Monday, 23 March 2026

Air Canada Crash Audio Captures Controller's Tragic Admission: 'I Messed Up'

The transcript and audio from the Air Canada plane crash capture an air traffic controller at LaGuardia airport admitting, "I messed up."

CTV News published the full transcript from the audio, which went viral on social media. In it, a second controller said, “Man, that wasn’t good to watch.”

The Air Canada jet crashed into a fire truck that was responding to a different incident, a scene captured in a horrific video.

"Yeah, I know. I was here," the first air traffic controller, who has not been identified, responded. "I tried to reach out to my staff. And we were dealing with an emergency earlier. I messed up.”

“No man, you did the best you could," the first air traffic controller said.

The Air Traffic Controller Told the Fire Truck to 'Stop, Truck One, Stop'

A damaged Port Authority fire truck sits near the runway after colliding with an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 at LaGuardia Airport in New York, on March 23, 2026. A plane carrying dozens of people collided with a fire truck on a runway at New York's LaGuardia airport, killing the pilot and co-pilot and causing "serious injuries" to others, authorities said Monday. Due to the crash late Sunday, US aviation authorities halted all flights at LaGuardia, and the port authority said the airport would stay shut until at least 2:00 pm (1800 GMT) "to allow for a thorough investigation."

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The frantic audio also captures communications between the air traffic controller, and the driver of the fire truck.

"Truck one and company, LaGuardia Tower. Requesting to cross four at Delta," the fire truck driver said.

Truck one and company, cross four at Delta," the air traffic controller said.

“Truck one and company crossing four at Delta," the driver added.

The controller said: “Frontier 4195, stop there please. (Pause.) Stop, stop, stop, truck one, stop, stop, stop. Stop, truck one, stop! Stop, truck one, stop."

And then: "Jazz 646. Jazz 646, I see you collided with vehicle. (Inaudible) Hold position. I know he can’t move. Vehicles are responding to you now.“

The 2 Pilots Were Killed in the Tragic Crash

According to NBC News, both the pilot and the co-pilot were killed in the crash, and 41 people were injured and taken to hospitals.

Of those, 32 people had been released by early afternoon on March 23, the day after the deadly incident.

According to NBC, the plane was a Jazz Aviation flight "operated on behalf of Air Canada. The plane was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members." The fire truck was responding to a report of an odor on a different plane.

"Air Canada Express Flight 8646 struck an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle after landing on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport in New York," the Federal Aviation Administration wrote in a statement.

"The accident occurred around 11:45 p.m. local time on Sunday, March 22. The CRJ-900 was arriving from Montreal. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB is in charge of the investigation and will provide all updates."

The Transportation Secretary wrote on X, "Last night, an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 operating from Montreal (YUL) and a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) collided at about 11:45 p.m. ET."

He added, "Of the 72 Air Canada Express passengers and 4 crew members, over a dozen are injured. Tragically, both pilots of the aircraft have passed away. At least 2 Port Authority firefighters sustained serious injuries. LaGuardia remains closed until 2pm while the NTSB investigates the accident site."

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Sunday, 22 March 2026

A GI Doctor Says You’re Probably Ignoring This Bathroom Red Flag



Everyone’s bathroom routine is different. What’s normal for you may not be normal for someone else.


"On The Checkup" podcast with board-certified Dr. Mike, he interviewed a gastrointestinal doctor, Trisha Pasricha, MD a professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, who sees patients at Beth Israel Deaconess, about how your bathroom habits affect others' part of your health. She studies the mind-gut connection professionally and also sees patients in her clinic. Dr. Pasricha is a medical journalist too and recently authored “You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong.”

What’s a Normal Poop Schedule?

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There’s a lot of nuance in how often you should go, but Dr. Pasricha said it can range from once per day to three times per day to every three days. It really depends on your diet, how much fiber you're getting, and your water intake.

How Long is Too Long On the Toilet?

Dr. Pasricha says if you are taking more than five minutes to poop, you might be at risk for hemorrhoids, which are inflamed veins. If you’re sitting on the toilet watching TikTok videos and lose track of time, you might want to limit your screen time. If you sit long enough to lose feeling in your legs, and you get pins and needles, that’s too long, too.

Speaking of TikTok, are Probiotics Good for IBS?

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TikTok influencers are touting massage and probiotics for stomach issues, but most doctors want you to use something based in scientific evidence. Dr. Mike also calls out doctors who sell products and supplements.

Well, these tactics may help some people, but the most effective treatment for GI issues is an increase in something very boring: fiber. The key to adding fiber to your diet is to go very slowly. Adding in more fruit throughout the day, snacking on raw veggies, and drinking a lot of water go along way. But if you introduce a large amount of fiber to your diet suddenly, you may experience pain, gas, and bloating.

Should I Look in the Toilet Bowl After I Go?

Yes. Dr. Pasricha says you should be aware of what’s normal for you. What you leave in the toilet, ideally, should be the shape of a banana if you’re optimizing your gut health.

Is Blood on the Toilet Paper Normal?

Hmmm, probably not. If you have hemorrhoids from straining, you might see a little spec of blood on the toilet paper, but no matter what, get checked out by a doctor, who may refer you to a GI specialist. Blood in the stool can be an indicator of colon cancer and with the uptick in diagnoses in younger men, it’s important to know what’s causing any unusual symptoms you may have.





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Everyone’s bathroom routine is different. What’s normal for you,
may not be normal for someone else.


On The Checkup
podcast with board-certified Dr. Mike, he interviewed a
gastrointestinal doctor, Trisha Pasricha, MD is
a professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and sees patients
at
Beth Israel
Deaconess
about how your bathroom habits affect others part of
your health. She studies the mind-gut connection professional and
also sees patients in her clinic. Dr. Pasricha is also the author of,
“You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong.”


What’s a Normal
Poop Schedule?


There’s a lot of
nuance about how often you should go, but Dr. Pasricha said it can
range from once per day, to three times per day, to every three days.
It really depends on your diet, how much fiber your getting, and your
water intake.


How Long is Too
Long On the Toilet?
Dr. Pasricha says if
you are taking more than five minutes to poop, you might be at risk
for hemorrhoids, which are inflamed veins. If you’re sitting on the
toilet watching TikTok videos and lose track of time, you might want
to limit your screen time. If you sit long enough to lose feeling in
your legs, and you get pins and needles, that’s too long too.

Speaking of
TikTok, are Probiotics Good for IBS?

TikTok
influencers are touting massage and probiotics for stomach issues,
but most doctors want you to use something based in scientific
evidence. Dr. Mike also calls out doctors who sell products and
supplements.

Well, these tactics
may help some people, but the most effective treatment for GI issues
is an increase in something very boring: fiber. The key to adding
fiber to your diet is to go very slowly. Adding in more fruit
throughout the day, snacking on raw veggies, and drinking a lot of
water go along way. But if you introduce a large amount of fiber to
your diet suddenly, you may experience pain, gas, and bloating.


Should I Look in
the Toilet Bowl After I Go?
Yes. Dr. Pasricha
says you should be aware of what’s normal for you. What you leave
in the toilet, ideally should be the shape of a banana if you’re
optimizing your gut health.


Is Blood on the
Toilet Paper Normal?



Hmmm, probably not. If you have hemorrhoids from straining, you might
see a little spec of blood on the toilet paper, but no matter what,
get checked out by a doctor, who may refer you to a GI specialist.
Blood in the stool can be an indicator of colon cancer and with the
uptick in diagnoses in younger men, it’s important to know what’s
causing any unusual symptoms you may have.



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Golfer Annabell Fuller Sparks Conversation With Outfit at Australian WPGA Championship

Hannah Green cruised to her third win in her last three starts with a four-shot victory after firing a final round 69 at Sanctuary Cove to stave off Alexandra Försterling’s Sunday charge and hoist the Karrie Webb Cup with a winning score of 16-under par.

While Green was the star of the show, it was England's Annabell Fuller who dominated the headlines during the event – through no fault of her own.

The former Florida Gators golfer enjoyed a top-10 finish at the event and went viral in the process as the golfing world lauded her outfits.

Annabell Fuller Sparks Conversation With Crop Top

Fuller caused a stir with a crop top on the course during the tournament over the weekend. The outfit sparked plenty of conversation with popular social media accounts such as NUCLR Golf posting video from the event asking fans to give their thoughts on the fit.

"Annabell Fuller was sporting a crop top in pro competition at the Australian WPGA Championship. Thoughts on the look?" NUCLR Golf asked.

LetGolf also spotlighted Fuller's round over the weekend and all anyone could talk about was the fit.

"Not only she is on fire… the outfits are lit!" one person commented before another added, "All in the outfit."

Fuller Celebrates Another Top 10 Finish

Fuller didn't just bring a crop top to the tournament, though. She delivered her A-game with another solid outing by finishing in a tie for seventh place bolstered by a career-best 64 in her third round on Saturday.

"Felt like things really clicked this week, especially proud of moving day—usually a grind for me, but a 64 (-7)… my lowest round ever. Really felt like my game was finally back with me and it’s the first time I’ve been proud of myself in a while," she said in the caption of a post on Instagram.

"Loved every minute out here out of the golf too, such a special place. really sad to be leaving. Lots to build on still!" she concluded.

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Saturday, 21 March 2026

How One Viral Moment Sent Fast Food Sales Soaring

Chipotle went viral on Friday, March 13th, for it’s one-hour “Tatted Like a Chipotle Bag” campaign. The brand took to social media to make a major announcement:

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The highest single-day sales in Chipotle’s history.🔥

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"Not every brand can ask customers to wear their love on their skin and have them show up in droves. The fact that a one-hour, in-restaurant offer became the biggest sales day in our history speaks volumes about the passion of our community and the power of leaning into what makes Chipotle unique," said Stephanie Sotelo Perdue, Interim Chief Marketing Officer.

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The promotion drew inspiration from popular memes about people being “tatted like a Chipotle bag.” Chipotle invited fans to show up in-restaurant during the one-hour window with any tattoo to unlock the BOGO.

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Fans Say This 1971 Song Is the Greatest Ever—But Critics Strongly Disagree

Music fans have named a 1971 track the "greatest song of all time" in a new poll. Despite its legendary status, not everyone agrees with the choice. Instead, some consider John Lennon's "Imagine" to be one of the most overrated songs ever released.

Who Named John Lennon's 'Imagine' the 'Greatest Song of All Time'

In December 2025, a book by Carolyn McHugh titled "The 100 Greatest Songs of All Time," ranked "Imagine" by John Lennon at No. 1. On February 24, 2026, Parade published an article about the book and ran a poll asking readers to decide which track deserved the top spot. Voters could choose from the book's top four: "Imagine" by John Lennon, "Yesterday" by The Beatles, "Life on Mars?" by David Bowie, or "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley. They could also choose Other if they felt that none of those tracks was the best song ever. After nearly five thousand votes were registered, there was a very clear winner.

Parade Readers Voted On the Greatest Song of All Time. The Poll Results in Percentages:

  • "Imagine" by John Lennon - 39%
  • Other - 26%
  • "Yesterday" by The Beatles - 19%
  • "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley - 11%
  • "Life on Mars?" by David Bowie - 5%

In the comment section of the Parade article, readers shared their thoughts on "Imagine" being ranked No. 1, with sevreal agreeing with the decision. The reader G8tor praised the choice. "I think Imagine is an excellent choice." Batdude kept their response simple. "I can agree on that."

Another supporter, robertosart, offered a detailed take on the choice. "Yes, i totally agree with the authors assessment, but let’s not forget the Lennon tuned the white grand piano to the proper frequency of 432hz instead of the commonly improper frequency of 440hz. The 432 tuning make a tremendous improvement in how listeners perceive the music in a magical way. It’s because the perfect 432 tuning is in complete harmony with your bodies harmonics."

Critics Have Pushed Back, Calling John Lennon's 'Imagine' Overrated

Close-up black and white image of John Lennon holding a cigarette, captured mid-interview with a contemplative and direct expression.

Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images

While John Lennon's Imagine has earned praise from music lovers for decades, it also has a lot of detractors who can be very vocal about their critiques of the track. For example, a May 2020 Medium article branded it the "most pretentious song ever written." Similarly, a vote from the readers of TheTopTens ranked it the 7th most overrated song of all time. One of the website's readers labeled it "whiny," while another criticized it for having "a lifeless, uninteresting beat."

The comment section for Parade's article also featured comments from readers who argued against "Imagine" being considered the greatest song. The reader Welzien wrote that the track made them uncomfortable. "I personally find it distressing." Oliver Mellorz criticized the song in a colorful way. "Not even Lennon's best song let alone the best song in history, a plink plonk rhythm, banal and trite lyrics." One reader, asharp, wrote that the choice made them sick. "Vomit!!! So wrong. Massively hypocritical song he wrote on a 10k grand piano."



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Friday, 20 March 2026

Chuck Norris Once Said Something About Bruce Lee That Every Fan Needs to Hear

Chuck Norris spent decades being asked about Bruce Lee, and he never seemed to tire of it because the friendship, by his own account, was one of the most meaningful of his life.

The two met in 1968 at a karate tournament in New York where Norris was competing. Lee approached him afterward and asked if he'd be willing to train with him. What followed was a years-long friendship built on mutual respect between two men who each recognized something extraordinary in the other. Lee was a master of speed and philosophy. Norris was one of the most decorated sport karate champions in the world. They were, in many ways, the perfect sparring partners.

Chuck Norris in 'Return of the Dragon' with Bruce Lee

When Lee was casting Return of the Dragon in 1972, he called Norris personally and asked him to play the villain Colt — the fighter who would face Lee's character in the film's climactic scene inside the Roman Colosseum.

Norris had one question. "Well, Bruce — who wins?"

"I win," Lee said. "I'm the star of this movie."

Norris pushed back. He held the world title at the time, and he pointed that out. Lee's response was immediate: "No, no. I don't want to beat the world champion. I want to kill the world champion."

The five-day fight scene they filmed in Rome became one of the most iconic sequences in martial arts cinema history. Lee honored his promise — when his character finally defeats Norris's, he drapes the karate uniform over him and places his belt across his chest.

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The Last Time Chuck Norris Saw Bruce Lee

Norris went back to Los Angeles. A few months later, Lee called again — this time to say he was coming to see his doctor. He'd been getting dizzy and passing out. They had lunch, and Lee reported that the doctor said he was "like an 18-year-old kid" and couldn't explain the symptoms.

Lee returned to Hong Kong. A few months after that, he was gone.

Norris attended the funeral in Seattle. When Lee's widow Linda decided to move back to California, she found a home half a block from Norris's house — and Norris spent time with their young son Brandon, telling him stories about his father. Brandon Lee would go on to become a star himself before his own tragic death on the set of The Crow in 1993.

Years later, someone secretly recorded a dinner conversation in which Norris was asked who would win in a real fight between him and Lee. His answer was immediate and unequivocal.

"Bruce Lee," he said. Nobody could beat him.



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Thursday, 19 March 2026

Why The Fray Still Takes Tequila Shots Before Every Concert

Backstage right before The Fray go on stage the scene looks less like a rock band revving up for a show and more like a moment of reflection and introspection. 

The band raises a round of tequila shots, which is a sacred ritual that they honor even when they’re not drinking alcohol. “Sometimes half of us don’t even take it,” says drummer Ben Wysocki. “But the ceremony of holding them and circling up is always there.”

Before going stage The Fray take s a pre-show tequila shot.

Courtesy The Fray

The Fray—Joe King, Ben Wysocki, and Dave Welsh—will soon be back on the road for its Summer of Light Tour that promotes its new album, A Light That Waits. They’re the same Denver band behind smash-hit earworms “How to Save a Life,” “Over My Head (Cable Car),” and “You Found Me.” Just now they play to crowds that know every word of these songs by heart and often bring their kids along. 

The band’s drinking habits have evolved alongside their music. “We got old enough where the quantity reduced, but the quality increased,” says Welsh. In their early years, the band’s rider was defined by a single bottle: The Prisoner, a cult Napa red blend that mixed zinfandel with cabernet and syrah. “Every day we’d walk into the dressing room and there it was,” Wysocki says. “Gallons of it.” As they toured more widely, their tastes shifted—tequila in the States, Scotch in Europe and something else entirely in the heat of Australia. Eventually they stopped trying to select a signature bottle at all.

While the venues and songs may change, The Fray have a set pre-show ritual.

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Welsh is the one whose curiosity went deepest. During the pandemic, he earned his sommelier certification, partly to fill the downtime and partly to see if he could “actually learn this stuff in a productive, academic way.” Now he’s the one who takes the wine list at dinner and the one who brings back bottles from off‑day winery trips—like the Yarra Valley haul he shared with the band in Melbourne. “There’s a little more purposefulness to it now,” he says. “It’s not the era of The Prisoner anymore.”

On the other hand, Wysocki’s palate leans toward Scotch. His drinking habits were shaped by an early encounter with an eager hotel bartender in Salt Lake City who pulled out every bottle he had and walked the band through them all. “I don’t even know if he knew anything,” Wysocki says. “But it set a bar for me early on.” These days he prefers a slow sip in a rocks glass, especially when the band is in the U.K. “If it’s cold out, finding a good Scotch feels special.”

King has become the band’s tequila voice—partly for taste and partly for his vocal health. “I had to make decisions to be less acidic on tour,” he says. So, he gravitates toward reposados, like Arette. Why that brand? “I love the oak, the vanilla, the honey, the little touch of citrus.” His go‑to drink is simple: tequila, soda water, and an orange wedge. “Tequila responds well with me,” he says. “I wake up the next day feeling ready to go.”

Their tastes have been shaped as much by people as by places. They speak fondly of star bartender Leo Robitschek who ran the bar at New York’s NoMad Hotel before it shuttered in 2021. He opened their eyes to craft cocktails and took them to some of the city’s best watering holes. 

They also had formative experiences in Amsterdam's Café Belgique, which is a Belgian beer bar. The first time they stumbled in, they were barely out of their twenties, discovering Trappist ales and was at the time “the best bar we’d ever been to” Wysocki says. 

Returning last fall, they braced for disappointment—bars rarely survive unchanged, and nostalgia is a dangerous lens. But the establishment was exactly as they remembered: narrow, candlelit, packed with locals, the same chalkboard beer list. “It felt like hollowed ground,” Wysocki says. “We were the young ones then, and now we were the old ones, but the bar hadn’t changed at all.”

As they head back on the road, the band admits they don’t know yet what bottle will define this tour. Maybe it’ll be a local IPA, maybe something Welsh discovers on a day off, maybe nothing at all. King, though, isn’t worried. He laughs: “No doubt you’ll find me in the corner with a drink that has a curly straw and an umbrella.”



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