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News18
39 minutes ago
- News18
Girl's Dad On Disney Cruise Did Not Place Her On Railing Before Horrifying Plunge, Reveals Probe
Last Updated: The Broward Sheriff's Office said the claims that the father held his 5-year-old daughter on the railing were false. After the rescue of the father-daughter duo, who were onboard the Disney Dream cruise, from ocean, some reports had emerged claiming that the man had been holding the girl on the ship's railing just before the she fell from the ship. As South Florida authorities examined the incident, the claims have been termed false. According to a report by CBS News, the Broward Sheriff's Office confirmed that the 'little girl was not being held," and there was nothing suspicious, countering false claims circulating on social media. What Broward Sheriff's Office Said? In a statement on the incident, the Broward Sheriff's Office said, 'Based on media reports I have read, the Disney crew was well prepared. Clearly, their training and readiness paid off because they executed a successful ocean rescue. While there doesn't appear to be anything suspicious, Broward Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating the circumstances that led up to the child falling overboard. This family is so blessed. It's great to be able to respond to good news rather than what could have been a tragic outcome. The incident involved a father and his 5-year-old daughter." Netizens React Meanwhile, amid the rumors, netizens hailed the father's action as 'heroic move" and even demanded apology from 'Disney cult." An X user named Collin Rugg wrote, 'Father who jumped into the ocean to save his daughter on a Disney cruise ship vindicated, did not prop his daughter on the railing like online Disney conspiracy theorists claimed. The Disney cult owes this man an apology…(sic)" The father was initially hailed as a hero after he made a split-second decision to leap off the fourth deck of a Disney Cruise ship to rescue his 5-year-old daughter, who had accidentally fallen into the ocean. The incident unfolded on Sunday aboard the Disney Dream, as it was sailing back to South Florida from the Bahamas. According to passengers, the child fell overboard from a significant height, and her father immediately dove into the open water without hesitation. Witnesses described the terrifying moment when the ship was moving so fast that 'the people became tiny dots in the sea" before disappearing from view. The father reportedly jumped the moment he realized his daughter had fallen off the ship. As panic erupted on the ship, the captain quickly initiated an emergency stop, turned the massive vessel around, and deployed a tender rescue boat. The crew tossed life preservers into the water as trained responders raced toward the father and child. Video clips shared by passengers captured the emotional moment the rescue crew reached the father, who was seen holding his daughter tightly as they floated in the water. He handed his daughter over to the rescuers before climbing into the rescue boat himself. Onlookers cheered and cried in relief as both were brought back aboard safely. Disney Cruise Line praised its crew in a statement, saying, 'We commend our Crew Members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions, which ensured the safe return of both guests to the ship within minutes." The company emphasised that the incident demonstrates the strength of its safety protocols and the professionalism of its team.
Refinery29
39 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Out Of Sexting Ideas? Try These
By now it shouldn't come as a surprise that sexting can be great for your relationship. Whether you've been in a relationship for a while or you're just starting something new, sending flirty, dirty messages (and emojis!) is a great way to spice things up and keep them fresh — especially if you and your partner are long-distance. The thing is, not all of us are master sext crafters; some of us need a little inspiration when it comes to sexting ideas. What is sexting? Exactly what it sounds like, texting that centres on sex. Whether it's sexual flirting, detailing sexual fantasies, or texting that's designed to turn someone on. It can be difficult to overcome feeling awkward, stilted, or stale when you're trying to start (or continue) a sexting session. That's why we turned to sex therapists Dr. Liz Powell, Vanessa Marin, and Mal Harrison for expert tips on how to bite the bullet and commit with the confidence of a sexting pro. How to sext 'People might think, 'I don't know what to say' or 'I'm not creative,' but you don't have to dive in with all these kinky, dirty things,' Marin tells Refinery29. It's true that sexting can make people uneasy, but it doesn't have to be daunting: It can be playful and silly. And it should be fun.'Find a specific language you feel comfortable with,' Marin says. "If you're not comfortable with being too explicit from the get-go, that's okay — just start slow. I think the best way to get started is just by looking at examples.'
News18
39 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Anshula Kapoor Says She Once Believed She Was A ‘Burden' To Her Family
Last Updated: In her latest interview, Anshula Kapoor shared about her mental health and childhood trauma, and thought herself to be the reason for her parent's separation. Anshula Kapoor, who was most recently seen in The Traitors, has now got engaged to her long-term beau Rohan Thakkar. Anshula's life has never been an easy ride and the star kid has time and again been open about it. In her latest interview, she opened up about her mental health and childhood trauma, calling herself a 'burden' to others. In conversation with Pinkvilla, Anshula was asked how her parents reacted to her mental health challenges. She explained that everyone tried to help her understand in their own manner. Anshula claimed that she spoke with Arjun Kapoor as an adult, but exclusively with her parents when she was a youngster. She said 'I spoke to mom pretty much not in these words as I feel like I'm a burden to you or I'm a burden to the relationship you and dad had. I think she figured it out without me putting them in these words because I was maybe 8 or 9." She went on to say that at such a young age, she blamed herself for her parents' separation more rather than being a burden. Her mother had to do more than just understand where she was coming from. She also had to get her out of this cycle and mental process because there was no truth in it. Following her mother's death in 2012, her brother Arjun Kapoor looked after her. Anshula remarked that she used to feel like a burden to her brother. Anshula also stated that her brother used to listen to all of her logical and illogical arguments for why she believes she is a burden on him, and he tried to make her understand by rationalising her beliefs and providing her with a new viewpoint. While discussing her father, Boney Kapoor, Anshula recalled that her mother had a conversation with him and informed him that she blamed herself for their split. Anshula said, 'So, dad I remember in his own ways, has tried to address this and make me feel at ease and give me the comfort only he could have given me as he was the other parent." Anshula Kapoor is officially engaged to long-time lover Rohan Thakkar. She shared the happy news on Instagram, with pictures of a romantic proposal backdrop in Central Park, New York City. First Published: July 04, 2025, 10:59 IST
News18
39 minutes ago
- News18
'Dark Laugh, Saying Things Like...': Indian-Origin Man Chokes Fellow Traveller Mid-Flight
Last Updated: A now-viral video shows Sharma standing and grabbing Evans by the throat, but he was quickly restrained as other passengers looked on. An Indian-origin man from New Jersey has been charged with battery after a disturbing mid-flight incident aboard a Frontier Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Miami, where he allegedly assaulted a fellow passenger in what witnesses described as a bizarre and unprovoked outburst. The accused, 21-year-old Ishaan Sharma, reportedly began behaving erratically as the flight neared Miami-Dade International Airport. Keanu Evans, the passenger seated behind Sharma, told WSVN that Sharma started muttering strange threats and let out a 'dark laugh" moments before lunging at him. 'He was doing some, like, dark laugh like, 'ha ha ha ha ha.' And he was saying things like, 'you punt, mortal man, if you challenge me, it will result in your death,'" Evans recalled. Ishaan Sharma, 21, was arrested and charged with battery after the incident on a flight bound for Miami, Florida #frontier #southflorida #arrest — American Crime Stories (@AmericanCrime01) July 2, 2025 A now-viral video shows Sharma standing and grabbing Evans by the throat, but he was quickly restrained as other passengers looked on. Evans suffered minor scratches, while Sharma was left with a black eye and visible facial injuries. Law enforcement later charged Sharma with battery. His legal team claimed he had been meditating and suggested the incident may have been sparked by seating discomfort. Defence attorney Renee Gordon told the Daily Mail that her client belongs to a faith that practices meditation, suggesting the altercation may have been triggered by discomfort from the passenger seated behind him. The incident is still under investigation. First Published: July 04, 2025, 11:04 IST
France 24
40 minutes ago
- Politics
- France 24
Fired in bathrobe: Slovak cultural heads recall their dismissals
The government says it wants to promote "Slovak culture", accusing those dismissed of "wasting public funds" and other violations, but the moves have drawn thousands into the streets in Bratislava to protest the sector's "destruction". Here, three dismissed directors told AFP they were fired suddenly without explanation and rejected the government's blanket accusations of improper management against the sector. 'Undignified' "The doorbell rang at 9.30 in the morning. Two big guys were standing in the corridor, and between them, a slim lady I knew from HR," Matej Drlicka recalled the day in August 2024 when he found out he lost his job as the director of the Slovak National Theatre. On sick leave and in his bathrobe when the trio turned up, Drlicka said his dismissal was "undignified", with it becoming a symbol of the government's rash measures. The 48-year-old former clarinettist turned cultural manager did two stints as Slovak National Theatre head, stabilising its finances and building up its reputation at home and abroad. Since his dismissal, Drlicka, who is also known for founding Slovakia's largest classical music festival, has become one of the leading critics of the culture ministry. He has slammed Culture Minister Martina Simkovicova as "everyone's laughing stock" and accused her of incompetence. "What happened in Hungary was done by Simkovicova in one year," said Drlicka, referring to Prime Minister Viktor Orban's restriction of the cultural sector since his return to power in 2010. 'Highway to hell' After Drlicka's firing made waves, the ministry was more cautious when it dismissed Branislav Panis in September 2024. An expert in history and numismatics, Panis had been with the Slovak National Museum -- which encompasses 18 museums -- for more than 25 years, serving as its director from 2016 to 2024. "Its representatives came very politely to my office, handed me the decree, and we shook hands. Everything happened very quickly and with the utmost respect," the 50-year-old recalled. Accusing the government of creating a "highway to hell", he fears the museum will decline slowly and become internationally isolated. Last year, it lost three million euros ($3.5 million) in state funding and a tenth of its employees. While some quit, others did not get their contracts renewed. "I'm not saying culture is going to die but I'm afraid that we will return to the 90s," a period of decline under the then-communist leadership, he said. - 'Chaos' – Zuzana Liptakova's dismissal in March 2024 was the one to set off the "cascade" of firings, she said. Liptakova, 50, headed the International House of Art for Children, or Bibiana, from 2022, boosting its reputation in Slovakia and internationally. The ministry called her on a Friday evening. Unable to reach her, they summoned her on Monday through her secretary and dismissed her "with immediate effect" without providing an official reason, she said, recalling her surprise. "We didn't have time to prepare, and chaos reigned," she said. An economist with no artistic experience replaced her the very next day, leading to several employees to quit in protest. Some contracts were also not renewed, and many projects fell apart.
