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Allegiant flight disruption investigated as calm prevails at the airport
SUMMARY: Following a busy holiday travel day at Tampa International Airport, Allegiant Flight 1023 from St. Pete-Clearwater to Roanoke, Virginia, was diverted back due to a mid-air bomb threat. The plane safely returned to PIE around 2 p.m., with all 170 passengers deplaned and unharmed. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, with one man in custody; no bomb was found. Due to FAA crew time limits, a replacement crew will complete the flight. Despite earlier chaos, the airport remains calm, with normal operations continuing. Authorities and Allegiant emphasize zero tolerance for disruptive behavior. Updates will follow.
A bomb threat led to the deplaning of Allegiant Flight 1023 from PIE to Roanoke, Virginia, prompting an investigation by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s office. No passengers were harmed, and a man is in custody.
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Daredevils run with charging bulls at Pamplona’s famous San Fermín festival
SUMMARY: Thousands of runners participated in the opening bull run of the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain. The event features up to 4,000 runners dashing ahead of bulls along an 846-meter cobblestone course. Most runners wear traditional white clothing with red sashes. While injuries from falls and pileups are common, serious gorings are less frequent. The festival includes daily bull runs followed by bullfights in the afternoon. Animal rights activists protested the event, criticizing bullfighting. The festival gained international fame through Ernest Hemingway’s novel “The Sun Also Rises.” The celebration continues with eating, drinking, and cultural events.
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Musk forms new political party after split with Trump over president’s signature tax cuts law
SUMMARY: Elon Musk announced the formation of the America Party after breaking with President Donald Trump over his recent tax cuts law. Musk criticized the bill for increasing government waste and the national debt by \$5 trillion, calling it a “disgusting abomination.” Despite previously supporting Trump and spending millions in the 2024 election, Musk now aims to use the new party to influence the 2026 midterms. While multiple groups claiming the America Party name have appeared, none seem authentic. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested Musk’s announcement might face opposition from his company boards urging him to focus on business instead.
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Ozzy Osbourne says farewell to live performance with a hometown show for 40,000 fans
SUMMARY: Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal icon, performed what he says was his last-ever live show at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, with the original Black Sabbath lineup. Despite his Parkinson’s diagnosis, Osbourne sang from a black throne, urging fans to “let the madness begin” and expressing heartfelt thanks. Joined onstage for the first time in 20 years by bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, they closed with the classic “Paranoid.” The event was part of a metal festival featuring Anthrax, Metallica, and Guns N’ Roses, with tributes from celebrities like Elton John. Osbourne’s career began in 1968 with Black Sabbath, and he gained mainstream fame in the 2000s through MTV’s “The Osbournes.”
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