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Iceland volcano Katla: Is it going to erupt and what is the latest travel advice?

9/24/2018, 4:05:17 PM
ICELAND volcano Katla has prompted fears following reports that there is an imminent eruption which could be as catastrophic as the 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajokull. Is it close to erupting and what it the latest travel advice? ✔ Iceland volcano: A high amount of CO2 is being emitted from Katla, according to recent reports (Image: Getty) The UK Foreign Office has general warnings for Iceland, which they state is volcanically and seismically active ✔ Thankfully, the engines began working again and the plane managed to land safely



Yale Law students sit out class, travel to Supreme Court to protest Kavanaugh

9/24/2018, 7:46:23 PM
In the wake of sexual-assault allegations from decades ago that recently became public, students protested Yale graduate Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. ✔ A demonstrator wears a Yale University sweatshirt and a pin supporting Christine Blasey Ford during a protest Monday at the Supreme Court of Brett M ✔ Gonzalez said two Yale Law students were arrested in the morning and charged with refusing to comply with rules governing protests inside the Capitol building



Eat At This Global Buffet And We'll Tell You Where To Travel To Next

9/24/2018, 5:21:42 PM
It's time to stuff your face with foods from all over the world! ✔ Tap a each image to choose which food you want ✔ Once you've completely stuffed your face, we'll tell you where your next travel destination should be! Put your napkin on and get ready to eat! 😋



Brexit could ban coaches and ground flights in EU following a no-deal

9/24/2018, 4:56:02 PM
BREXIT could cause problems for UK travellers, with grounded flights and expensive visas threatened. The latest government report suggests even bus and coach operators could lose the right to travel to countries in the EU. ✔ Brexit no-deal: Coaches to and from the EU could be banned (Image: Getty) Passengers looking to book travel by coach after March this year should check the terms and conditions of their provider ✔ Following a no-deal, this could change to imitate other countries such as China which means at least six months must be left on a passport to be allowed to enter the country



Flight secrets: Cabin crew reveal the clever way to avoid baggage charges

9/24/2018, 6:59:52 PM
FLIGHT attendants have revealed the best secret for passengers who want to avoid baggage charges when flying with low-cost airlines. ✔ Flight secrets: Taking the bag to boarding could see it checked in for free (Image: Getty) The flight attendant’s hack would not work for Ryanair, who have recently changed their rules to no longer allow free bags to be checked in ✔ Delta, United Airlines and JetBlue have all increased their bags by up to $10 per passenger



Rockers Blondie to play Cuba on four-day cultural exchange

9/24/2018, 4:04:46 PM
Blondie will be playing two nights in Cuba next March as part of a four-day cultural exchange program, and fans can come along. The iconic rock group announced Monday that ✔ The organizer, Dreamcatcher Events, is licensed as required under current U.S. travel restrictions to Cuba ✔ Pricing for the trip, which includes a hotel reservation, ranges from $2,700 to $5,600 ✔ FILE - In this June 30, 2017 file photo, musician Debbie Harry of Blondie arrives at the Silver Clef Awards in London



Anthony Bourdain's N.Y.C. Condo That He Owned With Ex Ottavia Busia Is for Sale for $3.7 Million

9/24/2018, 5:11:21 PM
Busia reportedly lived in the apartment with their daughter, Ariane, 11. ✔ A spokesperson for Stribling & Associates declined to comment on the reason for the sale ✔ If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text help to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to  suicidepreventionlifeline.org



Why Anthony Bourdain's Final Narration in Parts Unknown Is So 'Uncanny', According to Director

9/24/2018, 5:55:25 PM
"Who gets to tell the stories? This is a question asked often," Bourdain says in his final narration. ✔ The season premiere of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown  is filled with both stunning views of Kenya and hilarious moments with Bourdain’s guest during the episode, W ✔ During a panel at the Tribeca TV Festival on Saturday, Bell, the show’s director, Morgan Fallon, producers Sandy Zweig, Lydia Tenaglia and Chris Collins touched on that last scene, with Fallon calling it uncanny



Avengers 4: Are these the THREE main components Doctor Strange needed to ensure ENDGAME?

9/24/2018, 7:28:12 PM
AVENGERS 4’s endgame, needed three components ensured to happen by Doctor Strange according to a very popular theory. ✔ (Image: MARVEL) The three main components Doctor Strange needed to ensure that this timeline was the one in which the Avengers won ✔ Scott Lang’s shrinking superhero was found stuck in the Quantum Realm when Thanos’ Snap occurred during the mid-credits scene for Ant-Man and the Wasp ✔ Avengers 4 will be released in UK cinemas on April 26, 2019



Mick Jagger, 75, looks cool in all black ensemble at JFK airport

9/24/2018, 5:02:30 PM
Sir Mick Jagger proved you Can't Always Get What You Want as he was joined the public to go through security at JFK airport on Monday. ✔ Hats off to him: The Paint It Black singer later slipped off his shoes and personalised cap to pass inspections Busy man: As well as his rock career, Mick is father to eight children his eldest 47-years Karis while his youngest is one-year-old Deveraux While Mick was touching down in LA, his daughter Georgia May, 26, was turning heads on a night out with a male pal in Mayfair, London



Maldives marine artwork destroyed for being a 'threat to Islamic unity'

9/24/2018, 4:54:57 PM
Sea sculpture by artist Jason deCaires Taylor demolished by authorities after court rules human forms depicted in the work are anti-Islamic ✔ pic.twitter.com/Yamgw4evCn September 21, 2018 On Friday last week I was extremely shocked and heartbroken to learn that my sculptures have been destroyed by the Maldivian Authorities at the Coralarium, despite continued consultations and dialogue, deCaires Taylor said



Return flights to US cities like San Francisco, NYC & Vegas for under £241

9/24/2018, 4:32:31 PM
HEADING Stateside could be the perfect autumn or winter getaway. There’s good news for those who fancy it – Swiss and American Airlines both have super-cheap deals on tickets to the likes of … ✔ HEADING Stateside could be the perfect autumn or winter getaway ✔ Or fly off to Miami on economy light from £259 return ✔ Flights on Swiss’ economy saver option come with food and drink on board as well as checked baggage included, or there’s the light option, which includes food and drink, but not checked baggage



'Game of Thrones' filming locations to open as tourist attractions

9/24/2018, 4:36:15 PM
Game of Thrones is coming to an end, but fans of the series will be able to actually go to Westeros. Keri Lumm reports. ✔ Game of Thrones is coming to an end, but fans of the series will be able to actually go to Westeros



Luca Guadagnino, Director of ‘Call Me by Your Name,’ Designed a New Aesop Store in Rome

9/24/2018, 4:20:01 PM
Aesop San Lorenzo in Lucina marks Luca Guadagnino’s first public design endeavor and opens September 25. ✔ Inside Aesop San Lorenzo After a chance encounter, director Luca Guadagnino partnered with Aesop on the beauty company’s first store in Rome Street view of the new store, situated in the Piazza di San Lorenzo ✔ The challenge is always how to combine ideas with the reality of the space, but it’s also beautiful and inspiring, the way it’s in your hands



A Tension-Filled Thai Cave Drama—For the Movie Rights

9/24/2018, 4:22:08 PM
Creative Artists agent Matt DelPiano’s quest involved a tour of temples, a plea to a 13th-century king and intervention by two local women who had picked up some of his Hollywood ways. That and a little help from the trailer of a Tom Hanks film ✔ After completing the four-hour temple run, they got word the assistant coach wouldn’t be entertaining offers at the moment ✔ King Mengrai monument in Chiang Rai, Thailand This time, she took Mr. DelPiano to the monument of King Mengrai, the ancient monarch best known for blessing soldiers before they head off to war ✔ The producers behind Moneyball and The Social Network are on board



Trump finally has the excuse he's been looking for to fire Rod Rosenstein

9/24/2018, 7:08:31 PM
Rod Rosenstein may soon depart the Justice Department on the best possible terms — for President Trump. ✔ Rod Rosenstein going to enjoy his next three days at the office ✔ He later added: So we will let it play out, and I think everything is going to be just fine ✔ and this is the first time I have ever spoken of it to anyone.’ Then he proceeded to explain all of the details in a quiet matter-of-fact way



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