What to expect in ‘sickening’ secret Epstein files that will be released today

What to expect in ‘sickening’ secret Epstein files that will be released today

What to expect in ‘sickening’ secret Epstein files that will be released today

Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘client list’ will be made public shortly

Here is what to expect from the major update in the Jeffrey Epstein case set to drop later today (27 February).

Donald Trump’s new Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that she would be releasing highly sought after information in involving Epstein’s charges for sex trafficking.

The 66-year-old disgraced financier had taken his life while in custody awaiting trial for charges related to child sex-trafficking back in 2019.

The update was shared by new Attorney General Pam Bondi ( Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

The update was shared by new Attorney General Pam Bondi ( Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Bondi had previously revealed that numerous documents, including flight logs and the infamous ‘client list’ of people, were currently sitting on her desk after being sworn into the role as Attorney General by President Donald Trump and that they would be released once the names of victims had been redacted.

“There are well over – this will make you sick – 200 victims … over 250, actually,” she told Fox News host Jesse Watters yesterday, when asked about the delay in releasing the documents.

“So, we have to make sure that their identity is protected and their personal information, but other than that, I think tomorrow – you know, the personal information of victims – other than that, I think tomorrow, Jesse, breaking news, right now, you’re going to see some Epstein information being released by my office,” Bondi added.

Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in 2019 (Kypros/Getty Images)

Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in 2019 (Kypros/Getty Images)

Bondi was then pressed on what information we could expect to see released to the public, to which she confirmed that flight logs and a ‘lot of’ names would be shared

“What you’re going to see, hopefully tomorrow, is a lot of flight logs, a lot of names, a lot, a lot of information,” Bondi said of the update.

“But, it’s pretty sick what that man did … along with his co-defendant.”

The co-defendant Boni is referring to is Ghislaine Maxwell, who was charged with sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2022 after being convicted for her role in helping Epstein abuse young girls.

Prior to being charged with running a sex trafficking ring targeting young girls, financier Epstein had been a known associate of numerous famous faces.

Bondi’s decision to release the files comes after public pressure from politicians who questioned why she appeared to be hesitating over the decision.

“Reaching out on X because we can’t seem to get a response from the AG. @AGPamBondi what is the status of the documents,” Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna wrote on X. “These documents were ordered to be declassified.”

“The AG still not releasing the EPSTEIN FILES is weird and raises the question of who she might be protecting,” Democrat Representative Ilhan Omar wrote.

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Gene Hackman made rare public appearance with wife Betsy Arakawa last year as pair are found dead at home

Gene Hackman made rare public appearance with wife Betsy Arakawa last year as pair are found dead at home

Gene Hackman made rare public appearance with wife Betsy Arakawa last year as pair are found dead at home

Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead at their residence in New Mexico

Gene Hackman was spotted in public with his wife Betsy Arakawa for the first time in two decades last year before news of their death emerged.

The Superman actor, 95, and Arakawa, 63, were found dead, alongside their dog, at their residence in New Mexico on 26 February.

“We can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased Wednesday afternoon at their residence on Sunset Trail,” Santa Fe County said in a statement.

“This is an active investigation – however, at this time we do not believe that foul play was a factor.”

Gene Hackman made rare public appearance in March 2024

Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead at their residence in New Mexico yesterday (SplashNews.com)

Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead at their residence in New Mexico yesterday (SplashNews.com)

Hackman and his wife made their first public appearance together in 21 years last March.

Pictures show the pair, who have been married since 1991, leaving a Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The two-time Oscar winner was seen holding on to his wife’s arm while using his other hand to lean on his cane.

According to reports, the Royal Tenenbaums actor first met Arakawa, originally from Hawaii, at a fitness centre in LA, where she worked part-time. They started dating in 1984.

Hackman divorced his first wife Faye Maltese, whom he married in 1956, in 1986.

They shared children Leslie Anne, Elizabeth Jean and Christopher Allen.

Hackman retired from acting in 2004

Gene Hackman Betsy Arakawa pictured during The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2003 (Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)

Gene Hackman Betsy Arakawa pictured during The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2003 (Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)

The movie star, known for his roles in Mississippi Burning and Behind Enemy Lines, pretty much left the spotlight after retiring from acting in 2004 due to health complications.

“The straw that broke the camel’s back was actually a stress test that I took in New York,” the actor explained to Empire in 2009.

“The doctor advised me that my heart wasn’t in the kind of shape that I should be putting it under any stress.”

Throughout his career, Hackman appeared in 79 feature films from 1961 to 2004.

During that period, the celebrated actor won two Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, four Golden Globes and a Screen Actors Guild award.

The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola has been leading the tributes, having worked with Hackman on The Conversation in 1974.

“The loss of a great artist, always cause for both mourning and celebration: Gene Hackman a great actor, inspiring and magnificent in his work and complexity. I mourn his loss, and celebrate his existence and contribution,” he said.

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Inside Gene Hackman's marriage to Betsy Arakawa as actor is found dead next to wife at home

Inside Gene Hackman’s marriage to Betsy Arakawa as actor is found dead next to wife at home

Inside Gene Hackman's marriage to Betsy Arakawa as actor is found dead next to wife at home

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead at their home in New Mexico

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead in their New Mexico home.

The two-time Oscar winner, known for his roles in Superman and Mississippi Burning, has passed away at the age of 95, while his wife was 63.

The couple, who had been married since 1991, were found dead alongside their dog.

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead at their home in New Mexico (Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead at their home in New Mexico (Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

“We can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased Wednesday afternoon at their residence on Sunset Trail,” Santa Fe County said in a statement.

“This is an active investigation – however, at this time we do not believe that foul play was a factor.”

Gene Hackman’s marriage to Betsy Arakawa

Arakawa, from Hawaii, reportedly met the Royal Tenenbaums actor at a fitness centre in LA, where she worked as a part-time employee.

In 1984 they started dating and eventually got married seven years later.

This came as Hackman divorced from Faye Maltese, with the pair marrying in 1956 and finalising their split in 1986.

They shared children Leslie Anne, Elizabeth Jean and Christopher Allen.

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa pictured in 2001 (Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa pictured in 2001 (Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

Meanwhile, Hackman and Arakawa never had kids of their own.

“He wishes he’d been around more for his children, but now he’s close with them and their kids,” a source once told Closer Weekly.

Prior to his death, the source said the pair lived a quiet life together after Hackman quit Hollywood in 2004.

“His health is good, he still bicycles, does yard work and he’s a great handyman,” they added.

“After all the drama of Gene’s career, he loves the peaceful life he shares with the lovely Betsy.”

Speaking to Empire in 2009, Hackman said in his retirement he enjoyed ‘DVDs that my wife rents; we like simple stories that some of the little low-budget films manage to produce’.

He also said the couple enjoyed watching Comedy Central together every Friday, in particular Eddie Izzard’s standup.

In April 2024, they made a rare public appearance together in Santa Fe, as the source said: “He looked a little grizzled, but in good shape.”

Hackman, who was using a cane, was seen leaving a restaurant with his wife.

Why Gene Hackman quit acting

Hackman retired from acting in 2004 (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

Hackman retired from acting in 2004 (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

“The straw that broke the camel’s back was actually a stress test that I took in New York”, the film star explained to Empire in 2009.

“The doctor advised me that my heart wasn’t in the kind of shape that I should be putting it under any stress.”

Throughout his career, Hackman appeared in 79 feature films from 1961 to 2004.

During that period, the celebrated actor won two Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, four Golden Globes and a Screen Actors Guild award.

“Ah, Gene Hackman. The finest screen actor ever, I think. Not a single duff performance, in a long, long career. And the best delivery ever of a single word: when he says ‘Cigars!’ In Young Frankenstein,” one tribute posted on X read.

“Gene Hackman’s about as good as it gets, a legend. Could be playful, menacing, could still be so vulnerable under his gruff exterior and he never ever seemed like he was acting, a total natural. Incredible face, incredible hairline, they don’t create stars like him anymore. RIP,” another added.

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Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home

The pair were found alongside their dog Santa Fe home

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, 95, his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog have been found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The news was confirmed by Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza, who added that no signs of foul play have been found.

“We can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased Wednesday afternoon at their residence on Sunset Trail,” he said. “This is an active investigation – however, at this time we do not believe that foul play was a factor.”

Authorities are yet to confirm a cause of death.

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead at their home (Vera Anderson/WireImage)

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead at their home (Vera Anderson/WireImage)

Hackman had enjoyed a glittering career in Hollywood which spanned over six decades and saw him win numerous awards, including Oscars, BAFTAs and Golden Globe awards.

Born in 1930, Hackman started his acting career during the late 1950s and 60s before getting his breakout role in 1967’s Bonnie and Clyde, which earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards. He would go on to win awards for his roles in The French Connection (1972), Unforgiven (1992) and The Royal Tenenbaums (2002).

He is also known for playing the role of Lex Luthor in various Superman films, Hackman retired from acting in 2004, citing stress on his heart as the reason.

“The straw that broke the camel’s back was actually a stress test that I took in New York,” he told Empire in 2009.

“The doctor advised me that my heart wasn’t in the kind of shape that I should be putting it under any stress.”

Arakawa was a retired pianist and Hackman’s second wife, he was previously married Faye Maltese, with the former couple sharing three children Christopher Allen, Elizabeth Jean, and Leslie Anne Hackman.

Hackman and Arakawa tied the knot in 1991 (Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Hackman and Arakawa tied the knot in 1991 (Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Tributes to Hackman have since begun to pour in online, as fans paid their respects to the couple.

“Ah, Gene Hackman. The finest screen actor ever, I think. Not a single duff performance, in a long, long career. And the best delivery ever of a single word: when he says ‘Cigars!’ In Young Frankenstein,” wrote comedian Dara Ó Briain on X.

“Gene was one of the greatest actors of his, or anyone’s generation. He was a powerhouse, as adept at comedy as he was drama. Today is a very sad day, we’ve lost a legend. Gene was a giant of cinema,” a second person penned, while a third added: “RIP Gene Hackman. One of the all-time greats. Never gave less than his all in everything.”

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Blake Lively pays emotional tribute to former Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg

Blake Lively pays emotional tribute to former Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg

Blake Lively pays emotional tribute to former Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away at the age of 39

Blake Lively has paid an emotional tribute to her former Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, who has passed away at the age of 39.

Trachtenberg, also known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Harriet the Spy, was found dead in her New York City apartment just after 8am local time on Wednesday (26 February).

Her death is not being treated as suspicious and the police said the medical examiner will determine the cause of her death.

Blake Lively has issued an emotional tribute to her former Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg (Warner Bros.)

Blake Lively has issued an emotional tribute to her former Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg (Warner Bros.)

“It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle has passed away,” the actor’s representative said.

“The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”

Taking to Instagram, Lively captioned a photo of the pair, which read: “Everything she did, she did 200 percent.

“She laughed the fullest at someone’s joke, she faced authority head on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, she was proud to be a part of this community and industry as painful as it could be sometimes, she was fiercely loyal to her friends and brave for those she loved, she was big and bold and distinctly herself.

Lively praised Trachtenberg's work ethic (Warner Bros.)

Lively praised Trachtenberg’s work ethic (Warner Bros.)

“Time passes. You take for granted that you get the chance to see an old friend.

“To paraphrase, the real tragedies in life are the ones that blindside you on an idle Tuesday.

“Hold those you love and have loved dear.”

The 37-year-old, who starred as Serena van der Woodsen from 2008 to 2012, added: “The world lost a deeply sensitive and good person in Michelle.

“May her work and her huge heart be remembered by those who were lucky enough to experience her fire.”

Trachtenberg played young socialite Georgina Sparks of Manhattan’s Upper East Side who created havoc throughout the show.

Fellow Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick shared a tribute yesterday (26 February) on social media, which read: “So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg sending prayers.”

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Trachtenberg passed away at the age of 39 (UPN)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Trachtenberg passed away at the age of 39 (UPN)

Her Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-stars also said goodbye to their ‘little sister’.

Trachtenberg was best known for playing Dawn Summers, the younger sister of character Buffy, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar.

Emma Caulfield, who starred as Anya Jenkins in the series, took to her Instagram Story where she referred to Trachtenberg as ‘Mish Mish’.

Caulfield wrote: “I’m so sorry your bright light died so young. Our Buffy family lost a little sister today.

“Rest in peace lovely Mish Mish. You were loved.”

Alyson Hannigan, who played Willow Rosenberg, added: “I am deeply saddened by the news of Michelle’s passing.

“She brought a loving energy to the set of Buffy. My thoughts are with Michelle’s family and friends.”

Another co-star, David Boreanaz, said: “So very sad. Horrible news.”

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Top OnlyFans creator who makes eye-watering £86,000 a month reveals downsides to her job

Top OnlyFans creator who makes eye-watering £86,000 a month reveals downsides to her job

Top OnlyFans creator who makes eye-watering £86,000 a month reveals downsides to her job

Dani Daniels has been creating content for the last 14 years

In 2022, former Love Island star and current Loose Woman Olivia Attwood launched her eye-opening docuseries Getting Filthy Rich.

The ITV programme sees the 33-year-old exploring taboo subjects, such as how ‘sugar babies’ make money and how a dominatrix operates.

In the third season of Getting Filthy Rich, the TV presenter indulges in something called ‘The Boyfriend Experience’ and meets one of the top earners on OnlyFans, Dani Daniels.

The 35-year-old, who is just one of the many women making big bucks on the platform, has been appearing in content since 2011 and first entered the adult entertainment industry as a stripper.

Dani Daniels featured on the third episode of Olivia Attwood's ITV series, Filthy Rich (Instagram/@akadanidaniels)

Dani Daniels featured on the third episode of Olivia Attwood’s ITV series, Filthy Rich (Instagram/@akadanidaniels)

According to the creator, she had a ton of debt to pay off from going to art school, and later joined OnlyFans after seeing some success.

“I started stripping to pay off the debt. I had always been bisexual,” she told Attwood. “Then OnlyFans started and I was actually one of the first performers to be on the site.”

Now, according to the Florida-based star herself, she has an estimated net worth of $5 million (£3.95 million).

She reportedly cashed in $109,557.68 (£86,619) in the last 30 days, as per The Sun, and at one point, had a pending balance of $30,162.69 (£23,947.53) on her account. Wow.

Despite the paycheck, Daniels claims being one of the world’s most-searched adult entertainers isn’t all fun and games.

The OnlyFans star revealed to Attwood just how much money she brings in (ITV)

The OnlyFans star revealed to Attwood just how much money she brings in (ITV)

Instead, she grinds hard, pouring hours and hours into her craft.

“My regular days are 12 hour days. It’s a lot of work,” she said. “It’s all in the performers. We have the power to put in the work to create the longevity you would hope for.”

Previously, she’s also had hundreds of photographs stolen in catfishing attempts. But that’s not the only issue that Daniels has taken with her job.

In fact, there’s a serious downside that comes with posting content online, and it’s that she can’t shift the ‘porn star’ title.

“It’s forever. It’s like getting a f**king tattoo,” she lamented. “If I cured cancer tomorrow, it would be like ‘Former porn star cures cancer’, it’s always gonna be part of my life.”

The adult star claims there are some downsides to her job, including long hours and people stealing her photos (Instagram/@akadanidaniels)

The adult star claims there are some downsides to her job, including long hours and people stealing her photos (Instagram/@akadanidaniels)

Despite this, Daniels also has a successful career as an artist under the moniker Kira Lee.

The Scottish Sun reports that one of her paintings has been featured in an exhibit at the prestigious Lyman Allyn Museum in New London Connecticut.

As well as producing content for OnlyFans, Daniels has previously fronted her own American talk show, Dinner with Dani.

The Amazon Prime Video offering premiered back in 2018 and saw the pornographic actress sitting down with other adult stars including Mia Malkova, Johnny Sins and Lauren Phillips.

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Man who has been to all 197 countries in the world shares 'top five worst' countries he has visited

Man who has been to all 197 countries in the world shares ‘top five worst’ countries he has visited

Man who has been to all 197 countries in the world shares 'top five worst' countries he has visited

Drew Binksy recounted experiencing brawls, stolen motorcycle rides and being kicked out of holy places in his YouTube video

A YouTuber who has been to every country on Earth has listed five of his ‘least favourite’ places that he visited.

Popular filmmaker Drew Binsky has amassed 5.14 million subscribers and collected over one billion views with his travel content.

Right now, some of his most popular videos include an investigation into a man who hasn’t slept since 1962, a six-minute clip featuring famous Dutchman Wim Hof, and a spectacular trip to South Sudan.

Each video has wracked up millions of views and thousands of comments from fans, who Binsky has given the chance to travel the world from their couch.

Two years ago the YouTuber uploaded a nine-minute video explaining the five places he enjoyed the least. While it could be seen as pretty controversial, it’s worth noting that it is only based on his experiences there.

Drew Binsky named the five countries he didn't enjoy visiting (YouTube/Drew Binsky)

Drew Binsky named the five countries he didn’t enjoy visiting (YouTube/Drew Binsky)

Djibouti

The first country the seasoned traveller claimed he didn’t love going to was Djibouti in East Africa.

Situated in the continent’s Horn the 23,200 km2 country is bordered by Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and the Red Sea.

The Pearl of the Gulf of Tadjoura boasts the smallest population in mainland Africa and was visited by Binsky during a three-month stint in 2018.

He claimed that he had problems with his money upon arrival at one of Djibouti’s airports and that there wasn’t a ‘whole lot going on’ while walking around the streets.

Despite the large military presence, the YouTuber claimed he felt ‘unsafe’ while travelling through the country and complained that it was ‘obnoxiously expensive’.

“It was just a hard place for me to grasp [and] a difficult culture to figure out,” he lamented.

The creator ended up leaving Chad earlier than planned (YouTube/Drew Binsky)

The creator ended up leaving Chad earlier than planned (YouTube/Drew Binsky)

Chad

Next up on the content creator’s miss list was Chad, situated in Central Africa.

While in the landlocked country, Binsky was separated from his ‘friend’ while riding on a motorcycle taxi.

He ended up in a police chase, due to the motorcycle being stolen, and later got involved in a brawl after taking a photograph of a child.

“Normally I get approval from the parents. I didn’t see the parents around and it turned into a huge problem and a brawl. A guy threatened to take out a knife,” he recalled.

Despite the fact he left early, the video creator said he was up for giving Chad another chance, citing his interest in the Gerewol Festival – a week-long celebration of courtship in the north of the country.

Guinea was the fourth country to make the content creator's list (YouTube/drewbinsky)

Guinea was the fourth country to make the content creator’s list (YouTube/drewbinsky)

Guinea

Another African country in which Binsky didn’t have the best time was the Republic of Guinea.

Located on the Atlantic coast, Guinea – formerly French Guinea – is mostly dependent on agriculture and mineral production, and has a population of around 14 million.

Describing the 2019 excursion as ‘tough’, Binsky explained that he visited as part of military coups and experienced police with riot shields storming down streets.

“We thought we were being attacked,” the YouTuber claimed. “Even shooting on my phone [I was] nervous.”

He also complained that there wasn’t ‘that much’ to do in Guinea other than ‘try to stay safe’.

The video maker claimed he was 'kicked out' of Brunei's Golden Mosque (Getty Stock Image)

The video maker claimed he was ‘kicked out’ of Brunei’s Golden Mosque (Getty Stock Image)

Brunei

The only Asian country to make it onto Binsky’s least favourite countries list was Brunei, situated on the northern coast of the island of Borneo.

Despite remarking that the Land of Unexpected Treasures was an ‘interesting’ place, the YouTuber explained that he found the place ‘unwelcoming’ and was allegedly ‘kicked out’ of the Golden Mosque.

He said: “Some guy was in there and screamed at me to get out. Really, really aggressive and to this day I don’t know what I did wrong. I don’t know why they would be so rude to me when I wanted to visit their holy place.”

Despite his experience, Binsky did recommend that fellow travellers visit a National Park called Ulu Temburong, which covers 50,000 hectares of virgin rainforest.

Activities include riding a long boat upstream, visiting a waterfall and taking part in the breathtaking Belalong Canopy Walkway.

Guyana and it's capital Georgetown made it onto the YouTuber's list (Getty Stock Image/Peter Bannan)

Guyana and it’s capital Georgetown made it onto the YouTuber’s list (Getty Stock Image/Peter Bannan)

Guyana

Over to South Africa for the fifth and final country that Binsky wouldn’t recommend visiting to a friend: Guyana.

Bordered by Brazil, Venezuela and Suriname, Guyana is considered the second-least populous sovereign state on the continent and is considered one of the least densely populated countries on Earth.

As well as hosting part of the Amazon rainforest, Guyana is home to nine indigenous tribes and is the only mainland South American nation in which English is the official language.

Binsky remarked that he felt ‘very unsafe’ in Guyana’s capital city, Georgetown, saying that his hostel owner told him not to go outside after 7pm.

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Airport baggage handler issues warning to anyone who ties a ribbon on their suitcase

Airport baggage handler issues warning to anyone who ties a ribbon on their suitcase

Airport baggage handler issues warning to anyone who ties a ribbon on their suitcase

Frequent travellers who like to make their baggage identifiable: this one is for you

Everyone has a different method of making sure their luggage is easily identifiable on an airport baggage carousel.

Some people use vibrant tags with their names and addresses scrawled inside, while many opt to wrap plastic or bits of fabric in a cacophony of colours around their cases.

One crafty jet setter even went as far as to strap a GoPro onto their luggage—talk about inventive!

A warning has been issued for any fliers thinking of tying a ribbon on their luggage (Getty Stock Image)

A warning has been issued for any fliers thinking of tying a ribbon on their luggage (Getty Stock Image)

Because let’s be honest, it really is mortifying hauling a bag off the baggage claim, only to realise it’s actually not yours.

Cue the awkward moment you have to huff, puff, put it back on, and act like it never happened.

To stop this unspeakable act from ever taking place, frequent fliers have also been known to tie a neat, little bow around their handle as a simple identifier.

That way, you can 100 percent make sure it’s your indistinguishable black bag barrelling down the baggage claim, and not your neighbour’s.

However, if you’re one of those travellers, then be warned: you need to cut the habit out now.

John, a baggage handler at Dublin Airport, once revealed that tying a ribbon around your bags could do more harm than good.

Because by trying to avoid an excruciating encounter, you could actually stop your bags from making it on the plane all together.

And trust us—there’s nothing worse than getting to your destination without your gear.

Speaking to RSVP Live about why people need to cut out tying ribbons around their luggage handles, John said: “Ribbons people tie onto their suitcases to help identify them can cause issues with the bag being scanned in the baggage hall.

The baggage handler has also revealed what food item you shouldn't pack in your case (Getty Stock Image)

The baggage handler has also revealed what food item you shouldn’t pack in your case (Getty Stock Image)

“If the bag can’t be scanned automatically it can end up in manual processing, which could mean your bag doesn’t make it to the flight,” he added.

“Take old stickers off the bag, it can cause confusion with the scanning process.”

However, John’s hot tips didn’t stop there.

He advised that anyone who is worried about their suitcase getting damaged should put their wheels up.

The baggage handler also revealed what sweet treat you should never, ever pack in your luggage.

Great British Bake Off hopefuls and those with a penchant for something sugary, listen up: under no circumstances must you bring Marzipan on holiday with you.

This is apparently because the thick paste made from almonds, sugar and eggs, is considered to have the ‘same density’ as some explosives.

So, if you do fail to heed John’s warning, don’t be too surprised if you’re hauled in for further questioning by officials.

Take note: no ribbons and no Marzipan. Happy holidays, guys!

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Friends fans discover plot hole in series more than 30 years later that they 'never noticed'

Friends fans discover plot hole in series more than 30 years later that they ‘never noticed’

Friends fans discover plot hole in series more than 30 years later that they 'never noticed'

Did Ross forget about this season one admission, or have the writers had a blunder?

Friends is by far and away the most popular sitcom of the last 30 or so years, but it seems even the best make the odd blunder time to time.

Originally airing in 1994, the NBC sitcom would go on to run for 10 seasons, with the success resulting in all six cast members earning $1 million per episode in seasons nine and 10 and much more in the years since it wrapped.

Several Friends moments have gone down in pop culture history, like Chandler and Monica’s iconic bed scene, Joey’s ‘How you doin?’ catchphrase or the classic – ‘Pivot!!’

While many may proclaim the show to be the perfect comedy series, it does come with its downsides and alleged plot holes.

For instance, many have wondered how Monica and Rachel could afford such a big apartment on their minimal salaries, or if Phoebe’s roommate actually exists.

However, one social media user seems to think they’ve found one in particular that ‘stood out’ most to them.

It’s all to do with Ross, and no, it’s not the fact that he said he was 29 in three different seasons, or that we just stop seeing his son in later seasons.

Apparently, the character forgot who he lost his v-card to. Or at least, the writers did.

Ross claimed in season one that he had only been with Carol (NBC)

Ross claimed in season one that he had only been with Carol (NBC)

Speaking in season one episode 23, Ross says: “My first time with Carol was my first time,” confirming that she was the only woman he had been with.

It’s a wholesome sentiment, especially as he’s in the waiting room of a hospital while she gives birth to their son.

She was his first love after all, despite their slightly messy split.

But it turns out that this may not have been true at all.

In season seven episode four of the series, Monica, Ross and Chandler all reveal embarrassing secrets about each other in a theatrical shouting exchange, in what is one of the funnier bits of dialogue in the show.

We learn that Ross has a toilet accident at a theme park, Chandler won a Vanilla Ice lookalike contest and that Monica couldn’t tell the time until she was 13.

It’s great, until it’s revealed that Ross slept with the lady that cleaned his and Chandler’s college dorm, despite the huge admission six seasons earlier.

The characters find it hilarious, but it takes away from the significance of solely being with Carol until his split.

To be fair, even Ross didn't remember (NBC)

To be fair, even Ross didn’t remember (NBC)

In the comments of the clip, which was posted to YouTube, fans shared what they really thought, as one wrote: “Well i’ll be damned. Never noticed that.”

Another pointed out: “Well judging his reaction he seemed to have forgotten it, so not much of a plothole.”

A third agreed: “I mean he did forget he did it”

A fourth posted: “He didn’t forget or lie, he literally just SLEPT with the old lady, which is a very college-Ross thing to do.”

What do you think? A miss by the writers or a classic Ross Geller moment?

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Denise Richards defends daughter's OnlyFans account after they both joined adult website

Denise Richards defends daughter’s OnlyFans account after they both joined adult website

Denise Richards defends daughter's OnlyFans account after they both joined adult website

Denise Richards said she ‘can’t be judgmental’ towards Sami due to her own career path

The phrase ‘like mother, like daughter’ really does ring true in Denise Richards’ case, as she and her eldest are both on OnlyFans.

Her firstborn Sami – who she shares with former husband Charlie Sheen – has reportedly made millions since joining the X-rated platform.

So it’s no wonder that Richards wanted to get in on it herself, as the 54-year-old recently revealed that it has been ‘lucrative’ – albeit controversial – career move for her too.

People have had a lot to say about the mother-daughter-duo taking OnlyFans by storm, especially after they teased ‘collaborations’ and it then emerged that Sami’s famous father did ‘not condone’ her saucy side hustle.

However, Two and a Half Men star Sheen, 59, has since changed his tune about his daughter’s choice and has now thrown his support behind her.

And that’s why Richards has been left pretty baffled as to why there is still so much discourse surrounding Sami’s chosen career path.

Although the mother-of-three admits she didn’t exactly grasp what OnlyFans was all about when her now-20-year-old daughter first signed up in 2022, she ended up launching her own account just weeks later.

“At first, I didn’t understand what OnlyFans was,” Richards told People. “When I saw that she was getting backlash for owning her sexuality and doing what she wanted to do, it upset me as a mom and also as a woman in business.”

Denise Richards has regularly defended Sami's decision to join OnlyFans (Instagram/@deniserichards)

Denise Richards has regularly defended Sami’s decision to join OnlyFans (Instagram/@deniserichards)

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star also urged people to remember how she got her big break in the industry by starring in the 1998 erotic thriller, Wild Things.

“It’s surreal for me, because Sami and Lola are getting close to the age I was when I did it,” she said of the film role. “It was definitely risqué and also a risk on my part.

“God bless my parents. What they must have had to deal with my whole career.”

Essentially, she reckons it would be a case of the pot calling the kettle black if she disapproved of her daughter’s choice to join OnlyFans.

Richards also previously spoke out to defend Sami in 2022 in a social media post after her eldest was met by a host of backlash.

Taking to Instagram, the Bond girl hit out at people leaving ‘negative comments’ about her daughter.

The actor seen in the 1998 film Wild Things - which she won't allow her daughters to watch (Columbia Pictures)

The actor seen in the 1998 film Wild Things – which she won’t allow her daughters to watch (Columbia Pictures)

Richards wrote at the time: “I have to say, I wish I had the confidence my 18 yr old daughter has. And I also can’t be judgmental of her choices. I did Wild Things, Playboy… quite frankly, her father shouldn’t be either.

“And to be able to ignore the negativity at her age? It took me many years. I still sometimes struggle. I’m in awe of her ability to be able to shut out the noise. Because it can destroy you.

“I recently learned about @onlyfans in the last few months. The judgement because women men of the adult film industry are on there. Is there really a difference posting a picture of ourself in a bikini on IG? We’ve all done it.

“Because you get paid on Only Fans? I’m pretty sure IG, Twitter, Facebook do quite well off of all of us. Is it so bad to control it monetise it too? I’m sorry, but sh*t if I can get paid and at my age?

“To see me in a bikini?!? God bless you. Perhaps I should open my own account…”

That is exactly what she did – and it seems as though her and Sami are both confident that they both made the right decision three years on.

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