Bozeman, Montana – Yellowstone National Park was forced to close one of its popular tourist sites after a thermal explosion occurred, causing concern for visitor safety. The incident led to the temporary shutdown of the area as officials assessed the situation and worked to ensure the wellbeing of park visitors and staff. The thermal explosion, … Read more
St. John’s, Newfoundland – Braya Renewable Fuels, the owner of a refinery in Newfoundland, faces charges of health and safety violations following a fatal explosion in 2022 that claimed the life of one worker and left seven others injured. The Newfoundland and Labrador government announced a total of twelve charges under the provincial Occupational Health … Read more
Geismar, Louisiana – The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) recently provided an update on its investigation into a devastating explosion and toxic chemical release that occurred at the Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies facility in Geismar, Louisiana, in January 2023. The incident involved the explosion of a reboiler at the site, leading … Read more
Chicago, Illinois – The National Association of Letter Carriers is set to stage a rally on Monday in response to the tragic shooting death of a Chicago postal worker last week. The incident has sparked calls for increased protection for union workers while on duty. During the rally, the president of the National Association of … Read more
Houston, Texas – CenterPoint Energy is appealing to Houstonians for support in protecting linemen as they face violent attacks while working to restore power after Hurricane Beryl. CEO Jason Wells shared a video highlighting the threats linemen have encountered, resulting in the evacuation of over 100 workers due to gunfire directed at them. Following reports … Read more
N’Djamena, Chad – The General Staff of the Chadian Armed Forces has announced plans to safely dispose of 432 explosive devices, primarily grenades, discovered following a powder magazine fire. Collaborating with the Office of Military Engineering and Production (OGETAM), the National High Commission for Mine Action, and the Mines Advisory Group (MAG), this disposal operation … Read more
Albany, New York – Former President Donald Trump recently took to social media suggesting that presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. should have Secret Service protection, citing concerns over the current state of the world and the historical significance of the Kennedy family. Kennedy had previously shared that his request for such protection had been … Read more
Two Rivers, Wisconsin – A fishing boat in Two Rivers Harbor found itself engulfed in flames on Saturday, July 13, 2024, after an explosion rocked the vessel. The Two Rivers Fire Department responded to the emergency, where the boat crew members were forced to escape by swimming to safety. Officials reported that the boat fire … Read more
Baltimore, Maryland – Residents of Federal Hill are expressing concerns over the lack of communication following a recent violent attack within their community. The incident, which involved a woman being assaulted and beaten near Battery Avenue and Cross Streets, has left many residents questioning why they were not informed sooner about the crime that occurred … Read more
Naperville, Illinois – A fiery explosion rocked the Pioneer Park parking lot on Tuesday night, leaving a 25-year-old man injured. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at 1212 S. Washington St., prompting a swift response from the Naperville Police Department. The man was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of what authorities described … Read more