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A Southwest Airlines plane came within feet of a helicopter at the same altitude, forcing it to abandon its landing and go around again. The National Transportation Safety Board said it was launching an investigation following Flight 1333’s near miss on approach to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport on Wednesday, October 29. The Boeing 737 was within 0.56 lateral miles of the Airbus H145 medical helicopter, according to Flightradar24. Both aircraft were flying at 2,075 feet. Air traffic control recordings obtained by the flight tracking service reveal the controller instructing the helicopter to pass behind the plane. Its pilot replies, “Sir, it’d be better if we go above it and in front of it, if we can?” The incident comes amid a staffing crisis at air traffic control operations fueled by the ongoing government shutdown, which is preventing employees from being paid. The “pilots discontinued their initial approach to the runway due to the presence of another aircraft,” a Southwest Airlines spokesperson said, according to Business Insider. It comes after 67 people were killed in a plane-helicopter crash in Washington, D.C. in January. More than one in three Americans under 45 now say political violence can be justified, according to a new poll that reveals a stark generational divide over how far is too far in today’s polarized climate. Overall, 24 percent of Americans said there are instances where political violence is warranted—a finding that cuts across party lines but rises sharply among younger voters. Older Americans were far less likely to agree. The survey, by Politico and independent polling company Public First, also found that 55 percent of Americans expect political violence to increase in the coming years, a sign of just how deeply the nation has been shaken by attacks in the last year and a half—from the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to the two attempts on President Donald Trump’s life in 2024. That concern spans gender, education, and political affiliation, though Democrats and older voters expressed the greatest worry. Meanwhile, more than half of respondents said it’s “very” or “somewhat” likely that a political candidate will be assassinated within the next five years—a fear shared by 51 percent of Trump voters and 53 percent of those who backed former Vice President Kamala Harris. The right winter shoe has to do more than look cute; it needs to keep your feet warm and dry, too. These Skechers picks from QVC have the right mix of style, comfort, and coziness for the winter season ahead. 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A worker was rushed to hospital with serious injuries and another was trapped beneath rubble after part of a centuries-old tower collapsed during renovation work. The 29-meter Torre dei Conti—an early 13th-Century landmark—buckled twice during the incident, according to videos posted online. Each collapse sent thick clouds of dust bursting from its windows as masonry crashed down. The second came while firefighters were already inside, working from aerial ladders. “We are trying to get him out alive but the situation is complex because of the risk of further collapses,” said national fire department spokesman Luca Cari. Regional President Francesco Rocca said the hospitalized worker’s condition was not life-threatening. Two others sustained minor injuries but refused hospital treatment. The tower remains standing but suffered “significant internal damage,” officials said. It has been vacant since 2006 and was under restoration as part of a four-year project due to finish next year. City authorities said the surrounding area was closed to pedestrians because of the construction work. The tower, built by Pope Innocent III for his family, once stood twice as tall before earthquakes in the 14th and 17th Centuries forced it to be reduced in height. A Mississippi mother and professional chef says she shot and killed an escaped Rhesus monkey to protect her kids. Jessica Bond Ferguson, 35, opened fire on the primate after hearing that it could have been vicious or carrying diseases. Her 16-year-old son told the mom-of-five that he had seen it running around outside their home. The slain simian had made its break for freedom after the truck it and 21 others were being transported in overturned on Interstate 59 near Heidelberg. She fired twice from 60 feet on Sunday, November 2, saying it was “what any other mother would do to protect her children.” “I shot at it and it just stood there, and I shot again, and he backed up and that’s when he fell,” she told the Associated Press. Jasper County Sheriff’s Office confirmed one of the escaped animals had been found and taken by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Of the 21, five had already been killed in the ensuing hunt and three remained at large before the shooting. Another 13 stayed at the scene and later reached their destination. Tulane University National Biomedical Research Center in New Orleans, where they’d been housed, later said they were not infectious. KitchenAid is one of the most trusted names in cookware, with millions of home chefs relying on the brand to support their culinary efforts (and millions more with its products on their wishlists). 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Air traffic control staffing shortages have reached their highest levels since the government shutdown began, according to a new report. Analysis from CNN of Federal Aviation Administration plans revealed there were 98 reported incidents over the Halloween weekend where operations had to be amended to maintain safety with reduced staff. Despite being essential workers required to keep clocking in through the shutdown, which has reached its 33rd day, air traffic controllers are not being paid. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said that some are even taking time off to work second jobs. The incidents, known as “staffing triggers,” necessitate adjustments to operations to ensure air safety is maintained. This can include rerouting, slowing flights, or delaying them. On Friday, 46 facilities were affected, with 34 on Saturday and 18 on Sunday, according to CNN. Newark Liberty International Airport had the most triggers, with nearly 80 percent of controllers in the New York City area out. “Austin, Texas; Newark, New Jersey; Boston, Dallas, Denver, Nashville and Phoenix were all short-staffed at some point over the weekend,” it said. The FAA said on Friday: “Air traffic controllers are under immense stress and fatigue. The shutdown must end so that these controllers receive the pay they’ve earned, and travelers can avoid further disruptions and delays.” A veteran actor popular for his work on The Bill Cosby Show has died at age 95. Lee Weaver died at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement from his family. “Lee wove joy, depth and representation into every role he played and everything he did,” they said. One of Weaver’s most iconic roles was Brian Kincaid, the brother of Bill Cosby’s gym teacher Chet Kincaid, on the hit ‘70s sitcom. Weaver also worked with big names, including George Clooney and Steve Carrell, in the films O Brother, Where Art Thou? and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, which both came out in the 2000s. Weaver played over a hundred other roles, including appearances in Donnie Darko, Vanishing Point, and Heaven Can Wait. Weaver was born on April 10, 1930 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and served in the U.S. Army for four years before heading to New York. He shares a daughter, Leis La-Te, with his wife Ta-Tanisha. He died Sept. 22. Former President Bill Clinton was seen with a bandage on his face Sunday as he watched his daughter complete the New York City Marathon. The 42nd president was all smiles during the race alongside his wife, Hillary Clinton, despite the tan Band-Aid over the end of his nose. He was seen hugging Chelsea Clinton, 45, after she crossed the finish line. It’s the latest in a long line of health worries for the 79-year-old, who was seen with a defibrillator in August this year. He was hospitalized in Washington, D.C., in December, which the Daily Mail reports was due to “a fever and suspected dehydration.” He underwent a quadruple heart bypass in 2004, but still keeps a busy political schedule, which includes campaigning on behalf of Democratic candidates. He joined a fundraiser in October on behalf of the Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, Abigail Spanberger. The vote takes place on Tuesday, with Spanberger leading by 7.4 points, according to RealClearPolling. It is not clear why Clinton was wearing the bandage, although the Daily Beast has reached out for comment. Jennifer Aniston has gone Instagram official with her relationship after wishing her new “love” a happy birthday. The Friends star had been heavily rumored to be dating author and hypnotherapist Jim Curtis, 49, since July, but now things seem to have moved on a step. “Happy birthday my love,” The Morning Show star, 56, wrote in a post featuring a black-and-white image of her hugging him from behind, smiles all around. “Cherished ❤️,” she added. Images of the pair have been few and far between, but clues about their relationship have not. The pair were spotted looking affectionate on a yacht in July, kickstarting the rumor mill. They have even been seen heading out for a bite to eat with Anison’s actor pal Jason Bateman. In August, a source close to the couple told People that the pair were “casually dating and having fun.” They added, “They were introduced by a friend and started out as friends. Jen had read his book and was familiar with his work… He’s very different from anyone she’s dated before.” Aniston’s previous partners include actors Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux. 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The accident happened around noon at the Harvest Festival on False River, near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, according to Pointe Coupée Parish Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux, who said both victims were under the age of 13. One was airlifted to a medical facility. Their conditions were not immediately released. “Our hearts go out to the families, and our prayers,” Thibodeaux said. The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal confirmed it is “actively investigating an incident in which two riders fell from a Ferris wheel ride at the New Roads Harvest Festival Saturday.” Witness Madison Fields told ABC affiliate WBRZ that the Ferris wheel bucket “caught on to the wires, and then it tilted over, and the two girls fell out.” “I heard like a body, just like something falling. I heard a loud boom,” she said, adding that one of the girls appeared to land face-first. Fields said she had been next in line for the ride. “It was sad and upsetting, like, because, what if that could have been me?” she told the station. Sean “Diddy” Combs looked weary and grayer in his first public appearance since being arrested in September 2024. The disgraced musical mogul was seen with a graying beard, dressed in a puffy jacket and orange beanie in photos obtained by TMZ of him at Fort Dix prison in New Jersey, where he was talking in the yard with other inmates. The 55-year-old music mogul requested that he be transferred to Fort Dix to serve his 50-month sentence for his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Previously, Combs was held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, known for its “grim” conditions, but requested a transfer to the New Jersey facility to be closer to his family and participate in a drug treatment program. At MDC, Combs created a course called “Free Game With Diddy,” where he taught fellow inmates business skills. During his October sentencing, Judge Arun Subramanian told Combs, “You will have the chance to show your children and the world what real accountability and healing look like.” TMZ reports that Combs’ first assignment at the new prison is working in the laundry room, washing and drying clothes. The rapper’s lawyers filed an appeal on Wednesday seeking to reduce his sentence.
