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As you’re sitting on the plane and waiting for take off, your airline pilot could activate a “ding” sound mid-flight, but what does that sound really mean?In a now-viral video garnering nearly 10 million views, an American Airlines pilot shared insight into what these mysterious “dings” refer to.Known as Captain Steve on TikTok, who posts under the handle @captainsteeeve, shared a video discussing the meaning behind the “dings” and the significance of the number times…

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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Hundreds of Syrian Canadians gathered out front of Calgary city hall on Sunday, cheering, dancing, singing and praying for a free Syria. After nearly 14 years of civil war and over 50 years of Assad family rule, the Syrian government led by…

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Paris’ iconic Notre Dame cathedral reopens five years after it was nearly destroyed by a devastating fire five years ago. 1,500 dignitaries, including sitting heads of states and royal figures attended the historic ceremony. ADVERTISEMENTThe iconic Notre Dame cathedral rises from the ashes. The gothic architectural masterpiece was closed for five…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Renewable energy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Renewable energy from wind, solar and hydropower will account for more of the UK’s electricity output this year than fossil fuels for the first time, according to think-tank Ember. The green trio will account for about 37 per cent of the electricity generated this year, overtaking 35 per cent from fossil fuels, according to the study that…

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The Kansas City Chiefs are your AFC West winners for the ninth straight season, as they took down their divisional foe, the Los Angeles Chargers, on a game-winning field goal. The 19-17 win moved the Chiefs to 12-1 on the season, which was a big victory to not only claim the division, but create separation from the Buffalo Bills for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Meanwhile, the Chargers are now 8-5 on the…

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Lara Trump said she “would 100% consider” replacing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio — who her father-in-law, President-Elect Donald Trump, has nominated as his secretary of state — as she announced she is resigning as co-chair of the Republican National Committee. “It is something I would seriously consider,” Lara Trump, 42, told The Associated Press in an interview published Sunday. “If I’m being completely transparent, I don’t know exactly what that would look like. And I certainly want to get all of the information possible if that is something that’s real for me. But yeah, I would 100% consider it.” The…

The Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, has caught the attention of many visitors over the years for its history, art and layout of the buildings.Visit Denver, a platform that markets travel to Denver, has an entire page dedicated to outlining the “myths and legends” associated with the airport.”From lizard people and space aliens to secret underground bunkers and a cursed horse, Denver International Airport (DEN) has been a magnet for myths and legends since it opened in 1995,” reads the site.AIRLINE PASSENGER SPARKS DEBATE AFTER BEING SEATED NEAR MASSIVE DOG ON PLANE: ‘COULDN’T MOVE’The airport is larger than the California city of…

Syrian President Bashar Assad fled to Russia over the weekend, ending a nearly 14-year struggle to maintain power in his country amid a civil war that turned into a battlefield for international and regional powers.But the Assad people came to know through the news of war in Syria was not who some expected when he came to power.Rise to PowerAssad’s father, Hafez Assad, had been cultivating Bashar’s oldest brother Basil as his successor. In 1994, Basil was killed in a car crash in Damascus. Bashar was then brought home from his ophthalmology practice in London and put through military training,…

These markets spotlight artisans, from candlemakers in Helsinki to jewellery designers in Košice. ADVERTISEMENTGet behind small businesses this Christmas by visiting the European markets that put passionate craftspeople and producers centre stage. By visiting, you’ll get to dig into delicious delicacies, find unique souvenirs and gifts, and enjoy a friendly, festive experience that welcomes you with open arms… and perhaps even a mug or two of something mulled!Pick out positive gifts at Helsinki Christmas market in FinlandHelsinki Christmas Market embraces the sub-zero temperatures of winter by creating an incredibly cosy affair in Senate Square. Over 100 small producers sell everything…

Elderly residents of seven Louisiana nursing homes who were sent in 2021 to ride out Hurricane Ida in a crowded, ill-equipped warehouse are being offered shares of a nearly $9 million settlement after they sued. Retired state judge William “Rusty” Knight told The Times-Picayune of New Orleans that all the 427 former residents who filed legal claims are being sent letters outlining the proposed settlement. Knight said amounts differ based on patients’ individual circumstances. People who don’t contest the amount offered can expect to receive money within a few weeks. A hearing for those who want to fight the settlement…

Vacationers and short-term rentals using lockboxes in Italy will have to find a new way to check in after a new nationwide ban.This new security push now requires hosts to identify guests in person instead of remote verification as a result of the rampant tourism in the country.”At Airbnb we take security very seriously and recognize the importance of adhering to local regulations and ensuring the safety and security of all parties involved,” a spokesperson for Airbnb told Fox News Digital via email. ROME COULD CHARGE ENTRY TO HISTORIC LANDMARK IN LATEST ATTEMPT TO TACKLE OVERTOURISM”That is why we support cities…

JERUSALEM — Syrian dictator Bashar Assad, who used chemical weapons multiple times on his population, has fled Syria after rebels stormed the capital city of Damascus, according to Reuters.Assad, who was trained as an eye doctor in the United Kingdom before succeeding his father, and his British-born wife, Asma al-Assad, fled with their three children, according to Syrian television reports. It was not known where they were headed.Syria has been embroiled in a bloody, 13-year civil war as Islamist rebels looked to overthrow the Assad dynasty. The apparent collapse of more than 50 years of Assad family rule over the Syrian…

Storm Darragh has left hundreds of thousands in Ireland and the UK without power with heavy rain and winds gusts reaching 150 km per hour. ADVERTISEMENTHundreds of thousands in Ireland and the UK were left without power as Storm Darragh caused widespread disruption in the region.Millions of people were warned to stay indoors on Saturday, as high winds of up to 150 km per hour and heavy rain caused officials to send out a rare emergency alert by phone to around 3 million households in Wales and the southwest of England.The official alert, which made a sire-like sound, warned people…

Donald Trump once called cryptocurrencies a “scam”. He’s long since changed his tune, and now, crypto enthusiasts are hoping he’ll catapult the industry into the financial mainstream. The FT’s digital markets correspondent Nikou Asgari and US legal and enforcement correspondent Stefania Palma join this week’s Swamp Notes to discuss what the industry could look like under a second Trump administration. Mentioned in this podcast:Crypto advocate Paul Atkins picked as SEC chair by Donald TrumpBitcoin hits $100,000 as Trump era hopes growTrump picks Musk ally David Sacks as crypto and AI tsarThe grim ghost of crypto futureSign up for the FT’s…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Allianz has paused talks with Amundi and its majority shareholder Crédit Agricole over plans to combine its €560bn investment management arm with its larger French rival, according to people familiar with the situation. The two sides had been in on-and-off discussions for more than a year, and were in exclusive talks to form a European giant with almost €2.8tn of assets under management as recently as Saturday morning. Some of the people said the talks could resume at a later date.The hiatus illustrates…

The FBI had joined the investigation into the brazen murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a luxury Manhattan hotel, the bureau confirmed Friday. The manhunt for the assassin who killed Thompson outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown has expanded beyond the five boroughs and perhaps the tri-state area as the NYPD announced that they believe the suspect has left the Big Apple. “The FBI is assisting the NYPD with the investigation,” a bureau spokesperson said. The FBI put out a wanted poster Friday night of surveillance images of the suspect previously released by the NYPD and are offering…

The United States issued a federal order on Friday mandating that the national milk supply be tested for bird flu, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Reuters, as authorities seek to grapple with rapid spread of the virus among dairy herds. Bird flu has infected more than 500 dairy herds in top milk state California, and more than 700 nationwide since March, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, raising concerns of the impact to farmers and the milk supply as well as the risk to human health from ongoing spread.Nearly 60 people have contracted the virus since April, most of…

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Italian police arrested a nun known for her prison work and 24 other people on Thursday as part of an investigation into the ‘Ndrangheta mafia in the northern city of Brescia, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.They said Sister Anna Donelli, a volunteer in Milan’s San Vittore prison, is suspected of mafia collusion and of acting as a go-between between the criminal group and its jailed gang members.MISSOURI DIOCESE PROVIDES UPDATE ON EXHUMED NUN WHOSE BODY DID NOT DECOMPOSE: ‘HIGHLY ATYPICAL’The nun, 57, is also well-known for her service in Milan’s run-down districts. In February she…

With Thanksgiving now in the past, the Christmas season is officially in full swing. If shopping for the holiday has you stumped this year, why not consider gifting loved ones a present with a personalized touch? A monogram is typically made up of a person’s initials. Putting a monogram on an item is an easy way to customize a gift for the person on the receiving end. HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER IN YOUR LIFE THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANKFrom home items to travel essentials and fashion staples, there are so many holiday gifts you can add a monogram, too. Below are a…

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