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Southwest flight nosedives 475 feet to avoid midair crash near Burbank; dramatic video surfaces
Passengers on Southwest flight 1496 from Burbank to Las Vegas experienced frightening turbulence after the jet nosedived at least 475 feet to avoid a midair collision shortly after takeoff. A Flightradar video showing the movement of the flight has surfaced on social media.
According to Fox News, the dramatic fall caused passengers to ‘fly up out’ of their seats and ‘into the ceiling’. The report further added that at least one flight attendant was injured. The airline is yet to confirm the details.
“Myself & Plenty of people flew out of their seats & bumped heads on ceiling, a flight attendant needed medical attention. Pilot said his collision warning went off & he needed to avoid plane coming at us. Wow,” stand-up comedian Jimmy Dore wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
A passenger, Caitlin Burdi, told Fox News that the turbulence was not normal.
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“About 10 minutes into the flight, we plummeted pretty far, and I looked around, and everyone was like, ‘OK, that’s normal. Then, within two seconds, it felt like the ride Tower of Terror, where we fell 20 to 30 feet in the air. The screaming, it was terrifying. We really thought we were plummeting to a plane crash,” she said.
Steve Ulasewicz told ABC News the pilot announced that they had performed the maneuver to ‘avoid a midair collision’. “The plane was just in a freefall. It was pandemonium,” he told NBC 4 Los Angeles. The publication further added that two attendants were injured.
As per the outlet, the other plane was a Hawker Hunter with the N number N335AX. It was at an altitude of approximately 14,653 feet when the Southwest flight began to descend.
The Southwest flight reached Las Vegas and ‘landed uneventfully’. The airline, as per ABC News, said it is working with the Federal Aviation Administration ‘to further understand the circumstances’ of the event.
Augusta, GA
Augusta Arsenal announces partnership with Arsenal Football Development
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Arsenal Soccer Club announced a partnership with Arsenal Football Development, the global coaching and development program of Arsenal Football Club.
The partnership connects Augusta Arsenal to Arsenal’s player development model. The club said it will bring coaching education, training methodology and development opportunities to players and coaches.
Augusta Arsenal coaches will participate in a development curriculum designed to elevate training standards and player growth. Players will benefit from expanded development opportunities, including access to training resources and future programming connected to Arsenal’s global network.
Augusta Arsenal Soccer Club was founded in 1982. The club serves over 700 players and families across the CSRA.
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Austin, TX
Austin Shower Glass Expands Custom Shower Glass Services to Meet Growing Demand in Austin, TX
AUSTIN, TX – April 30, 2026 – As residential design trends continue to evolve across Austin, homeowners are placing greater emphasis on modern, functional bathroom spaces. Austin Shower Glass is responding to this shift by expanding its custom shower glass services to support increasing demand for tailored, design-focused glass installations throughout the region.
The growing preference for clean, open bathroom layouts has led to a rise in demand for frameless and custom shower glass solutions. Austin Shower Glass operates within this evolving market by providing installations designed to enhance both visual appeal and everyday usability. The company’s approach aligns with broader industry trends that prioritize minimalism, natural light, and efficient use of space.
As more homeowners in Austin and surrounding areas invest in bathroom upgrades, custom shower glass has become a central feature in modern remodeling projects. Rather than relying on standard designs, many homeowners are choosing solutions that are measured and fabricated specifically for their spaces, allowing for greater flexibility and a more refined finish.
Within this context, Austin Shower Glass offers services that include custom shower glass installation, shower glass replacement, and tailored glass solutions for a wide range of bathroom layouts. Each project is approached with attention to detail, focusing on precise measurements, secure installation, and long-term performance.
“Homeowners today are prioritizing both design and functionality when upgrading their bathrooms,” said a company representative. “Custom shower glass allows for a more personalized solution that enhances the overall feel of the space while supporting daily use.”
Austin’s continued population growth and ongoing residential development have contributed to increased demand for modern interior upgrades, including custom glass installations. Austin Shower Glass serves this demand by delivering professional shower glass solutions tailored to the needs of homeowners across the area.
For more information about custom shower glass services in Austin, TX, visit https://austinshowerglass.com/ or click here to get directions.
About Austin Shower Glass
Austin Shower Glass is an Austin, Texas-based company specializing in custom shower glass installation, shower glass replacement, and modern glass solutions for residential spaces. The company focuses on delivering high-quality, precision-based installations designed to enhance both functionality and design.
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Alabama
Alabama grocery tax holiday starts May 1
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Alabama’s new grocery tax holiday starts May 1 and runs through the end of June.
For the first time since sales tax was created in 1939, shoppers in the state will not pay state tax on groceries.
House Bill 527 became law in early April. For the next three years, Alabamians will get two months without the 2 percent grocery tax.
State representative Mike Shaw added the holiday to the bill that Huntsville representative James Lomax sponsored.
According to the USDA, the average family of four spends around $1,000 a month on groceries. Without the 2 percent tax, that family would save around $40 by the end of the two-month holiday.
“One thing I hear from my constituents all the time is, when are we going to get rid of the grocery tax?” Shaw said. “Because we’re doing it in an incremental way, every step doesn’t sound like a lot. But when you add the 2 percent, we’ve already cut and the 2 percent of the grocery tax holiday, it’s going to be a significant chunk of cash in people’s pockets over time.”
The grocery tax has already been slashed in half since 2023.
Shopper Kelli Taylor said any break helps.
“Last month I could fill my vehicle up for 60 bucks. Last week, it was 93 dollars, so everything’s going up,” Taylor said. “So, to me, any break is a welcomed break, and 2 percent is a lot more than 0 percent, so I’ll take it,” Taylor said.
Alabama is one of only eight states that still has a grocery tax. Shaw said lawmakers will keep pushing toward eliminating it entirely.
An important part is making sure the Education Trust Fund (ETF) can handle it, which has lost millions of dollars of grocery tax funding since the cuts.
The holiday only applies to the state tax. Local city and county sales taxes on food remain in effect.
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