Articles by Katie McFadden
Britney Spears Dead? Singer Did Not Die of Drug Overdose
Britney Spears is dead. At least that's what social media is saying. However the "Work B*tch" singer didn't die. She's just the victim of an Internet death hoax. Britney Spears is just fine.
TSA Announcement Tells Travelers They'll Be Arrested If They Make Jokes About Security
The TSA apparently can't take a joke. A Transportation Security Administration loudspeaker announcement told travelers that they'll be arrested if they make jokes about security.
Statue of Liberty Reopens During Government Shutdown on State Funds
The Statue of Liberty in New York City was able to reopen on Sunday after being closed since Oct. 1 due to the government shutdown. Using state funds, the important landmark is slated to stay open until at least Oct. 17.
Overweight Passenger, Forced to Buy 2 Airline Seats, Given 2 Seats in Different Rows
Overweight people are often told that they need to buy an extra ticket for a flight. One man Les Price understood that, but he was shocked when he found that his two seats were nowhere near each other.
Loudest Stadium: Chiefs Fans Break Record at Arrowhead Stadium With 137.5 Decibel Cheers
The loudest stadium record has been broken after the Kansas City Chiefs got out to a 6-0 start at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Avicii Dead? Tim Berling Did Not Die in Car Crash
Avicii, or Tim Berling, is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the musician didn't die. He's just the victim of an Internet media death hoax. Tim Berling is just fine.
Drunk Dial Congress: Mad over the Government Shutdown? Let them Know!
Mad about the government shutdown? Why not drunk dial Congress and let them know about it? A hilarious new website is helping Americans do just that.
Jesus Misspelled: Vatican Releases Thousands of medals that Read 'Lesus'
If anyone should get the spelling of Jesus' name right, it should be the Vatican. Yet Jesus' name was misspelled on thousands of medals medals commemorating Pope Francis' ascension to the papacy, forcing them to be pulled back.
Travelers Urge Airlines to Waive Change Fees During Government Shutdown
Airline passengers are asking airlines to consider waiving flight change fees due to trips being cancelled during the federal government shutdown.
National Parks Open: States Allowed to Keep Parks Open With State Funds During Government Shutdown
National Parks will open this weekend after the Obama administration gave states permission to use their own money to pay to run them.
National Parks Open in Utah with State Funds During Government Shutdown
Utah national parks are set to open by Saturday after being closed due to the government shutdown. Utah national parks are set to open by Saturday after being closed due to the government shutdown.
Surprising Number of Travelers Do Tip Flight Attendants, Survey Shows
Flight attendants typically don't get tips, at least, that's what many might think. But a new pool shows that a surprisingly high number of travelers do actually tip their flight attendant.
Hotels Urge Government to End Shutdown As Millions of Dollars are Lost
Just about everyone is fed up with the government shutdown, but now major hotel chains are speaking out against it. Hotel chains have asked the government to put an end to the shutdown as they say it has caused people to cancel trips.
Universal Roller Coaster Stuck: A Dozen Riders Get Stranded on Orlando Ride
A Universal roller coaster got stuck on Wednesday night, leaving several passengers suspended high above the ground for several hours.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Turns Around After Toilets Stop Working
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is supposed to be a dream-come-true for aviation, but the planes have been nothing but trouble since they launched. In the latest Dreamliner drama, a Japan Airline plane was forced to turn around due to problems with the bathrooms.
TSA Harasses Sick 3-Year Old, Causes Family to Miss Flight
A woman claims that the TSA caused her and her sick 3-year-old to miss their flight. A woman claims that the TSA caused her and her sick 3-year-old to miss their flight.
iPad Rumors: Release Date for iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 Could Be in October
A new iPad may be released soon and the iPad rumors are already swirling. A new iPad may be released soon and the iPad rumors are already swirling. According to Current Editorials, a new iPad may be released as soon as October 22nd.
Drunk Man Strips Naked on Manchester Airport Tarmac [VIDEO]
A drunk passenger decided to strip naked across an airport tarmac in England. He tried to challenge the captain as well. As a result, the man was tasered and the whole thing was caught on video.
Passenger Forced to Land Plane After Pilot Collapses
An inexperienced passenger was forced to land a plane as the pilot collapsed in the cockpit. The pilot later died.
Cheap Flights! Southwest Holds 72-Hour Sale With Flights Starting at $49
Looking for a cheap flight? Act quick! Southwest is having a 72-hour sale with flight prices between $49 and $149 each way, depending on the flight distance.
Thanksgivukkah: Thanksgiving & Hanukkah To Occur At the Same Time
Thanksgivukkah is coming. You read that correctly. In an extremely rare occurrence, Thanksgiving and the start of Hanukkah will occur at the same time.
Top 10 Cities With the Most 4+ Star Hotels Under $100
Want to stay at a decent hotel for a great price? Hotwire, a leading discount travel site, had ranked the top 10 U.S. destinations with the most 4-star hotel rooms for under $100 a night.
Giant River Otter Baby Born Over the Summer is the First in Asia
A baby giant river otter born in Wildlife Reserves Singapore is not so giant after all. A baby giant river otter born in Wildlife Reserves Singapore is not so giant after all.
Airplane Drinking Water is Frequently Contaminated, Reports Show
Flyers are often advised to drink a lot of water to stay hydrated on a flight but passengers might want to bring bottled water on board. A report shows that plane passengers are often served contaminated drinking water.
Michigan Beer Bill: Law Would Ensure That a Pint is Actually 16 Ounces
A Michigan beer bill may ensure that a pint of beer really is an entire pint of beer. A Michigan beer bill may ensure that a pint of beer really is an entire pint of beer.
Lamar Odom Dead? Twitter Hoax Claims NBA Star Overdosed
Lamar Odom is dead. At least that's what Twitter is saying. However the former NBA star didn't die. He's just the victim of a Twitter death hoax.
Infant Motrin Recall: Facebook Post Not a Hoax, Recall Due to Platic Particles Still in Effect
An infant Motrin recall is still in effect. The company recalled about 200,000 bottles of Concentrated Motrin Infants' Drops as it was found that they might contain tiny plastic particles. The recall is ongoing, but it is starting to make rounds around social media sites like Facebook.
British Boy Finally Home After Being Stranded in Abu Dhabi for 16 Months Due to Fear of Flying
A British student is finally back home in London after he was stranded in Abu Dhabi for almost 16 months because he developed an intense fear of flying.
American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Chicago Due to Bird Strike
An American Airlines flight was forced to return and make an emergency landing at O'Hare International Airport on Sunday morning after the plane flew into a flock of birds.
TSA Considers Making Changes After Boy Gets Through Security & Boards Plane Without Ticket
After a 9-year-old boy was able to get through airport security and board a plane without a ticket at Minneapolis airport, the TSA acknowledges that some changes need to be made.
