A United Airlines pilot faces legal repercussions after unintentionally carrying a stun gun while traveling through Edinburgh Airport. Pilot Caught with Illegal Weapon at Airport Ryan Cecil, a veteran United Airlines pilot, faced legal trouble when security at Edinburgh Airport discovered a stun gun hidden in his luggage. Cecil, 56, was unaware that the device, though legal in many US states, was illegal in Scotland. Attempting to board a flight to New York, Cecil believed the item was a torch. It was only during a security check that the truth emerged, resulting in police involvement and his subsequent detainment. Cecil spent two nights in custody before being released on bail, much of which was consumed with resolving the confusion. His lawyer emphasized that Cecil had no knowledge of the stun gun, reflecting the incident as gross carelessness rather than malicious intent. Despite these claims, Cecil pled guilty to possessing a prohibited weapon, thereby avoiding a potential prison sentence in favor of a hefty fine. American airline pilot caught with 'high voltage' stun gun at Edinburgh Airport https://t.co/Fu6An3FIUv — The Scotsman (@TheScotsman) October 22, 2024 Professional History Shielded Harsh Penalty The court considered Cecil’s long-standing career as a pilot and his unblemished military history. Cecil’s dedication and contributions to aviation seemed to tip the scales in his favor, as the Scottish court opted for a fine rather than imprisonment. Sheriff Charles Walls stated, “This is a very serious offence and ignorance of the laws of Scotland or in any country is not an excuse.” “He was completely unaware it was in his bag. That bag went through security checks and went undetected and he spent two nights in Edinburgh before planning on flying back.” Given Cecil’s past military service and 23-year tenure as a commercial pilot, the airline decided to retain him. United Airlines recognized the incident as an isolated mistake, especially given that Cecil shows sincere regret and responsibility for the oversight. United Airlines Flight From Edinburgh is Grounded After Pilot is Arrested By Scottish Police When Stun Gun is Found in His Carry-On https://t.co/8NZI8s30gi via @yourownkanoo pic.twitter.com/VqEwnT0tnO — BoardingArea (@BoardingArea) January 20, 2024 Global Perspectives on Stun Guns While stun guns are often overlooked or deemed non-lethal in certain regions of the United States, other countries like Scotland maintain stringent laws prohibiting them. The incident involving Cecil implicitly underscores the complexities of international laws. It highlights the importance of awareness for travelers and government enforcement agencies collaborating to mitigate similar issues. As aviation continues to grow, incidents like these remind us of the intricacies involved in international travel and the critical need for stringent adherence to local laws. For professionals like pilots, possessing comprehensive knowledge of such rules becomes even more paramount to ensuring safety and compliance. Sources: Pilot grounded for carrying stun gun on plane. The post Why Was a United Airlines Pilot Fined at Edinburgh Airport? appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

We’ve seen Sylvester Stallone in huge film franchises like Rocky and Rambo. He’s typically depicted as a tough guy ready to fight. But it seems Sly is a bit of a softie. He posted a sweet video on Instagram dancing to a Motown hit, and it’s a viral sensation. Sylvester Stallone can dance, and his fans love it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) It Seems Sylvester Stallone Is Like Many Of Us When The Beat Hits, He Has To Dance Sly looked stylish in all black and grooved to the Smokey Robinson & The Miracles hit More Love. He captioned the video, “I was caught off guard while going through a clothes fitting for an upcoming project— great song though!” Of course, his 18.7 million followers loved it. Fans immediately began commenting. Someone asked, “What’s your secret for staying in such a great shape, Sly?” This fan loved the dancing and song choice. “I absolutely love this video of him and love that Smokey Robinson song.” Someone pointed out how impressed they were to see Sylvester Stallone dance and look so great. “And he’s 78!” “Mr.Stallone giving everything in this dance, fantastic! It’s impossible not to adore this man,” someone agreed. A fan threw in a Rocky joke, “On your toes Rock! On your toes… on your toes!” This fan’s prediction was correct, “This dance will go viral!! Sly showing off his skills I was amazed by this video!!” As soon he realized how much people liked watching him dance, Sylvester Stallone snuck into another dancing video on Instagram. This time, he shared his moves to Bryson Tiller’s Rambo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) “I have never would’ve thought I’d see Sly busting out Sly moves,” a fan shared on the follow-up. We agree with this person, “There is no need to ask, he’s a smooth operator.”  The source of this story’s image can be found here. The post Sylvester Stallone Grooves To Motown Hit & Fans Can’t Stop Watching appeared first on InspireMore.

Things are heating up on this season of The Voice and Reba McEntire wants to stay on top. Reba won last season, as two contestants from her team battled it out during the finale. This year, she wants to remain on top and used a bit of strategy during the latest episode, hoping to secure a win. During the battle episode, Gwen Stefani’s team member, Gabrielle Zabosky, competed against Frankie Torres. The pair sang Never Tear Us Apart by INXS. Ultimately, Gwen could only choose one to remain on her team. Reba encouraged her to pick Gabrielle, but it seemed she was being sneaky. Reba McEntire Stole Frankie Torres During The Latest Episode Of “The Voice“ Just as Frankie Torres was about to leave the stage and thank the judges, Reba McEntire slammed down her steal button, a first for this season of The Voice. She said to Gwen, “I loved her singing. I did a little play there because I did say Gabrielle, so you’d go with Gabrielle [and] I could have Frankie.” Reba then told Frankie, “Either way, I was gonna steal because I love your performance, your singing, everything about it.” Frankie shared an interview in which she said her very first concert was Reba McEntire. “She was my first concert. Her and Kelly Clarkson. I went for Kelly, and I stayed for Reba, and it was amazing.”  Reba told Frankie, “I can’t wait to go through songs with you.” Fans of The Voice loved Reba McEntire’s slick move snatching Frankie Torres. “Frankie is a great rocker chick and the first 4 chair turn that Reba McEntire has ever stolen,” a fan wrote on YouTube. Lots of fans hope to see Frankie and Gabrielle meet again during the finals. “These two are mad. I think and believe they are they have best ever vocals on the voice this season. They should be the finalists this season n give us one more hell of a battle.” The source of this story’s image can be found here. The post Reba McEntire Pulls A Fast One To Steal Phenomenal Singer On “The Voice” appeared first on InspireMore.

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Cover songs have long played a significant role in music history, offering artists the chance to reinterpret the work of their predecessors and sometimes even surpass the original in terms of cultural impact and commercial success. This article isn’t about debating whether the remakes are better or more artistically superior than the originals—that’s a matter of personal taste. Instead, we focus on ten rock covers that undeniably became more popular, more culturally ingrained, or more commercially successful than the original versions. The remakes of these songs gained a wider audience, cementing their place in pop culture, often due to the The post 10 Rock Cover Songs More Popular Than The Originals appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

Bread crumbs in the polls may point to a likely victory by Donald Trump over Kamala Harris in the swing state of Michigan, nationally known pollster Steve Mitchell says. “There’s been a major realignment in Michigan and national politics, with former Democrats now becoming Republicans and former Republicans becoming Democrats,” Mitchell, president of Mitchell Research & Communications Inc., told The Daily Signal. One of the most hotly contested swing states, Michigan may determine the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Voters have eight choices for president on the Nov. 5 ballot, including former President Trump, Vice President Harris, independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Green Party candidate Jill Stein, and libertarian Chase Oliver. In the eight-way race, Trump and Harris are in a dead heat in the polls. In a two-way race, which isn’t what is on the Michigan ballot, Trump has a one-point lead over Harris, according to Mitchell’s latest poll. But, Mitchell said, polls about voters’ support for Trump can be skewed because “shy” voters won’t admit they’re voting for him, even through online polling platform SurveyMonkey. One way to get around that hesitancy, he said, is to ask for whom most of the person’s “friends and neighbors” are voting. “When we asked that question, by a 10-point margin, 46-36%, voters said that their friends and neighbors were voting for Donald Trump,” said Mitchell, who is not related to this correspondent. “That’s an indication that Trump may win Michigan, or is doing better in Michigan than the poll results.” Trump’s jump in support from members of labor unions marks a massive change in this realignment of voters, Mitchell said. Although Trump was trailing Harris by about three percentage points in nonunion households, to which about three-quarters of Michiganders belong, Trump was up eight points in union households, according to an Oct. 16 poll by Mitchell Research & Communications, Inc. Mitchell’s survey was conducted Oct. 14 by text-messaging registered voters randomly selected from a list of cell phones and directing them to a SurveyMonkey poll. The margin of error is plus or minus 4.04 percentage points. 10-21 APPENDIX III MI News Source-MIRS MI Press Release 10-16-24 343PM (1)Download Voters said Trump was the most likely candidate to solve their biggest problem, the poll found. In that question, by a margin of 3%, respondents chose Trump over Harris. Meanwhile, 64% of Michigan voters surveyed said they think America is on the wrong track, spelling trouble for the party in power. “Chances are the incumbent who’s got those numbers is going to lose,” Mitchell said. Polls have stacked a slow progression toward Trump in the seven swing states, according to RealClearPolitics averages, he noted. “Trump is ahead in all seven battleground states right now, by very narrow margins,” Mitchell said. “But nevertheless, as slowly and as incrementally as the lead has grown, it has grown. It’s gone in one direction only, and that is toward Trump.” Betting markets have switched from favoring Harris to favoring Trump, as have predictions from those who use algorithms to run simulations of the election, he said. Mitchell said he wouldn’t be surprised if the election results in Michigan are unknown until midday Nov. 6 because of how close the Harris-Trump contest will be. He predicted that Trump would appear to be winning by a landslide at midnight, before absentee ballot counts are ready. This is because more Republicans vote in person, more Democrats vote by mail, and in-person ballots are quickest to count. “Trump is going to be way ahead, then Detroit is going to come in at the end of the night and dump a couple 100,000 votes toward Harris, and all of a sudden, a race that showed Trump winning by 3 or 4 or 5% is going to be very, very tight at the end,” Mitchell said. “That’s just the way it’s going to be, because Democrats vote early, Republicans vote on Election Day.” Proof that Michigan’s election system is honest, Mitchell said, is that Trump won the state over Hillary Clinton in 2016 by about the same number of votes that he got in 2020, when he lost narrowly to Joe Biden. “The only difference between the two years is [that] in 2020, Trump got 5,000 more votes than he did in 2016. So he actually did better,” Mitchell said. “But everybody thinks it was stolen because the votes came in late.” The post Polls Hint at Trump Surge in Michigan as Key Swing State Prepares for Showdown appeared first on The Daily Signal.