EXCLUSIVE Reject island: Some think they're 'digital nomads' living the dream, others are has-beens... but here's what these cocky Bali influencers aren't telling you
For generations, it has been the go -to holiday destination for Australians - and, thanks to Instagram hype, is now a hotspot for Europeans and Americans, too.
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Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
At least 25 injured on Delta Air Lines flight to Amsterdam as jet hits violent turbulence & makes emergency landing
The flight was operating on an Airbus A33-900 FLIGHT HELL At least 25 injured on Delta Air Lines flight to Amsterdam as jet hits violent turbulence & makes emergency landing Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AT least 25 people were injured when a Delta Air Lines flight to Amsterdam made an emergency landing after violent turbulence. The flight with 275 passengers and 13 crew members on board was forced to divert to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Footage showed emergency responders arriving at the tarmac to take those injured to the hospital Credit: X 2 The Delta Air Lines flight took off from Salt Lake City, Utah and was headed to Europe (file picture) Credit: Getty The airlines said that 25 of those injured were rushed to the hospital "for evaluation and care." The Air A33-900 took off from Salt Lake City, Utah and was headed to Europe. But shortly after taking off, the plane is said to have experienced major turbulence that forced the pilots to axe the flight and return to the ground. Footage showed emergency responders arriving at the tarmac to take those injured to the hospital. A spokesman said: "Delta flight DL56 - flying from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam - diverted to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport on Wednesday after the flight encountered significant turbulence while en route. "The aircraft, an Airbus A330-900, landed safely at MSP, and medical personnel met the flight upon arrival to evaluate customers and crew. "Twenty-five of those on board were transported to local hospitals for evaluation and care. "We are grateful for the support of all emergency responders involved. Safety is our number one value at Delta, and our Delta Care Team is working directly with customers to support their immediate needs." It comes as another Delta Air Lines flight packed with 150 passengers narrowly avoided a runway disaster after another plane nearly landed right on top of it just before takeoff. The flight was forced to abort takeoff seconds before the other plane landed directly in front of it. Delta Flight 590 was rolling out of Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez in Mexico City to Atlanta when AeroMéxico Connect flight 1631 flew over the plane less than 200 feet away on Monday. As the flight was preparing for takeoff, the crew saw another plane landing on the same runway, CNN reported. The jet then landed in front of the Delta flight. After the near-crash, the plane turned back around to the terminal. The near-crash comes after months of frightening flight incidents popping up across the globe. In January, an American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter in Washington, D.C., killing everyone on board. US on edge over 'cluster' of plane crashes A SERIES of devastating plane crashes, including the mid-air collision above DC that killed 67, has left Americans terrified of traveling by air. However, aviation expert and attorney Jason Matzus told The U.S. Sun the crashes can be attributed to "random clustering." "While these events are tragic, the likely explanation is simply 'random clustering,' which occurs when multiple crashes occur over a short period, warping our general perception and causing us to think that there is an increasing trend in plane crashes," Matzus said. "When in reality these crashes, despite being so close together, are merely coincidental and not caused by a systemic safety issue." The short period Matzus referred to was just a matter of three weeks. The aviation mishaps included: January 29 - A military helicopter and American Airlines plane collided at the Washington DC airport, killing 67 people January 31 - An air ambulance carrying a 6-year-old girl and her mom crashed on a street in Philadelphia, killing seven people in total February 5 - A Japan Airlines flight hit a parked Delta plane at Seattle SeaTac Airport and no one was injured February 6 - A small commuter plane on its way to Nome, Alaska, crashed killing all 10 people on board February 10 - Motley Crue singer Vince Neil's private jet collided with another plane, killing the pilot and injuring four others February 17 - A Delta plane crashed on the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport, miraculously killing no one but injuring 21 February 19 - Two planes collided at Marana Airport in Arizona, killing two people February 24 - Smoke filled a Delta Airlines flight cabin forcing passengers to evacuate by a slide after making an emergency landing in Atlanta March 9 - A Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft crashed into a retirement village parking lot in Manheim, Pennsylvania March 13 - An American Airlines jet engine erupted into flames at the Denver airport, forcing passengers to escape onto the plane's wing More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
'I left rat race and moved my family to Italy – people ask me if I regret it'
A mum-of-three from the US has opened up about the assumptions people have made since her family decided to move to Italy and start a new life without American coffee, a tumble dryer or a car On a typical day, which may involve schedules, work stress, and other commitments, you may wonder what it would be like to give it all up to live a different, calmer life, even if just for a short while. You may pine to move to a new city, or swap the hustle and bustle for countryside. Others dream of studying or living abroad for a year or two. One mum, named Erica Galbreath, was left fed up with the daily "hustle and bustle" and wanted more adventure for herself, her husband and their three children. She has opened up about her journey after moving her family to Tuscany in Italy from the US. On Instagram, she admitted: "There's wasn't one lightbulb moment. No dramatic epiphany, no perfect timing. Just a quiet knowing that we wanted more. And somehow, Italy felt like the place to find it." Erica has been sharing updates of her journey on her Instagram page @travelingmuggles. While she has been inundated with support and positivity from others, many people have shared their presumptions about the family's choice to move. Before moving, Erica shared the "actual unhinged things people have said to me when I tell them I'm moving to Italy". One question Erica was asked stated: "Aren't you worried about moving your kids there? Don't you think this will be too hard on them!" Erica responded and candidly wrote: "Totally opposite. Say hello to never having active shooter drills again. The US isn't exactly the poster child for safety." She also noted that when people say that they "can't believe" she signed the children up for a traditional Italian school - and not an English speaking school in Italy - that it is "hands down the best way to learn the language and integrate". Erica further said people assume that the family is Catholic now, but they aren't. She has also received wild assumptions that she "forced" her husband to move, as Erica said: "He's been here less than a month and feels like this is the home he's always been missing." The family are enjoying adjusting to their new life. Erica said they given up their car because they are happy to walk and the public transport is good. She noted she doesn't miss the large American coffees and they do not have a tumble dryer - and dry their clothes outside like other Tuscany locals. "This is something I've wanted since I was a child," she admitted. Erica said her dad travelled for work when she was younger, and she felt inspired. One day she was on a hike and realised she had never fulfilled the dream of living abroad, so after speaking to her family and they decided to move to Italy 30 days later. She said people have told her she looks happy since the move. Erica added: "I left everything behind, stopped chasing a dream that wasn't mine, and moved my family to Tuscany." She noted: "We traded in the hustle for slow mornings, good wine and family time in Tuscany." The family don't plan on moving back to the US any time soon either.
Reuters
3 hours ago
- Reuters
In Hiroshima, a schoolboy keeps memories of war alive with guided tours
HIROSHIMA, Japan, July 31 (Reuters) - Since the age of seven, Japanese schoolboy Shun Sasaki has been offering free guided tours to foreign visitors of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with a mission: ensuring that the horrors of nuclear war do not fade from memory with the passage of time. Aged 12 now, Shun has conveyed that message to some 2,000 visitors, recounting in his imperfect but confident English the experiences of his great-grandmother, a 'hibakusha' who survived the atomic bomb. "I want them to come to Hiroshima and know about what happened in Hiroshima on August 6," Shun said in English, referring to the day the bomb was dropped in 1945. "I want them to know how bad is war and how good is peace. Instead of fighting, we should talk to each other about the good things of each other," he said. About twice a month, Shun makes his way to the peace park wearing a yellow bib with the words "Please feel free to talk to me in English!" splashed across the back, hoping to educate tourists about his hometown. His volunteer work has earned him the honour of being selected as one of two local children to speak at this year's ceremony to commemorate 80 years since the A-bomb was dropped -- its first use in war. Shun is now the same age as when his great-grandmother Yuriko Sasaki was buried under rubble when her house, about 1.5 km (0.9 mile) from the hypocentre, collapsed from the force of the blast. She died of colorectal cancer aged 69 in 2002, having survived breast cancer decades earlier. The uranium bomb instantly killed about 78,000 people and by the end of 1945 the number of dead, including from radiation exposure, reached about 140,000. The U.S. dropped a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki on August 9. Canadian Chris Lowe said Shun's guided tour provided a level of appreciation that went beyond reading plaques on museum walls. "To hear that about his family... it surely wrapped it up, brought it home and made it much more personal. So it was outstanding for him to share that," he said. Shun said he plans to continue with the tours as long as he can. "The most dangerous thing is to forget what happened a long time ago… so I think we should pass the story to the next generation, and then, never forget it, ever again."
