More than 1,600 flights had been canceled by US airlines early Monday, and thousands more were delayed as the longest government shutdown in history entered its 41st day — causing travel chaos at some of the nation’s biggest airports. At America’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta, 11% of incoming flights had been axed as of 9 a.m. Monday and 5% of outgoing flights had been canceled — ... Read more
Hollywood icon Sally Kirkland, 84, enters hospice after dementia diagnosis .QN
Actress Sally Kirkland is in hospice as she continues to battle dementia. Kirkland’s rep, Michael Greene, told TMZ on Sunday that the 84-year-old Hollywood icon entered hospice care at a hospital in Palm Springs, Calif. Her close friend and former student, Cody Galloway, is by her side, Greene confirmed. The Post has reached out to Kirkland’s rep for comment. A new update on a GoFundMe ... Read more
Parents issue dire travel warning after daughters die on vacation: ‘Remove this country from your bucket list’ .QN
The parents of two Australian teenagers who died in Laos last year have begged for Australians to remove the destination from their bucket lists. Ahead of the anniversary of their daughters’ deaths, Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones’ parents slammed the Laos government as “corrupt” in an interview with the Herald Sun. They also claimed there’s no evidence police have investigated the tragedy. Best ... Read more
Democrats melt down, call for Chuck Schumer’s ouster after deal to end government shutdown clears Senate hurdle .QN
WASHINGTON — Democrats and progressives exploded with outrage after the Senate took a giant step toward reopening the government Sunday night, with many calling for Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s ouster. Schumer (D-NY), who voted against the bipartisan package to end the longest government shutdown in US history, was slammed for failing to prevent five Democratic defections that allowed the measure to ... Read more
Middle school teacher allegedly had sex with underage student, allowed him to sleep at her home .QN
A middle school teacher and soccer coach is charged with having sex with an underage student — who would even spend the night at her house, according to prosecutors. Jessica Bergmann, a 34-year-old math teacher at Washington Middle School in Aurora, Illinois, was arrested after police received a tip from neighbors last month that a now-17-year-old boy was frequently seen visiting her home, according to court ... Read more