Birmingham, UK – Northants police have released body-worn video footage capturing a disturbing incident of a violent and sustained attack on an officer. The footage reveals the intense nature of the assault, shedding light on the risks officers face in the line of duty. In the video, the officer is seen being attacked by an … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report on the downtown Youngstown explosion that occurred recently. The report provides crucial details on the tragic event, shedding light on the possible causes and contributing factors. According to the NTSB’s initial findings, the explosion involved a commercial building in downtown Youngstown. … Read more
Plaquemine, Louisiana – The US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board provided an update on its inquiry into a devastating explosion that occurred at the Dow Louisiana Operations’ Glycol II plant in July 2023. The explosion led to the release of more than 31,000 pounds of ethylene oxide (EtO), a substance known to be carcinogenic. … Read more
Billingham, England – A yellow smoke cloud engulfed the skyline above Billingham this afternoon, emanating from a factory in County Durham. Reports indicate that an “industrial incident” led to the release of the thick plume from the Billingham Manufacturing Plant, which has been closed for over a year. Concerned residents observed the alarming sight and … Read more
Chapel Hill, North Carolina – A recent report released by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill highlights areas for improvement in campus safety following a tragic shooting incident last August. The after-action report, developed in collaboration with CNA Corp., an independent research firm, suggests specific actions the university can take to avoid similar … Read more
West Plains, Missouri – A new historical fiction novel delves into the mystery surrounding a devastating event that shook the community of West Plains almost a century ago. “The Flower Sisters,” authored by Michelle Collins Anderson of St. Louis, was released on April 23. This 368-page novel marks Anderson’s debut and serves as a tribute … Read more
Clinton Township, Michigan – Select Distributors, the company at the center of the tragic explosion and industrial fire last week in Clinton Township, has issued its first official statement since the incident. The fire broke out on March 4 at Select Distributors, leading to a series of explosions that claimed the life of a teenager … Read more
Haldwani, India – Communal violence erupted in Haldwani, India, as Nainital district magistrate Vandana Singh stated that the violence was “pre-planned and unprovoked.” The unrest began after the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa in Banbhoolpura. Singh reported that the attackers had gathered stones on rooftops in preparation for the assault. During the demolition, 15-20 … Read more
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – Over the past decade, numerous women in El Salvador have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for allegedly causing the deaths of their unborn or newborn babies. This has sparked outrage and calls for justice from advocacy groups and supporters around the world. One such woman, Lilian, who was recently … Read more
WEST BENGAL, INDIA – After a violent attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials during a search operation in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released a video alleging a multi-crore scam connected to TMC leader Sahajahan Sheikh. The video, shared on social media, criticized the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government, claiming that the ration … Read more