacceptable’.

Last July, a ‘radar-related issue’ caused an air traffic control failure which disrupted thousands of passengers and forced the cancellation of more than 160 flights.

In August 2023, more than 700,000 passengers suffered disruption when flights were grounded at UK airports due to a NATS technical glitch while processing a flight plan.

Nats is Britain’s leading provider of air traffic control services and handles about 2.5million flights per year.

The UK government owns 49 per cent of NATS, making it the largest shareholder and giving it a veto over key decisions. Airlines, airports, investors and employees own the remaining shares in the public-private partnership.

Brownlow Medal 2026 Live: AFL Stars and Partners Arrive for Australian Football’s Biggest Night

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Brownlow Medal 2026 Live: AFL Stars and Partners Arrive for Australian Football’s Biggest Night

The AFL has prepared a contingency plan for the unlikely event that suspended Sydney Swans star Isaac Heeney, pictured at last year’s Brownlow Medal, is crowned the 2026 Brownlow medallist.

Heeney and four Swans teammates — Chad Warner, Nick Blakely, James Jordon and Riley Bice — were stood down for the remainder of the 2026 season following the Pullman East Melbourne scandal and were not invited to attend tonight’s ceremony.

Despite their suspensions, all five players remain eligible for the prestigious award, with Heeney, Warner and Blakely widely expected to poll strongly.

AFL commentator Kane Cornes said Swans CEO Matthew Pavlich is prepared to deliver a speech on Heeney’s behalf if the midfielder wins the Brownlow Medal.

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“There is actually a plan for what happens if Isaac Heeney wins the Brownlow Medal tonight,” Cornes said on SEN.

“I can tell you that Matthew Pavlich will accept Heeney’s Brownlow Medal tonight, and Matthew Pavlich will also read out the speech should — and it’s very unlikely — Isaac Heeney be the Brownlow medallist.”

Charlie Curnow, Brodie Grundy, Logan McDonald and Tom McCartin were among the Swans players who put their Mad Monday celebrations on hold to travel to Melbourne for the ceremony after Friday night’s preliminary final defeat by Fremantle.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Isaac Heeney of the Swans and Steffanie Waters attends the 2025 AFL Brownlow Medal ceremony at Crown Palladium on September 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images) 16059767 16072963
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