Ten people, including six children, were injured when a Lego display collapsed from a 12-foot ledge during a New Year’s Eve balloon drop event at In The Game, an arcade in Peabody, Massachusetts. The incident caused minor injuries, with eight people transported to local hospitals and two declining treatment. Fire officials confirmed everyone is OK, and the arcade’s ownership is cooperating with authorities, NBC News … Continue reading 10 people injured after Lego display falls at New Year’s Eve event in Massachusetts

Judge Stephen Yekel, 74, was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in his Effingham County courtroom on what would have been his last day on the bench. Recently defeated in his re-election bid, Yekel had attempted to resign earlier but was denied by Governor Brian Kemp, who cited respect for the voters’ will. Yekel, a father of four with over 45 years of … Continue reading Georgia judge shoots himself dead inside courtroom on last day in office

Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a Tunisian national and one of Guantánamo Bay’s longest-held detainees, has been released after over two decades without charge. Captured in 2001 near the Afghanistan border, Yazidi was held amid unproven allegations of ties to al-Qaida. Despite being cleared for transfer in 2007, diplomatic hurdles and his reluctance to resettle elsewhere delayed his release. Yazidi’s departure is part of ongoing efforts … Continue reading US releases one of longest-held Guantánamo Bay detainees to Tunisia

A massive blackout struck nearly all of Puerto Rico on New Year’s Eve, leaving over 1.3 million customers without power. Luma Energy, responsible for electricity transmission, blamed the outage on an underground power line failure and estimated up to two days for full restoration. The incident intensified public frustration with Luma and Genera PR, prompting Governor-elect Jenniffer González Colón to propose an “energy czar” to … Continue reading Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year’s Eve

In Delray Beach, Florida, a fire truck collided with a high-speed Brightline train after driving around lowered crossing gates following a freight train’s passage. The crash injured three firefighters and 12 train passengers, all in stable condition. The impact severely damaged both the train and fire truck, scattering debris across the area. Authorities, including the Federal Railroad Administration, are investigating the incident, the Associated Press … Continue reading 15 hurt in Florida when train hits fire truck that drove onto tracks after another train passed

U.S. Border Patrol agents in Washington’s Blaine Sector discovered two abandoned backpacks near the Canadian border containing 78 pounds of cocaine, valued at $1.1 million. The drugs, packed in 30 brick-like packages, were found in a wooded area near Lynden and turned over to the DEA. Authorities have not disclosed how the bags ended up there or if any arrests have been made, ABC News … Continue reading Backpacks containing $1.1 million of cocaine discovered in the wilderness near Canadian border

Two Oregon men were found dead in Washington’s Gifford Pinchot National Forest after failing to return from a Sasquatch-searching trip. Authorities believe the 59-year-old and 37-year-old died from exposure due to harsh weather and lack of preparedness. A three-day search involving drones, dogs, and Coast Guard infrared technology led to their discovery near their vehicle in a remote, wooded area, NBC News has reported. Written … Continue reading 2 Oregon men die from exposure in a forest after they went out to look for Sasquatch

A tugboat crew was swiftly rescued after their vessel sank in the Mississippi River following a collision with a tanker near the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge in Luling, Louisiana. St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne confirmed all crew members were safe, and medical evaluations were conducted. The U.S. Coast Guard responded but found the crew had already been rescued, the Associated press has reported. An … Continue reading Tugboat sinks in the Mississippi River after collision with tanker ship in Louisiana

A powerful storm system with multiple tornadoes has swept across the South, leaving four dead and widespread damage. Fatalities were reported in Mississippi, Texas, and North Carolina, with victims killed by falling trees and storm impacts. Over two dozen confirmed tornadoes touched down across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, including EF3-strength tornadoes in Porter Heights and Chambers County, Texas, with winds exceeding 136 mph. … Continue reading Four killed amid storms that swept across the South, producing multiple tornadoes