What to Know
- Passengers flying from Newark to Mumbai said the plane was infested with bed bugs, leaving the travelers with bites across their bodies
- A New York City bus line is so incredibly slow it cannot outpace a running chicken, according to a new report
- You've heard Kylie Jenner is worth nearly a billion dollars, but did you know she is raking in some serious cash on Instagram
Friday, July 27, 2018
Happy Friday! Don't let the early sunshine fool you today. It's going to be rainy and stormy in the afternoon, some of them could be severe so be sure to keep your umbrella handy yet again. Highs will be in the 80s. As always, get the latest forecast at nbcnewyork.com/weather.
1. Flight From Newark Leaves Passengers Covered in Bed Bug Bites
Passengers flying from Newark Liberty International Airport to Mumbai on an Air India flight last week said in a series of tweets that the plane was infested with bed bugs, leaving the travelers with bites across their bodies.
Air India responded to customer complaints in a statement, and the airline plans to temporarily ground flights between Newark and Mumbai, according to The Independent.
New Zealand news outlet Stuff reported that a passenger surveyed the area around the seats after her daughter complained of a rash. The woman reportedly noticed a bed bug on her husband’s seat before takeoff but dismissed it.
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2. These NYC Bus Routes Are the Slowest and Least Reliable
A New York City bus line is so incredibly slow it cannot outpace a running chicken, according to a new report.
The M42, which clocks at a sluggish 3.2 mph, is the slowest of more than 200 local bus routes. To put the M42’s speed in perspective, a chicken runs up to 9 mph.
Because of this, the M42 received the un-coveted “Pokey” award for the slowest bus route — the fifth time in 15 years the M42 won the award.
The second slowest bus route is the Bx19, which comes in at 4.6 mph, followed closely by the B63, at 4.7 mph.
Read more here.
3. Kylie Jenner Makes How Much for Each Instagram Post?
You've heard Kylie Jenner is worth nearly a billion dollars, but did you know she is raking in some serious cash on Instagram.
Hopper HQ ran the numbers and her posts are worth $1 million apiece.
They're valued way higher than anybody else on Instagram, but Kim and Kendall and Khloé also made the top 11.
Read more here.
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