Azerbaijan Airlines plane headed to Russia crashes hundreds of miles off course, dozens feared dead
Dozens of passengers are feared dead after an Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, according to reports. The Embraer 190 airliner was flying from Azerbaijan to Russia with 62 passengers and five crew members on board, Kazakh authorities said, adding that 32 survivors had been rescued. Flight J2-8243 deviated […]
Watchdog warns credit card companies over devaluing, canceling reward points, miles
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned Wednesday that it may be against the law for credit card companies to devalue or cancel points, cash back and miles rewards programs. The CFPB report also found that credit cards that offer store-specific perks often charge “significantly higher” interest rates than other cards, and that some companies offer […]
Ukrainian Drones Strike Chechnya, 500 Miles Behind Front Lines
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian drones struck a Russian National Guard campus in the Russian region of Chechnya on Sunday as Kiev continued to fight back following a massive air attack from Moscow. Footage on social media showed the drone flying low over Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, about 800 kilometers southeast of Ukraine's front […]
Winter storm to span nearly 2,000 miles while slamming Northeast with snow, South with flooding rain
This week, a powerful bidirectional winter storm stretching nearly 2,000 miles brought stark contrasts across the country. Parts of the northeast are bracing for ice and snow, while the south faces the threat of torrential rain and flash flooding. Travelers should expect significant disruption and residents should prepare for the possibility of flooding, severe thunderstorms, […]
Missing Korean War vet with dementia found more than 200 miles from home
A missing 91-year-old Korean War veteran suffering from dementia has been found more than 320 miles from his home in Wyoming. His worried wife spotted him on an evening news program two days after he wandered. Avril Black's concerns grew after her spouse, Michael Black, disappeared after leaving their home in Afton on Nov. 25, […]
Washington boy, 12, steals grandfather’s car, drives 160 miles before he is stopped
A 12-year-old boy in Washington state has been arrested on suspicion of stealing his grandfather's car and driving it approximately 260 miles across the state. Issaquah police notified the Grant County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday that a boy appeared to have stolen his grandfather's car and was headed to Grand County, the sheriff's office wrote […]
Knicks’ Miles McBride believes he will have to manage knee pain
Miles McBride tried not to rush his return from the knee injury that kept him out of five games this month, but the Knicks sixth man said after returning to action Monday night in Denver that it's something he has to do. I believe. McBride hasn't played since Nov. 13 against the Bulls, but he […]
Get a free massage with Amex Equinox credit, Qatar business for 40k miles and wine tasting at 35,000 feet (Saturday Selection) – Frequent Miler
Frequent milers' latest team challenge, Million Mile Madness, is almost complete. For the past two weeks, Greg, Nick and Stephen have been competing to earn 1 million SAS miles on 15 different airlines. But who accomplished this challenge with the most speed, affordability, and style? Please vote here! We just finished our second annual challenge […]
Miles McBride misses fifth straight game but ‘close’ to Knicks return
SALT LAKE CITY — An encouraging upgrade to Miles McBride's availability didn't result in a return to the Knicks' lineup. The reserve guard was listed as questionable, but missed Saturday night's game against the Jazz for the fifth straight game due to a left knee condition the Knicks are now calling “patellofemoral syndrome.'' “He's out,” […]
Texas mom, Reese Louise Myers, arrested after leaving toddler in feces for Hinge date 150 miles away
Police say a young Texas mother traveled 150 miles to meet her Hinge date, leaving her 16-month-old son alone at home overnight, only to find the infant covered in feces and hanging from a window. It is said that he did. Reece Louise Myers, 25, was arrested and charged earlier this month with child abandonment […]