• I was visiting London with my daughter and her 3-year-old son Archie.
• In a second, Archie got on a subway train while my daughter and I were left standing on the platform.
• The next train was coming in seven minutes, and we panicked.

London is a fantastic city with history, parks, good food and drink with an excellent transport system. I was there for the day with Chantelle, my daughter, and Archie, my 3-year-old grandson. The unseasonal October sunshine made our walk around Hyde Park very enjoyable.

Heading to London Bridge for lunch, we turned into the nearest station, went through the barriers, and entered the depths.

The rush of air announced the tube arriving, Chantelle and Archie were just in front of me as we hurried down the stairs in Notting Hill Gate. Turning onto the platform it was already there, doors open. The midday throng meant we wouldn't get this one; I was already hanging back, waiting for the next one as the doors closed.

Through the commuter and engine noise, I heard my daughter scream. The tube started moving, and I saw her walking alongside, gesturing with her hands. Struggling through the crowd, I saw Archie on the train. There was no staff to be seen, no emergency phone on the platform, and no phone signal that deep underground. The white body of the carriage disappeared into the tunnel, and for a second, there was silence.

We hoped he'd get off the next station

Running the few yards to my daughter, I looked at the information board above her head. The next train would be in seven minutes.

Those seven minutes were the longest 97 years of my life.

"We'll get the next one. If you want, I'll run upstairs and try to find someone to get help?" Even as I was talking, she was shaking her head.

She said there was no point. By the time I'd get there and call someone for help, the next train would have departed. She said she had shown him how to get off the train and that he'd be waiting at the next station. She stopped for a second, then said, "I hope."

She seemed remarkably calm.

The thoughts that ran through my head at that moment weren't wonderful if I'm honest. Deep down, I know people are decent, and a small child alone will almost always be looked after.

Yet although the negative thoughts were strong for both of us, externally, my daughter was strength personified.

We got on a train

Unable to do anything positive except reassure each other that all would be well, we paced the platform, telling each other he was already off the train, neither of us knowing if this was the case. A train came through without stopping. My worst fear was this one stopping at the next station and Archie panicking when we didn't get off.

An eternity later, we jumped on a train and took the one-minute journey to Holborn station on different carriages to give us a wider search area.

As we pulled in, I frantically scanned up and down, looking for a tiny boy amongst a sea of adults. I ran onto the platform, pushing through those waiting, and less than 10 seconds later, I heard, "Dad."

My daughter was about 50 yards away, Archie in her arms, a group of about 10 glamorous women, and many tears. When I arrived, the ladies explained they were going to a show but had seen Chantelle pointing to Archie to get off at the next stop and did what anybody would have done.

The tears flowed for several minutes.

We offered to take the ladies upstairs and buy them all a drink, but they wouldn't hear of it, saying we'd have done the same had roles been reversed. We stayed with them, thanking them effusively until they got on the next train, before leaving and getting on a bus, Archie already fully recovered from his ordeal.

I went to London again recently with my now 13-year-old grandson, who is nearly as tall as me. It's been a long time since he held my hand, yet once on the tube platform, I felt him grab it and hold it tighter than any partner has ever done.

• My kids and I flew from the US to India in economy on Etihad Airways.
• The seats were comfortable, our meals were good, and there were plenty of entertainment options.
• It was a great experience, but I'd do things a little differently next time.

When my two kids and I went to India, I knew we'd be flying economy. However, I wanted to try to make the long-haul experience a little more enjoyable, so I splurged on flights with Etihad Airways.

The airline is known to offer luxurious, comfortable flights and famously has planes with first-class "apartments." I knew flying economy wouldn't match that experience, but I still expected an above-par journey.

Since I booked close to our travel date in December, which is already a popular travel time, our tickets were fairly pricey — almost $10,000. Luckily, I was able to use credit-card points to cover three round-trip economy flights from Washington, DC, to New Delhi.

Our trip was divided into four legs: 12 hours and 40 minutes from DC to Abu Dhabi, three hours and 25 minutes from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi, four hours from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi, and 15 hours from Abu Dhabi to DC.

Here's how our 35 hours in Etihad economy went.

There were nice amenities on every flight.

On all four of our flights, Etihad had soft blankets tied with a ribbon, fluffy pillows, and good-quality headphones waiting on our seats when we boarded.

All the flights also had meals and full-size screens for entertainment.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that the shorter flights had almost the same amenities as the longer legs — I'm used to bare-bones.

On the longer flights, we even got special take-home kits.

On the longer flights, Etihad also provided amenity kits with things like eye masks, earplugs, and toiletries.

I especially appreciated the included dental-hygiene kit. Brushing my teeth on long flights helps me feel less grimy.

There was even a special kit for kids themed after the DC Comics superheroes. It came with a water bottle, a coloring book, and a small pouch.

The food was good and plentiful.

Everything I ate on Ethiad was good — and not just good for airplane food.

Each meal was big, including a hot dish, sides, bread, and dessert. I had everything from pasta with pesto to the traditional Indian dessert of gulab jamun.

My picky kids and I appreciated the variety of options.

On our longer flights, we also got hot snacks, including pizza, which was a huge hit with my kids.

Entertainment options felt extensive.

The big touch screens on the seatbacks offered an extensive selection of movies, TV shows, games, and music. They also had some other bells and whistles, like a "do not disturb" function to cue the flight staff and a flight tracker.

I watched several movies and spent some time playing Uno with my son.

The integrated Bluetooth system meant I could use my own headphones without any special equipment. I also had the option to use my phone as a remote.

We were comfortable throughout our journey.

I'm not that tall, and neither are my children, but we had enough room to stretch our legs fully and move our feet around when we got antsy.

The seats were also well-padded and reclined enough that I could doze off easily.

Another nice touch was that the windows had options beyond open or closed. We could darken them, keep them clear, or select a calming blue tint that allowed some light in without being overly bright.

This helped keep me awake without having to deal with blinding light.

Overall, I'd happily fly with Etihad again.

I made a few mistakes along the way, but I still think flying Etihad was a great choice.

Because I booked my flights late using miles through my credit card's travel portal, I missed out on some benefits that make Ethiad so well-loved.

For example, the airline offers a free hotel stay to some economy passengers with longer layovers. However, I wasn't eligible because I didn't book directly.

Regardless, the provided amenities made all four of our flights more comfortable, and my kids and I had plenty of entertainment options. We also had access to good food throughout the journey.

The airline's economy class may not be anywhere near as luxurious as its in-air "apartments," but we still had a great time.

• Colombia objected to America's treatment of deportees but backed down within 12 hours.
• President Donald Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions after its ally rejected two deportation planes.
• The episode spoke to Trump's likely foreign-policy approach during his second term.

President Donald Trump won a clash with Colombia over his mass deportation program within 12 hours on Sunday. The saga revealed his likely playbook for handling disputes with other countries during his second term — and sent a clear warning not to get in his way.

War of words

The short-lived fracas began in earnest around 1:30 p.m. ET Sunday when Trump posted on Truth Social that the Colombian government had barred two US planes carrying Colombian deportees from landing because they were military instead of civilian planes.

Trump said the planes were carrying a "large number of illegal Criminals" and Colombian President Gustavo Petro's decision to turn them away had "jeopardized" US national security and public safety, warranting "urgent and decisive retaliatory measures."

The newly inaugurated president said he would impose tariffs of 25% on all imports from Colombia, rising to 50% after a week. He also announced a travel ban and visa sanctions aimed at government officials and their allies, and enhanced inspections of all Colombian nationals and cargo entering the US, among other measures. Trump said the raft of penalties was "just the beginning."

Petro initially fired back by saying his country would welcome Colombian deportees if they were treated with "dignity and respect" and transported on civilian planes instead of in handcuffs and leg shackles on military aircraft. He also said Colombia would retaliate with reciprocal tariffs as high as 50%.

However, the White House said late Sunday that the Colombian government had "agreed to all of President Trump's terms … without limitation or delay." Colombian government officials also confirmed the two sides had reached an agreement.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that under Trump the US "will no longer be lied to nor taken advantage of," and the nation was fully committed to ending illegal immigration and strengthening border security.

Glimpse of the future

Deporting people living in the US illegally and striking fairer trade deals are two major planks of Trump's second-term agenda. The Colombia episode suggests he's willing to threaten other countries with tariffs and other sanctions if his deportation plans are obstructed.

"This 12-hour incident feels like a template for how the US will now deal with its foreign policy issues," Deutsche Bank researchers said in a note.

Colombia is one of America's closest allies in the Western Hemisphere, but it's heavily reliant on the US as an export market for products such as coffee and crude oil, giving Washington significant leverage in negotiations.

"All of the US's trading partners need to understand this new normal," Kathleen Brooks, research director of online broker XTB, told Business Insider. "Trump is willing to use tariffs to support his domestic policy agenda, so tariffs may be used as a weapon, regardless of the potential damage to the US economy."

The threat of tariffs could fuel global economic uncertainty, eroding investors' risk appetites and disrupting markets, Brooks added.

Michael Every, a global strategist at Rabobank, told BI that Trump was using tariffs in support of a grand strategy, and returning to the Monroe Doctrine — a historical policy under which the US dictates the terms of governance and commerce in the Americas, by military force if required.

"Expect much, much more it," Every said.

• Michael B. Jordan plays twins in a mysterious new horror movie, "Sinners," set in the 20th century.
• The actor has reunited with "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler for the film.
• The spooky first trailer shows Jordan's characters preparing to fight a unknown threat.

Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler have reunited for "Sinners," after working together on blockbuster projects like "Creed" and "Black Panther."

Jordan plays a pair of twins in the early-20th-century historical horror set to be released in 2025. However, further details about the movie's plot have been kept intentionally murky.

Jordan's characters, Elijah and Elisa, return to their hometown in the southern United States and face a mysterious threat.

In April 2024, there were rumors the film was about vampires. This was noted by The Hollywood Reporter when it broke the news that Wunmi Mosaku had joined the cast. However, the film's trailer dropped online in September 2024 and there was no explicit vampiric imagery.

Coogler could be keeping the film's antagonist unclear as to not spoil any twists for future audiences.

With that in mind, here's everything we know about "Sinners" so far.

'Sinners' trailer shows Michael B. Jordan defending a bar from a mysterious group

The initial trailer keeps things very close to the chest opening with Jordan, playing one of the twins, defending an old bar, followed by a shot of the twins embracing having returned to their hometown.

The bar, which we find out in a preview for the second trailer is owned by the twins, is approached by a strange group of people who want to get in, but it's not clear why.

In one shot, a boy appears in a church, with claw marks across his face.

The trailer's voiceover does suggests the plot could involve supernatural elements. Jordan says "I've been all over this world. I've seen men die in ways I ain't even know was possible. Of all the things that I've seen, I ain't ever seen no demons, no ghosts, no magic… til' now."

From there, the footage claims that "Sinners" is a "new vision of fear" from Coogler. There are snippets of people in bloodied clothes, and Jordan preparing for a fight inside the bar, and Jordan firing an old machine gun at something off-camera.

Coogler included an easter egg for a potential plot twist the trailer's final shot. We see a crowd dancing to a DJ and boom-box — items that don't match the film's early 20th-century setting.

On Sunday, Warner Bros. released a new clip from the film showing three people trying to persuade Elijah and Elias to let them into a bar. This scene does fit the vampire trope of having to ask permission before entering a building.

Michael B. Jordan leads the "Sinners" cast alongside Hailee Steinfeld

Coogler recruited an impressive cast for "Sinners" in addition to Jordan. "True Grit" and "Hawkeye" star Hailee Steinfeld plays Mary, who is seen in the trailer dancing in a yellow dress, while "Lovecraft Country" and "Loki" actor Wunmi Mosaku plays Annie.

British audiences will recognize Jack O'Connell, who played Cook in the UK TV show "Skins," as Remmick.

They're joined by Jayme Lawson as Pearl, Delroy Lindo as Slim, Li Jun Li as Grace, and Omar Benson Miller as Cornbread.

"Sinners" will be released on April 18

Warner Bros. pushed the film's cinema debut back from March 7 to April 18.

In December 2024, Deadline reported that the reshuffle was down to the "scarcity" of labs that could work on "Sinners" because it was shot on film.

• Shine Talent Group has acquired Spark Talent Group, expanding its influencer talent roster.
• Spark, founded in 2020, manages digital creators globally.
• Influencer marketing and talent management firms have become popular targets for M&A.

Influencer management firm Shine Talent Group has acquired Spark Talent Group as M&A picks up across the creator economy.

Shine is adding to its roster several beauty and lifestyle creators through the deal. It's inking contracts with Spark's exclusive talent, including Monica Rubi, who has 101,000 Instagram followers; Caroline Patterson, who has 191,000 TikTok followers; and Bailey Valente, who has 415,000 followers on TikTok, among other creators.

Emily Ward, cofounder of Shine, told Business Insider that US growth is the firm's top priority this year.

The Spark deal is Shine's second acquisition. In 2020, it acquired Fourth Floor Management, a Toronto-based talent management firm.

Spark was founded in 2020 by Summer Lee. Lee is stepping down as the firm's CEO to focus on other endeavors outside the talent management industry, she told BI.

Talent management firms, influencer marketing startups, and podcasting companies have become hot acquisition targets in the creator economy as influencers continue to command audiences.

Last year, talent-management firm Wasserman acquired the agency Long Haul as it looked to grow its gaming and sports business. Influencer marketing and talent company Whalar Group also acquired the management firm Sixteenth. In influencer marketing, one of the most high-profile sales was Publicis Groupe's purchase of Influential for $500 million.

Shine and Spark declined to share the financial terms of the deal.

Shine represents over 250 influencers, including Instagram creators Sarah Nicole Landry (2.5 million followers), Alicia McCarvell (1.3 million followers), and Lydia Okello (61,000 followers).