Monday, 6 March 2023

A Southwest flight fills with smoke after a bird strike.

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A Southwest Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Cuba after a bird strike resulted in engine trouble and the cabin filling with smoke. Plus, a second Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio, and a woman shared how she was told by a doctor that her symptoms were all in her head before being diagnosed with colon cancer.

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✈️ A Southwest Airlines flight filled with smoke and made an emergency landing after a bird strike.

A Southwest Airlines flight from Cuba to Florida turned back to Havana for an emergency landing yesterday after hitting birds and suffering engine trouble that caused the cabin to fill with smoke, airline and Cuban officials said. Flight 3923 was bound for Fort Lauderdale when the plane "experienced bird strikes to an engine and the aircraft's nose," a Southwest spokesperson said. Video shot from onboard the plane shows the cabin filling up with smoke. "Nobody could breathe. It was burning so much in the lungs," one passenger said. "People were just screaming. Kids were screaming." The plane landed safely in Havana and passengers evacuated the plane using slides. They were eventually bused to the terminal for another flight. Read more.

🚅 A Norfolk Southern cargo train derailed in Ohio, the second in a matter of weeks.

More than two dozen cars of a Norfolk Southern cargo train derailed near Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday night, the second derailment of one of the company's train in a month, officials said. Unlike the Feb. 3 derailment in East Palestine, there were no hazardous materials on board the latest train, a company spokesperson told NBC News. No injuries were reported when 28 of the train's 212 cars derailed as it traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, from Bellevue, Ohio. The incident in East Palestine last month caused around half the town's residents to flee and has drawn concerns from the community over long-term health impacts due to the chemical spill.

For months, a new mom was told her stage 4 colon cancer symptoms were in her head.

Natalie Phelps, then 38, was in her third trimester when she began experiencing pain in her lower back and pelvis along with her rectum. Her pain worsened after she gave birth, but a doctor recommended she see a therapist, suggesting the symptoms were from the stress of giving birth during the pandemic and caring for two children during lockdown. Months later, Phelps had a colonoscopy and found out she had stage 4 colon cancer. "I was so rundown from being in isolation, from being in pain, from having this terrible birth that I almost just conceded to this idea for a moment. I said, 'Well, maybe it is in my mind,'" Phelps said. "When I look back at those correspondences ... they make me really angry." See her story here.

🛏️ Here's why your bedding needs to be replaced more often than you think.

Between sleeping, relaxing and the occasion WFB (working from bed) session, your bedding area can get a little gross. Experts say you should be replacing your pillows every year, your mattress every five to 10 years and your bedding every 18 to 24 months, as washing your sheets regularly only goes so far. If you're due for a change, we have the best sheets, duvet sets, mattresses and pillows to shop right now to not only upgrade your bedding but also help prevent you from exacerbating or developing allergies.

Live Better TODAY

Achieve your life goals with easy tips.

Taking that first step toward improving your health can be the hardest part, but this morning we're introducing 14 Start TODAY members who shared useful blueprints of how they began a walking routine to lose weight. The group shared 14 tips that helped them get in a groove and achieve their goals, including why ditching the word "only" is important and how to take proper care of your feet. See all the tips here.

What's for dinner?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

For a colorful handheld treat popping with flavor, try these baked salmon sushi cups with spicy mayo from our own Joy Bauer. Her version consists of a layer of brown rice or quinoa mixed with a dash of rice vinegar to create a sushi-ish vibe, topped with teriyaki-soaked salmon and mayo infused with sriracha. Get the recipe.

Daily Delight

A little pick-me-up before you go.

Nebraska high school cheerleader Katrina Kohel was determined to end her cheer career with a bang, even if she was the last one standing. Just days before the 2023 Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championships, Katrina learned that three of the freshman members of her cheer team at Morrill High School had quit due to personal reasons. That left Katrina as the only remaining member of the team, but that didn't stop her from participating in the competition. The crowd roared as Katrina performed a solo routine, determined to give it her all until the end. See her shining moment here.