MILWAUKEE, Wis. – A man has pleaded not guilty to charges related to a bonfire explosion at a house party in Racine, Wisconsin. The explosion resulted in several injuries, including severe burns to some of the partygoers. The 23-year-old defendant entered his plea during a court hearing on Wednesday. He is facing charges of second-degree … Read more
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2024 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging individuals affected by the flooding in Southern California to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families from potential dangers such as carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, explosions, and fires. In the event of a home flooding, it is important to … Read more
New York (AP) — Onewheel self-balancing electric skateboards are being recalled after several deaths and numerous injuries were reported, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said last week. The recall affects all models of Onewheel skateboards, totaling 300,000 units, manufactured by Future Motion, a California-based company. The skateboards are at risk of stopping their self-balancing … Read more
The city of Yinchuan in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region of China is still reeling from the tragic gas explosion that took place at the Fuyang Barbecue Restaurant on June 21, 2023. The explosion resulted in the loss of 31 lives and left seven individuals injured. Recently, the Chinese government revealed the findings of their … Read more
QUETTA, Pakistan – A methane gas explosion in a coal mine in the Dukki region of southwestern Pakistan on January 19 resulted in the tragic deaths of three miners, according to local officials. The victims, two of whom were Afghan nationals and brothers, and the third, a Pakistani national, were in the midst of digging … Read more
Medellin, Colombia – The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory urging Americans to exercise caution when using online dating apps in Colombia. This warning comes after the deaths of eight U.S. citizens in Medellin, where they were victims of involuntary drug overdoses and suspected homicides. The State Department emphasized that it does not … Read more
TOKYO (AP) — The collision between Japan Airlines (JAL) flight 516 and a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft on a runway at Japan’s Haneda International Airport last week has been hailed as nothing short of a miracle. The crash and subsequent explosion captured the world’s attention as it was shared across social media. The real headline … Read more
FORT WORTH, Texas – Atmos Energy, a natural gas provider for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, declared that its equipment and gas lines were not involved in the explosion of a hotel in downtown Fort Worth. This statement followed the completion of safety checks and investigation by the company, according to company officials. The explosion at … Read more
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – After a violent attack at work, a Nova Scotia constituency assistant is calling for government funding of a second employee at legislators’ offices to counter the aggression front-line workers face at politicians’ workplaces. Kelly Gomes, who was attacked in her constituency office on December 14, highlighted the need for additional support … Read more
LONGUEUIL, Quebec – There is a growing demand to improve safety measures in Quebec courthouses after a violent armed attack at the Longueuil courthouse left an interpreter hospitalized. The suspect is now facing attempted murder charges, according to reports by Gloria Henriquez from Global News. The incident has sparked concerns about the security of courthouses … Read more