10 h. ago Flustered cabin crew member makes '$100,000 emergency slide mistake' on flight

A plane was delayed by an hour this week after a flight attendant accidentally deployed the aircraft's emergency slide - and it could cost Delta Airlines up to $100,000.

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24 h. ago Delta flight attendant pops emergency slide before takeoff in $100,000 accident

The incident occurred on Delta flight 3248 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Salt Lake City, Utah

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4 d. ago Alba probed by police over ‘irregularities’ in finances of late Alex Salmond’s party

COPS are probing the finances of the party set up by Alex Salmond amid claims surrounding the fate of more than £50,000, it emerged today. Detectives are investigating alleged financial “irregularities” within Alba after bitter infighting ended in a report to Police Scotland. Insiders said the claims concern around £50,000 of party funds, including whether...

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7 d. ago Weather balloon blamed for causing plane’s windshield crack at 36,000 feet and forcing emergency landing

One X user described the front of the plane as looking as though it had been ‘sand blasted’ after the alleged collision

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2 w. ago Gangsters holidayed in Turkey before bug planted in Mercedes brought them down

The crew were caged for over 100 years for their involvment in organised crime.

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2 w. ago Shower door exploded in Egyptian hotel severing man's artery

Kaylum now faces a medical bill of £35,000 after needing emergency surgery

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2 w. ago Swinney: Ferguson Marine must make ‘justifiable business case’ to get more cash

The First Minister was pressed on the issue after it emerged just £570,000 of £14.2 million of promised investment has been awarded so far.

Economics

3 w. ago Storm Amy: Trains suspended and thousands still without power as Storm Amy clear

Almost 50,000 homes have been reconnected while emergency help is being provided to thousands who remain without power.

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3 w. ago Storm Amy: Trains suspended and 21,000 homes still without power as Storm Amy clear

Over 67,000 homes have been reconnected while emergency help is being provided to thousands who remain without power.

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3 w. ago Storm Amy: Trains suspended and 17,000 homes still without power as Storm Amy clear

Over 67,000 homes have been reconnected while emergency help is being provided to thousands who remain without power.

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3 w. ago Storm Amy: Trains suspended and 12,000 homes still without power as Storm Amy clear

Over 67,000 homes have been reconnected while emergency help is being provided to thousands who remain without power.

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3 w. ago Met Office urges public to prepare emergency kit as Storm Amy wipes out power

The British public have been urged to prepare an emergency kit, with over 20,000 people currently without power as Storm Amy batters the UK - here's what you need to know

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