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3 days ago
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General Hospital Recap: Emma Vows to be Ride or Die for Gio
General Hospital Recap: Emma Vows to be Ride or Die for Gio originally appeared on Daytime Confidential. On today's General Hospital recap: Brook Lynn apologizes to Ned who hugs her and says he understands. He says it was her life, and her decision though he wished she would have confided in him. Ned is angrier with Lois. Brook Lynn says she's wanted to meet her child for so long, but this turned into a nightmare. Ned asks about Gio and Brook Lynn tells him how angry he was with her. Ned is certain Gio will see everything was Lois' doing, once things settle down. She's worried Gio won't give her the chance to be in his life, but Ned reassures her. Olivia talks to Tracy about holding Gio as a baby and wonders why she didn't feel he was her grandchild. She wonders how Lois could have done this to them. Tracy realizes she's now blood related to Sonny and won't let him corrupt Gio. Brook Lynn apologizes but Olivia knows she did what was best for her at the time. Tracy admits to Ned she just found out about the baby and was making plans to find him. Gio says he smashed his violin because he thought he got this talent from his mother but that was a lie. He says he felt like he still had a piece of her, but now knows she wasn't even his mother. Gio wonders who knew the truth and whether anyone was ever going to tell him. Emma says she believes Dante didn't know about the pregnancy and Brook Lynn didn't know Gio was the son she gave up. Gio says Dante hates him, but Emma disagrees. She says many people care about him, including her. Emma promises to go with him, wherever he goes. Lulu admits to Dante she confronted Lois and Gio must have overheard. She says she thought he deserved to know the truth, but he says it just made everything worse. Lulu says she was thinking about missing time with Charlotte and how Brook Lynn knew Gio was her son. Dante disagrees saying he feels she did all of this to make Brook Lynn look bad. He says Lulu let her petty rivalry upend so many lives, especially Gio's. Lulu swears it wasn't about her, but Dante says she should have told him the minute she thought his child was Gio. Lulu says Brook Lynn is to blame for giving up her baby, but he says she discounted Gio's feelings to get into his good graces. Lulu swears she didn't do this to get back together with him and wants nothing to do with Dante again. Dante says he's going to be the one to tell Rocco and warns her to stay away from Gio. Jason thanks Sasha for her help and she says she's glad Michael is back. Sasha wants him to continue to pretend to be the baby's father, especially with the custody hearing coming. Sasha understands she's being a little hypocritical, but Jason says Michael trusts Sasha to be a good mother. Sasha doesn't understand what Willow is going through and how she's going to lose her children because of Drew. Cody updates Sasha on what happened at the ball and blames himself. Sasha believes he was doing what he thought was right for Dante. Cody feels badly for Gio and hates it came out this way. Michael refuses to let Willow see the kids. She says the kids belong with her, but he disagrees. She says she's been their only parent for months, but Michael says she also uprooted them to move in with Drew. Willow claims the kids love living with Drew, but Michael says Wylie has been asking when he can come home. He says she's been putting her wants above the kids needs and that's going to end. Michael says he'll be suing for full custody and she will have to break up with Drew and move out of his house. He says it's time for her to choose between Drew and the kids. Willow tells Drew about the ultimatum and thinks she doesn't have a choice. Drew promises he won't let her lose her kids and says she can't trust Michael. Willow agrees and Drew tells her not to let Michael tear them apart. Willow decides her marriage is officially over and removes her rings. Drew tells her they'll dig up whatever Michael is hiding and use it against him. Michael thanks Jason again for everything he did and for looking out for Sasha. Jason says he'd do anything to protect Michael and the kids. Michael admits he wants to be a father to Sasha's baby. Jason says Sasha values her independence and Michael understands. Michael tells Jason about the ultimatum for Willow to leave Drew. He says she puts her needs above the kids. Jason says he trusts Michael to do what's right and only Wylie and Amelia Lynn apologizes to Ned who hugs her and says he understands. He says it was her life, and her decision though he wished she would have confided in him. Ned is angrier with Lois. Brook Lynn says she's wanted to meet her child for so long, but this turned into a nightmare. Ned asks about Gio and Brook Lynn tells him how angry he was with her. Ned is certain Gio will see everything was Lois' doing, once things settle down. She's worried Gio won't give her the chance to be in his life, but Ned reassures her. Olivia talks to Tracy about holding Gio as a baby and wonders why she didn't feel he was her grandchild. She wonders how Lois could have done this to them. Tracy realizes she's now blood related to Sonny and won't let him corrupt Gio. Brook Lynn apologizes but Olivia knows she did what was best for her at the time. Tracy admits to Ned she just found out about the baby and was making plans to find him. Gio says he smashed his violin because he thought he got this talent from his mother but that was a lie. He says he felt like he still had a piece of her, but now knows she wasn't even his mother. Gio wonders who knew the truth and whether anyone was ever going to tell him. Emma says she believes Dante didn't know about the pregnancy and Brook Lynn didn't know Gio was the son she gave up. Gio says Dante hates him, but Emma disagrees. She says many people care about him, including her. Emma promises to go with him, wherever he goes. Lulu admits to Dante she confronted Lois and Gio must have overheard. She says she thought he deserved to know the truth, but he says it just made everything worse. Lulu says she was thinking about missing time with Charlotte and how Brook Lynn knew Gio was her son. Dante disagrees saying he feels she did all of this to make Brook Lynn look bad. He says Lulu let her petty rivalry upend so many lives, especially Gio's. Lulu swears it wasn't about her, but Dante says she should have told him the minute she thought his child was Gio. Lulu says Brook Lynn is to blame for giving up her baby, but he says she discounted Gio's feelings to get into his good graces. Lulu swears she didn't do this to get back together with him and wants nothing to do with Dante again. Dante says he's going to be the one to tell Rocco and warns her to stay away from Gio. Jason thanks Sasha for her help and she says she's glad Michael is back. Sasha wants him to continue to pretend to be the baby's father, especially with the custody hearing coming. Sasha understands she's being a little hypocritical, but Jason says Michael trusts Sasha to be a good mother. Sasha doesn't understand what Willow is going through and how she's going to lose her children because of Drew. Cody updates Sasha on what happened at the ball and blames himself. Sasha believes he was doing what he thought was right for Dante. Cody feels badly for Gio and hates it came out this way. Michael refuses to let Willow see the kids. She says the kids belong with her, but he disagrees. She says she's been their only parent for months, but Michael says she also uprooted them to move in with Drew. Willow claims the kids love living with Drew, but Michael says Wylie has been asking when he can come home. He says she's been putting her wants above the kids needs and that's going to end. Michael says he'll be suing for full custody and she will have to break up with Drew and move out of his house. He says it's time for her to choose between Drew and the kids. Willow tells Drew about the ultimatum and thinks she doesn't have a choice. Drew promises he won't let her lose her kids and says she can't trust Michael. Willow agrees and Drew tells her not to let Michael tear them apart. Willow decides her marriage is officially over and removes her rings. Drew tells her they'll dig up whatever Michael is hiding and use it against him. Michael thanks Jason again for everything he did and for looking out for Sasha. Jason says he'd do anything to protect Michael and the kids. Michael admits he wants to be a father to Sasha's baby. Jason says Sasha values her independence and Michael understands. Michael tells Jason about the ultimatum for Willow to leave Drew. He says she puts her needs above the kids. Jason says he trusts Michael to do what's right and only Wylie and Amelia matter. Keep checking back for the latest General Hospital recaps! This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Independent
3 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Pup patrol: The border collies preventing bird strikes at a busy airport
At West Virginia International Yeager Airport, Hercules and Ned patrol the mile-long airfield daily. The border collies have an important job: ensuring the safety of passengers and crew by keeping birds and wildlife away from planes. Chris Keyser, the airport's wildlife specialist and the dogs' handler, says preventing a bird from hitting a plane "can make a difference for someone's life." Since 2018, Yeager management has employed the services of border collies to mitigate collisions between wildlife and planes, a common issue at airports nationwide. Hercules, the chief ambassador, also spends time inside the terminal, calming nervous passengers and receiving affection. Prior to his arrival at Yeager, Hercules trained for 18 months at Flyaway Geese in Charlotte, North Carolina, learning to herd geese and sheep, preparing him for his vital role in maintaining airport safety. When Hercules stepped onto Charleston's airfield for the first time, 'I held my breath,' Flyaway Geese owner Rebecca Gibson said. 'But boy, he took hold of the reins. It was his place. "He's done an amazing job and has just been a great dog for them. We're very proud of him.' Along the way, Hercules became a local celebrity. He has his own Instagram and TikTok accounts and regularly hosts groups of schoolchildren. Now eight, Hercules has some help. Ned was two when he was welcomed into the fold last year from another kennel where he trained to herd goats and geese. Ned has shadowed Hercules, following commands from Keyser and learning safety issues such as not venturing onto the runway. 'Ned's ready to go,' Keyser said. 'He's picked up on all that. He's doing fantastic, running birds off.' Inside the airport operations center, Hercules is laid back until he's told it's time to work, barking at the door in anticipation. Ned, on the other hand, is always moving. When not outside, he'll bring his blue bouncy ball to anyone willing to play fetch. Charleston's airport is on top of a mountain and has a menagerie of wildlife, including Canada geese, hawks, ducks, songbirds and bats. After it rains, worms come to the surface and cause an increase in bird activity, Keyser said. In addition to taking the dogs on their regular rounds, Keyser is in constant contact with the airport tower, which looks for birds on the field or relays reports from airplanes that see wildlife nearby. 'We get plenty of exercise,' Keyser said. 'You don't gain no weight in this job. It's an all-day job. You're always got your eyes on the field, you've got your ears open listening to the radio." Border collies are among the most energetic dog breeds. They've been used for decades to shoo Canada geese off golf courses. They've also scared away birds at other airports, military bases, and locks and dams. The dogs' instincts are to herd, not to kill. 'But in the mind of the bird, they're no different than a coyote or a fox, which is a natural predator for the bird,' Gibson said. Bird strikes cause delays About 19,000 strikes involving planes and wildlife occurred at U.S. airports in 2023, of which 95 per cent involved birds, according to a Federal Aviation Administration database. From 1988 to 2023, wildlife collisions in the U.S. killed 76 people and destroyed 126 aircraft. Perhaps the most famous bird-plane strike occurred in January 2009 when a flight from New York's LaGuardia Airport almost immediately flew into a flock of Canada geese, knocking out both engines. Pilot Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger guided the powerless jet into the frigid Hudson River. All 155 people on board survived the incident, which was captured in the 2016 movie Sully, starring Tom Hanks. At the Charleston airport, wildlife-plane incidents vary each year from a few to a couple dozen. 'Anytime a plane hits a bird, it has to be inspected, and it causes a delay in the flight,' Keyser said. 'And sometimes you don't make your connecting flights. So that's how important it is to keep everything going smooth.' In 2022 alone, there were five airplane strikes at the airport involving bats. In December 2000, a plane collided with two deer after landing. The tip of the right engine propeller blade separated and punctured the plane's fuselage, seriously injuring a passenger, according to the FAA. A comforting paw Inside the terminal, Hercules wags his tail as he moves about greeting passengers. Among them was Janet Spry, a Scott Depot, West Virginia, resident waiting to board a flight to visit her daughter and grandchildren in San Antonio. Spry needed a bit of cheering up. In addition to having a fear of flying, Spry's 15-year-old cat was euthanized the previous day after being diagnosed with an inoperable condition. An impromptu visit from Hercules brought a smile — and more. Hercules placed a paw on Spry's arm and delivered plenty of wet kisses. 'He's making my day better,' Spry said. She also joked whether the airport might want to let Hercules stay with her a while longer. 'I think there was an empty seat on the plane beside me,' Spry said.
Nahar Net
6 days ago
- General
- Nahar Net
Meet Hercules and Ned, the border collies fending off wildlife at West Virginia's busiest airport
by Naharnet Newsdesk 26 May 2025, 16:13 Hercules and Ned have quite the spacious office at West Virginia's busiest airport. The border collies and their handler make daily patrols along the milelong airfield to ensure birds and other wildlife stay away from planes and keep passengers and crew safe. Hercules is also the chief ambassador, soaking in affection from passengers inside the terminal while calming some nervously waiting to board a flight at West Virginia International Yeager Airport. Chris Keyser, the dogs' handler and the airport's wildlife specialist, said preventing a bird from hitting a plane "can make a difference for someone's life." How it started Collisions between wildlife and planes are common at airports nationwide. With that in mind, Yeager management in 2018 bought Hercules at the recommendation of a wildlife biologist. Hercules spent the first 18 months of his life training to herd geese and sheep around his birthplace at Charlotte, North Carolina-based Flyaway Geese, which teaches border collies to help businesses address nuisance wildlife problems. When Hercules stepped onto Charleston's airfield for the first time, "I held my breath," Flyaway Geese owner Rebecca Gibson said. "But boy, he took hold of the reins. It was his place. "He's done an amazing job and has just been a great dog for them. We're very proud of him." Along the way, Hercules became a local celebrity. He has his own Instagram and TikTok accounts and regularly hosts groups of schoolchildren. Now 8, Hercules has some help. Ned was 2 when he was welcomed into the fold last year from another kennel where he trained to herd goats and geese. Ned has shadowed Hercules, following commands from Keyser and learning safety issues such as not venturing onto the runway. "Ned's ready to go," Keyser said. "He's picked up on all that. He's doing fantastic, running birds off." Inside the airport operations center, Hercules is laid back until he's told it's time to work, barking at the door in anticipation. Ned, on the other hand, is always moving. When not outside, he'll bring his blue bouncy ball to anyone willing to play fetch. A mountaintop menagerie Charleston's airport is on top of a mountain and has a menagerie of wildlife, including Canada geese, hawks, ducks, songbirds and bats. After it rains, worms come to the surface and cause an increase in bird activity, Keyser said. In addition to taking the dogs on their regular rounds, Keyser is in constant contact with the airport tower, which looks for birds on the field or relays reports from airplanes that see wildlife nearby. "We get plenty of exercise," Keyser said. "You don't gain no weight in this job. It's an all-day job. You're always got your eyes on the field, you've got your ears open listening to the radio." Border collies are among the most energetic dog breeds. They've been used for decades to shoo Canada geese off golf courses. They've also scared away birds at other airports, military bases, and locks and dams. The dogs' instincts are to herd, not to kill. "But in the mind of the bird, they're no different than a coyote or a fox, which is a natural predator for the bird," Gibson said. Bird strikes cause delays About 19,000 strikes involving planes and wildlife occurred at U.S. airports in 2023, of which 95% involved birds, according to a Federal Aviation Administration database. From 1988 to 2023, wildlife collisions in the U.S. killed 76 people and destroyed 126 aircraft. Perhaps the most famous bird-plane strike occurred in January 2009 when a flight from New York's LaGuardia Airport almost immediately flew into a flock of Canada geese, knocking out both engines. Pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger guided the powerless jet into the frigid Hudson River. All 155 people on board survived the incident, which was captured in the 2016 movie "Sully," starring Tom Hanks. At the Charleston airport, wildlife-plane incidents vary each year from a few to a couple dozen. "Anytime a plane hits a bird, it has to be inspected, and it causes a delay in the flight," Keyser said. "And sometimes you don't make your connecting flights. So that's how important it is to keep everything going smooth." In 2022 alone, there were five airplane strikes at the airport involving bats. In December 2000, a plane collided with two deer after landing. The tip of the right engine propeller blade separated and punctured the plane's fuselage, seriously injuring a passenger, according to the FAA. A comforting paw Inside the terminal, Hercules wags his tail as he moves about greeting passengers. Among them was Janet Spry, a Scott Depot, West Virginia, resident waiting to board a flight to visit her daughter and grandchildren in San Antonio. Spry needed a bit of cheering up. In addition to having a fear of flying, Spry's 15-year-old cat was euthanized the previous day after being diagnosed with an inoperable condition. An impromptu visit from Hercules brought a smile — and more. Hercules placed a paw on Spry's arm and delivered plenty of wet kisses. "He's making my day better," Spry said. She also joked whether the airport might want to let Hercules stay with her a while longer. "I think there was an empty seat on the plane beside me," Spry said.
Sinar Daily
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
Beloved UK gardener's dog lends a paw at top flower show
Don has designed a unique garden for the show to delight both man's best friend and his master (or mistress). 25 May 2025 11:00am Gardener Monty Don poses with his dog Ned, a Golden Retriever, in his dog-friendly garden on May 19, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/AFP LONDON - The English love their gardens, and they love their dogs. Now the two passions have been married at the Chelsea Flower Show thanks to the talents of the nation's beloved gardener Monty Don. Don has designed a unique garden for the show to delight both man's best friend and his master (or mistress). The lawn is for dogs to run and play, and roll and rest, set with a wooden bench and comfortable cushions. Even before some 140,000 visitors were expected at the five-day show organised by the Royal Horticultural Society, there was due to be a special visit from the country's top canine-lovers, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, on Monday. The green-fingered Monty Don, 69, has become a national celebrity, beguiling television audiences for the past 22 years presenting the popular BBC programme "Gardeners' World". Each week the self-taught horticulturist shares his knowledge, gentle words of wisdom and tips and tricks to keep UK gardens blooming through each season. Padding faithfully at his side have been his dogs, including golden retriever Ned, delighting audiences with his antics as Don walks the 8,000 square metres (two acres) of his garden in Longmeadow, close to the Welsh border. - Simple - And since he has always gardened with a dog by his side, Don said it was natural that he would lean on Ned for inspiration when he was asked to design a dog-friendly garden for the Chelsea Flower Show. Ned was let loose a few weeks ago at a plot packed with plants so the designers could copy the routes he took as he followed his nose and tracked interesting smells. "We had imagined that Ned would create sweeps and curves through the planting. However, every time he ran off, he returned to Monty via the same route, and as such we have changed the design accordingly," said landscape gardener Jamie Butterworth. At the Chelsea garden, there's a frisbee on the lawn, and a little stream where dogs can wade to cool off after a boisterous game of fetch. They can flop on the bench, or head for some calm in a little house. Gardener Monty Don poses with his dog Ned, a Golden Retriever, in his dog-friendly garden on May 19, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/AFP "I wanted it to be a very simple garden," Don said. "There's no message, there's no hidden back story. It is what it is. What you see is what you get." Last Sunday, a fox even snuck in for a snooze. It is the first time Don has been asked to design a garden for the prestigious show, run by the Royal Horticulture Society since 1913. - Tousled lawn - The lawn is replete with dandelions, daisies and clover - a far cry from the neatly cropped grass usually favoured by the Brits. Don aimed to keep things simple with hazelnut trees, hyacinths and spring flowers. Brick pathways inspired by his garden at Longmeadow are inscribed with the names of dogs, including Camilla's beloved terriers Bluebell and Beth, who were adopted from a dog shelter. Beth died from a tumour in November, and the royal family announced the passing on social media. Camilla even had the dogs' silhouettes embroidered in gold thread on her coronation dress in May 2023. Monty Don's garden won't be judged among 30 others as part of the competition at the Chelsea Flower Show. But he knows he will be judged by public opinion, and confessed to feeling nervous. After the show, Ned's garden will be donated to London's Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to continue delighting four-legged friends. - AFP More Like This
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Meet Hercules and Ned, the border collies fending off wildlife at West Virginia's busiest airport
CHARLESTON, (AP) — Hercules and Ned have quite the spacious office at West Virginia's busiest airport. The border collies and their handler make daily patrols along the milelong airfield to ensure birds and other wildlife stay away from planes and keep passengers and crew safe. Hercules is also the chief ambassador, soaking in affection from passengers inside the terminal while calming some nervously waiting to board a flight at West Virginia International Yeager Airport. Chris Keyser, the dogs' handler and the airport's wildlife specialist, said preventing a bird from hitting a plane 'can make a difference for someone's life.' How it started Collisions between wildlife and planes are common at airports nationwide. With that in mind, Yeager management in 2018 bought Hercules at the recommendation of a wildlife biologist. Hercules spent the first 18 months of his life training to herd geese and sheep around his birthplace at Charlotte, North Carolina-based Flyaway Geese, which teaches border collies to help businesses address nuisance wildlife problems. When Hercules stepped onto Charleston's airfield for the first time, 'I held my breath,' Flyaway Geese owner Rebecca Gibson said. 'But boy, he took hold of the reins. It was his place. "He's done an amazing job and has just been a great dog for them. We're very proud of him.' Along the way, Hercules became a local celebrity. He has his own Instagram and TikTok accounts and regularly hosts groups of schoolchildren. Now 8, Hercules has some help. Ned was 2 when he was welcomed into the fold last year from another kennel where he trained to herd goats and geese. Ned has shadowed Hercules, following commands from Keyser and learning safety issues such as not venturing onto the runway. 'Ned's ready to go,' Keyser said. 'He's picked up on all that. He's doing fantastic, running birds off.' Inside the airport operations center, Hercules is laid back until he's told it's time to work, barking at the door in anticipation. Ned, on the other hand, is always moving. When not outside, he'll bring his blue bouncy ball to anyone willing to play fetch. A mountaintop menagerie Charleston's airport is on top of a mountain and has a menagerie of wildlife, including Canada geese, hawks, ducks, songbirds and bats. After it rains, worms come to the surface and cause an increase in bird activity, Keyser said. In addition to taking the dogs on their regular rounds, Keyser is in constant contact with the airport tower, which looks for birds on the field or relays reports from airplanes that see wildlife nearby. 'We get plenty of exercise,' Keyser said. 'You don't gain no weight in this job. It's an all-day job. You're always got your eyes on the field, you've got your ears open listening to the radio." Border collies are among the most energetic dog breeds. They've been used for decades to shoo Canada geese off golf courses. They've also scared away birds at other airports, military bases, and locks and dams. The dogs' instincts are to herd, not to kill. 'But in the mind of the bird, they're no different than a coyote or a fox, which is a natural predator for the bird,' Gibson said. Bird strikes cause delays About 19,000 strikes involving planes and wildlife occurred at U.S. airports in 2023, of which 95% involved birds, according to a Federal Aviation Administration database. From 1988 to 2023, wildlife collisions in the U.S. killed 76 people and destroyed 126 aircraft. Perhaps the most famous bird-plane strike occurred in January 2009 when a flight from New York's LaGuardia Airport almost immediately flew into a flock of Canada geese, knocking out both engines. Pilot Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger guided the powerless jet into the frigid Hudson River. All 155 people on board survived the incident, which was captured in the 2016 movie 'Sully,' starring Tom Hanks. At the Charleston airport, wildlife-plane incidents vary each year from a few to a couple dozen. 'Anytime a plane hits a bird, it has to be inspected, and it causes a delay in the flight,' Keyser said. 'And sometimes you don't make your connecting flights. So that's how important it is to keep everything going smooth.' In 2022 alone, there were five airplane strikes at the airport involving bats. In December 2000, a plane collided with two deer after landing. The tip of the right engine propeller blade separated and punctured the plane's fuselage, seriously injuring a passenger, according to the FAA. A comforting paw Inside the terminal, Hercules wags his tail as he moves about greeting passengers. Among them was Janet Spry, a Scott Depot, West Virginia, resident waiting to board a flight to visit her daughter and grandchildren in San Antonio. Spry needed a bit of cheering up. In addition to having a fear of flying, Spry's 15-year-old cat was euthanized the previous day after being diagnosed with an inoperable condition. An impromptu visit from Hercules brought a smile — and more. Hercules placed a paw on Spry's arm and delivered plenty of wet kisses. 'He's making my day better,' Spry said. She also joked whether the airport might want to let Hercules stay with her a while longer. 'I think there was an empty seat on the plane beside me,' Spry said.
