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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Video shows exact moment water slide ruptured on Royal Caribbean ship, one guest injured
Video shot by a passenger on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas shows the exact moment an acrylic glass panel broke on a water slide while a guest was inside. The video shows a man heading down the slide when the glass shatters, sending shards to the deck as water gushes out of the gaping hole. In a statement, Royal Caribbean confirmed that an adult guest was injured when the acrylic glass broke off in the slide while the guest was inside. "Our team provided medical care to an adult guest when acrylic glass broke off a water slide as the guest passed through the slide," a spokesperson said. It does not appear that anyone below the slide was hurt by the falling glass. The water slide remained closed for the rest of the sailing. Just two weeks before the water slide incident, Icon of the Seas was the site of a deadly altercation involving two crew members, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. On July 24, a 35-year-old South African crew member allegedly stabbed a 28-year-old South African woman multiple times aboard the ship while it was off the coast of San Salvador Island in the Bahamas. The man then fled and jumped overboard. He was later found dead by onboard medical staff. The woman suffered stab wounds to her upper body and was reported to be in stable condition, police said. A Royal Caribbean spokesperson described the incident as "a personal dispute" and said the woman was treated by the ship's medical team. The cruise line did not released the names of those involved. An autopsy was pending to determine the man's exact cause of death.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift Announces New Album The Life of a Showgirl with Help from Travis and Jason Kelce
The countdown comes hours after Travis Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast teased Swift as a guest Solve the daily Crossword
Gulf Business
4 days ago
- Gulf Business
Saudi's 20-hour hotel rule: Game-changer for tourists, hosts alike
Image credit: Getty Images The According to the policy, check-in and check-out times must be clearly documented in the reservation confirmation, and the total stay must not fall below 20 hours. While hotels and accommodations can set their own schedules based on location and clientele, they must still guarantee the full minimum stay, Read- Late check-ins won't affect check-out time Officials clarified that a guest's late arrival does not alter the stated check-out time. For instance, if a reservation lists check-in at 10:00 p.m. and check-out at 12:00 pm the next day, the full period stands, and any missed time is the responsibility of the guest. The ministry emphasized that this regulation allows facilities ample time to maintain cleanliness and prepare rooms to high-quality standards for incoming guests. The timing is calculated strictly based on the reservation record. Guests' rights and contact support Additionally, the ministry stressed that travelers are entitled to receive the exact room type, services, and amenities as advertised on booking platforms. Tourists are urged to carefully review hotel policies before confirming reservations. For questions or complaints, guests can contact the Unified Tourism Center by dialing 930. The Ministry of Tourism reiterated its commitment to enforcing regulations, protecting guest rights, and enhancing the overall tourism experience in line with international best practices.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bride-to-Be Suggests Guests Wear Their Own Bridal Gowns to Wedding. One Attendee Says It 'Feels Like a Trap'
A Reddit user revealed that she was worried she'd be the "only one" to attend in a wedding dress, per the bride's requestNEED TO KNOW A woman is looking for outside perspectives after getting invited to a wedding where the bride suggested guests wear their own bridal gowns for the occasion The anonymous woman shared her story on Reddit, revealing that she didn't want to be the "only one" who attended in a wedding dress "My friends say I should just do it and if anyone has a problem with it, that's their issue not mine," she wroteA wedding guest asked for the internet's advice after a bride-to-be suggested she and other attendees wear their own bridal gowns to her upcoming ceremony. The anonymous guest recently shared her story on Reddit's "Wedding Attire Approval" subreddit, revealing that a wedding website suggested guests throw on their own wedding dress for good measure. She also shared a screenshot of the suggestion, made by the soon-to-be bride of her husband's good friend. "How about, if you have one, and if you want to, and if you fit in it, your own wedding dress! Go on, it will be fun," a screenshot of the website read. "If not, then as fabulous a costume as you feel up for, whether it's an 80s prom number or your sequinnest onesie. OR.. just your favorite party attire, or chinos, or pretty much anything, just not formal. Extra points for medieval feasting finest." While the gown mention was only a suggestion, the Reddit user had some reservations. As she explained, her wedding dress "fits," it's "comfy and perfect" and she doesn't have many other options for dresses in her "limited wardrobe." "I worry I would be the only one to do this and get looks from the (very large) crowd, so it kinda feels like a trap," the original poster wrote. "But it's also literally in the wedding website sooo I kinda wanna do it to honor the request as also it's the comfiest public-facing garment I own." For added context, the attendee shared that her husband and the groom have been friends for over 25 years and, while she has "never met bride or groom" herself, she could have her husband double check with the groom on if the gown is a good move. "I dunno I want to but I worry people could be kinda brutal about it if I do," the woman wrote on Reddit. "Am I too in my head about this? My friends say I should just do it and if anyone has a problem with it, that's their issue not mine. What do you guys think?" The post's top commenters seemed to agree that, if the website encouraged wedding dresses, wedding dresses are totally fair game. "If the bride is suggesting it and you want an excuse to wear it again then do it!! All the guests will have read the same instructions as you and therefore will understand," one user wrote. "It's quite clear the bride isn't going to be wearing a typical white wedding dress so you'll be fine!!" "I want an invite to this wedding," another Reddit user wrote. "Sounds awesome. Wear your dress. There will definitely be other women that do. I would 💯 love to wear my dress again. The brides outfit will be incredible I bet. Please share it with us (with her permission obviously)." The OP later confirmed that, after the many "affirming comments" from her fellow Redditors, she decided to go with the bridal gown. And she had a game plan to dial it down a little, too. "I plan to check charity shops in my area for some sort of cosy and cute cardigan/shawl/wrap situation to break up the white, and give me a cover. Otherwise I plan to wear this with my hair down in waves, with a wavy brimmed straw hat and summery t-strap flat sandals," she wrote. "Maybe a cute belt if I can find one to help dress it down a bit more? I'm hoping this is a solid summer solstice/celebration lewk I will also bring a backup change of some fun casual street clothes just in case I feel overdressed." Ahead of the wedding, which she wrote would be taking place on a farm, the woman added that her "anxiety has decreased a lot with all your input." "I'll try to remember to come back in a couple weeks after the wedding to tell y'all all about it," she wrote. Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Airbnb scam warning after host used computer-generated fake photos to claim £12,000 from guest for property damage
The public is being warned over a new scam after an Airbnb host used AI-edited photos to claim £12,000 from a guest for property damage. The woman had booked a one-bedroom flat in New York earlier this year for two and a half months while she studied in the Big Apple. But the London-based academic left early due to feeling unsafe in the area. But soon after, the host filed a claim accusing her of causing over £12,000 worth of damage, including urinating on a mattress and damaging a coffee table, sofa, microwave, TV, robot vacuum, and air conditioning unit. The woman denied the claims and insisted she had left the flat in good condition, adding she only had two visitors during her seven-week stay. She believes the host retaliated because she ended her stay early. When the host submitted photos to Airbnb showing a cracked wooden coffee table, the guest pointed out inconsistencies in the damage between the images, suggesting they were either digitally altered or AI-generated. When the host submitted photos to Airbnb showing a cracked wooden coffee table The guest pointed out inconsistencies in the damage between the images, suggesting they were either digitally altered or AI-generated It has brought to light how new AI software, which is cheap and easily availabl,e can be used to manipulate images to give false evidence of what has happened in consumer complaints She told the Guardian: 'This should have immediately raised red flags and discredited the host's claims if the evidence had been reviewed with even basic scrutiny, but Airbnb not only failed to identify this obvious manipulation, they entirely ignored my explanations and clear evidence that the material was fabricated.' Initially, Airbnb sided with the host, telling her she owed £5,314. She appealed, offering to provide an eyewitness statement from a friend who was present at checkout, and flagged the visual discrepancies in the images. After her story was brought to life, the platform refunded her £500, but when she threatened she wouldn't rebook with them again. When she then said she was not going to rebook with Airbnb again, the company offered an £854 refund, a fifth of the cost of her booking. She refused and was eventually reimbursed the full amount of £4,269. A negative review left by the host was also removed from her profile. The complainant is listed as a 'superhost' on Airbnb, which according to the site, is experienced and highly rated. He did not respond to a request by the newspaper. Airbnb said he had been warned for violating its terms and told he would be removed if there were another similar report. It apologised and said there would be a review into how her case was handled. Security expert Serpil Hall, director of economic crime at management consultancy Baringa, warned that manipulating images and videos is now 'easier than ever'. She added: 'There's a growing need for forensic tools and fraud intelligence models to verify visual evidence in disputes.'
