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House approves bill that would regulate airline seat sizes

9/26/2018, 11:46:37 PM
The government is one step closer to coming up with regulation on minimum seat sizes for airline flights after the House passed the FAA reauthorization. ✔ Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY Fullscreen A fountain of lava 25 stories talls gushes out of a fissure during the Kilauea volcanic eruption on June 4, 2018, on Hawaii's Big Island as seen from a Paradise Helicopter over the site


Asian airlines -- crowded skies

9/26/2018, 10:19:14 PM
Pressures grow as more carriers chase more passengers ✔ The [economic] pie is getting bigger, says airline analyst Michael Linenberg of Deutsche Bank Securities ✔ That said, the legacy carriers do need to adapt to the new world order ✔ Headwinds abound, including Donald Trump's escalating trade war ✔ Try 3 months for $9 Offer ends September 30th


Robert Pattinson steps out after FKA Twigs moves on with Shia LaBeouf

9/26/2018, 8:37:11 PM
Robert Pattinson was spotted for the first time on Wednesday after his ex fiancée FKA Twigs confirmed her new budding romance with Shia LaBeouf. ✔ History: Rumours had been swirling that Robert and Twigs planned to tie the knot before their abrupt split late last year LaBeouf, whose Hollywood career has been dogged by controversy and arrests for being drunk in public, is said to have 'married' Goth two years ago at an Elvis Presley-themed chapel in Las Vegas


Avengers 4 leaks: Does THIS picture prove shock Hulk storyline? BAD news for Bruce Banner

9/26/2018, 9:39:15 PM
AVENGERS 4 leaked pictures reveal a shocking new Hulk storyline which spell more bad new for Bruce Banner? ✔ Avengers 4 leaked images show shock Hulk storyline (Image: MARVEL) Ever since Hulk's refusal to come out and fight in Infinity War, fans have been wondering where the Bruce Banner storyline is heading ✔ AVENGERS INFINITY WAR IS OUT ON APRIL 27, 2019 ORIGINAL IMAGES TWEETED HERE


This year, you can ski from Mammoth Mountain to Tamarack. Yes, legally - Los Angeles Times

9/26/2018, 11:24:04 PM
Among the new offerings are so-called sidecountry tours from Mammoth to Tamarack Lodge, the cross-country hub some 2 miles away in the lakes basin. Guides are provided. ✔ This off-the-beaten-path option provides rigorous exercise, and can be done only with approved gear ✔ Getting to Mammoth from Los Angeles requires either a five-hour drive or a quick flight ✔ JetSuiteX, the high-end charter service, will now offer flights to Mammoth from Orange County and Burbank


Google Maps Street View: What is this woman doing outside her house?

9/26/2018, 8:05:38 PM
GOOGLE MAPS Street View has captured the moment a young woman was caught in a rather compromising position when attempting to enter a house. ✔ However, she decided against using the front door like people often do ✔ Google Maps Street View: She appeared to be breaking into the window (Image: Google Maps) Many people have been spotted using the unconventional entrance to a building ✔ It also launched Google Japan, using dogs to take images of the streets


TV presenter tells pals she didn't want to be UK's answer to Gwynnie

9/26/2018, 8:50:03 PM
HOLLY Willoughby quit new lifestyle empire Truly just weeks before it launched after deciding she wants to focus on her showbiz career and family. The mum-of-three told pals that she did not want t… ✔ It will mean the whole launch will now be pushed back until next year, which is a major headache ✔ To launch a brand needs total dedication and at the moment, with so many other commitments, this is not something I feel I can do without it starting to affect my family time at home


An ancient engineering feat that harnessed the wind

9/26/2018, 9:07:42 PM
Iran’s wind catchers stand as a reminder of how ancient civilisations have adapted to the region’s harsh desert environment. ✔ I have water air conditioning too, but I prefer sitting under my natural air conditioning ✔ Cooler winds blowing at higher elevations are directed downwards through the narrow, vertical slits, subsequently pushing warm air inside the buildings up and out through an opening on the opposite side of the wind catcher


31 Cool And Random Things You Can Probably Afford

9/26/2018, 10:33:41 PM
A Captain America waffle maker, skeleton hair clips, Disney villain sheet masks, and 28 other things to make you say, "Ugh thanks BuzzFeed, now I NEED THIS!" ✔ Get them from Iconic Duo for $42 each (coffee here and donut here; available in sizes S–L) ✔ Check out BuzzFeed Reviews to find the best things for every budget! The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews


Daily horoscope for Thursday September 27 – here's what the stars have in store

9/26/2018, 11:24:15 PM
ARIES March 21 to April 20 Maximum confidence plus genuine opportunities make this the day when your highest hopes turn into action. Work asks a lot of you, making you realise you have been underes… ✔ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Maximum confidence plus genuine opportunities make this the day when your highest hopes turn into action ✔ To opt out of free promo messages call Helpline: 020 7111 6210 ✔ PISCES February 19 to March 20 Your inner strength and unwavering loyalty shine through and achieve more than louder voices


Melania Trump will visit four countries on her first major international trip without the president

9/26/2018, 10:26:26 PM
The first lady’s planned visit to Africa is more fraught than trips made by her predecessors because of Trump administration policies. ✔ The Trump administration has yet to articulate a comprehensive policy toward Africa, he said, and in the absence of such substance, Trump’s disparaging offhand remarks and tweets have filled the void ✔ When more people have opportunity, and when societies are freer and more democratic, our own country is safer and stronger


Tess Holliday pledges to keep showing off her body with nude photo

9/26/2018, 10:33:12 PM
The model, 33, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the snap, which sees her posing fully nude on a grassy hill, holding a piece of fabric in her left hand and resting her head on her right arm. ✔ The model said rapper Lizzo, 30, told her she should caption the shot: 'Damn.. ✔ 'Thanks for a great stay @dreamhotels,' she added, this time plugging the Dream Hotels group ✔ The chain has two locations in New York City, where Tess was staying for Fashion Week


The rise of female infidelity  

9/26/2018, 9:35:53 PM
Wednesday Martin spoke to married women who consider infidelity despite not wanting to give up on their husbands. Women are 40 per cent more likely to cheat on their husbands now than in 1990. ✔ Clare Matthew, 40, (pictured) decided to cheat on her first husband because their marriage was emotionless and she felt alone  He was still interested in sex, but I wasn’t satisfied ✔ To order a copy for £11.99 (offer valid to 18/10/18), visit mailshop.co.uk/books or call 0844 571 0640


Finally our freckles are fashionable! 

9/26/2018, 9:35:56 PM
Alice Smellie spoke to women who've struggled to embrace their freckles as more stars continue to proudly show their natural beauty. Jo Howell began loving her skin after recovering from cancer. ✔ In an attempt to feel more comfortable in my own skin, I even stopped wearing make- up altogether ✔ Funnily enough, the less make-up I wore, the more people commented on how much they liked my freckles, and now I appreciate them as a part of myself ✔ Or try a handy stencil (Bronzie FauxFreckles, £4.95, bronzieuk.com)


Kavanaugh’s prep school drinking buddy Mark Judge needs to testify

9/26/2018, 8:23:59 PM
Julie Swetnick's allegation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh makes it imperative that the Senate Judiciary Committee hear from Kavanaugh's prep school friend and classmate. ✔ (Google) Republicans who fear that Silicon Valley’s tech titans are actively suppressing conservative voices and ideas have focused their suspicions lately on Google, the internet’s dominant search engine ✔ It’s not a ban, although it will certainly be characterized as one by plastic makers and their allies


New campaign tells the deeply moving stories of breast cancer buddies 

9/26/2018, 11:46:14 PM
Pictures of six women diagnosed with breast cancer will be unveiled on billboards in Marks & Spencer stores across the UK as part of their campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ✔ But that means there isn’t a day that passes when we don’t feel deep gratitude for the life we continue to share ✔ Through its partnership with Breast Cancer Now, M&S aims to raise £13 million over five years with the aim that this initiative will prevent 9,000 cases a year by 2025


32 Things That’ll Make You Say, “Why Don’t I Own That Already?”

9/26/2018, 8:25:03 PM
From brown-sugar bears to T(ea)-shirts to perfect fall dresses: an eclectic mix of some *really awesome* things. ✔ Love the reasonable price, cute package, and very smart concept ✔ Looking for the perfect gift for any occasion ✔ Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides! The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews


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