Published time: 29 Oct, 2017 20:52 A bizarre flight hazard turned up on an Alaskan runway recently… in the form of a bearded seal. The 450-pound animal was spotted on the tarmac the Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport in Utqiagvik Monday, potentially posing a dangerous speed bump for incoming aircraft. The airstrip is the furthest […]
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Project Runway Recap: Which of the Final Five Came Ready to Fight?
The workroom became a war zone on Thursday’s Project Runway, as the five remaining contestants were tasked with designing high-fashion editorial looks inspired by “warrior women.” Some of the designers, like Kentaro, took a more literal approach (warrior woman = samurai!), while others, like Margarita, went with a more high-concept design… only for the final […]
Bloodhound SSC finally runs, breaks 210mph in first runway test
Bloodhound SSC On Tuesday, what might well be the world’s fastest-ever car completed its first public test at a runway in Newquay, England. Bloodhound SSC is designed to shatter the existing land speed record, aiming for a top speed of over 1,000 mph (1,600km/h). Achieving that goal will require more space than is possible on […]
Project Runway Recap: Whose 'Tacky, Hooker-ish' Look Got Them the Boot?
“Here’s some advice for your next challenge,” Heidi Klum told the remaining six designers atop Thursday’s Project Runway. “Proceed with caution.” Heeding the host’s cryptic prophecy, the designers met Tim Gunn by the water, where he revealed this week’s challenge: “We want you to think outside of your safety zone and deliver looks that do […]
Project Runway Alum, All-Stars Contestant Mychael Knight Dead at 39
Mychael Knight, a fan-favorite Project Runway contestant who went on to launch his own fashion label, has died at the age of 39. RELATEDProject Runway Verdict: Was Claire Found Guilty of Cheating? Following his first Runway season, Knight launched his eponymous fashion label in 2007, and designed a line of T-shirts for Starbucks later that year. He […]
Project Runway Recap: Which Designers Shopped 'Til They Dropped?
If you thought Project Runway would become less dramatic once those cheating allegations were cleared up, you were… absolutely right. “Since the twins left, this is like a whole new place to work in,” Margarita said on Thursday. “This is exactly how it should be all the time.” And it’s a good thing the designers […]
WATCH: Emirates plane SWERVES as it touches down on runway after tricky crosswind landing
Video captured at Dusseldorf airport showed the stomach-churning moment an A380 landed in extreme crosswinds. The Emirates plane bounced around in the air as it descended closer to the runway. But the real show for spectators came once the aircraft had touched the tarmac. Bouncing down on its back wheels, the huge plane swerved to […]
Project Runway Recap: 'There's No Fairness in This Game'
Imitation may be the highest form of flattery, but on Project Runway, it’s also the biggest source of drama. RELATED
Project Runway Recap: Double Jeopardy
Thursday’s Project Runway ended with a twist of sib-lical proportions. Yeah, I know “sib-lical” isn’t a real word, but nothing currently existing in the English language can properly convey how excited I am for next week’s Claire/Shawn showdown. ICYMI
Project Runway Recap: Which Designer Shot Her Selfie in the Foot?
“You know, I’m starting to smell something,” Detective Zac Posen declared during Thursday’s Project Runway critiques. “I don’t like what’s going on.” ICYMI