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Day: July 21, 2025

Fire in overhead locker on Virgin Australia flight believed to be caused by lithium battery in power bank

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 21, 2025

Sydney to Hobart flight landed safely on Monday after a small fire ignited in a passenger’s carry-on luggage

A fire that broke out on a Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Hobart is believed to have been caused by a power bank in a passenger’s carry-on luggage, prompting the airline to consider changes to its battery policy.

The Virgin flight VA1528 was making its descent into Hobart on Monday when the fire started in an overhead locker, a spokesperson for the airline said.

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Alex the Great, sports’ cherished therapy bunny, dead after cancer battle

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 21, 2025

A beloved therapy bunny named Alex The Great, who provided snuggles and comfort from ballparks to NBA arenas, airports, farmers markets and even Easter egg hunts and NASCAR races, has died. He was 4.

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Mets’ bats spur late rally past Angels for second straight win

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 21, 2025

On Monday afternoon, David Stearns expressed confidence in the bulk of his team ahead of the trade deadline, only stating outright that the bullpen needed help. For at least the final three innings Monday night, the Mets provided some evidence for that belief.

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