RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi authorities addressed public concerns Friday regarding the recent Hajj pilgrimage, in which reports emerged of over 1,100 deaths, primarily due to the severe heat wave hitting the region. According to Saudi officials, these unfortunate incidents resulted from a confluence of extreme temperatures and an influx of unregistered pilgrims. The Saudi … Read more
SEOUL, South Korea – Recent tensions between North and South Korea escalated when over 260 balloons crossed into South Korean airspace, dropping trash and filth onto civilian areas. Some balloons even carried feces, believed to be from livestock. In response, South Korea warned of “unbearable” measures if such provocations continued. North Korea, unfazed, retaliated by … Read more
KENTWOOD, Mich. (AP) – A Michigan State Police (MSP) sergeant is facing charges of second-degree murder or alternatively, involuntary manslaughter in connection to the death of Samuel Sterling, who was fatally injured when hit by the sergeant’s vehicle during a police pursuit. The charges against MSP Sgt. Brian Keely stem from a tragic incident where … Read more
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Residents on the east side of town were startled awake by a loud explosion, according to the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD). Firefighters responding to the incident reported seeing flames as they approached the scene from the highway access road. The SAFD received the call and swiftly dispatched units to the … Read more
Kyiv Oblast in Ukraine faced a recent attack, prompting air defense to spring into action overnight. The sound of an explosion was also reported in the city of Odesa. According to Kyiv City State Administration, Russian UAVs were detected in Kyiv Oblast, leading to a swift response from air defense forces in the region. Local … Read more
PERRY, Iowa – Reports of a shooting at Perry High School in Iowa shook the community on Thursday morning as law enforcement responded to the scene, led by Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante. Infante confirmed that multiple people were shot just before 7:40 a.m. at the school. Emergency responders rushed to the school, where they … Read more
San Diego, California – Four deaths have been reported at San Diego’s safe sleeping sites, raising concerns as the city expands housing options for the homeless population. The city confirmed the tragic incidents, emphasizing the priority of safety and well-being at these sites. City spokesperson, Matt Hoffman, highlighted the continuous efforts to ensure the residents’ … Read more
Vicksburg, Mississippi – A trailer located on John Russell Drive, just off of Jeff Davis, was engulfed in flames following a series of explosions reported by neighbors just before 9 p.m. on Saturday night. The incident prompted a swift response from multiple units of the Warren County Fire Service, including new recruit Josh Calkin and … Read more
SHAWANO COUNTY, Wis. – The defendant, Samuel Armstrong, has responded to the lawsuit regarding the bonfire explosion that injured numerous current and former Pulaski High School students, denying all but one allegation. The incident occurred on October 14, 2022, at a property in the town of Maple Grove. As per the response, Armstrong states that … Read more