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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Goonies' Star Looks Nearly Unrecognizable on Rare Los Angeles Outing
'The Goonies' Star Looks Nearly Unrecognizable on Rare Los Angeles Outing originally appeared on Parade. , one of the main cast members of the hit adventure movie The Goonies, which came out in 1985, looked almost unrecognizable during a recent sighting in Los Angeles, Calif., as she casually ran errands. The actress, who played the character Stef in the 1980s film opposite stars like and , was photographed wearing a chic blue shift dress, flip-flops and a brown crossbody bag while carrying flowers and groceries. Plimpton went makeup-free and her hair was in a short cut, as she usually styles it, and she brought her small dog along for the The Goonies is arguably Plimpton's most prominent role, she has had a long and successful career and continues to act in exciting projects. Some other major movies and TV roles include The Mosquito Coast, Running on Empty, Raising Hope, The Real O'Neals, and most recently, Prime Target. In a recent conversation with Modern Family star for his podcast Dinner's on Me, Plimpton opened up about her mixed feelings about her role in The Goonies, saying, "Obviously, when you're part of something like that at such a young age, you grow up and you've moved on and you're sure you're doing other things." "And you're all about doing other things and those early experiences, they don't stack up as much, you know, as an adult. So that's kind of how I feel about it," she concluded.'The Goonies' Star Looks Nearly Unrecognizable on Rare Los Angeles Outing first appeared on Parade on Aug 5, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 5, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
BBC News
04-08-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Worlingham family's holiday 'challenge' with son with allergies
A family with a son who has a weak immune system and a catalogue of allergies has described how going on holiday involves "military-level planning" to reduce the risks."We are trying to work out how to do life safely, but not miss out on things as a family," said mum Heidi, from Worlingham in son Bobby, 5, is autistic and has an extremely rare condition – BCL11B-Related Disorder, caused by mutations in the BCL11B gene - that has left him with almost 40 allergies and a susceptibility to common 44, said they had decided to "take the plunge" and go on holiday to Jersey, but would struggle to travel further afield. "At the moment, we've completely ruled out flying by plane."If we go to a different country, it's what foods we're able to buy, can we understand the ingredients? They're already complex, even in English," she said.A ferry journey to Jersey will be the family's first trip off the UK daughters Connie, 12, and Bettie, 10, said their friends were able to do things they could said: "They can go abroad on holiday a lot more. "It's easier for them because they can take planes, however we can't because of Bobby's allergies and additional needs." Heidi said another challenge was not knowing how foreign hospital services work, or whether medical staff would understand the complexity of Bobby's Stef, 44, said there were only 58 recorded cases of BCL11B-Related Disorder in the world and "doctors don't really know much about it yet – they're learning with us"."He has very, very low immunity. "We've been told to think about it like someone on cancer medication," said Stef."If he gets close to someone with chickenpox or measles, it could mean days in hospital. "We're on the look out all the time for anyone who's even got the sniffles.""There's always planning involved to make sure places are clean and safe for Bobby," he added."That usually means it's outside stuff, which is OK in the summer. "In the winter you're really restricted, and the poor girls miss out." Bobby's allergy's include eggs, nuts, bananas, potatoes, cow's milk, tree and grass pollen, feathers, dogs, cats and John Chapman is a consultant paediatrician specialising in allergies at the James Paget Hospital in Norfolk – one of several places Bobby goes for treatment."I've never known a patient like this before," he said. "We think it's an incredibly rare condition, and he is a subset of that rare condition. He's in a minority and very specialised."Dr Chapman said they were able to treat Bobby's immune deficiency fairly easily through regular antibiotics, to protect him from infections."The other part is down to his parents working out what he's allergic to and what they can feed him."They tend to get a good balance of what he can eat, but then he'll catch a cold or something and it will throw it all off. It's a constant battle," he said. Heidi said: "It's a been a massive grieving process because this is a life condition and it's very unpredictable."She appealed to the public to be aware of other people's conditions and allergies."Families like us really rely on the kindness of other people's decisions and choices to stay safe."We know allergies can make people feel their decisions are taken away because they aren't able to eat things in certain places, but that is a small sacrifice we hope they would make, so we can stay safe in that area," she Allergy UK spokesperson said: "Embarking on a journey should be a thrilling experience but, for people with allergies, it can also bring extra challenges."Our website and Helpline offer detailed guidance on what to consider when traveling abroad with allergies."Our Allergy Translation Cards also empower travellers to communicate their dietary needs clearly and confidently." Despite the challenges, Bobby's family are full of affection for him."He's so funny. He went from being non-verbal to verbal – he can tell jokes now," said Heidi."He's just a bundle of energy, non-stop, and very affectionate." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Time of India
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 makes most insane dive ever to avoid midair collision on flight to Las Vegas
A Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank to Las Vegas became a nightmare mid-air as passengers were thrown from their seats during a sudden nosedive. The pilot was forced to make the terrifying manoeuvre to dodge a possible mid-air collision, leaving the cabin in chaos and two crew members injured. 🚨🚨Breaking News : At Southwest Airlines Flight WN1496 From Burbank to Las Vegas , pilots had to dive aggressively to avoid midaircollision with N335AX a Hawker Hunter F.58 to passengers, pilot said his collision warning went off & he needed to avoid plane… Jimmy & Stef were aboard that Southwest Airlines flight traveling to Las Vegas today and got a wild ride! ✈️ Moments after takeoff from Burbank Airport, the plane nearly collided with a smaller jet. All passengers are safe. (And grateful to be alive!) Terror at 11,000 feet: A routine flight turns chaotic About 10 minutes after takeoff, passengers felt the aircraft plummet violently. Frequent flyer Caitlin Burdi said the drop felt like a theme park ride from hell, describing it as something out of the Tower of Terror. She recalled how adults screamed, children cried and people slammed into the ceiling, truly believing the plane was going down. A Southwest Airlines plane was forced to descend rapidly to avoid colliding with another aircraft, leaving two flight attendants injured and passengers 'shaken' Earlier today, a Southwest Airlines 737 received a TCAS RA as a Hawker Hunter crossed in front of it. The Southwest jet descended while the Hawker climbed. At their closest point the aircraft were 4.86 miles apart laterally and 350 feet apart vertically. A flight attendant quit on the spot The aftermath was just as chaotic. One flight attendant reportedly hit her head and looked completely dazed, while another stunned crew member allegedly announced he was quitting. Stand-up comedian Jimmy Dore, who was on the flight, posted that many passengers, including himself, were flung into the air and hit their heads. He said the pilot warned of an aircraft collision alert and that evasive action was taken. A young man caused chaos during a flight on board a #Southwest_Airlines plane 📹2-Chaos erupted on a Southwest flight from #NewYork to #Atlanta when a man went on a loud tirade, repeatedly calling a passenger behind him a 'loser' & daring him to 'hit me.'#USA The situation… Pilot confirms a near miss According to passengers, the pilot came on the intercom to confirm everyone's worst fears. He explained that the aircraft had nearly collided with another and that they had lost contact with air traffic control, prompting the emergency dive beneath the other plane. #BREAKING Several passengers of a Southwest Airlines jet headed from #Burbank to #LasVegas say their pilot had to 'aggressively' dive to avoid a midair collision with another plane shortly after takeoff.#USA #SouthwestAirlineshttps:// Airline and FAA speak out Southwest later confirmed that the crew had responded to two traffic alerts and had to quickly climb and descend to avoid danger. The flight eventually landed safely in Las Vegas, but the trauma left behind lingers. The FAA has launched a full investigation, confirming another aircraft was nearby during the event. Southwest praised its crew for their response and assured that the safety of its customers and employees remains their top priority. But for those on Flight 1496, the memory of that nosedive is one they will not soon forget.
The Guardian
13-07-2025
- The Guardian
The moment I knew: we hiked into the wilderness on Friday and emerged as a couple on Sunday
At the end of 2019 I was 15 months into a contract working in Fiji. The project was coming to an end and I was ready to head back to the UK when Stef showed up and changed everything. Working in international development, especially in more remote locations, means those in the sector tend to gravitate towards each other. Whenever a new crop of personnel show up, everyone gets together. It was Stef's third night on the island when we all descended on a local curry house in Suva to welcome her and the other volunteers. I arrived straight from work in a rather fetching sulu (Fijian sarong) and sandals. I was seated next to Stef and sparks flew instantly. She was clearly super bright, very funny and matched me in stacking away large quantities of chicken tikka butter masala (it's a thing and it's very good). We made plans to meet the following day and quickly began spending a lot of time together. We discovered we both loved hiking – which is excellent in Fiji – and not long after I met Stef, a group hike was planned. First though, I was off to a remote island for a week. After seven days out of phone range on a far-flung island, I arrived at the designated meeting point by plane, with a bucket of fresh lobster I'd been gifted, only to discover that everyone but Stef had pulled out. Knowing I was uncontactable she'd decided to take a five-hour bus odyssey across the main island, navigating two breakdowns and four transfers just to make sure I wasn't left in the lurch. She even showed up with leftover chicken palau. Being British I'm not always able to pick up on the subtle cues of romance, but being an Australian Stef isn't backwards in coming forward. The effort she'd made to come and meet me, when everyone else had not, was a sign of affection even I could read. Everything about the trek flowed easily and we hardly stopped chatting the whole weekend. While watching the stars together that first night I had the distinct impression this was it. That time together made it clear our connection was much more than just an aid-world fling. We'd hiked into the wilderness on Friday and emerged as a couple on Sunday. By New Year's Eve I'd told her how I felt. As Covid shuttered borders and nixed contracts, a few weeks later we were both sent back to our home countries. We were separated for nearly nine months. Our pandemic experiences were wildly different; Stef was working three jobs in outbreak response in New South Wales, while in the UK my main responsibility became drinking my way through the wine purchased for my sister's Covid-cancelled wedding. We spent hours on the phone, and as borders reopened, it was a no-brainer that we would find a way to be together again. By the end of the year we were reunited in Papua New Guinea and spent the next two and half years in Port Moresby. Last year we got married in the UK and thought we'd try our hand at a 'settled' life in Melbourne, but it wasn't long before our feet were itching. We've recently relocated to the Republic of the Congo where, if everything goes to plan, we'll spend the next couple of years continuing to affirm our love for each other, Test-match cricket and local curries. Do you have a romantic realisation you'd like to share? From quiet domestic scenes to dramatic revelations, Guardian Australia wants to hear about the moment you knew you were in love. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.
The Guardian
12-07-2025
- The Guardian
The moment I knew: we hiked into the wilderness on Friday and emerged as a couple on Sunday
At the end of 2019 I was 15 months into a contract working in Fiji. The project was coming to an end and I was ready to head back to the UK when Stef showed up and changed everything. Working in international development, especially in more remote locations, means those in the sector tend to gravitate towards each other. Whenever a new crop of personnel show up, everyone gets together. It was Stef's third night on the island when we all descended on a local curry house in Suva to welcome her and the other volunteers. I arrived straight from work in a rather fetching sulu (Fijian sarong) and sandals. I was seated next to Stef and sparks flew instantly. She was clearly super bright, very funny and matched me in stacking away large quantities of chicken tikka butter masala (it's a thing and it's very good). We made plans to meet the following day and quickly began spending a lot of time together. We discovered we both loved hiking – which is excellent in Fiji – and not long after I met Stef, a group hike was planned. First though, I was off to a remote island for a week. After seven days out of phone range on a far-flung island, I arrived at the designated meeting point by plane, with a bucket of fresh lobster I'd been gifted, only to discover that everyone but Stef had pulled out. Knowing I was uncontactable she'd decided to take a five-hour bus odyssey across the main island, navigating two breakdowns and four transfers just to make sure I wasn't left in the lurch. She even showed up with leftover chicken palau. Being British I'm not always able to pick up on the subtle cues of romance, but being an Australian Stef isn't backwards in coming forward. The effort she'd made to come and meet me, when everyone else had not, was a sign of affection even I could read. Everything about the trek flowed easily and we hardly stopped chatting the whole weekend. While watching the stars together that first night I had the distinct impression this was it. That time together made it clear our connection was much more than just an aid-world fling. We'd hiked into the wilderness on Friday and emerged as a couple on Sunday. By New Year's Eve I'd told her how I felt. As Covid shuttered borders and nixed contracts, a few weeks later we were both sent back to our home countries. We were separated for nearly nine months. Our pandemic experiences were wildly different; Stef was working three jobs in outbreak response in New South Wales, while in the UK my main responsibility became drinking my way through the wine purchased for my sister's Covid-cancelled wedding. We spent hours on the phone, and as borders reopened, it was a no-brainer that we would find a way to be together again. By the end of the year we were reunited in Papua New Guinea and spent the next two and half years in Port Moresby. Last year we got married in the UK and thought we'd try our hand at a 'settled' life in Melbourne, but it wasn't long before our feet were itching. We've recently relocated to the Republic of the Congo where, if everything goes to plan, we'll spend the next couple of years continuing to affirm our love for each other, Test-match cricket and local curries. Do you have a romantic realisation you'd like to share? From quiet domestic scenes to dramatic revelations, Guardian Australia wants to hear about the moment you knew you were in love. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.
