Author: Jack Bogart

A Southwest Airlines flight leaving Dallas returned to its gate after being struck by a bullet before takeoff. On Friday, Nov. 15, Flight 2494 was preparing to leave Dallas Love Field Airport when it was “struck by gunfire near the cockpit,” according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In a statement, the FAA detailed that the Boeing 737-800 was on its way to Indianapolis International Airport before the shooting. A Southwest spokesperson told PEOPLE on Saturday, Nov. 16 that no injuries were reported. It is not immediately clear where the gunfire came from. Southwest Reveals New Details About Its Assigned…

The Strikeman Marksman Kit with Carry Case Looking to improve your shooting skills without the hassle of range fees or costly ammo? The Strikeman Marksman Kit is your all-in-one portable training solution for honing marksmanship at home or on the go. For $179.99, Strikeman offers an immersive experience designed to fit in a compact, durable case you can take anywhere. What’s Inside the Marksman Kit? This kit isn’t just for beginners—veterans of the shooting world will appreciate its versatility. With a soft-shell carrying case, a 3-piece target, a phone mount with tripod and a laser cartridge, Strikeman brings life-like training straight to…

Military suicides ticked up once again last year, following a dark long-term trend where the Pentagon has struggled to make meaningful progress. Overall, there were 523 reported suicides in 2023, the most recent data available, up from 493 in 2022. The number of active-duty troops who died by suicide increased to 363 from 331 the previous year, up 12%. Suicide is by far the biggest killer of service members, killing more than training accidents, illnesses, homicides or combat, according to the Defense Department (DOD). In addition to the sheer number, the rate of suicides per 100,000 also went up last year. Suicide deaths…

Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar are reeling after their joint tequila business was involved in a devastating incident. Fieri tells PEOPLE exclusively that two trucks carrying their Santo Tequila bottles have gone missing after being hijacked in Laredo, Texas. The trucks were transporting 440 cases of tequila, or 24,240 bottles, including Santo blanco, reposado and a specially-made extra añejo, which took 39 months to create. Santo president Dan Butkus estimates the total loss to be about $1 million, with the effects on their supply chain to be even greater. “We’ve worked so hard,” says Fieri. “This is our best year…

A Virginia woman, who was allegedly posing as a nurse and treating patients at several Southern California hospitals, has been arrested after a monthslong investigation, according to Burbank police.Amanda Leeann Porter, 44, was arrested after an investigation determined she was impersonating a real registered nurse, who lived out-of-state, and had been working at Los Angeles County hospitals without a license.In May 2024, Burbank police received a report about a woman who allegedly impersonated a registered nurse at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.Over the next few months, investigators were able to identify the woman as Porter, who applied for and obtained…

An elk hunter in Eastern Idaho is lucky to have survived a confrontation with an adult grizzly bear after he was forced to use his hunting rifle to defend his life.  The grave encounter unfolded around 3 PM on October 26 while 27-year-old Dylyn Carter hunted cow elk in a heavily timbered area north of Kilgore near Mule Meadows on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Not having much success that Saturday, Carter decided to pack it up and hike back to his truck when the grizzly appeared suddenly in quarters too close for comfort.  “All of a sudden a grizzly popped…

Authorities in Washington, D.C., have arrested two teenage boys in connection with a brutal attack and robbery that ultimately left a well-known DJ dead. During a news conference on Friday, Metropolitan police Chief Pamela Smith said a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old, who have not been identified, were arrested on Thursday in connection with the death of local DJ and hairstylist, Bryan Smith.”While nothing can undo this senseless loss, we hope today’s arrest offers some measure of justice and a step toward healing,” Chief Smith said. “We are here to send a very clear message today. If you commit violence in our…

Chanel Banks is ready to share her story. In a preview of her appearance on True Crime News shared with PEOPLE ahead of its Monday, Nov. 18 air date, the Gossip Girl actress opens up about why she decided to distance herself from her family and leave Los Angeles for Texas. The interview comes days after the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE that Banks was found safe in Texas on Monday, Nov. 11. That was three days after she was reported missing by her relatives, who claimed that they hadn’t heard from her for two weeks. Banks’ family…

A Democratic candidate for a seat in the Arizona Senate was killed in an early morning DUI crash in Tucson on Friday, police confirmed.John McLean, 68, died after Michael Martin Creel, 27, allegedly ran a stop sign and struck his vehicle, according to the Tucson Police Department. Creel is being held at the Pima County Jail on manslaughter and aggravated DUI charges.McLean died at the scene, and police determined that speed and impairment were known factors in the fatal crash.According to court documents obtained by local outlet 13 News, Creel had a DUI case against him dismissed in December 2023.GOP…

Many people turn to VPNs — virtual private networks — for added privacy and security online, only to find that their internet speeds suddenly slow to a crawl. But what exactly does a VPN do, and why might it cause this slowdown?A VPN works by creating a secure, encrypted pathway between your device and the internet, keeping your data private from hackers, advertisers and anyone else trying to monitor your activity. This encryption process also allows you to browse as if you’re in a different location, which can help access content that may be restricted where you are.I’M GIVING AWAY…