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Bullock and her husband Ian, who jointly own two other investment properties, bought the four-bedroom home in Yamba in NSW’s Northern Rivers region on February 3 and finalised the transaction on the day the RBA board hiked interest rates to 4.1 per cent.
Details of Bullock’s recent property acquisition have emerged in her updated declaration of material interests, as seen on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s website, released on March 17.
Michele Bullock bought the four-bedroom home in Yamba in February and settled on the purchase on March 17. (Alex Ellinghausen)
Bullock’s latest purchase, a $2.05 million home, boasts four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and features a wine cellar.
The expansive property, situated approximately 90 minutes from Byron Bay, is marketed by the selling agent as offering “luxurious coastal living.”
The RBA document also provides information on Bullock’s other real estate holdings, which include her main residence in Russell Lea and two investment properties located in Chiswick and Drummoyne, Sydney.
The RBA voted to raise the cash rate by 0.25 per cent to 4.10 per cent on March 17. (9News)
In her role, funded by taxpayers, Bullock earns an annual salary of $1.195 million.
The RBA declined to comment.
RBA’s monetary policy board decided to increase the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.10 per cent, citing high inflation and the oil price spike caused by the war in the Middle East as deciding factors.
Australia’s big four banks have predicted triple rate hike pain, with economists forecasting yet another cash rate increase at the RBA’s meeting in May.
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As debates intensify worldwide over the access to medical pathways for transgender youth, a pressing question emerges: Have we struck the right balance? This issue is gaining traction in countries like Australia, where restrictions are becoming more pronounced. The discussion takes center stage in the Insight episode titled “Trans Medicine,” airing Tuesday, March 24, at 8:30 p.m. on SBS and SBS On Demand.
One voice in this conversation is Kyro, who, at the age of 16, approached his mother, Sandi, with a heartfelt request for gender-affirming care. His mother, however, insisted that he wait until he turned 18. This decision stemmed from her belief that he was too young to make such a significant choice.
“It was incredibly challenging to hear that the one person I felt closest to didn’t believe my feelings were genuine,” Kyro, who was assigned female at birth, shared with Insight. “I felt very isolated, constantly battling the sense that no one was taking me seriously.”
Now 19, Kyro reflects on his mother’s decision, which, although made with his best interests at heart, left him feeling misunderstood and alone during those formative years.
Sandi wanted Kyro to wait until he was 18 as she felt that her son, now age 19, was too young at the time to make the decision.
“It was really sad and hard … We thought ‘What have we done wrong? Why is Kyro going through this sort of stuff?’” Sandi told Insight.
“We doubted ourselves as a family.”
Sandi is not alone as a parent in Australia who has been in the position of deciding whether to consent to their child receiving gender-affirming medical treatment.
An estimated 2 to 3 per cent of people aged 10-24 in Australia identify as transgender or gender diverse, according to Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Australia’s largest child health research institute.
Puberty blockers, hormone therapy and top surgery
In Australia, people under 18 generally require guardian consent and a diagnosis of gender dysphoria (also referred to as gender incongruence) for medical practitioners to provide gender-affirming treatments.
However, legislative changes in Queensland and the Northern Territory mean doctors in the public system can no longer prescribe gender-affirming medication to new trans patients under 18. Patients already accessing this care can continue their treatment.
Not all trans and gender diverse people experience gender dysphoria, and the term itself is contentious due to the concern it stigmatises trans healthcare as a mental health condition.
In 2019, the World Health Organization approved changes to its ICD-11 manual (effective 2022) to declassify transgender health issues as mental disorders and reclassified “gender incongruence” under sexual health.
“Gender dysphoria” still appears in the American Psychiatric Association’s diagnostic manual (DSM-5) as a diagnosis of distress that can help provide access to medical treatment and support.
Gender-affirming medical treatments currently available in Australia to trans youth include puberty blockers, gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), typically from age 16, and in rare cases, gender-affirming chest surgery (more commonly known as ‘top surgery’).
Puberty blockers, administered in the early stages of puberty, are a medication that temporarily suppresses sex hormone production to delay puberty and its physical changes, such as breast development or voice deepening.
Teens usually around age 16 and adults can be prescribed GAHT, which is the medical administration of estrogen or testosterone to help align a person’s secondary sex characteristics (such as body fat distribution, voice pitch and body hair) with their gender identity.
‘I didn’t have to watch my body morph into a man’
Grace, 25, was assigned male at birth but knew she “did want to become a girl” at age 12. The thought of having to wait until she was 18 to access gender-affirming care was a scary one for her.
“I knew that I was going to transition. I knew it in my soul, and so I was able to save myself a world of further trauma.”
With the support and consent of her parents, Grace started puberty blockers when she was 13 years old and was able to start GAHT two years later under Victorian laws.
“Just knowing that, biologically, I would be able to progress in a way that really felt like me, was something of almost a miracle,” Grace said.
“I now have the privilege of being able to walk through my life, and not having people just know that I’m trans by looking at me … I didn’t have to watch my body morph into a man during my adolescence.”
Grace says that accessing gender-affirming care at a young age made a world of difference. Source: Supplied
How accessible is gender-affirming care for trans youth?
There are currently no national clinical guidelines for gender-affirming care for trans and gender diverse youth in Australia.
The Australian Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines for Trans and Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents,developed in 2018 by the Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service in Melbourne, is used widely used in public services and has been endorsed by the Australian Professional Association for Trans Health. The federal government has not formally endorsed these guidelines.
The Australian government requested last year that the National Health and Medical Research Council, the country’s primary statutory authority for medical research and funding health develop guidelines on trans healthcare for young people.
Looking internationally, there have been several reviews that have led other countries to limit the use of medical treatment for trans youth.
Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) commissioned the Cass Review in 2020, which gave its final report in April 2024.
The review, led by Dr Hilary Cass found that the evidence base that had been historically used to support medical interventions for trans youth was weak. England subsequently banned puberty blockers for patients under age 18 in both the private and public systems.
Other European countries, including Sweden, Denmark, Norway and France, have also adopted a more cautious approach by limiting the use of puberty blockers.
However, peak medical bodies in Australia — including the Australian Medical Association and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) — have not endorsed the Cass review due to the belief its findings could be used to restrict and reshape youth gender-affirming care.
“Data is currently limited because trans healthcare research was not given the funding it deserved until relatively recently, but to then use this as a reason to deny trans people access to certain treatments is cruel and unethical,” said Dr Michelle Dutton, RACGP’s Specific Interests Transgender and Gender-Diverse Healthcare Group chair, in 2024.
Differing care approaches from psychologists
Queensland-based psychologist Vanessa Spiller believes that a gender-affirming approach for trans and gender diverse youth is problematic — due to what she says is limited evidence.
“We now have these systematic reviews that have been conducted around the world by independent countries and organisations that have really found that there isn’t a good evidence base for gender-affirming care,” she told Insight.
Spiller believes that it is better to pick from a range of different models rather than adopting a gender-affirming approach.
“Once I’ve got to know the person … I then pick the model that’s going to work best for that individual,” she said.
“And this is quite different with the directions from the [Australian Psychological Society]. They say you must use a gender affirming model.”
Olivia Donaghy, a founding clinician at the Queensland Children’s Gender Service at the Brisbane Royal Children’s Hospital and is contemplating resigning because of the state’s ban on puberty blockers in the public system.
“If you don’t have enough money to go to private care, you don’t have [gender-affirming] care in Queensland anymore,” Donaghy told Insight.
“You can access puberty blockers and hormones privately, but of course you have to pay. It’s created this real inequity.”
Donaghy, who is currently completing a PhD that examines the satisfaction of people who have received gender-affirming medical treatment, said that many of her adult patients who didn’t have puberty blockers were negatively affected.
“One of the things that I hear over and over from young adults who come to see me is a real sorrow that they didn’t have access to puberty blockers.
“And that they now have to look at surgery if they’re wanting to make changes.”
It’s not an easy decision
Hugo, 23, came out as trans in late high school and at age 17 had a double mastectomy, under special circumstances.
His gender identity was something that had been on his mind for a long time.
“I thought about it my entire life … ‘How will I feel about it in five years, 10 years and 50 years?’” Hugo told Insight.
“I can confidently say, yes, [accessing treatment] was right for me. At the same time, it would be very irresponsible for me to say that it’s the right thing for everybody.”
Hugo had top surgery when he was 17 years old as part of his gender-affirming treatment. Source: SBS
Hugo believes that gender dysphoria is a disorder because it is something that causes a lot of distress.
“I think when something is impacting you to the point that your cognition is impacted, your mental health is impacted, your relationships, and your ability to function in the world, that, by definition, is a disorder.”
“I don’t think it should be an easy decision for anybody at any age at all. The ideal situation is if there were a magic pill that would have made me happy to be a woman.”
Life after accessing trans healthcare
After starting GAHT last year, Kyro feels more confident in himself and is planning his top surgery in the next 12 months.
“I can go into the bathroom without being looked at weirdly,” he said.
“I like my body more.”
Kyro (right) with his mum Sandi. Source: SBS
Seeing Kyro’s wellbeing improve has helped his mum better understand his decision to transition.
“I’m still saying ‘she’ a lot, and I know I’ve got to change that,” Sandi said.
“But as I’ve seen him change, I’m starting to feel like it’s more him.”
LGBTIQ+ Australians seeking support with mental health can contact QLife on 1800 184 527 or visit qlife.org.au. ReachOut.com also has a list of support services.
US marines head to war-torn region ahead of mooted Kharg Island invasion
Thousands of US Marines are being deployed to the conflict-ridden Middle East as Washington evaluates strategies to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open.
The US is considering a possible operation on Kharg Island, a crucial territory through which 90 percent of Iran’s crude oil is exported, aiming to pressure Tehran into compliance.
Recently, discussions at the White House have centered around either occupying or blockading this strategic island.
A senior official informed Axios, “Under every administration, including Trump’s, we’ve had ground forces in conflict zones. I understand the media’s focus and the political implications, but the president will make the right decision.”
At the end of last week, the US announced the deployment of 5,000 marines and sailors, along with the USS Tripoli, an amphibious assault vessel, to the Middle East, indicating that a ground operation might be on the horizon.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also hinted at putting boots on the ground as war rages on, admitting there must be a ‘ground component’ involved in forcing the Iranian regime to crumble.
James McCoy Taylor, known for his stint on “The Bachelorette,” found himself back in the legal spotlight in Texas, facing re-arrest related to a 2024 assault case for which he had previously admitted guilt and received sentencing.
The 39-year-old was detained in Brazos County on Friday, yet managed to secure his release on the same day by posting a $10,000 bond, as reported by the Brazos County Sheriff’s Department via Fox News.
Taylor, who gained fame during season 12 of “The Bachelorette” in 2016, was apprehended under a warrant connected to an incident from April 2024. In this case, he was accused by a 19-year-old college student of assaulting her and restricting her movement within his Texas home.
Initially taken into custody in August 2024, Taylor faced charges of assault causing bodily harm and unlawful restraint related to the alleged event.
In April 2025, Taylor entered a guilty plea to the assault of a 19-year-old Blinn College student. As part of his sentence, he was required to complete 80 hours of community service, pay fines totaling $750 along with $350 in court costs, and participate in anger management sessions.
He was also barred from having any contact with the victim and prohibited from entering the Northgate Entertainment District.
“The Bachelorette” alum was arrested again on Friday after a court revoked his probation and issued a warrant on Feb. 17 over his apparent failure to pay the full amount of his fines.
The country singer paid $884 of the $1,184 in fines but still owes $300 and made a final $80 payment shortly before his arrest, according to court records obtained by Fox News.
In the wake of his August 2024 arrest, Taylor issued a statement to People denying any wrongdoing.
“I’m a pretty big guy but I was trying to ‘unlawfully restraining’ a girl and she just … got away?… and walked right to her Uber right outside my house? With no injuries?” he told the outlet.
“I would never hurt anybody. I’m nice to EVERY person I meet.”
A probable cause document obtained by the outlet states Taylor met the woman at a College Station bar before bringing her back to his condo, where they began kissing — until she said she wanted to leave.
The woman told investigators he allegedly tackled her and pinned her down.
She also claimed Taylor “groped her vagina” and “used his body weight to hold her down and kiss her more,” before she was able to wiggle free, escape through the front door and flee before calling police.
This is not Taylor’s first run-in with the law.
In September 2022, he was arrested for driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
He was sentenced in November 2023 to five days in the Brazos County Detention Center and ordered to pay a $500 fine and $585 in court fees.
The DWI case also led to the temporary suspension of his driver’s license.
Taylor’s Friday arrest comes on the heels of ABC axing the next season of “The Bachelorette” after a disturbing video tied to Taylor Frankie Paul’s past domestic dispute surfaced.
The move comes as allegations involving her ex, Dakota Mortensen, continue to unfold and affect her reality TV projects.
Grace VanderWaal recently revealed her decision to pause her touring schedule, emphasizing the need to focus on her mental well-being after enduring significant personal difficulties. The singer-songwriter, who recently lost her mother to cancer in October 2025, has been candid about her ongoing struggles. Prominent figures, including Carson Daly, have expressed their support through social media channels.
This choice represents a significant shift for VanderWaal, who captured the public’s attention at age 12 after winning “America’s Got Talent” in 2016 with her unique blend of ukulele music and heartfelt vocals. At 22, she has carved out a niche in the music scene with folk-pop songs like “I Don’t Know My Name” while also venturing into acting with roles in “MegaTime” and “Hollywood.” The announcement of her tour hiatus, which she made on Instagram on March 10, 2026, highlights an increasing awareness of the importance of mental health among performers.
Why Did Grace VanderWaal Cancel Her 2026 Tour?
VanderWaal pointed to mental health concerns as her primary reason for stepping back. In her heartfelt message, she discussed the relentless pressure of performing and how it has impacted her over the years. This decision comes just a few months after her mother’s death from ovarian cancer, an event that has deepened her emotional struggles, as she acknowledged in her post.
Research underscores these challenges. A study conducted by the Music Industry Research Association in 2023 indicated that 73% of touring musicians grapple with anxiety or depression, with younger artists particularly vulnerable due to the pressures of early fame. VanderWaal’s decision is reminiscent of other artists like Billie Eilish, who also took a break from touring in 2019 for similar reasons. Her message is clear: “I’ve been pushing through, but I need to listen to myself now.”
How Has the Music World Reacted to Grace VanderWaal’s Break?
The response was overwhelmingly supportive. Carson Daly, known for hosting “The Voice,” wrote, “Take all the time you need, Grace. You’re stronger than you know.” Fans and fellow musicians like Halsey echoed this sentiment, filling her social media comments with words of encouragement. Rather than facing criticism, her announcement sparked meaningful discussions across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), with the hashtag #SupportGrace gaining traction.
This response highlights industry shifts. The Artist Rights Alliance reports 68% of fans now prioritize mental health disclosures from idols, boosting loyalty. VanderWaal’s vulnerability fosters connection, much like Selena Gomez’s 2020 documentary on her bipolar diagnosis, which gained 20 million views.
What Challenges Did Grace VanderWaal Face as a Child Prodigy Turned Adult Star?
Fame at 12 brought instant success but hidden costs. She released her debut EP Perfectly Imperfect at 13, toured globally, and starred in films. Yet, child prodigies often struggle later; a 2022 UCLA study of 100 former young stars showed 62% battled burnout by their 20s.
VanderWaal shared anecdotes of isolation early on. In a 2024 Rolling Stone interview, she recalled skipping normal teen life for studios. Add her mother’s illness—ovarian cancer claims 20,000 U.S. lives yearly, per the American Cancer Society—and the weight compounded. This context explains her current pause.
What’s Next for Grace VanderWaal After Canceling Her Tour?
She plans studio time and rest, per her post. Fans await her return, stronger. This hiatus could redefine her path, proving mental health pauses fuel longevity—like Justin Bieber’s 2022 break leading to Justice.
Tragedy struck late Sunday night at New York’s LaGuardia Airport when an Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a Port Authority vehicle on the ground, leading to the loss of two lives and prompting an airport closure.
The CRJ-900 aircraft, which had just completed its journey from Montreal, was traveling at approximately 24 miles per hour when it hit the vehicle just before midnight, as reported by the flight tracking service Flightradar24.
Port Authority Executive Director Kathryn Garcia shared the grim news at a press conference, confirming the deaths of two pilots involved in the collision. She also mentioned that more than 40 individuals, including passengers, crew members, and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) officers, were taken to the hospital for treatment.
“As of now, 32 individuals have been released from medical care, though some remain with serious injuries,” Garcia stated. “Tragically, we have confirmed the deaths of the two pilots, and Air Canada’s care team is currently notifying their families.”
The incident occurred as an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 collided with a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York on March 23, 2026. The image of the aftermath, captured by Angela Weiss for AFP, highlights the severity of the crash.
The jet was operated by Jazz Aviation, Air Canada’s regional partner. Air Canada and Jazz Aviation confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital.
“Flight 8646 was en route to LGA from Montréal (YUL),” Jazz Aviation said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “The preliminary passenger list indicates the aircraft was carrying 72 passengers and 4 crew members, although this is subject to confirmation. The incident occurred at approximately 11:47PM on March 22, 2026.”
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport, saying there was an emergency without offering specific details. The airport is expected to be closed until 2 p.m. Monday, the FAA said.
LaGuardia’s website showed arriving planes had been diverted to other airports or returned to where they took off from.
The Port Authority confirmed that the jet collided with a Port Authority Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle.
“At approximately 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, a Jazz Aviation flight operating on behalf of Air Canada was involved in an incident on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport in which the aircraft struck a Port Authority Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle that was responding to a separate incident,” a Port Authority spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
“Emergency response protocols were immediately activated,” the statement continued. “The Port Authority Police Department is on scene along with the agency’s Chairman and Executive Director. The airport is currently closed to facilitate the response and allow for a thorough investigation.”
The spokesperson added: “This is a developing situation based on preliminary information. The Port Authority Police Department is working closely with our airline partners as well as federal authorities, and will provide additional updates as more details become available.”
An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 sits on the runway after colliding with a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York, on March 23, 2026.(ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images)
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy’s office also confirmed to Fox News Digital that the flight crashed with a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport after the plane landed late Sunday night and that the flight included four crew members — the captain, first officer and two flight attendants.
The New York Fire Department said in a statement that it was responding to an incident involving a plane and a vehicle on the runway at LaGuardia Airport, although it did not provide additional details.
The New York City Police Department confirmed the collision but did not offer further information.
Multiple videos taken at the scene showed the jet with severe damage to the front of the aircraft.
The National Transportation Safety Board said it is “launching a go team to investigate the March 22 Jazz Aviation, Air Canada Express Flight 8646, CRJ900, airplane that collided with a fire truck on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport in New York.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the FAA, NTSB and LaGuardia Airport for additional information.
The New York City Office of Emergency Management said travelers should expect road closures, traffic delays and cancellations near the airport.
Emergency personnel respond to an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 after colliding with a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York, on March 23, 2026.(ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images)
Air Canada said it was setting up a phone line for loved ones of the passengers to call for assistance. The number is: 1-800-961-7099.
The incident came amid weekslong turmoil at airports across the country amid a funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security, which has caused long lines and left Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees working without being paid for more than a month.
Some TSA workers have quit and security lines at many airports left travelers waiting for hours. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are slated to deploy to airports Monday to help the TSA.
Several countries have implemented new measures to address fuel supply concerns.
Industry Minister Tim Ayres said working from home is a “viable option for many”.
As fuel supply concerns ripple across the globe, the federal government of Australia remains cautious, opting not to enforce work-from-home mandates akin to those seen in several Asian countries. According to a federal minister, the decision to work remotely should ultimately rest with individual workers, reflecting a more decentralized approach compared to their neighbors.
Amid these ongoing discussions, the International Energy Agency (IEA) recently advised Australians to embrace remote working where feasible and to adopt slower driving speeds. These measures are aimed at curbing oil demand, a precautionary response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
In contrast, some Asian nations, such as the Philippines and Vietnam, have proactively implemented measures like a four-day workweek in their efforts to conserve fuel reserves. This strategic move highlights a distinct difference in regional responses to the shared challenge of maintaining energy security.
Thailand has told public servants to work from home and use stairs to limit energy use. Pakistan’s government said 50 per cent of office staff will work from home, except in essential services, while government offices will operate four days a week.
Asked about the prospect of urging more Australians to work from home, Industry Minister Tim Ayres said people would make their own decisions.
“Work from home is a viable option for many, many people, and they’ll make that call,” he told ABC News on Monday.
“We’re not going further than that. But we want a flexible industrial relations system, where Australians can take advantage of these rights and continue to contribute in a productive way.”
The federal Opposition, which campaigned to reduce work from home for public servants at the last election, wasn’t keen on a fresh push.
“I would not support that in any way, and I don’t think businesses would do so either,” deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume said, arguing that a mandate would be akin to “COVID-style restrictions”.
“If people can work from home and they want to and it works for their employers, fine, I think that’s terrific.
“But it doesn’t help small businesses. It certainly doesn’t help the truckers and the fishers and the farmers and the manufacturers and the miners that are relying on fuel supply.”
She said the way to address fuel supply issues was to address distribution.
It’s unclear how long the war in the Middle East will continue, with mixed signals from US President Donald Trump on the expected length of ‘Operation Epic Fury’ — the US operation against Iran that started almost a month ago.
Australian economists have said that a three-month closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz could mean fuel prices could hit almost $3 a litre.
Emergency services responded to reports of a plane crashing into a Port Authority vehicle on the runway of LaGuardia Airport in New York City about 11.40pm on Sunday (2.40pm Monday AEDT).
Kathryn Garcia, the executive director of the Port Authority, has confirmed the tragic loss of lives, with 41 passengers and two fire truck personnel being transported to the hospital following the incident.
An Air Canada Jet sits on the runway at LaGuardia Airport, Monday, March 23, 2026, after colliding with a Port Authority vehicle in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
Among those hospitalized, 32 individuals have been discharged, while others remain under medical care due to serious injuries. Fortunately, the Port Authority workers involved are reported to be in stable condition and are not facing life-threatening injuries.
When questioned about the air traffic controller’s instructions and staffing during the incident, Garcia directed all inquiries to the National Transportation Safety Board, which has commenced a thorough investigation.
Garcia also announced that the airport would remain closed until at least 2 p.m. today, which corresponds to 5 a.m. AEDT tomorrow, to ensure safety and facilitate the investigation.
She further explained that the fire truck was en route to assist with another situation, involving a pilot who had requested support after experiencing multiple unsuccessful takeoff attempts.
“The procedure always is in deference to the control tower,” she said, when asked about the procedure in such situations.
“Any time anyone is moving on any of our runways or taxiways, they have to get clearance from the tower to move on our runways and our taxiways.”
The airport said a Jazz Aviation flight operating on behalf of Air Canada struck a Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle that was responding to a separate incident.
The collision on runway four sparked emergency protocols.
“The Port Authority Police Department is on scene along with the agency’s chairman and executive director,” LaGuardia Airport said in a statement.
“The airport is currently closed to facilitate the response and allow for a thorough investigation. This is a developing situation based on preliminary information.
An Air Canada Jet sits on the runway at LaGuardia Airport, Monday, March 23, 2026, after colliding with a Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle after landing in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
“The Port Authority Police Department is working closely with our airline partners as well as federal authorities and will provide additional updates as more details become available.”
Air Canada said the preliminary passenger list showed 72 passengers and four crew were on board flight AC8646 from Montreal.
The New York Police Department said all streets and highway exists into the airport were closed until further notice due to an “emergency incident”.
A notice on the Federal Aviation Administration’s National Airspace System Status showed La Guardia as closed 12 minutes after the crash.
Firetrucks line up outside LaGuardia Airport, on Monday. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
Eighteen flights had been diverted from La Guardia within a couple of hours of the collision, Flightradar24 reported.
Multiple videos taken by bystanders and posted on social media showed the jet with severe damage to the front of the aircraft.
– Reported with Associated Press
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Nigerian entertainer Peller is frustrated with the differing responses to car accidents involving celebrities.
He contrasts his own experience of being jailed and criticized for a car crash with the positive reception of another celebrity, Shank.
Peller believes it is unfair that Shank is being applauded for a similar incident.
Nigerian celebrity Peller has voiced his displeasure regarding the seemingly unequal treatment celebrities receive after car accidents. Through a social media post, he pointed out the noticeable difference in reactions between his own experience and the praise others receive.
“I was jailed for crashing my car. I faced criticism, yet Shank is being applauded for a similar incident. It’s unjust,” Peller remarked. He also urged, “The Nigerian police should take action against Shank for his car accident.”
Peller’s statements have sparked widespread discussion on social media about fairness and whether public figures are subject to the same standards as everyone else. His comparison with musician Shank has led many to question if celebrities are held accountable in the same way ordinary people are.
This situation brings to light significant concerns about the uniformity of law enforcement and societal views, especially when high-profile individuals are involved in events that would typically lead to legal repercussions for the general public.
See post below:
“Nigeria police need to arrest Shank for cråshing his car. I was jailed for cråshing my car. I was criticized for crashing my car BUT people are applauding Shank. It’s not fair.”
In other news… There has been widespread outrage following reports of alleged assaults on female students during a festival in Ozoro, Delta State.
Disturbing claims circulating online allege that several young women were harassed and assaulted during the event around Southern Delta University, sparking condemnation from the public.
A viral video also shows a man allegedly mocking the victims, blaming them for ignoring warnings to stay indoors.
“We Warned You Girls To Remain Indoors During The Festival But You Refused To Listen. Now Look At What’s Happening To All Of You. They Have Torn Your Clothes And gR@ped You And You Are Coming Out To Cry,” the man was heard saying.
The footage and accompanying reports have triggered anger on social media, with many Nigerians calling for urgent intervention by authorities and justice for the victims.
Recently released audio captures the tense moments when an air traffic controller desperately tried to prevent a fire truck from crossing paths with an Air Canada jet, which ultimately led to a tragic collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot.
The aircraft, arriving from Montreal, was touching down at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Sunday night when it collided with a fire truck positioned on the runway.
As reported by NBC New York, the air traffic control recordings detail the chaotic moments preceding the crash. The incident unfolded after another flight declared an emergency on a different part of the airport.
The fire truck had initially been given clearance to cross Runway 4. However, in a frantic attempt to avert disaster, air traffic controllers ordered both the fire truck and a Frontier Airlines flight headed for Miami to come to an immediate stop.
In the recording, a controller urgently commands, “Truck One, stop, stop, stop!” Moments later, addressing the Air Canada flight, the controller states, “JAZZ 646, I see you collided with the vehicle. Just hold position. I know you can’t move. Vehicles are responding to you now.”
Air traffic controllers told the Frontier crew that the runway would be closed, asking if they would like to return to the ramp.
‘We got stuff in progress for that man, that wasn’t good to watch,’ a Frontier pilot said.
‘Yeah, I tried to reach out to them. We were dealing with an emergency, and I messed up,’ the controller replied, before the Frontier pilot tries to reassure him, saying: ‘No, you did the best you could.’
An Air Canada Express plane collided with a Port Authority vehicle on Sunday night on Runway 4 of LaGuardia Airport. The cockpit suffered severe damage
The jet, which had reportedly been carrying 76 passengers and crew, being removed from the runway by Port Authority Police following the incident
The plane could be seen on the tarmac after the incident, with its nose badly damaged, front tilted into the air.
The flight was affiliated with Jazz Aviation, a regional airline in Nova Scotia, and was operating on behalf of Air Canada.
Two pilots were left dead following the collision, and 41 people were hospitalised.
According to unnamed sources via the NY Post, a female flight attendant was ejected through the front of the jet while still in her seat during the crash. She survived and was rushed to the hospital.
‘Emergency response protocols were immediately activated. The Port Authority Police Department is on scene along with the agency’s Chairman and Executive Director,’ a Port Authority spokesman said in a statement.
‘The Port Authority Police Department is working closely with our airline partners as well as federal authorities, and will provide additional updates as more details become available.’
The New York Fire Department confirmed to the Daily Mail that its crews had received reports of an incident involving an aircraft and a vehicle on runway four.
The Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft was carrying 76 passengers and crew during the incident.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced a ground stop due to an aircraft emergency, effectively closing LaGuardia Airport at 11.50pm EST.
Photos of the aftermath showed Port Authority Police removing the front half of the plane.
Port Authority’s vehicle was pictured after the collision turned on its side as several emergency responders flooded the runway.
The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the collision.
The Daily Mail has reached out to LaGuardia Airport, the FAA, and Air Canada for comment.
LaGuardia warned of flight disruptions due to weather conditions at 8.30pm EST as New York experienced rainy conditions.
The Port Authority vehicle was turned on its side as several emergency responders flooded the runway
Emergency personnel worked to clear the damage overnight on Monday in the aftermath of the collision
Port Authority Police and FDNY responded to the collision. LaGuardia subsequently closed to allow emergency crews to respond. The aftermath of the collision is pictured above as Port Authority worked to clear the plane
The incident comes as airports are already facing mounting pressure amid a DHS funding standoff.
LaGuardia is among many airports facing challenges, with employees forced to work without pay and passengers facing long security lines.
Travelers reported lines spilling through the parking lot on Sunday morning, with some saying they waited for up to three hours.
Donald Trump announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would be sent to airports on Monday to help TSA agents.
‘If the Democrats do not allow for Just and Proper Security at our Airports, and elsewhere throughout our Country, ICE will do the job far better than ever done before!’ Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Saturday.
‘I look forward to moving ICE in on Monday, and have already told them to,’GET READY.’ NO MORE WAITING, NO MORE GAMES!’
Border czar Tom Homan told CNN that he had been working to finalize a plan with ICE Director Tedd Lyons and acting TSA administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill to deploy ICE agents.
He added that the officials would have a plan, including which airports would be targeted, in place by the end of the day on Sunday.
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