Simple Flying Looks Back on an Exciting 2024 Year in Review

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on an exciting year that saw us expand our coverage to include military and private aviation. We also launched our new “Threads” commenting system, allowing users to submit discussion topics. Notable stories from the year included the Boeing 737 MAX door incident, which was our most viewed … Read more

Timothée Chalamet’s Rotten Tomatoes Record Ties with Dune: Part Two

Timothée Chalamet is making waves on Rotten Tomatoes, setting a new personal record for the site. The actor’s performance in James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, has earned him a 95% Popcornmeter rating – just like his previous solo champion, Dune: Part Two. The film, which explores Dylan’s early days on the East … Read more

Treasury Yields Near Flatline Amid Jobless Claims Data

US Treasury yields remained near flatline on Thursday as investors processed new data on weekly jobless claims. The 10-year Treasury yield briefly jumped above 4.6% but settled at 4.581%, while the 2-year Treasury yield declined by 1 basis point to 4.329%. According to the Labor Department, the number of Americans without jobs rose to 1.91 … Read more

Forgotten Favorites: 21 Disappearing Menu Items from Our Past

From crudités and French dip sandwiches to liver and onions, a recent BuzzFeed Community survey revealed that many beloved menu items have vanished from restaurants over the years. The anonymous submissions showcase a nostalgic longing for flavors and dishes of the past. The list includes retro favorites like Coquilles St.-Jacques, shrimp stuffed with cheese and … Read more

Big Donors Flock to Trump’s Inauguration, Seeking Influence

Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration has attracted seven-figure donations from Fortune 500 companies and individual billionaires, who are eager to curry favor with the new administration. The event, privately funded by big donors, offers exclusive benefits, including attending a candlelight dinner with the president-elect and his wife Melania, as well as VIP tickets to a “Starlight … Read more

Cookie Consent Policy Explained

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Limited Shopping Hours on Christmas Day

Christmas shoppers face limited hours at most grocery stores and retailers on Wednesday, as some chains remain open while others are closed. Drugstore chains and convenience stores are among the few places where customers can shop for last-minute gifts or holiday ingredients. However, store hours vary, so it’s essential to check individual locations before heading … Read more

Five Palestinian Journalists Killed in Israeli Airstrike

Israeli airstrikes have killed five Palestinian journalists in a targeted strike in central Gaza, their employer confirmed. The victims were sleeping in their broadcasting truck when it was hit by an Israeli military direct strike. Another 32 people were killed in other pre-dawn strikes across the territory. Israel claims it conducted a “precise strike” on … Read more

FDA Upscales Egg Recall to Level I for Potential Salmonella Contamination

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has elevated the egg recall affecting five states, including Tennessee, due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The affected eggs, produced by Handsome Brook Farms under the Kirkland Signature label, may pose a risk of serious health consequences, including death. Consumers in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina … Read more

Volcano Eruption Risk: Global Catastrophe Looms

Scientists warn that a massive volcanic eruption could have devastating consequences for the modern world. The last such eruption, Mount Tambora in 1815, plunged the world into chaos, triggering widespread famine and death. Now, over 200 years later, experts fear another colossal eruption is imminent, threatening entire cities, global food supplies, and economies. The Indonesian … Read more