Flights across Europe hit by bomb threats that turned out to be hoaxes
BERLIN (AP) — Several flights across Europe received bomb threats Tuesday, causing searches and diversions. Officials say these threats turned out to be hoaxes. Impacted airlines included LOT, Scandinavian Airlines, and Ryanair. No injuries were reported, and none of the planes made emergency landings. In Italy, a Ryanair flight from Lisbon landed safely in Rome after a bomb threat. The Italian Air Force escorted another Ryanair flight from Dublin. In Poland, a LOT flight from London was diverted to Modlin airport. Authorities found no explosives. Spanish officials also ruled out explosives on a Ryanair flight from Manchester to Murcia.
Dodge announces its return to the NASCAR Cup Series beginning at the Daytona 500
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, a year earlier than initially expected. The Stellantis-owned Dodge brand announced its return at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Monday. Dodge will once again give the Cup Series four manufacturers, joining Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota in fielding entries to compete in a 36-race schedule that begins in mid-February and crowns a champion in early November. Kaulig Racing will use the Dodge Charger to field a two-car team beginning at the Daytona 500. AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon are expected to fill those seats.
A sliver of Election Day swag: 'I voted' — and I got a sticker, too
ALLISON PARK, Pa. (AP) — The voting sticker has become an emblem of participation and power, a little talisman of democracy. In an era of splintered opinions and a polarized populace, it is one of the few things that unite us on a day when so much divides us. Put a sticker on yourself as you come out of the polls and you send two messages — not just “I voted,” but “I am an American and I have done what needs to be done.” The text is always the same. “I voted.” No party affiliation. No advocacy. No scorn. Simply a statement that lies at the heart of the American democratic republic.
Karl Bushby embraces emotional mother as he completes his 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world
HULL, England (AP) — Karl Bushby has completed his 28-year journey to walk around the world by returning to his mother's home in northern England. On Monday, Bushby embraced his emotional mother, Angela, outside her home in Hull, England, where he left in 1998. Bushby was a 29-year-old ex-paratrooper when he began his journey from Punta Arenas, Chile, on Nov. 1, 1998. He walked 31,000 miles across four continents and 30 countries. He navigated shifting ice over the Bering Strait and swam across the Caspian Sea and English Channel to avoid taking any transport. Bushby returned as a 57-year-old, softer, grayer, and more worldly.
Box Office: ‘You Can See Everything,’ 'Clayface' lead sleepy Halloween weekend
The North American box office faced a slump this weekend as Halloween festivities drew people away from theaters. The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” led ticket sales, just edging out the DC Studios movie “Clayface.” Studio estimates on Sunday suggested total earnings would not surpass $56 million, marking it as the second lowest weekend of the year. “You Can See Everything” earned $10.6 million from 2,655 locations in its third weekend. “Clayface” trailed by only $200,684. Laika’s animated film “Wildwood” claimed third place with $7.5 million. Despite the dip, the domestic box office remains up over 17% from last year.
Heidi Klum reveals Halloween costume as her iconic party marks 25 years
Heidi Klum underwent a bloody transformation to become a giant, gruesome severed hand for Halloween. Klum unveiled her costume Saturday as her iconic costume party marked 25 years in New York. Klum was unrecognizable with only her eyes and mouth showing, blood dripping from her mouth as she stuck her tongue out. The top of the hand ended in a gory assortment of dangling ligaments and tendons. She had an ensemble of helpers in blood-stained hazmat suits. The supermodel-turned-TV personality went viral in 2022 when she arrived at the party on the end of a fishing line, encased in a slithering worm costume.
The dachshund is the muse in an exhibition showcasing the sausage dog's history in art
BREMEN, Germany (AP) — The humble dachshund is taking center stage in a new exhibition in Germany that explores the history of the sausage dog in art. Visitors’ four-legged friends are welcome too. Dachshund owners and fans Pablo Picasso, David Hockney and Andy Warhol are among the artists who take their place in the show. “The Dachshund: An Icon off the Leash" opens at the Kunsthalle Bremen on Saturday. The dog has a long association with Germany. But the show casts its net wider, with exhibits brought in from Edinburgh, Los Angeles and Pittsburgh among others.
In 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby has overcome jungle, desert and red tape. Now he's nearly home
MARKET RASEN, England (AP) — Karl Bushby has spent 28 years walking home, but as he approaches the finish Monday, he’s unsure if he’s ready for the journey to end. Bushby, 57, began his trek at the tip of South America in 1998 and has walked 31,000 miles across four continents. He has faced challenges like shifting ice, crocodile-infested waters, and geopolitical obstacles. Despite setbacks, he adhered to strict rules: no transport to move forward and returning home on foot. As he nears the end, Bushby is reflecting on his journey and the kindness of strangers who helped him along the way.
Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams he is neutral. Prevost has other ideas
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has told the basketball teams from his alma mater, Villanova, and fellow Catholic university Notre Dame that in matters of sport, the pontiff is neutral. But in a raucous audience of 7,000 players, fans and their families, the former Robert Prevost laid bare his true feelings. He said “Prevost has another opinion." The teams were in town for the U.S. college basketball season opener in Rome. The Villanova and Notre Dame men’s and women’s teams will play a doubleheader Sunday at the 11,000-seat Palazzo dello Sport — which is located about a half-hour drive from the Vatican.
Flávio Bolsonaro’s departure to the US sparks a flurry of viral Brazilian memes
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Political memes have exploded in Brazil since Sunday’s election that saw underdog President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva beat his opponent Flávio Bolsonaro, who responded to his loss by fleeing the country. Social media played an outsized role in Lula’s win, with the unprecedented mobilization of the country’s left on digital networks a critical factor for how Sunday’s vote played out. Bolsonaro, who is under investigation for money laundering and corruption, said on Monday that he had no intentions of leaving Brazil, then departed the country shortly thereafter.
