HOUSTON, TEXAS – The death of a woman in Galveston County jail has sparked demands for transparency in the investigation into what happened. Brittany Anderson, 32, died while in custody for a probation violation. Her family alleges she was murdered. There was an altercation with guards, and Anderson was found unresponsive in a solitary cell … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Authorities responded to a fire and explosion near a Sikh temple in Sacramento, Calif., on the evening of Jan. 29. The incident raised concerns and prompted an immediate investigation by local law enforcement. The explosion occurred near the Gurdwara Sahib Sikh Center of Sacramento, causing significant damage to the building. Police and … Read more
An explosion rocked the Changzhou area of Jiangsu province in east China at 3:38 a.m. local time, according to the Global Times. Rescue teams have completed their operation at the site of the explosion, and an investigation is now underway to determine the cause of the blast. The explosion is suspected to be a dust … Read more
Fort Worth, Texas – Emergency crews responded to a gas main rupture near the site of an explosion at the Sandman Signature Hotel earlier this month, prompting an investigation by Fort Worth police, fire, and Atmos Energy. According to Craig Trojacek, a public information officer for the Fort Worth Fire Department, crews were dispatched to … Read more
Dublin, Ireland – A tragic explosion at a hostel in Dublin city center has resulted in the death of a man. The incident occurred at a Depaul homeless hostel on Little Britain Street, prompting a response from the Dublin Fire Brigade and gardai (police) shortly after 3:30pm. According to reports, the explosion caused fatal injuries … Read more
Dumfries, Virginia – Prince William County Police Department responded to a call on Saturday, Jan. 13, at around 8:30 a.m. regarding a dog found with an injury consistent with being struck by a projectile in the 1500 block of Cherry Hill Road in Dumfries. A resident discovered the injured American Bully, between 1 and 3 … Read more
WATERFORD, Connecticut – Health officials in Connecticut and New York are urging residents to take precautions when consuming raw shellfish or swimming in brackish waters following multiple cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections. Connecticut’s Department of Public Health has reported three cases of vibrio infections in the state, with two linked to swimming in Long Island … Read more
NICOSIA, Cyprus – Community members came together on Monday to denounce a bombing attack on the offices of the anti-racist organization KISA. The attack, which occurred on January 5, resulted in shattered glass panels and destroyed archives, prompting calls for a thorough police investigation. The Alliance Against the Far Right, Fascism, and Racism organized a … Read more
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s transportation ministry announced Tuesday that it has implemented new emergency measures for the country’s airports following a fatal collision between a Japan Airlines jetliner and a coast guard plane at Tokyo’s Haneda airport last week. The collision, which resulted in the loss of five coast guard crew members, is believed to … Read more
BILLINGS, Mont. – In recent months, the city of Billings has faced several tragedies involving the loss of its students. Another student lost their life in a tragic accident over the weekend, adding to the string of unfortunate events. Gordon Klasna, Director of Secondary Education, stated that the city’s public schools have a Crisis Response … Read more