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- NewsWire
‘Threatening’ passenger sparks flight turnaround
It’s understood the passenger was given a no-fly ban after the flight from Brisbane to Perth was forced to turn around.
- Storyful
McLaren Driver Caught Doing 130 MPH on UK Motorway
A McLaren was caught driving at 130 mph on the UK’s M23 motorway, footage released by Sussex Police showed.Police said the McLaren passed an unmarked police car on April 13, and an officer was not able to keep up with it until it was slowed down by trafficDriving at that speed, 60 mph over the 70 mph limit, was “extremely dangerous, irresponsible, and completely unacceptable,” Sussex Police said.The driver, Stuart Chandler - who already had nine points on his license for speeding - admitted driving at excess speed above the 70 mph limit at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on November 5.He was disqualified from driving for six months, fined £2,500, with a £1,000 surcharge and £110 costs. Credit: Sussex Police via Storyful
- BBC
Pilot avoids jail over crash that killed UK tourist
Jocelyn Spurway suffered fatal spine injuries in the light plane crash on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
- Storyful
'Oh My Gosh!': Plane Crash That Injured 4 Caught on Dashcam
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed onto a road and struck three vehicles at a busy intersection in Victoria, Texas, on Wednesday, December 11.The Victoria Police Department said officers responded to reports of a small plane crash at the intersection of Mockingbird Lane and Zac Lentz Parkway shortly after 3 pm.Police said five people were involved in the crash. Four people were being treated for non-life-threatening injuries while one person was transferred to a hospital outside of town. The pilot was being evaluated.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). confirmed a twin-engine Piper PA-31 crashed in Victoria at about 3 pm.In an update on Wednesday evening, police said local traffic routes had been adjusted and the Mockingbird Lane and Zac Lentz Parkway intersection would remained closed until further noticeThis dashcam footage captured by Anthony Poynor shows the moments before and after the crash. Credit: Anthony Poynor via Storyful
- South China Morning Post
Baidu-backed Chinese EV maker Jiyue to cut operations, payroll to survive brutal race
Jiyue, a premium electric vehicle (EV) maker backed by Chinese search-engine firm Baidu, will downsize its operations while pursuing fresh capital to withstand vicious competition. Projects that do not improve the company's financial health will be scrapped, and some business units will be merged to avoid redundancy of human resources, the Shanghai-based carmaker said in a statement on Wednesday. "We will make all-out efforts to focus on our goals to improve efficiency in operation and managemen
- Yahoo Finance
MotorTrend CEO on why the Ram 1500 won 'Truck of the Year' and what tariffs would mean for US buyers
The MotorTrend Truck of the Year wasn’t an EV like the Rivian R1T or Ford F-150 Lightning. A gas-powered truck won top honors.
- The Independent
Cops arrest jewelry thieves who tried to escape on foot, by car and on a row boat
The rowboat started to sink shortly after the alleged thieves took it out onto the water
- Robb Report
A Brief History of Ferrari Supercars, From the 288 GTO to the F80
Supercar, hypercar — whatever you call them, they’re remarkable.
- Robb Report
Aston Martin Just Unveiled Its First Plug-In Hybrid Supercar
The finished Valhalla is even more powerful than originally promised.
- GOBankingRates
6 SUVs That Last Longer Than You Think and Are Worth the Money
Considering investing in an SUV? While many buyers will seek out inexpensive models to fit their budgets, it's worth exploring some of the pricier SUVs on the market as their longevity is often worth...
- South China Morning Post
China's CATL to build US$4.3 billion EV battery plant in Spain with Fiat owner Stellantis
China's Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), is building its third plant in Europe through a joint venture with Fiat owner Stellantis, stepping up its overseas expansion to overcome higher tariffs. The parties have agreed to spend €4.1 billion (US$4.3 billion) to build the factory in Zaragoza in northeastern Spain with a capacity to produce 50 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of batteries annually, according to a statement. One GWh can supply to
- PA Media: UK News
Downing Street urges striking train managers to ‘rethink position’
RMT union members at Avanti West Coast will strike over rest day working.
- Cosmo
Blake Lively goes braless in a plunging butter yellow sequin shirt
Blake Lively wore a Sergio Hudson yellow sequin shirt, unbuttoned to reveal she was wearing no bra, with matching yellow trousers to the 2024 Beauty Inc Awards.
- NewsWire
Update on man who allegedly raped 90yo
The case that traumatised the Central Coast region of NSW last year has taken another turn after the alleged victim died from her injuries.
- Hello!
Elizabeth Hurley divides opinion with latest racy selfie in daringly plunging dress
Elizabeth Hurley has left fans divided with her most recent racy selfie. See photo.
- HuffPost
Joe Biden Calls Himself 'Stupid' For Not Doing 1 Donald Trump Thing
The president said he "learned something" from the president-elect.
- HuffPost
‘Oh My God!’: Seth Meyers Has Dark Realization About Donald Trump’s Billionaire Cabinet
“Do you know what this means?”
- CNN
Xi’s RSVP is a snub to Trump, but the inauguration invite is still a big deal
Imagine the scene, at noon, on January 20, on the west front of the US Capitol.
- HuffPost
Blue Ivy Carter Sparks Controversy By Wearing What Some Call A ‘Wildly Inappropriate’ Dress
Certain social media users criticized the outfit, but many others voiced support for the 12-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
- WWD
Brooks Nader Pairs Sheer Lace Top With Silk Trousers and Bayonetta Glasses at L’Agence Holiday Dinner
Other notable names in attendance included Heather Graham and Shanina Shaik.