Pretoria, South Africa — Next month, a former Pretoria midwife, Yolande Maritz, will confront serious legal charges following accusations of her involvement in several birth complications that allegedly led to infant deaths and disabilities. The allegations have rocked the local community and raised concerns about the oversight of midwifery practices in the region. Maritz, who … Read more
Valley View, Texas – A series of powerful storms swept through Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, claiming at least 15 lives and injuring hundreds, leaving behind a path of destruction. The storms wreaked havoc in a region spanning from north of Dallas to the northwest corner of Arkansas, with the system threatening to bring more violent … Read more
Greenfield, Iowa – Tragedy struck as a series of tornadoes tore through Iowa on Tuesday, leaving devastation and loss in their wake before moving on to impact parts of Illinois and Wisconsin. The tornadoes claimed the lives of several individuals, causing widespread destruction and despair across the region. During a press conference, Sgt. Alex Dinkla … Read more
Columbia, Tennessee – Severe storms wreaked havoc across the central and southeast United States, resulting in devastating tornadoes, massive hail, and claiming the lives of at least three individuals. The tumultuous weather unleashed its wrath on multiple states, leaving a trail of destruction and tragedy in its wake. In northeastern Tennessee, high winds accompanying the … Read more
Plum Borough, Pennsylvania – A tragic incident unfolded in the Rustic Ridge neighborhood, just east of Pittsburgh, as a home explosion claimed the lives of six individuals. This devastating event sheds light on the alarming trend of catastrophic gas-related explosions that have plagued communities across the nation in 2023. Last year marked the deadliest period … Read more
Columbus, Ohio – Multiple fatalities have been reported following a series of destructive storms and possible tornadoes that tore through parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana on Thursday night. The first tornado warnings were issued in Ohio around 8:30 p.m. and lasted until 10:15 p.m., with strong winds and unconfirmed tornadoes causing widespread damage. Three … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. – Law enforcement officials have deemed the active shooter threat at a local school to be a hoax. The threat, which was reported at a school in Orlando, prompted a swift response from local police who conducted a thorough investigation. After determining that the threat was not credible, officials assured the public that … Read more
GAZA CITY, Palestine – According to the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), the city of Rafah in Gaza has been struck by a “violent” attack, resulting in numerous fatalities. Witnesses reported numerous air strikes in the north and center of the city, but the Israeli military provided limited details about the strikes in southern Gaza. … Read more
SAN JOSE, California – The state of California was hit by a powerful atmospheric river storm on Monday, February 5, causing widespread damage. The storm brought heavy downpours, destructive mudslides, and violent winds that knocked down trees and power lines, resulting in the death of at least three people. The storm, known as an atmospheric … Read more
Shawano, Wisconsin (AP) – A teenager in Wisconsin was found guilty on Monday for causing an explosion that injured more than a dozen people at a bonfire in the Pulaski area. 18-year-old Samuel Armstrong pleaded no contest to 13 counts of injury by negligent use of an explosive for the incident that occurred on October … Read more