The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Monday that it had proposed a fine of $351,000 against a private charter company for alleged unauthorized flights. The civil penalty was proposed against Creamer Pilot Services of Fayetteville, Arkansas, according to the FAA, which accused the company of “conducting unauthorized passenger-carrying operations.”Creamer Pilot Services, which does business as Jett Aircraft, allegedly operated 31 passenger-carrying flights using three aircraft that were not on its Operations Specifications, according to the FAA. AMAZON CRASH ATTORNEYS SAY PILOT PAIRING MAY HAVE BEEN KEY FLAW BEHIND FATAL INCIDENT The agency said the violations happened on various dates between…

DEAR ABBY: My spouse passed away from pancreatic cancer more than two years ago. We were together for 13 years and stood by each other during good and bad times. I was recently contacted by my first love from 44 years ago. We’ve been emailing, and I’ve been feeling emotions about him like when we were younger. My heart beats faster when he writes, yet I feel guilty because I was prepared never to care for anyone again. Is it possible to find someone to love me in my early 60s? Part of me feels scared to make a fool…

Even more Rent all-stars, theater legends and original cast members have joined the lineup for Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert, a benefit performance celebrating Jonathan Larson’s cherished Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning musical. More than 60 beloved Broadway performers take the stage in this one-night-only concert, streaming live from the set of Hamilton at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre Monday, October 26, 2026, benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The evening’s presenting sponsor is ViiV Healthcare, with livestream matching sponsor the Gates Foundation. Original Rent cast members Taye Diggs, Timothy Britten Parker and Byron Utley join the lineup, as well as a…

LOS ANGELES () — With Election Day two weeks away, one of the nation’s most closely watched mayoral contests is drawing renewed attention to rising utility costs, as Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman on Monday outlined a plan to address complaints about high LADWP bills.Raman spoke outside an LADWP facility in North Hollywood alongside customers who said their bills have surged in recent months. The issue has gained attention following claims by local resident Micah Reed regarding fees on LADWP bills that many customers said they were unaware of.Raman, who is challenging incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, said LADWP bills…

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Ryan Lochte‘s ex-wife, Kayla Rae Reid, is publicly demanding that the Olympian’s fiancée, Molly Gillihan, “leave me and my children alone.” “At this point, the continuous desperation for attention is overwhelmingly obvious,” Reid, 35, wrote via her Instagram Story on Monday, October 19. “And while I recognize that publicly discussing me may generate the attention she’s never received, I would appreciate being left out of it.” Reid has clashed with both Gillihan, 38, and Lochte, 42, multiple times since she split from the swimmer in March 2025, including accusing the two of cheating together during her marriage. (Lochte has denied…

Krispy Kreme is leaning into spooky season with a slew of fresh fall treats, rolling out its new Trick or Treat! Collection alongside a spooky Looney Tunes collaboration. Even better for die-hard fans: a beloved staple is returning to stores for a limited time starting Oct. 20. The fan favorite making its triumphant return is the Original Chocolate Glazed doughnut, which appears at Krispy Kreme only once or twice a year for a brief window. The specialty dozen will have a whirlwind three-day run, available in shops from Oct. 20 through Oct. 22. Krispy Kreme released its first-ever Looney Tunes…

​The Public Theater has released first look photos of the North American premiere production of THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, starring Tony-nominee Andrew Durand, Kelsee Kimmel, Sachicko Mae and more. The production has now been extended through Sunday, December 6 with an official opening night on Wednesday, October 21. The musical features a book and lyrics by Jethro Compton, music and lyrics by Darren Clark, based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, choreographed by Chi-San Howard, and directed by Compton. After a successful run at London’s Southwark Playhouse and on the West End, THE CURIOUS CASE OF…

Washington — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth quietly visited Israel on Monday and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a senior U.S. military official who spoke to CBS News under condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. A second source involved in the matter in Israel confirmed Tuesday morning that Netanyahu met Hegseth.The unannounced visit came just over a week before Netanyahu’s party faces elections. It also comes after President Trump floated resuming military operations against Iran following next month’s U.S. midterm elections.Hegseth confirmed in an X post that he was in U.S. Central Command’s area…

Mary Holland Nader may have traded Wall Street for Reality TV, but she’s still playing the market — and this time in the name of love. The reality TV star, 28, exclusively spoke with Us at the launch of her financial wellness app, Mary & Pip, on October 16, teasing a few risky romantic investments and plenty of “unfiltered” Nader-sister moments in season 2 of Love Thy Nader. “I’m kind of feral, I’m not going to lie,” Nader told Us about how she’s been navigating the New York City dating market. “It’s a totally different Mary [and] I come out…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration reached a settlement with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that will close 18 active federal investigations and a separate Justice Department compliance review involving alleged antisemitism and race discrimination at the university.The voluntary settlement agreement does not require a monetary payment, and the university does not admit to any wrongdoing or liability. The deal, which will remain effective until the end of 2028, allows UNC to maintain its eligibility for federal funding.Under the agreement, UNC will appoint an internal “Merit & Civil Rights Administrator” and establish…

Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that’s puzzled scientists for decades. The study, published online ahead of its appearance in the December 2026 issue of the journal Current Opinion in Genetics & Development, looked at previously published genetic and archaeological evidence to better understand when humans first arrived in the Americas. Genetic evidence most strongly supports humans reaching the Americas between 14,000 and 20,000 years ago, the study suggests — with an arrival before 15,000 years ago considered likely. Previously, scientists thought the first…

The reviews are in for COPPERFIELD! The New Musical, which officially opened October 19 at The Duke on 42nd Street at New 42 Studios. The new Off-Broadway musical, starring Bobby Conte in the title role, features book, music, and lyrics by Jeffrey Scharf, with direction and choreography by Gabriel Barre. The limited engagement continues through December 6. Based on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical novel David Copperfield, the musical follows its title character from a troubled childhood through adulthood as he navigates hardship, love, betrayal, and personal triumph. Along the way, he encounters some of Dickens’ most memorable characters, including Aunt Betsey…

LOS ANGELES () — Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia has issued a subpoena seeking financial records from LA28 after the organization allegedly failed to provide documents he requested in August, according to Mejia.Mejia said the records he is seeking include bank statements, venue budgets and the identities of contractors receiving money from LA28, the private nonprofit organization responsible for hosting the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He said LA28 is contractually obligated to provide those documents to his office.The controller says access to the records is important because Los Angeles taxpayers could be responsible for costs if the…

Published on 19/10/2026 – 9:40 GMT+2 A bomb threat against an Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna forced the plane to divert to Bulgaria on Sunday, according to Bulgarian authorities and the airline. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Austrian Airlines crew decided to make an emergency landing in Sofia after reportedly receiving a bomb threat as they neared Romania, Bulgaria’s transport ministry said in a statement, adding that the passengers were evacuated from the aircraft after landing. The Bulgarian air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the airliner as part of established procedures, the transport ministry said. The…