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Laptop battery fire aboard US flight prompts emergency response
transportation4 days ago

Laptop battery fire aboard US flight prompts emergency response

An American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas had a passenger's laptop catch fire; four to five passengers were burned, the crew contained the blaze, and the plane landed safely in Dallas where emergency responders met the aircraft; one passenger was treated on-site and released. The FAA warns lithium batteries can overheat and notes 58 verified lithium battery incidents this year, with laptops historically tied to the most incidents.

via BBC|
#american-airlines#aviation#incident
Frustration on the LIV Indy Range Ends With a Late Call from Bryson DeChambeau
sports5 days ago

Frustration on the LIV Indy Range Ends With a Late Call from Bryson DeChambeau

A writer at LIV Indianapolis recalls a surreal day watching Bryson DeChambeau wrestle with his swing on the range, being asked by his caddie to give the space, and later receiving a 20‑minute phone call from DeChambeau to discuss the day; the piece highlights access dynamics and the golfer’s intensity, with fuller reflections shared on the Any Given Monday podcast.

via Monday Q Info|
#bryson-dechambeau#golf#incident
Ohio golfer survives lightning strike captured on video while filming friends
sports15 days ago

Ohio golfer survives lightning strike captured on video while filming friends

A Cincinnati-area golfer was struck on the arm by lightning while filming friends trying to move a stuck golf cart during a thunderstorm. He survived with non-life-threatening injuries and says he’s “very lucky and blessed.” Meteorologists advised indoors when thunder roars and cautioned against staying under trees or under umbrellas during storms.

via Fox News|
#golf#incident#lightning
Plane Window Detaches in Flight; Passenger Rescued by Fellow Travelers
world1 month ago

Plane Window Detaches in Flight; Passenger Rescued by Fellow Travelers

A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen experienced rapid cabin decompression when a window detached due to engine debris, leaving a passenger partially outside the aircraft. Fellow travelers pulled him back in as the crew responded; the man, who had kept his seat belt fastened, was hospitalized with friction burns but was reported in good condition. The plane returned safely to Thessaloniki after the incident.

via Futurism|
#aviation#decompression#incident
Clown-Wig Humanoid Robot Delivers Roundhouse Kick, Raising Safety Alarm at Public Event
technology2 months ago

Clown-Wig Humanoid Robot Delivers Roundhouse Kick, Raising Safety Alarm at Public Event

A video shows a Unitree G1 humanoid robot in a blue clown wig delivering a roundhouse kick to a child at a Xinjiang event, causing pain but no serious injuries. The incident highlights safety risks of powerful humanoid robots around crowds, given the robot’s roughly 70-pound frame and torque over 100 Nm, and echoes prior accidents and lawsuits about potential harm from high-powered robots.

via Futurism|
#humanoid-robots#incident#robotics
Rahm apologizes after accidental divot strikes a volunteer at PGA Championship
sports3 months ago

Rahm apologizes after accidental divot strikes a volunteer at PGA Championship

Jon Rahm apologized for an 'inexcusable' moment at the PGA Championship after a frustrated swing sent a grass divot into a volunteer on the 7th hole. He said he wants to make amends, including offering a gift, and noted the incident comes as the PGA enforces a new Code of Conduct with potential warnings or penalties for egregious behavior. Rahm finished his opening round at Aronimink in 69, buoyed by a hole-out eagle on the 2nd and a relief from a sprinkler head, while describing the tough, sloped courses and demanding conditions of the venue.

via Today's Golfer|
#apology#golf#incident
Postgame Security Breach Overshadows HBCU Rivalry as Tuskegee Coach Is Handcuffed
sports6 months ago

Postgame Security Breach Overshadows HBCU Rivalry as Tuskegee Coach Is Handcuffed

Morehouse defeated Tuskegee 77-69 in Atlanta, but the postgame handshake was marred when football players mingled with the teams. Tuskegee coach Benjy Taylor asked security to remove them, and he was briefly placed in handcuffs before being released. The incident highlights questions about postgame security and protocol changes for future meetings between the programs.

via HBCU Gameday|
#basketball#handshake#hbcus