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Author's New Book 'Triggered' Duct-Taped Seatmate's Midair Meltdown, He Says In 48-Minute Video
A New Jersey author says he was seated beside the unruly passenger who was later duct-taped aboard a flight last week — and is now revealing what he says triggered the meltdown.
Jonathan Cahn, an author and religious leader who leads the Beth Israel Worship Center in Wayne, identified himself as the passenger seated beside Layne Arthur Lundeen, 67, of Arizona, aboard Newark-bound American Airlines Flight 618 in a 48-minute YouTube video shared Sunday, Sept. 7.
Cahn said the conversation aboard the Thursday, Sept. 3, flight from Dallas to Newark turned to religion and his newest novel, “The …
CT Ranked Among 10 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety.
The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support.
"The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
Bodies Of 4 Family Members Recovered After Florida-Bound Plane Vanishes: New Update
A desperate search by air and sea has ended in tragedy.
The bodies of four members of a Miami family were recovered on Tuesday, Sept. 8, after their Florida-bound private plane went down near the Bahamas, family members told ABC News and NBC 6 South Florida.
The victims were identified as pilot Mario Lamar Sr., 80; his wife, Lili Lamar, 79; and their grandchildren, Sofia “Sofi” Sosa, 28, and Christian Sosa, 22.
Relatives and civilian boaters found the family members and brought their bodies aboard their own vessels, according to a family statement provided to the outlets.
NBC 6 reported t…
Major Apple Reveal Nears With New Leader, Products, Big Expectations
Apple is preparing for one of its most closely watched product events in years, with expectations running high for a potentially pivotal addition to its lineup.
The company will livestream its fall showcase at 1 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to Apple. The presentation, which will be livestreamed on apple.com and on the Apple TV app, will also mark John Ternus’ first major product keynote since becoming CEO.
The 51-year-old Ternus succeeded Tim Cook on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Cook, who led Apple for 15 years after replacing Steve Jobs, is now executive chairman of the company’s b…
Mom Who Closely Followed Lindsay Clancy Case Kills 2-Year-Old Son, Prosecutors Say
A devastating infant murder case has taken an unexpected turn, drawing a connection to a nationally watched courtroom drama.
In suburban Chicago, Corie A. Walsh, 40, of Frankfort, Illinois, is accused of strangling her 2-year-old son, Barrett, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to prosecutors. Will County Sheriff’s Office records show that she faces three counts of first-degree murder.
A neighbor found Barrett unresponsive in the family’s basement and began CPR while calling 911, NBC Chicago reported.
The neighbor then found Walsh fully clothed in an upstairs bathtub and attempting to harm her…
Wrestler Collapses In Ring, Dies At One Of Promoter's Last-Ever Matches, 48
Andy Williams, the guitarist for the band "Every Time I Die" who became a professional wrestler known as "The Butcher," has died after collapsing at the end of a match in Pennsylvania, industry organizations confirm. He was 48 years old.
Williams collapsed Saturday evening, Sept. 5, during a show at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, located outside of Pittsburgh, according to the promoter, Enjoy Wrestling. The event, reportedly a tag team match alongside his partner, The Blade, against TME, according to TMZ. CPR was administered until the ambulance arrived, Enjoy Wrestling said.
All…
Macklemore Turned Ed Sheeran's MetLife Show Into Pro-Palestinian Rally — Twice, Upset Fans Say
Macklemore turned his opening sets for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium into a platform for his pro-Palestinian message two nights in a row, sparking backlash, calls for refunds, and a petition to remove him from the tour.
The “Thrift Shop” rapper, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, was one of multiple opening acts for Sheeran’s LOOP Tour at the 80,000-seat stadium in East Rutherford on Friday, Sept. 4, and Saturday, Sept. 5.
But Macklemore’s set went beyond the music, as he addressed the crowd about Gaza and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
“I want the people from Gaza to the occ…
Duct-Taped Realtor Fired, FBI Eyes Charges For Mid-Air Meltdown That Prompted Divert: Report
The man who was restrained with duct tape by a gun range owner and a retired police officer on a Newark-bound flight has been identified as a longtime Arizona real estate broker whose company cut ties with him after learning of the incident, Daily Voice has learned.
Layne Arthur Lundeen, 67, of Tucson, AZ, is charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct in connection with the Thursday, Sept. 3, incident, Maryland court records show. Lundeen was an associate broker, realtor and vice president member of the executive council at Long Realty Company, where his LinkedIn pro…
