A MAJOR airport will undergo a multi-billion-dollar update after receiving its first quarterly report on the much-needed updates.
The update will address the airport’s malfunctioning equipment and outdated infrastructure, with a focus on the central terminal, which is over 70 years old.
The Miami International Airport was named the US’s 10th busiest airport with over 52 million passengers traveling out of it in 2023, AirAdvisor reported.
The airport was ranked the second-largest in terms of international travelers.
The new quarterly report received by the Miami-Dade County Commission will help make the travel process a more seamless experience for those passing through.
“So this report basically…breaks it down into needs, improvements that we have to make, and also how they’re going to be addressed,” Ralph Cutie, Miami International Airport CEO, told local NBC affiliate WTVJ.
The 13-page report details what has been done and what’s left to be done to the major airport.
The County Commission quickly approved the first report, and Cutie says there has already been “tremendous progress” on the repair of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.
“December of 2023, we were at about 85% operation, Christmas of 2024 we’re at 95% operational, that’s a significant improvement in operational capacity of our conveyance systems,” said Cutie.
He also noted that $681 million has already been invested in conveyance systems.
Miami-Dade County Commissioner J.C. Bermudez told the outlet that he’s “satisfied” with what has been done so far.
Bermudez said that the report represents a change in company culture.
“It was just an accumulation of many years of…just placing bandages and not saying we need to put some dollars and try to make this a better place,” Bermudez said.
Cutie hopes the public rests assured knowing that they are working to address every complaint passengers have had about the airport.
The airport’s central terminal will undergo the biggest update, with $750 million allocated for the project.
Construction on the terminal will begin in 2028 and is expected to end in 2031.
“So mechanical, electrical, plumbing, things behind the wall — all that will be addressed as part of the central terminal,” Cutie said.
“If you ask me what keeps me up at night is that — being able to continue to operate and keep our customers satisfied while at the same time improving, building and repairing.”
The updates will include:
The report comes six months after the airport announced a $9 billion transformation.
In December, the airport announced a multi-billion-dollar overhaul, which would help improve the customer experience.
“This project will include 19 contact gates with loading bridges connecting to aircraft, so passengers will no longer be exposed to elements like rain and wind,” Cutie previously told local CBS affiliate WFOR.
All plans for the proposed renovation are scheduled to be completed by 2034.
CLINT Eastwood has hit out at an Austrian newspaper for publishing a bombshell interview he claims he never even gave.
The 95-year-old acting icon was directly quoted bashing Hollywood in the article – despite him now labelling the Q&A as “phoney”.
Despite his age meaning his career on the big screen has all but finished, Eastwood’s name was brought up again after his comments on the state of the film industry went viral.
Kurier, a Vienna-based paper with around 100,000 readers, published a major Q&A spread with the Dirty Harry star on Friday.
The main takeaway from the supposed interview was just how much Eastwood despised how reliant Hollywood has become on sequels and franchises.
One of Eastwood’s responses to a journalist’s question said: “I long for the good old days when screenwriters wrote movies like Casablanca in small bungalows on the studio lot.
“When everyone had a new idea.
“We live in an era of remakes and franchises. I’ve shot sequels three times, but I haven’t been interested in that for a long while.
“My philosophy is: do something new or stay at home.”
The answer stirred up days of debates from film buffs who argued both sides of the fence.
But Eastwood soon chimed in on the argument himself as he blasted the original interview as “entirely phony”.
He claims he has never given those comments to Kurier and hasn’t been interviewed by anyone in the past few weeks.
The paper’s editor has since conceded the quotes were in fact not from a formal interview with Eastwood who turned 95 last month.
Instead, they were repackaged by a writer who had spoken to the actor at more than a dozen media events in the past.
Elisabeth Sereda, a US-based Austrian journalist, had “convincingly explained” to editor Martin Gebhart that her and Eastwood have met on 18 occasions at round table media events.
This meant the quotes were a compilation of statements made by the actor over the years.
But Gebhart did admit that the way the article was presented as a tell-it-all exclusive chat went against his quality standards.
He then said he will no longer work with the Sereda as of a result.
The story has also since been withdrawn from the paper’s website entirely.
Gebhart said: “Even though no quotes were fabricated, the interviews are documented, and the accusation of fabrication can be refuted, we will no longer work with the author in the future.”
MICHAEL Schumacher’s family were paid £170,000 in compensation after a magazine published a fake AI-generated interview with the F1 racing legend.
German publication Die Aktuelle claimed last April to have secured a “world exclusive” with the severely injured Ferrari great – who has not been seen in public since his 2013 skiing accident.
In a two-page spread, promoted with a picture of Schumacher, it claimed the seven-time F1 champ had said “My life has totally changed”.
It promised it was not a story based on “half-sentences from friends” but it’s “the incredible interview” with the F1 star with “redeeming answers to the most burning questions that the whole world has been asking for so long.”
The rest of the article was written in Q&A form, with an AI chatbot designed to mimic celebrities making up the answers Michael would supposedly give.
The bot even spoke about the racing hero’s physical condition, family and future recovery prospects.
Die Aktuelle only admitted the quotes, which used graphic details to describe his injuries, were written by a chatbot in a note on the inside pages.
The shameless interview just goes to show how “poisoned” bots can be weaponised, an expert warned.
Sereda is known for publishing celebrity based articles for Kurier and other Austrian media.
She is also a member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and listed as a voting member on the website of the Golden Globes.
After Eastwood’s admission, Jude Law‘s team also made similar comments on Sereda’s work.
She had published an interview claiming to be from the English actor earlier this year.
Sources close to Law said no interview has ever taken place and that the only time those direct quotes would have been made would have been at a press conference at the Toronto international film festival last year.
Eastwood is still working as a director with his most recent movie being Juror #2 which was released in November last year.
He has long been an influential figure in Hollywood for bis longevity and ability.
Since breaking through with the 1964 film of A Fistful of Dollars, Eastwood has continued as a leading man for decades.
He has even received the ultimate honour as a director through two Academy Award’s for best director with 1992’s Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby in 2005.
THE CEO of United Airlines has shared his thoughts on the industry.
He described budget air travel as “dead” and said companies who follow the model are out to “trick people”.
While United Airlines has never self-described as a budget airline, it still manages to manages to rank among the country’s “Big Four”.
This list is rounded out by American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Southwest Airlines.
And out of these dominating top four, only Southwest employs a budget model.
United CEO Scott Kirby recently revealed there is a good reason why his company does not identify the same.
Kirby became CEO of United Airlines back in 2020 and has been vocal about his thoughts on the industry during his time at the helm.
Recently, he spoke with The Wall Street Journal about the current state of the airline industry.
During the interview, the CEO was asked about his views on budget airlines.
And he did not hold back as he spoke out against the entire model.
“It’s dead, it’s a crappy model,” he told The Wall Street Journal.
He went on to say he thinks the entire model is focused on trying to “trick people”.
According to Kirby, the focus of this set-up is to get as much money out of customers rather than actually meeting their needs.
“The model was screw the customer. I mean, it was,” he explained.
“Trick people, get them to buy, get them to come, and charge them a whole bunch of fees they aren’t expecting.”
And while this practice might work once, he pointed out that it does not encourage return custom.
He said passengers rarely want to go back to those budget airlines, making it hard to build customer loyalty.
The Transportation Security Administration regulates the amount of liquids, aerosols, and gels that flyers can bring through airport security with the 3-1-1 liquids rule.
The 3-1-1 rule consists of the following:
Each container of liquid has to be 3.4 ounces or less.
All liquids have to fit in one clear, quart-sized, resealable bag.
Finally, passengers can only bring one bag of liquids each.
“Their problem is that they got big enough that they needed repeat customers. They don’t get them,” Kirby continued.
He revealed that he wants United to take a different approach.
Rather than luring in customers with cheap prices and hidden fees, he plans to provide a good service that results in customers returning in the future.
However, he did point out that United will have some of the lowest fares for the foreseeable future this summer, and encouraged customers to take advantage.
The reduced rates apply to travelers flying in and out of a busy East Coast airport.
RUSSELL WILSON has pinpointed the incredible moment he agreed to join with the New York Giants.
The quarterback signed a $21 million contract in March.
The 36-year-old signed a one-year deal, with $10.5m guaranteed.
The 10-time Pro Bowl star said playing with wide receiver Malik Nabers was a major factor in his decision.
He was asked why he joined on Carmelo Anthony’s podcast this week.
Wilson said: “I just turned on the film and watched this guy Malik Nabers.
“This dude is a superstar. I saw him, watching the film before I tried to make a decision and trying to get a clear understanding of who the players are.
“Obviously, you see the highlights and everything else.
“But when you watch every single catch and every single rep and play, you get to see the kind of player he is.
“He’s dynamic. He touches that football, he’s gone.”
The Giants took Nabers with the sixth overall pick in last year’s NFL draft.
The 21-year-old out of Lousiana had 109 catches for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns in an otherwise struggling offense last season.
Wilson hopes he can do even more with Nabers, and that he can revitalize his own career.
He faces competition with Big Blue draftee Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart, former Cleveland star Jameis Winston and Tommy DeVito.
Wilson joins his fourth team in five years after he was drafted to the Seattle Seahawks in 2012.
The Ohio-born star won his only Super Bowl title a year against the Denver Broncos a later in 2013.
After nine seasons with the Seahawks, he joined the Broncos in 2021.
Meanwhile, he helped lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to the playoffs last year.
But the team lost five in a row to end the season after starting 6-1 with Wilson.
Wilson threw for 2,482 yards with 16 touchdown passes, five interceptions and a 96.5 passer rating for the Steelers.
He is married to R&B singer Ciara, with the couple sharing three children together.
He is also a stepfather to her son, whom she had with rapper Future before getting with the NFL star.
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MORE than 11 people have died following a horrific stampede in Bengaluru prior to the IPL victory celebrations.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the T20 competition on Tuesday night, beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Fans later gathered outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium – the team’s home ground – to celebrate, but the jubilaition quickly turned to horror.
According to reports from India, a stampede occurred when hundreds of supporters attempted to enter the stadium through a gate near Cubbon Park.
At least 11 people were killed, including a woman and a boy.
In excess of 50 fans were injured, with fears the death toll could rise.
The Times of India reported that fans rushed in from several gates to catch a glimpse of the RCB players.
A number of people were crushed as a result.
Police outside the stadium performed a ‘lathi-charge’ in a desperate attempt to disperse the crowds.
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WHEN the weather gets hot, all you want to do is lie in front of a fan or be in aircon.
And now shoppers have been raving about a bargain $49.99 ‘portable’ air cooler which could do the job this summer.
And the best news is it could be perfect for those who can’t get air conditioning units in their home.
One bargain hunter shared how they spotted the purse-friendly device in their local Aldi.
Taking a photo of the unit, they raved about how it had made their room a blissful four degrees colder.
They wrote on the Facebook group Aldi Aisle of shame community: “I can not put a portable ac in my bedroom because of the windows.
“Found this at Aldi today for $49.99.
“The room is already about 4 degrees colder than normal. It’s only been running about an hour.”
The Aldi product appeared to have interested numerous shoppers, with the post racking up over 3,400 likes.
One person wrote: “OMG I would push someone out of the way for this. Sorry ya’ll.”
Another added: “I need that.”
A third commented: “I had one of those and I loved it.”
The Ambiano air cooler is portable, meaning you can move it around your home whether you are located.
This can be achieved by it being on four wheels, with a handle on each side.
It comes in a small to medium range and is effective in rooms up to 108 square feet, which is good for a large number of homes.
The supermarket says the device “uses evaporative cooling technology for an affordable solution to chilling out.”
It works by drawing in hot air, and then forcing it through wet pads to cool it as it evaporates.
The cooled air is then released back into the room using a fan inside.
Released air contains moisture and can increase the humidity of the room, which can be refreshing on a dry day.
The Ambiano machine has an LED display and touch panels so you can choose between three speeds – low, medium and high.
You can also set a timer so you don’t leave it on constantly and waste electricity.
Thankfully it is cheaper to run than an air conditioner, and you don’t need to vent the machine through a price online.
All you need to do is add water to the back and you are ready to go.
AS of May 12, 2025, there are 2,510 Aldi stores operating across 41 states and territories in the United States.
Florida leads with 244 locations, followed by Illinois (215), Ohio (170).
In 2025, the company plans to open 225 new stores.
A MOM and dad have been arrested after their 7-year-son was fatally struck by an SUV while walking home “unattended” from a store.
They were charged with involuntary manslaughter after leaving little Legend Jenkins unsupervised, said cops.
Gastonia Police said that a Jeep Cherokee driving by a 76-year-old woman hit Legend at about 6 pm last Tuesday.
The second-grader had been crossing a road while walking with his brother, 10, in Gastonia, North Carolina.
A passing driver said she has been haunted by his death after she stopped to help the seriously injured boy.
Summer Williams said she held him in her arms until the ambulance arrived, reported the New York Post.
But he died four hours later that night in hospital.
His mother, Jessica Jenkins, told Gaston Gazette that “sweet” Legend was a “mama’s boy” who enjoyed sports.
The mom said it was the first time she had let her children cross that street alone, “and someone killed him.”
She accused the SUV driver of “taking somebody’s baby – she doesn’t need to be out here driving.”
Legend’s dad, Sameule Jenkins said he was in “shock.”
The distraught man said his boy had enjoyed playing “everything ― soccer, football, basketball, he just never got a chance to flourish.”
He added, “My son didn’t deserve this. I wish I was there to protect him.”
The Gastonia Police Department said last Thursday that cops have filed criminal charges against them both.
“Both parents have been charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, felony child neglect, and misdemeanor child neglect,” it added.
The police said that last Tuesday, “at approximately 5:55 p.m., officers responded to a reported traffic collision in the 1000 block of West Hudson Boulevard.
“Upon arrival, police found that a 7-year-old juvenile male had been struck by a Jeep Cherokee being driven by a 76-year female driver.
“The preliminary investigation revealed that the child was attempting to cross the street outside of a crosswalk with another juvenile male, aged 10, when he entered the roadway and was hit.”
Legend was initially taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
But he was later transferred to Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte.
The police said, “Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead near 10 pm.”
In regards to the double arrest, it added, “While the Gastonia Police Department offers its deepest sympathies to the family for the heartbreaking loss of their child, the investigation revealed that the children involved were unsupervised at the time the boy stepped into traffic.
“In such cases, adults must be held accountable for their responsibilities to ensure a safe environment for their children.”
Witness to the collision, Summer Williams said she had seen Legend dash out on to the road, as his older brother desperately tried to hold him back.
She added, “Even at night, I still see his (Legend’s) face.”
Cops confirmed that the SUV driver has not been arrested.
The statement said, “At this time, there is no evidence of speeding or wrongdoing on the part of the driver, therefore no charges have been filed.
“The driver continues to be cooperative and the incident remains under active investigation by the Gastonia Police Department’s Traffic Division.
“Anyone who witnessed the crash or may have relevant information is urged to contact Corporal Carpenter with the Gastonia Police Department at 704-866-6702.”
DUCK Dynasty’s Rebecca Robertson has revealed how she discovered she was pregnant.
The 36-year-old Duck Dynasty star showed up for boob job surgery as part of a “mommy makeover” to discover she was expecting.
The reality star, who is a member of the famous Robertson family, is married to John Reed, whom she shares three kids with.
The couple’s first-born son Zane, was born in 2019, followed by daughter Holland in 2021.
Then, last year, the couple welcomed son Xander, who was quite the surprise.
Rebecca revealed in last night’s episode of the hit A&E show that she had a very peculiar start to her pregnancy.
Taking to social media to go into more detail, Rebecca gave her fans a play-by-play explanation of everything.
Sharing a video on the platform, she could be seen on a hospital bed with writing that read: “She doesn’t know it yet…
“But in 8 months she’ll give birth to the cutest baby after showing up for a boob job.”
In the caption of the post, she penned: “If you watched last night’s episode, then yep—that was how we found out I was pregnant with Xander.”
Rebecca then explained that after exclusively breastfeeding Holland for 2+ years, she weaned her and decided to undergo a “mommy makeover”.
She explained how she and her husband were done having biological kids and were planning to adopt down the line.
“I had done all the research, picked the doctor, booked the date, and jumped through every hoop to prepare.
“We were even taking all precautions to make sure there were no surprises,” she told her followers.
Rebecca then explained how she was nervous before the procedure as she had never had surgery before.
In the hospital on the morning of her mommy makeover, she even joked with the nurse and said: “Can you imagine someone finding out they’re pregnant right before surgery?!”
Rebecca said: “Five minutes later, she comes back in, pale and shaky, and goes, ‘Umm… you’re actually pregnant.’
“I literally laughed and said, ‘You’re funny!’ And she goes, ‘No—I tested twice. You’re 100% pregnant.’
“I just stood there in my hospital gown—jaw on the floor—while John Reed and I looked at each other like… HOW?! (I mean, we know how, but still).”
She then revealed that the surgery was canceled,
“I walked out of that place with a whole new baby on the way and a team of nurses clapping for us like we just won the pregnancy lottery.
“Apparently I was the first patient this ever happened to there.
“And to top it off—we had both grandmas lined up to help with recovery, and everyone was expecting a different kind of bump.
“So when I told them the news… let’s just say it was the most ‘Rebecca’ pregnancy reveal of all time,” she said.
Reacting to Rebecca’s post, one person penned: “The funniest, greatest, and most Rebecca story ever.”
“Still one for the best pregnancy stories I’ve heard,” said a second.
A third then wrote: “This was HILARIOUS on last nights episode.”
While a fourth said: “That’s too funny!”
And a fifth penned: “Love this!! God had other plans! Such a sweet, beautiful little family.”
