MERIDEN, Conn. – Authorities in Meriden, Connecticut responded to reports of a “storm drain explosion” on Tuesday night. The town’s police department conducted an investigation and determined that the area was safe, as a suspicious item found was not deemed to be explosive. Police were alerted to the incident just after 6 p.m. and promptly … Read more
LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana – After the FDA’s announcement of a recall on heart devices linked to injuries and deaths, concerns are rising about the safety of mechanical heart pumps like the HeartMate 2 and HeartMate 3. The HeartMate 3, touted as the safest of its kind, has been associated with over 4,500 reports potentially linking … Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada – An 18-year-old suspect faces multiple felony charges after detonating an explosive inside a Henderson church. The suspect, along with his twin brother, is accused of possessing and using explosives to damage property. Police investigation revealed a previous unreported incident on February 24 where the suspects allegedly disabled power in the church … Read more
Meriden, Connecticut – Police in Central Connecticut are currently investigating a potential explosive device discovered and subsequently detonated on a bustling Meriden sidewalk on Friday morning. The incident prompted authorities to issue a warning, urging locals to steer clear of the area near Hanover Street and Randolph Avenue around 9:30 a.m. The Meriden Police Department … Read more
Toronto, Canada – Health Canada has issued recalls for several medical devices, raising concerns about potential risks to patients. One of the devices in question is the OmniLab Advanced, primarily used for individuals with sleep apnea, a condition characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep. The agency warns that the device’s ventilator may experience internal errors, … Read more
N’DJAMENA, Chad – Chad’s government confirmed the deaths of seven soldiers after an explosive device detonated during a patrol in the country’s western region near Lake Chad. Interim President Mahamat Deby Itno announced the tragic incident on social media, attributing the attack to suspected Boko Haram extremists from neighboring Nigeria. Boko Haram, an extremist group … Read more
San Francisco, California – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning letter to iRhythm Technologies over violations related to its Zio AT mobile cardiac telemetry device. The letter, published on the FDA’s website, outlined various concerns, including the company’s failure to report patient deaths and other violations within the required timeframe. … Read more
Montgomery, Alabama – Authorities in Montgomery, Alabama, released a video capturing a person of interest in the investigation of an explosive device that detonated outside the state attorney general’s office over the weekend. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency shared a brief security camera clip showcasing an individual casually walking down a sidewalk adorned in a … Read more
Montgomery, Alabama – State and federal law enforcement agencies are urging the public to assist in an investigation regarding an explosive device found outside the Alabama Attorney General’s office in downtown Montgomery. The incident occurred at about 3:42 a.m. on Saturday near the intersection of Washington Avenue and South Bainbridge Street, according to Sgt. Jeremy … Read more
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall revealed today that an explosive device was detonated outside his office premises over the past weekend. Marshall confirmed that the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, February 24, and emphasized that fortunately, no staff members or personnel were harmed in the explosion. The Alabama Law … Read more