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USA Today
2 days ago
- General
- USA Today
Toddler is safe after taking ride on Newark Airport's luggage conveyor belt
Toddler is safe after taking ride on Newark Airport's luggage conveyor belt Show Caption Hide Caption How Newark airport issues could affect your summer travel plans Summer flyers beware: Newark airport delays and what to expect A toddler took a ride on the baggage conveyor belt all the way from the ticketing desk to the baggage room at Newark Liberty International Airport before being rescued and caught by officers. The two-year-old reportedly slipped behind the JetBlue ticketing counter inside the New Jersey airport's Terminal A on May 28 shortly before 6:30 p.m. and hopped onto the conveyor belt luggage system, according to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Authorities quickly sprang into action and located the child in the checked baggage room on the lower level. Daily News reported responding officers also hopped onto the conveyor belt to follow the child during the rescue. The child was not injured, authorities said, and though medics were requested as a precaution, the child's parents declined further medical attention. No further information was available, and it is not known if the toddler was a girl or boy and if the family made it to their flight. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. What to know: Could Newark's trouble affect your summer travels? Not the first time Wednesday's incident was not the first time a child found themselves in a precarious situation at the airport. In 2021, a 9-year-old boy, who had wandered away from his family, had climbed onto an airport luggage belt at Minneapolis Airport where he had gotten pulled inside, ABC News had reported. While Delta staff stopped the belt to rescue him, the boy escaped to another belt, which took him to the screening area. Video footage from the incident showed him crawling out and jumping down. Earlier, in 2019, a two-year-old toddler took a ride through Spirit's baggage system at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, climbing over bags and passing inside an X-ray machine before going down a ramp into a large baggage screening room where TSA agents found him and called for help USA TODAY previously reported. The child suffered a fractured hand and cuts to his arm. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
USA Today
3 days ago
- General
- USA Today
Toddler takes a ride on Newark Airport's luggage conveyor belt, airport officials say
Toddler takes a ride on Newark Airport's luggage conveyor belt, airport officials say Show Caption Hide Caption How Newark airport issues could affect your summer travel plans Summer flyers beware: Newark airport delays and what to expect A toddler took a ride on the baggage conveyor belt all the way from the ticketing desk to the baggage room at Newark Liberty International Airport before being rescued and caught by officers. The two-year-old reportedly slipped behind the JetBlue ticketing counter inside the New Jersey airport's Terminal A on May 28 shortly before 6:30 p.m. and hopped onto the conveyor belt luggage system, according to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Authorities quickly sprang into action and located the child in the checked baggage room on the lower level. Daily News reported responding officers also hopped onto the conveyor belt to follow the child during the rescue. The child was not injured, authorities said, and though medics were requested as a precaution, the child's parents declined further medical attention. No further information was available, and it is not known if the toddler was a girl or boy and if the family made it to their flight. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. What to know: Could Newark's trouble affect your summer travels? Not the first time Wednesday's incident was not the first time a child found themselves in a precarious situation at the airport. In 2021, a 9-year-old boy, who had wandered away from his family, had climbed onto an airport luggage belt at Minneapolis Airport where he had gotten pulled inside, ABC News had reported. While Delta staff stopped the belt to rescue him, the boy escaped to another belt, which took him to the screening area. Video footage from the incident showed him crawling out and jumping down. Earlier, in 2019, a two-year-old toddler took a ride through Spirit's baggage system at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, climbing over bags and passing inside an X-ray machine before going down a ramp into a large baggage screening room where TSA agents found him and called for help USA TODAY previously reported. The child suffered a fractured hand and cuts to his arm. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Sonic is bringing back 2 'legendary slushes': See which ones
Sonic is bringing back 2 'legendary slushes': See which ones Show Caption Hide Caption Dirty Soda shops explode in popularity after viral boosts Viral TikToks and reality shows helped dirty soda shops explode nationwide Sonic Drive-In is bringing back some summer favorites on popular demand. The fast-food chain says it "is dialing up the summer vibes with the return of two legendary slushes" - Watermelon and Lemonberry Slushes - "and the debut of an all-new, craveable snack," Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Bites. Sonic's popular Watermelon and Lemonberry slushes are returning for a limited time after they were frequently requested by customers on social media. Some fans even started a petition urging the company to bring back the Watermelon Slush. The petition had 2,842 verified signatures as of May 20. What Sonic slushes are returning and when? The Watermelon Slush, last seen on Sonic menu in 2019, "is a burst of juicy, sweet watermelon flavor blended into a classic sonic slush," while the Lemonberry Slush "swirled with real strawberries and a squeeze of real lemon" is back on the menu after 2020. The fan favorites will be available on Sonic's menu starting May 27, Sonic said. Though availability and prices vary by location, the Watermelon Slush starts at $2.79 for a medium and the Lemonberry Slush starts at $3.29 for a medium before taxes. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Sonic's new snack? Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Bites In addition to the slushes, Sonic is adding Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Bites to the menu. The new snack, available in 3, 5 or 7-piece orders is described as "a crave-worthy combo of melty mozzarella and provolone cheese, savory pepperoni and zesty pizza sauce, wrapped in a crispy, golden-brown shell." The price for the pepperoni bites starts at $2.99. Half-price Sonic shakes now available after 5 p.m. Sonic is also offering half-price Sonic shakes in any size or flavor after 5 p.m. starting May 19. "Nothing says summer like a cool treat after a hot day," Sonic said. "Starting May 19, enjoy Sonic Shakes for half price every day after 5 p.m. – any size, any flavor." The offer is only valid at participating locations after 5 p.m. local time for a limited time. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Rice, soup mixes recalled over concerns of undeclared allergens, NatureMills says
Several varieties of rice, soups and porridge mixes, among others, produced by the NatureMills brand have been recalled over concerns that they may contain undeclared allergens. The Food and Drug Administration Authority (FDA) announced May 13 that Texas-based NatureMills US Inc. is recalling select products, sold between Dec. 1, 2023, and May 10, 2025, due to undeclared allergens such as wheat, milk, and sesame. "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products," the advisory said, adding "no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue." The recall was initiated after a routine internal audit found missing labeling for ingredients and allergens, which stemmed from an oversight in the packing process, the company said. Which NatureMills products are included in the recall? See list The affected products, which were sold nationwide via the NatureMills website, include: Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Rice Mixes: Idly Chilli Powder, Sesame Rice Mix, Dal Garlic Rice Mix, Moringa Rice Mix, Curry Leaf Rice Mix, Vallarai Rice Mix, Horsegram Rice Mix Idly Chilli Powder, Sesame Rice Mix, Dal Garlic Rice Mix, Moringa Rice Mix, Curry Leaf Rice Mix, Vallarai Rice Mix, Horsegram Rice Mix Soups: Wonderberry Leaf Soup, Moringa Leaf Soup, Avarampoo Soup, Horsegram Soup Wonderberry Leaf Soup, Moringa Leaf Soup, Avarampoo Soup, Horsegram Soup Spice Mixes & Powders: Traditional Sambar Powder, Traditional Rasam Powder Traditional Sambar Powder, Traditional Rasam Powder Porridge Mix: Black Kavuni Porridge Mix Black Kavuni Porridge Mix Papads & Vadam: Garlic Vadam, Tomato Vadam, Rice Papad The embed below contains the UPC and batch codes of affected products, according to NatureMills: What should you do if you purchased the affected products? Consumers allergic to wheat, milk, or sesame are urged not to consume the affected products and should dispose them. They can contact NatureMills at info@ or 1-833-628-8736 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET for a full refund or replacement. Customers can also visit for more information. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kite strikes United Airlines plane as it was approaching Reagan National runway in metro DC
A kite struck a United Airlines plane as it was approaching Reagan National Airport in metro Washington, D.C., on Saturday. The airline said in a statement to USA TODAY on Monday that it was "aware of reports that a kite struck UA flight 654 from Houston to Reagan Airport" in Arlington, Virginia. Fortunately, the "aircraft landed safely," and "customers deplaned normally," the airline said, adding that there was no damage to the aircraft. Here's what we know. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said in a statement Monday that officers responded to reports of kite-flying on Saturday at Gravelly Point, a National Park Service site in Arlington, Virginia, just a few hundred feet away from the north end of Reagan National's runway. The agency said that kite-flying isn't allowed in the area "due to the danger to low-flying aircraft." The agency's police department patrols Reagan National and Dulles International airports, according to the agency's website. The agency said that responding officers warned "some individuals about flying kites and briefly confiscated a kite." However, the kite was returned to the owner shortly after and no charges were filed. In an audio recording from an air traffic controller was heard referring to the kite, WUSA9 reported. 'You were telling me those details about the kite, whether it was over the park?" the person could be heard saying. "How high was it?' In response, a person, presumably the pilot, responded: 'It was over the park about 100 feet over the ground, it looked like it was right on the flight deck. Those guys were a little bit low." The incident occurred the same day as the Blossom Kite Festival on the National Mall as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, held annually to celebrate the cherry blossom season. It not immediately clear if the kite was part of the festival. However, festival organizers told DC News Now that the kite-flying activity at Gravelly Point had no connection to the event. Saturday's incident comes just two months after an American Airlines plane collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter above the Potomac River in a deadly crash that killed 67 people. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kite hits United Airlines plane on approach to Reagan National
