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Express Tribune
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ellen Pompeo detained by TSA after snack triggers bomb squad response at airport
Actress Ellen Pompeo was recently detained by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at an airport after a bag of organic sunflower seeds she was carrying triggered a security alert. In an interview with Travel + Leisure published May 29, the Grey's Anatomy star said she was held for nearly an hour after TSA agents—and even a bomb squad—responded to the snack she brought from Erewhon, a high-end Los Angeles grocery store. "I had a bag of sunflower seeds, like organic sunflower seeds from Erewhon, so they were probably the most expensive sunflower seeds money can buy," Pompeo explained. 'They literally held me for an hour, and they brought the bomb squad in.' Pompeo said she was shocked by the response and offered to simply throw the seeds away. However, security officials insisted she remain while they examined the unopened package. "They said it was most likely a chemical on the packaging of these super expensive, fancy, organic, clean sunflower seeds,' she recalled. 'My protein on the plane!' The 55-year-old actress added that the delay nearly caused her to miss her flight, texting her publicist during the ordeal: "I might not get on this plane, and you're never gonna guess why." While the airport incident was unexpected, Pompeo noted it's not the first time her health-focused lifestyle has sparked outside attention. In a February interview with People, she opened up about earlier in her career when her thin appearance led to speculation that she had an eating disorder. "There was so much negative attention," she said. "I just had so much anxiety and lacked self-esteem because people were so critical of my physicality."
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ellen Pompeo Says She Was Detained by TSA for an Hour, Had Bomb Squad Called In: ‘Is This a Joke?'
Ellen Pompeo says she was delayed by TSA for an hour after trying to board a flight with a pricey snack that, triggered a bomb squad investigation. The 'Grey's Anatomy' star joked about the ordeal, saying she thought her publicist wouldn't believe it if she missed her flight A self-described nervous flier, Pompeo says she now sticks to carry-on essentials like wipes and water — and leans on her kids for comfort during Pompeo got an unexpected lesson on what snacks are safe to munch on in flight after a recent security debacle. The Grey's Anatomy star, 55, was stopped by TSA in March for attempting to board a plane with a bag of Erewhon sunflower seeds, she reveals in a new interview with Travel + Leisure. 'I had a bag of sunflower seeds, like organic sunflower seeds from Erewhon, so they were probably the most expensive sunflower seeds money can buy,' she says. 'They literally held me for an hour, and they brought the bomb squad in.' Pompeo asked the officials, 'What is happening? Is this a joke?' They replied that 'it was most likely a chemical on the packaging of these super expensive, fancy, organic, clean sunflower seeds' that triggered the search. To get on with the security and boarding process, the award-winning actor-director offered to simply throw the bag in the trash; however, she said they told her that she'd have to wait for the bomb squad to confirm the unopened bag of seeds was secure before being released. 'I almost missed the flight,' Pompeo recalls. 'It was really like no one would ever believe this! I was texting my publicist saying, 'I might not get on this plane, and you're never gonna guess why.'' Despite the TSA kerfuffle, Pompeo tells T+L that she loves to travel and reveals what she brings in her carry-on, excluding Erewhon sunflower seeds going forward, and her pre-seating routine. 'Mints, glasses, water, hand sanitizer, and baby wipes,' she shared. 'I have to do the Naomi Campbell thing and wipe down the entire seat.' As for how she likes to travel, the proud mom says her favorite way to jet set is with her family. Pompeo shares three children – Stella Luna, 15, Sienna May, 10, and Eli Christopher, 8 – with her husband, music producer Chris Ivery, to whom she's been married since 2007. As a self-proclaimed nervous flier, the Good American Family star says her family is her support system during any uneasy moments. 'I like to hold my kids' hands when I take off,' she confessed, 'which is probably a little selfish, and they're probably feeling my anxiety, which probably isn't the best thing to do.' Read the original article on People
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ellen Pompeo was stopped at TSA for fancy sunflower seeds — here are the rules for food in carry-on luggage
Even Dr. Meredith Grey has to worry about TSA. When going through security for a flight back in March, 'Grey's Anatomy' star Ellen Pompeo set off the alarms for a seemingly innocent snack — sunflower seeds. 'I had a bag of sunflower seeds, like organic sunflower seeds from [upscale grocery] Erewhon, so they were probably the most expensive sunflower seeds money can buy,' the 55-year-old actress told Travel + Leisure. Advertisement 3 Ellen Pompeo set off the alarms at airport security for a bag of sunflower SAG-AFTRA 'They literally held me for an hour, and they brought the bomb squad in,' Pompeo shared. 'And I was, like, 'What is happening? Is this a joke?' ' She explained that the Transportation Security Administration told her the issue was 'most likely' a chemical in the packaging of the unopened bag of 'super expensive, fancy, organic, clean sunflower seeds' from the store. Advertisement When she asked if she could just toss the seeds, they informed her that they needed her to stay and wait for the bomb squad to examine the seeds. 'I almost missed the flight. It was really, like, no one would ever believe this! I was texting my publicist, saying, 'I might not get on this plane, and you're never gonna guess why,'' Pompeo said. On the surface, sunflower seeds seem like a harmless snack to take on a flight, so the incident begs the question: What foods are allowed in your carry-on luggage? 3 The TSA informed Ellen Pompeo that the issue was 'most likely' due to a chemical in the packaging of the bag of sunflower seeds. Pixel-Shot – Advertisement While most foods are allowed to be brought on a plane, there are a few rules that travelers should be aware of. According to TSA guidelines, solid food items are allowed onto a plane in either carry-on or checked baggage. However, liquid and gel snacks are only allowed in a carry-on if they abide by the 3-1-1 rule, which allows one quart-sized bag or travel-sized containers that are a maximum of 3.4 ounces in volume. Creamy snack items, such as dips, spreads, cheeses, peanut butter and yogurt, are tricky when abiding by the 3.4-ounce rule, so it's better to avoid bringing them. Many of those options are available in an airport's post-security area. 3 While most foods are allowed to be brought on a plane, there are a few rules that travelers should be aware of. Mihail – Advertisement Everything else is fair game, including bread, candy, cereal, cheese, chocolate, coffee grounds, cookies, crackers, dried fruits, fresh eggs and meat — even a rotisserie chicken, seafood, vegetables, nuts, pizza, sandwiches, dry snacks, and the list goes on. Some airlines also allow live lobsters in a carry-on if they're in a special, clear, sealed, spill-proof container. Travelers are urged to consider organizing their carry-on bags so snacks are separate from other items, which can make the screening process easier and keep lines moving if, for some reason, a special inspection is needed. Officers may ask the traveler to separate items from their carry-on, such as food, powders or anything that may create clutter in the bag and obstruct images on the X-ray machine.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Pompeo urges Trump not to legitimize Russia's land grabs in Ukraine
Former U.S. State Secretary Mike Pompeo warned against recognizing Russia's sovereignty over Crimea and other Ukrainian territories seized by force, calling it "a mistake of epic proportions" during remarks at the Black Sea Security Forum in Odesa on May 31. Pompeo acknowledged frustrations over the current front lines but cautioned against ceding Ukrainian land to Russia. "I get the frustration … I'm not naive about what's physically possible in this moment, but that doesn't mean one should go and say, 'and we are giving up for all time,'" he said, according to The Hill. "This is one of the things I hope to communicate." The remarks come as the Trump administration considers granting Russia de jure recognition over territories it occupies in Ukraine as part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Ukraine is under pressure to agree to a ceasefire without regaining all of its territory, but Kyiv is urging allies not to legitimize Russian control over occupied regions. "Crimea will stay with Russia. And (President Volodymyr) Zelensky understands that, and everybody understands that it's been with them for a long time," U.S. President Donald Trump said in interview with Time magazine on April 22. Trump has been pushing both sides for a peace deal to end the war at all costs, threatening to walk away if there is no progress made in the near future. Trump's recent messages suggest that he started growing impatient with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. On May 28, Trump said that the United States would soon find out whether Putin is genuinely interested in ending the war in Ukraine, cautioning that if Moscow is merely stalling, Washington would "respond a little bit differently." In Odesa, Pompeo reiterated his 2018 Crimea Declaration, issued during Trump's first term, in which the U.S. rejected Russia's claims to Ukrainian territory captured by force. While Trump has since distanced himself from Pompeo, the former secretary said he continues to make the case on Capitol Hill for maintaining the declaration. He named Senator Lindsey Graham, a vocal supporter of Ukraine, as one of the allies he spoke to during his visit to Ukraine. "There are many in my party, the Republican party, that have disappointed me deeply and have said things that are inconsistent with what I think are the deep American interests that we have here," Pompeo said. He added, "But I think they all also know, that, in the end, there's no walking away from this for the United States." Read also: Could Ukraine have stopped Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014? We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
US didn't do enough to stop war in 2014, says former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo
Mike Pompeo, former US secretary of state, believes that the United States did not do enough to stop the war unleashed by Russia and restore peace in Ukraine in 2014. Source: Pompeo during the second Black Sea Security Forum in Odesa, as reported by a correspondent for European Pravda Details: Pompeo said that despite all efforts, US representatives failed to thwart the plans of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin and prevent a full-scale Russian invasion in 2022. "I regret that there was not more done in 2014, that there was not more done in 2022, and that deterrence was lost," he said. "And now the challenge is putting it back to a place. I was adjacent to the Minsk conversations (...) We've been at the negotiating table an awful lot, and there was no hammer." Pompeo acknowledged that it was "a different time" then and Russia's aggression was not as intense, but he pointed out: "If you went and looked at the debate issue papers from the Minsk conversations, they would look almost identical to the same conversations that are taking place today." "So that must remind us all: when Vladimir Putin lays down his weapons for a moment, you can't go back to Russian gas," Pompeo emphasised. "When Vladimir Putin lays down his weapons for a moment, there can't be life as it once was." He also pointed out that the US cannot afford to abandon Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. "As for the deeper question about whether [Ukraine] is viewed as a pawn, I don't think that anyone believes that. I don't think anybody thinks, 'Oh my goodness, we can sacrifice that and get peace','' he said. He pointed out that many members of the Republican Party have expressed views on this issue that are contrary to America's deep national interests. "But I think they all also know that, in the end, there is no walking away from this for the United States. It is not the case where you can say, 'Godspeed, you're on your own'. This will continue to chase all of us who believe in basic human dignity, property rights, all the indicia of sovereign nationhood that we will ultimately come to prevail," Pompeo stressed. Background: While Pompeo was serving as US secretary of state, the Crimea Declaration was adopted and released on 25 July 2018, 10 days after the official meeting between Trump (during his first presidential term) and Putin in Helsinki. That document stated that "Russia, through its 2014 invasion of Ukraine and its attempted annexation of Crimea, sought to undermine a bedrock international principle shared by democratic states: that no country can change the borders of another by force". Meanwhile, when Trump returned to power in 2025, his administration repeatedly made controversial remarks about Crimea. In April, media reports indicated that the Trump administration had handed Ukraine a one-page document in Paris, which was presented as a "final proposal" for a peaceful settlement. Among other things, it supposedly stated that the United States was ready to recognise Russia's control over Ukrainian Crimea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv does not recognise the Russian occupation of Crimea, and Trump criticised the statement, claiming that "Crimea was lost years ago" and that Zelenskyy's words are "very harmful to the peace negotiations". Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
