A 15-year-old boy was attacked by a black bear inside his family's cabin in Alpine, Arizona, while watching YouTube videos. The bear, which entered through an open door, swiped at the boy's face and arm before being chased away by his brother. The boy is expected to recover fully. This incident marks the 16th bear attack in Arizona since 1990. Wildlife officials emphasize the importance of being "bear aware" and taking precautions to avoid attracting bears.
American Airlines has revised its pet policy to allow passengers to bring a pet in the cabin along with either a regular carry-on bag or a personal item, instead of just one small item. The change aims to address the frustration of pet owners who were already paying a pet fee but still had restrictions on their carry-on luggage. This adjustment is expected to reduce the temptation for travelers to falsely claim their pet as a service animal to bring a carry-on as well. However, traveling with a pet still requires careful planning and research, as there are various factors and limitations to consider, such as the maximum number of pets allowed per cabin on different types of aircraft.
A plane traveling from London to Orlando was forced to turn around after passengers noticed a "noisier and colder" cabin. The United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation report revealed that the plane took off with two missing windowpanes, which caused increased cabin noise and cold temperatures. After a crew member noticed a window seal flapping and a slipped windowpane, the pilots decided to return to London Stansted Airport. The aircraft was found to be missing two windowpanes and had a dislodged third windowpane upon inspection. The investigation attributed the missing windowpanes to thermal damage caused by bright lights used during a filming session the day before the flight.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Tulsa made an emergency landing after crew members reported an "unusual odor" in the cabin. The plane landed safely back in Las Vegas, and no injuries were reported. The FAA is investigating the cause of the issue, and Southwest Airlines stated that no abnormalities were found after inspection. Passengers were quickly deplaned and surrounded by fire trucks, but the situation was handled well by the airline.
A mother is upset that her son and daughter-in-law invited her daughter-in-law's parents to stay at their family cabin, feeling uncomfortable with strangers in the house. In response, the son and daughter-in-law decide to skip the visit altogether and go to the wife's family instead. The columnist advises the mother to apologize and welcome the daughter-in-law's parents, as her reaction has deeply insulted her son's extended family. In another question, a mother expresses hurt over not receiving gifts or cards on special occasions from her adult children, while she faithfully acknowledges their birthdays and partners. The columnist suggests having a conversation with her children about their different perspectives on gift-giving and valuing the phone calls they do make.
The Hachi Cabin, located in southern Chile, is a single large space designed to preserve the existing trees and make the most of light and heat. The cabin has three levels, with level changes used to mark the difference between areas. The project has a rustic appearance with vitrified concrete flooring, white bone-painted plasterboard walls and ceilings, and old bridge structures from the area used for visible wood elements. The exterior is covered with pre-painted black zinc, except for the volume that advances towards the north, which was covered with local stone.
Air France has introduced a new business-class seat for its A350 fleet, featuring 48 seats laid out in a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone configuration, sliding doors, plenty of storage space and automated window shades. However, the new seats will only be available on newly delivered A350s from Airbus, with the first set to be delivered and put into service in July. The new configuration holds a total of 292 passengers, compared to 324 passengers in the existing cabin, which could cause logistical issues in the event of equipment swaps.
Casa Cumbre is a modern cabin located in Puerto Varas, Chile, designed by Viento Norte Arquitectura. The house features a flexible design that can adapt to different types of spaces and uses. The common areas of the house have double-height ceilings that receive sunlight throughout the day, and provide a sense of spaciousness and spatial integration. The house has optimal sun exposure achieved through a transparent axis that runs from east to west, capturing the light of sunrise and sunset. The structural system of Casa Cumbre is a mixture of steel and traditional wooden frame housing, with a black zinc exterior combined with wooden details that produce a sense of warmth.
