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Engine stall encountered by American A321 enroute

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American A321 near Minneapolis, engine stall enroute An American Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration N153UW performing flight AA-1849 from Charlotte,NC to Portland,OR (USA), was enroute at FL320 about 170nm south of Minneapolis when the crew declared emergency reporting their #1 engine (CFM56, left hand) had stalled, they were drifting down to FL240.  The crew advised after working checklists that they could not recover the engine. The aircraft subsequently diverted to Minneapolis,MN (USA) for a safe landing on runway 12R about 45 minutes after leaving FL320. A replacement A321-200 registration N994AN reached Portland with a delay of about 13 hours.   The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Minneapolis about 19 hours after landing. For detailed information, visit: https://flightaware.com/live/flight/AAL1849/history/20240125/2327Z/KCLT/KPDX 

Kate Middleton's hospitalization prompts Prince William to cancel a number of engagements

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Princess of Wales has been hospitalized after undergoing a successful abdominal surgery. understands that the undisclosed issue was non-cancerous. A source also tells ET that Prince William has canceled several engagements to be at his wife's side. Wednesday,  Kensington Palace released a statement, sharing that Middleton was admitted to The London Clinic for surgery on Tuesday. "The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days, before returning home to continue her recovery," the statement read.  "Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter."The palace went on to share the Middleton "appreciates the interest" that this news will bring, but adds, "She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible;  and her wish that her personal medical information remains private." The palac

'Sex addict' Jennifer Lopez stars in a new trailer

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During the short film, which will be streaming on Amazon Prime, Lopez's character will try to find love, facing and overcoming challenges in dreamscapes and in reality while on her journey.  A press release for the movie, directed by David Meyers, describes it as a 'narrative-driven cinematic odyssey, steeped in mythological storytelling and personal healing'. And the synopsis certainly suggests there is plenty to look forward to in the new release -  promising 'fantastical costumes' as well as 'breathtaking choreography' - not to mention cameos from some famous faces, including Trevor Noah, Sofia Vergara, Post Malone, and Keke Palmer. The movie, which is also described as an 'introspective retrospective',  will see the 'Jenny from the Block' singer face heartbreak with a number of different lovers - with her journey beginning after her friends stage an intervention suggesting that her character is a 'sex addict'. The main song on t

What makes Jennifer Aniston a likely upset candidate at the SAG Awards

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January was a good month for Sarah Snook. In a matter of weeks, she picked up Golden Globe, Critics Choice and Emmy Awards for her standout performance on the HBO television smash “Succession.”  She has yet another chance to be recognized for her work on the acclaimed series, at the upcoming Screen Actors Guild Awards. And it’s looking good for Snook. She has a solid lead in Gold Derby’s official odds in her category of best drama actress. But just like a winter storm that pops up out of nowhere, Snook should be prepared for the winds to change come February. Here are five reasons why Jennifer Aniston in Apple TV+‘s “The Morning Show” could sneak up on Snook and snag the SAG.   1.. She’s Jennifer Aniston.   Never underestimate the power of a name on the SAG ballot. And in all objectivity, her name carries exponentially more weight than those of the other four women combined. It was 30 years ago this year that “Friends” made its Thursday night television debut.  It went on to run for 10

Having watched King Charles' surgery in the London Clinic, Queen Camilla leaves

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Queen Camilla has left the London Clinic, where King Charles underwent treatment for his prostate. As she left the hospital, the Queen told those gathered outside that her husband is "fine, thank you. " This morning, Buckingham Palace said, "The King was this morning admitted to a London hospital for scheduled treatment.  His Majesty would like to thank all those who have sent their good wishes over the past week and is delighted to learn that his diagnosis is having a positive impact on public health awareness. " (King Charles disclosed he was being treated for a benign enlarged prostate, and NHS officials said searches have soared for the condition.) It is understood that the procedure has taken place, and King Charles is doing well. Before he was admitted into the London Clinic, the King visited his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton who is recovering in the same hospital following her abdominal surgery. The Princess of Wales, unlike the King, did not share details

Will Smith to Marlon Brando: 10 Oscar winners that sparked controversy and backlash

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While there might not be much consensus on the nominations and winners among Oscar enthusiasts, one thing they can agree on is the rarity of the occasion when an Academy Award winner garners universal approval.  While there may be a couple of exceptions, the history of the Oscars abounds with winners that sparked shock, controversy, and backlash.So let's take a closer look at 10 of the most provocative and contentious Academy Award victories in history. Will Smith's win as best actor for King Richard was intended to be uneventful. However, an unexpected controversy arose with the infamous slap incident. On the Oscars stage, Smith struck Chris Rock across the face while the latter was presenting the Best Documentary category. One of the most contentious upsets in Academy Awards history occurred in 1999 when John Madden's Shakespeare in Love triumphed over Steven Spielberg's war epic Saving Private Ryan for the coveted Best Picture category at the Oscars.  Marisa Tomei Wi

Royal Family LIVE: Prince Harry 'has to put Meghan Markle first' above his 'love' for Firm

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Prince Harry has been slammed for prioritising Meghan Markle above his "love" for the Royal Family as a royal expert dives into recent events and the Duke’s reaction to them.  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from royal duties in January 2020 and moved across the pond to California.The announcement of their departure was made on their now-closed Sussex Royal Instagram page,  reportedly before reaching any agreements with the late Queen. Typically, senior royals refrain from making significant announcements without her approval, and royal expert Angela Levin pointed out that this underscores a disregard for established protocols. She told The Sun:  "The family had discussed that if they wanted to go, they could, and would have everyone's good wishes. They were asked to do it slowly and carefully but they didn't want to. They decided to do it their own way by putting up that post.  "Harry has been dragged down with that, Meghan has never had any r