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Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code WTOP20X: Double Your Winnings on NFL Week 7

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https://wtop.com/sports/2025/10/caesars-sportsbook-promo-code-wtop20x-double-your-winnings-on-nfl-week-7/

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Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers has died

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Sam Rivers, the bass player in the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, died on Saturday, according to social media posts by his bandmates. The band did not disclose where Rivers died or the circumstances but praised him as “pure magic” and “the soul in the sound.”

“From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced,” they wrote in a group Instagram post. “His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous.”

Fred Durst, the band’s frontman, posted a video recalling how they met at a club in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, before going on to music stardom and performances around the globe.

“He really did have an impact on the world, and his music and his gift is the one that’s going to keep on giving,” Durst said. “I just love him so much.”

Rivers had spoken publicly about heavy drinking that had caused liver disease. He left the band in 2015 and received a liver transplant before reuniting with Limp Bizkit three years later.

Limp Bizkit has scheduled a tour of Central and South America beginning in Mexico City in late November.

With roots in Jacksonville, Florida, Limp Bizkit emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal, and rap. Their off-the-wall sense of humor is reflected in the titles of their mega-selling 2000 album, *Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water*, and a single released last month, “Making Love to Morgan Wallen.”
https://wsvn.com/entertainment/limp-bizkit-band-members-say-bass-player-sam-rivers-has-died/

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Why men are leaving the left — and not coming back

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The Democratic Party is experiencing a decline in support among men. This shift is largely due to a perceived lack of authenticity within the party’s messaging and leadership.

Efforts to attract male voters through branding and beer advertisements have not resonated as intended. These superficial appeals fail to connect on a deeper level with men who are looking for more meaningful values.

At the heart of the issue is the party’s failure to embody qualities such as strength, duty, and sacrifice—qualities that many men find important in their leaders. Without these attributes, the Democratic Party struggles to inspire and retain male voters.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/5561387-democratic-party-losing-men/

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Atlanta United fires coach Ronny Deila following 5-16-3 record in his only season

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ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United coach Ronny Deila was fired Sunday, just one day after the conclusion of a disappointing 5-16-3 season. Deila’s dismissal came after only one year at the helm.

Atlanta United CEO and president Garth Lagerwey announced that a global search for a new head coach would begin immediately.

“It was evident that our standard of play was not met this season, and together with our senior leadership team, we have decided that it was in Atlanta United’s best interest to move the team in a different direction,” Lagerwey said in a statement released by the team.

“Ultimately, we owe our fans a much better on-field product and it is our unwavering commitment to provide that to this community as soon as possible,” he added.

Lagerwey also expressed his gratitude toward Deila, saying he “thanked him for his time and commitment to the organization and wish him well in his future endeavors.”

The season concluded on Saturday night with a 1-1 draw against D.C. United. It was also the final appearance for longtime goalkeeper Brad Guzan, who announced his retirement earlier this week.

Deila was hired by Atlanta United on December 20, 2024, marking his return to Major League Soccer three years after leading New York City FC to the 2021 MLS Cup championship.

He was given a three-year contract to replace Rob Valentino, who had served as interim head coach following the firing of Gonzalo Pineda in June 2024.

Atlanta United enjoyed immediate success after entering MLS in 2017, making the playoffs in their inaugural season and winning the MLS Cup the following year while setting several league attendance records.

However, the club has not secured a trophy since the 2019 season, when it captured both the U.S. Open Cup and Campeones Cup and made a run to the MLS Eastern Conference final.

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https://wtop.com/dc-united/2025/10/atlanta-united-fires-coach-ronny-deila-following-5-16-3-record-in-his-only-season/

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‘A glimmer of hope’: What does GTA 6 mean for Red Dead Online?

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Despite the success of *Red Dead Redemption 2*, *Red Dead Online* hasn’t quite lived up to its potential since breaking free from beta in mid-2019. That’s not to say it isn’t a good game. With the right mix of players on any populated server, Rockstar’s multiplayer cowboy crime sim still ranks among the most entertaining open-world games in 2025.

However, despite its scope to match the ambition of *GTA Online* once upon a time, *Red Dead Online* instead persists in the lurching shadow of its modern-day cousin. In fact, so neglected has *Red Dead Online* been over the last few years that even the most ardent fans—those who signed the several-thousand-strong #SaveRedDeadOnline petition of 2023—would have likely given up on the game at the beginning of this year.

Now, however, with *Red Dead Online* riding high on a new lease of life—after receiving a handful of new missions for the first time in years—and with the *GTA 6* release date coming into focus, could our return to Vice City help break new ground in the Old West?

“Back in July, Rockstar unexpectedly dropped a brand-new *Red Dead Online* content trailer for the first time in over four years, which gave me a real glimmer of hope they might return to the game in a bigger way once *GTA VI* is out and their resources free up,” says prominent Rockstar commentator Ben, aka Videotechuk.

“Rockstar also seems to be building on the *Strange Tales of the West* content in the coming months,” he adds, “and with current rumours of new current-gen versions in the works, Rockstar could have the footprint to deliver more *Red Dead Online* updates without being held back by the Xbox One and PS4.”

Even a cursory glance into *Red Dead Online*’s corner of the GTA Forums highlights a flurry of activity, reignited interest, and general buzz around *Red Dead Online* in the wake of July’s update—something that’s been entirely missing in recent years. There, a whole host of newcomers, lapsed wranglers, and hardcore players (including one chap who’s logged close to 10,000 hours) are happily sharing fables from the frontier, making it a lovely place to explore.

It’s a safe bet that the core of Rockstar’s dev team will remain focused on *GTA 6* long after the crime sim lands on May 26 of next year—with many of those folks, you’d assume, transitioning onto work on whatever shape *GTA Online 2.0* takes following the base game’s arrival.

Once all of that falls into place, though, wouldn’t it make sense to return some focus to *Red Dead Online*, given the renewed interest and strong opposition to putting it out to pasture entirely? Ben certainly thinks so.

“Also, it’s kind of a no-brainer to come back as *Red Dead 2* continues to sell better than most modern-day titles on this market, which is just nuts.”
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/a-glimmer-of-hope-what-does-gta-6-mean-for-red-dead-online/

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Israel strikes Gaza after it says Hamas attacked across ceasefire line

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**Israel Strikes Targets in Gaza Amid First Test of U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire**

*TEL AVIV, Israel* — Israel struck targets in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday after reporting that its troops came under fire from Hamas militants. This marked the first major test of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire aimed at halting more than two years of war.

According to the Israeli military, members of the Palestinian group used an RPG against Israeli forces, prompting airstrikes and artillery responses. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held consultations with security officials and directed the military to take “strong action” against any ceasefire violations. However, he did not threaten to escalate back to full war.

Hamas denied involvement in the clashes in Rafah, located in southern Gaza.

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### Hostage Remains Identified as Ceasefire Talks Advance

The strikes coincided with Israel identifying the remains of two hostages released by Hamas overnight. The Palestinian group also announced the initiation of talks to launch the second phase of ceasefire negotiations.

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office confirmed the bodies were those of Ronen Engel, a father of three from Kibbutz Nir Oz, and Sonthaya Oakkharasri, a Thai agricultural worker killed at Kibbutz Be’eri. Both had been believed killed during the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, and their bodies were taken to Gaza.

Notably, Engel’s wife, Karina, and two of their three children were kidnapped during the attack but released in a November 2023 ceasefire agreement.

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### Rafah Border Crossing Remains Closed Amid Hostage Remains Dispute

Israel announced it would keep the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt closed “until further notice.” Netanyahu’s office stated that reopening Rafah hinges on Hamas fulfilling its ceasefire obligations, including returning the remains of all 28 deceased hostages.

In the past week, Hamas has handed over the remains of 13 bodies, 12 identified as hostages. Israel noted one released body did not belong to a hostage.

Meanwhile, Israel has returned 150 Palestinian bodies to Gaza, including 15 on Sunday, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. The ministry posted photos of dozens of bodies online to assist families searching for loved ones. Many of the bodies were decomposed, blackened, and some lacked limbs and teeth. Only 25 have been identified so far.

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### Ongoing Negotiations and Ceasefire Challenges

Following an exchange involving 20 living hostages for more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, the handover of deceased hostages’ remains and prisoners remains a critical issue in the ceasefire’s first stage.

Another key issue involves scaling up humanitarian aid and reopening the Rafah border crossing to facilitate aid delivery and the movement of people.

Future ceasefire stages will focus on disarming Hamas, Israeli withdrawal from additional Gaza areas, and the establishment of governance for the devastated territory.

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### Ceasefire Clashes in Rafah

On Sunday, the Israeli military reported militants fired at troops in Rafah, within Israeli-controlled areas as per the ceasefire lines. No injuries were reported.

Hamas denied involvement. Both sides have accused each other of ceasefire violations amid ongoing tensions.

Hamas spokesman Hazem Kassem said that negotiations for the second phase have begun but require national consensus. He added that Hamas has started discussions to solidify its positions but offered no further details.

In line with U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan, future talks will include disarming Hamas and establishing an internationally backed authority to govern Gaza. Kassem emphasized Hamas will not participate in the future ruling authority.

He noted that Hamas-run government bodies continue day-to-day governance to avoid a power vacuum, which he described as “very dangerous.” Kassem called for establishing a Community Support Committee composed of Palestinian technocrats to manage affairs until an administrative committee representing all factions is formed.

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### Status of Rafah Border Crossing

Israel again kept the Rafah crossing closed on Sunday to pressure Hamas for the return of more hostages’ bodies. While Hamas claims it needs special equipment to locate additional remains, Israel believes Hamas has access to more bodies than it has returned.

Before the war, Rafah was the only crossing not controlled by Israel. It has remained closed since May 2024, when Israel took control of the Gaza side.

Reopening the crossing fully would allow Palestinians access to medical treatment, travel, and visits to family in Egypt, where tens of thousands of Palestinians reside.

The Palestinian Authority’s Interior Ministry in Ramallah announced new procedures for Palestinians wishing to use the crossing. Palestinian Embassy staff from Cairo will issue temporary travel documents for those exiting Gaza. Those entering Gaza must apply at the embassy in Cairo for entry documents.

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### Casualty Figures and Conflict Overview

The Israel-Hamas war has reportedly killed more than 68,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. U.N. agencies and independent experts view these figures as reliable; however, Israel disputes the numbers and has not provided its own toll.

Thousands more remain missing, the Red Cross reports.

Hamas militants killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducted 251 during the October 7 attack that ignited the war.

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### Hamas Rejects U.S. Claims of Planned Attack

On Sunday, Hamas rejected a U.S. State Department claim alleging credible reports of an imminent planned Hamas attack on Gaza residents.

The U.S. statement warned such an attack would violate the ceasefire and undermine mediation progress.

Hamas called the claim “false allegations,” accused Israel of supporting armed groups in Israeli-controlled areas, and urged the U.S. to pressure Israel to halt such support.

Fighting has erupted between Hamas-led fighters and at least two armed groups in eastern Gaza City accused of looting aid and collaborating with Israel. Hamas has publicly executed several suspects, drawing widespread condemnation.

The Hamas-run Interior Ministry said its forces are working to restore law and order in areas vacated by Israel following the ceasefire.

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*This report will be updated as the situation develops.*
https://abc7.com/post/israel-strikes-gaza-says-hamas-attacked-ceasefire-line/18038173/

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Thieves strike Louvre in brazen jewel heist as the world’s most visited museum shuts

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PARIS — In a brazen, seven-minute strike, thieves used a basket lift to reach the Louvre on Sunday morning. As tourists were already inside, they forced a window, smashed display cases, and fled with jewels of “inestimable value,” France’s interior minister said.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20251019/nation-and-world/thieves-strike-louvre-in-brazen-jewel-heist-as-the-worlds-most-visited-museum-shuts/

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Inside The Shockingly Pain Free Making Of A New Adult Swim Classic

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To the casual viewer, Adult Swim might just seem like the playground of *Rick and Morty*, a repository for beloved animated reruns, or the birthplace of pop culture relics only understood as meme characters by younger generations. But for those tuned to a stranger frequency—the real heads and Sickos—Adult Swim is something far more exciting: a creative fault line where the wacky, the wild, and the wildly original still erupt without warning.

It’s one of the last arenas on television where sheer imaginative chaos is celebrated. Many of the best Adult Swim shows resemble the kind of unfiltered creativity that might as well have oozed right out of the primordial soup and stumbled in front of a television camera, making it hard to imagine these shows going through a traditional development process.

After Joe Cappa’s animated short *Ghost Dogs* premiered at Sundance in 2021, he dove headfirst into making odd, wonderful videos for social media. Some, like the viral “Scooby Doo Shuffle,” “Dino Girl,” and his bizarre *Coupla Boys*, caught fire online, landing him gigs with Giphy and Bento Box. But it was *The Gabbagooblins*, a warped fever dream that exploded on TikTok, that really turned heads—especially at Adult Swim.

The network wasted no time commissioning a follow-up for their cult-favorite *Off the Air*, curated by Dave Hughes (also the brains behind *Adult Swim SMALLS*). Now that he was officially in the system, so to speak, Cappa pitched a strangely restorative *SMALLS* project about three jacked brothers who are innocently obsessed with their widowed dad. Thus, *HAHA, You Clowns* was born.

Fans devoured the 2-3 minute shorts, and now it’s a full-fledged series. I caught up with Cappa to talk about bringing *HAHA, You Clowns* to the big leagues, and what fuels his hilariously specific brand of comedy.

### Challenging Animation Industry Norms

The animation industry has been overwhelmingly homogenized in recent years, with many falsely believing that animation is a medium solely for children, or that adult animation can only resemble something like *The Simpsons* or *South Park*. There is plenty of incredible subversive, transgressive, and downright weird animation produced every day, but seeing it platformed by a major studio, network, or streamer remains rare.

“Adult Swim is definitely like the coolest, most chill, laid-back network to work for,” Joe Cappa tells me. “They have been very, not to say hands-off, but encouraging of artists and encouraging of me. They’ve been patient, and they really trust their artists, and I just can’t imagine this show living anywhere else but Adult Swim.”

### Embracing Wholesomeness in Comedy

When Cappa first started making short videos, he realized he communicated comedy differently. People quickly latched onto the wholesomeness of the characters, something that encouraged him. As he puts it, “This show is leaning into the wholesomeness, I guess, and just kind of embracing it. It’s still tongue-in-cheek, it’s overly sappy, but the characters really are like, genuine people.”

Audiences have become so accustomed to mean-spirited, almost humiliation-based styles of comedy dominating the last decade that whenever *HAHA, You Clowns* zags toward sincerity, the biggest laughs come from how unexpected it is to not take the easy route into cruelty.

“They sort of lack self-awareness, but they don’t really care, you know?” Cappa says of the brother characters, Tristan, Preston, and Duncan. “They could be laughed at, and it probably wouldn’t bother them too much, because all they care about is everybody having a good time and being nice to one another.”

*HAHA, You Clowns* is about three brothers and their dad, finding hilarity in relatability — like family movie nights, leaving your coat at the restaurant, and going on vacation.

### From Shorts to Full-Length Episodes

The original *SMALLS* shorts ran about two minutes, but the new series expands that runtime to 11 minutes. Not every short is meant to be longer than a few minutes, but Cappa had no problem writing longer adventures for these boys.

“Shockingly, it was very easy, and my co-writer on the show is my brother, so we have this sort of shared sense of humor and shared knowledge of our father, of the Midwest, of our brotherly love to each other,” he explains.

He continues, “So I think we kind of feed into that, and I mean, these scripts that we end up writing could be half an hour, and we have to like start trimming because we’re like, ‘Damn, we got to fit all this in 11 minutes.’ I think we could just keep writing and writing these characters. It comes very naturally, and it’s a very fun place to live inside their minds.”

### Midwestern Roots and Real-Life Inspiration

The characterizations are inspired by Cappa’s life in the Midwest and the kind of people he was used to interacting with. As a fellow Midwesterner, I can confirm that the boys are the same brand of corn-fed, farm-strong himbos with necks as thick as their hearts that I knew, too.

“This show and the stuff I make, inherently, is reactionary to the stuff that I see out there, because I haven’t been in a movie theater and laughed in a very, very long time, and it’s very frustrating,” Cappa says. “I find it rewarding to surprise my audience.”

### Redefining Adult Animation

Some people think of “adult animation” as raunchy or violent comedies that happen to be animated. However, adult animation is as diverse and expansive as can be imagined. *HAHA, You Clowns* is an adult animated comedy series that stands out by taking a totally different approach to humor.

“It’s 2025 and like, the world feels very crazy right now,” Cappa correctly recognizes. “It doesn’t hurt to laugh at people trying to be sweet and have a good time, and it’s not mean-spirited. We can all have a good time watching it.”

The writing is packed with one-liners, but plenty of laughs come from moments when the characters aren’t saying anything at all.

“The animatic phase is the most fun phase of creating a show I’ve discovered,” Cappa shares. In one episode, a notable celebrity makes a cameo, and there’s a shot that lingers on their face, underscored with a music cue by Delicate Steve inspired by the guitar riffs of ’90s sitcoms.

“Seeing those together at the same time, I was like, ‘We have to just hold on to [the] face so we can hear the complete sting sustain,’” Cappa says through laughter. It’s a seemingly small decision but one that caused one of the biggest laughs.

This approach also helps *HAHA, You Clowns* resemble a show more like *7th Heaven* than something like *Family Guy*, which is exactly what Cappa was aiming for.

“That’s a big part of the humor, too,” he says. “We would tell our artists that it’s like a live-action director was given an animated show, and they don’t really know how to draw, but they’re trying to execute the thing as best as they can, and that’s sort of like the genre of humor to play.”

*HAHA, You Clowns* feels like the alternate reality of *Full House* if Danny Tanner was raising three boys, or *Home Improvement* if Tim was a widower, balancing its silliness and saccharine center with occasional profundity.

### A Personal Connection

Cappa’s voice is unquestionably present in the show’s characters — literally, as he voices the four main characters himself. He admits there’s a little piece of himself in all of them:

“Duncan is the youngest one, and he wants to impress his brothers. Tristan is the middle one, and I am a middle child. He’s also the one who wants to get into comedy, and that’s kind of his love language. And then there’s Preston, who is the leader and tries to get the thing done and tries to please Dad. He’s like the most in tune with Dad. I don’t know, I guess I’m a little bit of all of them.”

### Heartfelt Humor Set to a ’90s Sitcom Soundtrack

An offbeat comedy about brotherhood, family, and grief, set to a soundtrack that sounds like it was lifted from a forgotten ’90s sitcom—used both sincerely and ironically—*HAHA, You Clowns* manages to toe the line between heartfelt and ridiculous without falling completely into either, which feels like the point.

“In a way, I would say I’m a proud dad,” Cappa says. “And I hope they’re proud of me too.”

If there’s any justice left in animation, more people will realize Cappa is one of the most interesting figures working today. He did such a great job raising those boys that *HAHA, You Clowns* is primed to be Adult Swim’s next classic series.

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The full series of *HAHA, You Clowns* debuts on October 19, 2025, at 11:45 pm ET/PT, but the debut episode is currently available on YouTube.
https://www.slashfilm.com/1999390/haha-you-clowns-adult-swim-series-making-explained/

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Rybakina storms back from set down to beat Alexandrova in Ningbo Open

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NINGBO, China (AP) — Elena Rybakina stormed back from a set down to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6, 6-0, 6-2 in the Ningbo Open final on Sunday.

The third-seeded Rybakina started slowly, falling behind her Russian opponent 4-1 in the opening set. However, she bounced back strongly in the second set, dominating with a powerful service game that included 11 aces.

Rybakina maintained her momentum in the final set, securing her second title of the year after also winning in Strasbourg. This victory marks the 10th career title for the Kazakhstan player.

Her late-season surge is keeping her in strong contention for a spot in the season-ending WTA Finals, set to take place in Riyadh this November.

— AP Tennis
https://wtop.com/sports/2025/10/rybakina-storms-back-from-set-down-to-beat-alexandrova-in-ningbo-open/

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16 Plane Problem-Solvers You’ll Wanna Keep Shoved In Your Personal Item

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# 16 Plane Problem-Solvers You’ll Want to Keep Shoved In Your Personal Item

Yes, it’s worth the space to pack *two* kinds of earplugs for your trip. Here are some handy travel essentials that will make your next flight more comfortable and convenient.

### 1. Airplane Pocket Tray Cover
Make the most of your space because those seat back pockets are NEVER as big as you need them to be. This tray cover lets you store snacks, a water bottle, and more without getting up to retrieve stuff from the overhead bin during your flight.

> *Airplane Pockets* is a small business specializing in sanitary, portable travel organization products.

My colleague Emma Lord swears by it:
> “I used this on a round trip from NYC to Tokyo, both with connecting flights in Canada, and cannot sing its praises enough. It fit all four different tray tables I used and was so ridiculously handy for keeping track of all my littler odds and ends like AirPods, headphones, earplugs, a sleep mask, a book, gum, a scrunchie, and little snacks. The hanging end easily tucked into the seat’s built-in sleeve for takeoff and when other passengers needed to pass by me in my aisle seat. Usually, I get frustrated rooting around the grimy sleeve for my stuff, and this was a refreshing solution! Several flight attendants asked where I got it to buy one for themselves!”

**Promising review:**
“Very useful, especially when traveling with kids. Provided easy access and storage for water bottles, hand sanitizer, snacks, wipes, and headphones. I didn’t have to access my carry-on.” —JJ

[Get it from Amazon for $29.99](#)

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### 2. 2-in-1 Nausea Relief Inhaler
Slip this into your coat or bag pocket in case you start feeling woozy. Users say it helps with random nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness, and general ickiness. Inhale or rub it on your nose tip to feel better quickly.

**Promising review:**
“Took this on my first cruise. Anytime I felt woozy, I reached for it. The deep breathing and calming essential oil smell helped a lot. Worked for me!” —Willy&Lilly

[Get a pack of two from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in packs of four)](#)

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### 3. AirFly Wireless Transmitter
Connect your AirPods or any wireless headphones to your airplane seat—even without Bluetooth!

Chelsea Stuart shares:
> “I splurged on AirPod Maxes and wanted to use them on plane rides. The plane’s audio system has horrible sound and doesn’t fit my ears well. This AirFly works perfectly.”

Includes USB-C charging cable, travel pouch, keychain holder, quick-start guide, and manual.
Twelve South has been creating innovative tech accessories since 2009.

**Promising review:**
“I was reluctant to buy AirFly after reading reviews but so glad I did! It worked perfectly on the plane and in the car where I had no aux cable.” —Yamile Cardozo

[Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in eight styles and two colors)](#)

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### 4. Inflatable Travel Pillow with Chin Strap
This pillow can be completely flattened when deflated for easy packing inside your backpack’s laptop sleeve. Ideal for better sleep on flights.

Cabeau specializes in travel accessories. Unlike bulky marshmallow-like pillows, this inflates with about four puffs and deflates easily once the seatbelt sign goes off.

I’ve used this on long international flights and slept HARD, feeling refreshed on landing. For packing, I now put it flat inside my backpack’s laptop pocket—it’s the most compact way.

[Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors)](#)

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### 5. 3-in-1 Charging Cord
Charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once using a single plug at your seat. Handy during flights and at your destination!

**Promising review:**
“Perfect for traveling and keeps you from having too many cords. My husband liked it so much he kept it! Great value.” —Marsha

[Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 10 colors and two lengths)](#)

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### 6. Cute Snack Pouch with Stoney Clover Lane Vibes
Pack your own snacks and electrolyte drink packets so you don’t have to spend extra money buying airport snacks. Being clear, it makes spotting your favorite snacks quick and easy.

Sage Nation is a small business specializing in quirky organizational pouches.

**Promising review:**
“Lettering is spot on! Love the colors, and the clear bag makes it easy for kids to see their options. Quality materials and construction.” —Lisa Stanko

[Get it from Amazon for $19.99](#)

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### 7. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Packets
These electrolyte drink mixes contain potassium and vitamin C to help speed hydration without constant bathroom trips. Ideal to slip into your personal item.

It is gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free!

**Promising review:**
“This stuff seriously works. Took it on a five-day cruise with unlimited drinks, and these saved my life several times. Wouldn’t have made it to dinner or off the ship without them.” —Laura Bales

[Get a pack of 16 from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 18 flavors, including sugar-free)](#)
*I’m partial to the new grapefruit flavor!*

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### 8. Lumify Eye Drops
These redness-reducing drops are highly recommended for dry eyes and relieve redness without masking symptoms of serious conditions.

Learn about eye drops at Cleveland Clinic. Note: consult your eye doctor before use, and avoid redness drops if looking specifically for dry eye relief (Mayo Clinic).

**Promising reviews:**
“I have a big blood vessel spot and tried everything. Lumify made my eyes look great—no darkness or redness.” —Angela Leonard

“Two drops and my eyes look perfectly white and healthy all day. I would buy again.” —Kelley

[Get it from Amazon for $11.93](#)

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### 9. Compact Eight-Compartment Pill Organizer
Great for headaches or when local food doesn’t agree with you. This organizer is travel-friendly and easy to manage.

**Promising review:**
“My husband and I travel a lot and take many prescriptions. This organizer labeled compartments made meds accessible and hassle-free. Highly recommend for travelers.” —Jacqueline

[Get a three-pack from Amazon for $9.97](#)

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### 10. I Dew Care “Tap Secret” Mattifying Powder Shampoo
Tackle greasy roots without aerosols or benzene. Perfect for refreshing hair on red-eye flights.

**Promising review:**
“Easy to use on the go, TSA friendly. Pat on, rub in, and no white residue even on black hair. Good volume and oil absorption. Pricey but lasts longer than expected.” —Teresa

[Get it from Amazon for $18+ (available in five colors/styles)](#)

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### 11. Weighted Sleep Mask
Blocks out reading light or sunlight from airplane windows to help you catch much-needed sleep. The weighted design adds comfort.

**Promising review:**
“As a flight attendant with irregular sleep schedules, this is the most comfortable eye mask I’ve tried. No Velcro straps, great for back sleepers sensitive to mask thickness.” —SW

[Get one from Amazon for $14.99](#)

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### 12. Hands-Free (Rotating!) Phone Mount
Watch movies or shows on your phone comfortably on planes without seat-back TVs or while waiting to board.

Perilogics is a small business focused on tech travel accessories.

**Promising review:**
“A must-have! I fly Southwest regularly and they offer in-flight entertainment on your device. This mount keeps the phone at eye level, hands-free, and lets me decide if the tray table stays up or down.” —Amazon Customer

[Get it from Amazon for $12.97 (available in three colors)](#)

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### 13. Mack’s Earplugs
Seal out noise on planes, hotel rooms, or anywhere you need sleep.

Emma Lord/BuzzFeed swears by them:
> “Moldable silicone contours your ear for better noise reduction than foam/plastic ones. Paired with a white noise loop, I don’t hear external noise. Great for takeoff noise and canceling cabin murmurs.”

**Promising review:**
“I’ve bought Mack’s earplugs for eight years—they help me sleep better at night and during long flights. They’re the best on the market and larger/more comfortable than others.” —Amazon Customer

[Get 12 pairs from Amazon for $12.99](#)

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### 14. Silicone EarPlanes for Ear Pressure Relief
If you get ear pain from elevation changes, these twist-on earplugs relieve pressure during takeoff and landing.

Elizabeth Lilly / BuzzFeed says:
“I wore these for takeoff on a Newark > Edinburgh red-eye and had zero ear pain. I switch to Mack’s Earplugs once at cruising altitude for noise cancellation. Not noise-canceling but worth the space.”

**Promising review:**
“This product changed my life. I travel frequently and used to have painful clogged ears after flights. Using these before takeoff and landing made flights pain-free. I keep them in the entire flight.” —Thomasina

[Get a pack of three from Amazon for $19.85](#)

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### 15. Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Hydrating Multi-Balm
A TikTok-famous Korean beauty product that combines several skincare steps. Great for combating dryness on flights.

Reviewers use it on face, lips, eyes, and neck to reduce fine lines and add a glow, thanks to salmon complex and collagen.

**Promising reviews:**
“Skeptical at first, but this is life-changing! My skin felt hydrated and plumped within minutes, very light with no greasy feel. Love that it works on eyes, lips, and wrinkles!” —Kristy

“Makes my face so soft with a nice scent. I use it daily and will repurchase.” —Cyndy1

[Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in seven styles)](#)

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### 16. Portable Handheld Fan
Perfect for when the airplane isn’t exactly cool.

I bring mine everywhere and it especially helped while sitting on a plane in Miami with open doors on a hot summer day.

Stay cool and comfortable wherever you go!

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*Reviews have been edited for clarity and length.*

Happy travels!
https://www.buzzfeed.com/elizabethlilly/16-plane-problem-solvers-youll-wanna-keep-shoved-in-your