CHICAGO, IL – The FDA issued its most serious recall for two heart devices due to hundreds of injuries and at least 14 deaths linked to the products. Abbott Laboratories, the manufacturer of HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, has come under scrutiny for the safety of these mechanical heart pumps. Despite thousands of reports of … Read more
Dundee, New York – A major fire erupted late Monday night near State Route 230 in Dundee, engulfing two barns. The Yates County 911 center received the emergency call around 10:23 p.m. prompting deputies to swiftly respond to the scene. Firefighters from multiple departments, including Dundee, Penn Yan, Himrod, Benton, Wayne, Tyrone, Watkins Glen, and … Read more
Surf City, New Jersey – A post-mortem examination conducted on a whale that washed ashore on Long Beach Island in New Jersey revealed troubling findings. The juvenile male humpback whale suffered multiple blunt force injuries, including a fractured skull and vertebrae. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center shared these observations following a necropsy performed on the … Read more
Baghdad, Iraq – The Iran-linked Popular Mobilization Forces reported an explosion at their military command post near Baghdad on Friday night, resulting in three soldiers being wounded. The blast occurred just hours after explosions in Iran, raising concerns about potential escalating tensions in the region. The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) stated that the explosion at … Read more
Babylon, Iraq – An explosion at the Kalsu military base in Iraq has resulted in injuries, with the cause still under investigation. The base, located in the city of Babylon, serves as headquarters for Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a coalition of armed groups. The PMF issued a statement confirming the explosion at their headquarters, … Read more
A dead whale found on the shores of New Jersey had suffered a fractured skull and multiple other injuries, according to experts who conducted an examination of the marine animal. The discovery of the whale with such severe injuries has raised concerns among marine biologists and wildlife conservationists in the area. The whale, identified as … Read more
Midland, Texas – Authorities are currently carrying out evacuations within a one-mile radius of a gas plant explosion in Greenwood that took place early Wednesday morning. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries at the scene, located near the intersection of FM 1379 and ECR 120. Teams from the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department, Midland Fire … Read more
Shawano, Wisconsin – In a courtroom in Shawano, a Pittsfield teenager faced sentencing for his involvement in a bonfire explosion in the Pulaski area that left 17 people injured. Samuel Armstrong, 18, received a six-month jail term and five years of probation for thirteen charges related to the incident. The sentencing hearing included emotional statements … Read more
Palm Bay, Florida – A brush fire engulfed 40 acres of land in Palm Bay, Florida, over the weekend, sparked by an experimental rocket engine test that went awry. The fire, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, spread quickly through the abandoned property in the southwest section of the city. Fire officials responded to … Read more
Vicksburg, Mississippi – A trailer near John Russel, just off of Jeff Davis, was engulfed in flames after explosions were heard by neighbors just before 9 p.m. Saturday night. The Warren County Fire Service responded to the call with multiple units, including new recruit Josh Calkin and veteran Neal Pryor. Several Warren County Sheriff’s Deputies, … Read more