Huge moose kicks Alaska woman in the head after sneaking up on her

A woman in Alaska was kicked in the head by a moose while walking her dog last week, and it was all caught on camera.  “I thought someone had not been paying attention and hit me with a bike or something,” Tracy Hansen told KTUU. “I had put my hands up to my head, and I’m like, ‘I’m bleeding.’” She then looked up and realized … Continue reading Huge moose kicks Alaska woman in the head after sneaking up on her

Florida bill would ban dogs from sticking their heads out car windows

A new Florida bill would make it illegal for dogs to stick their heads out of car windows in the Sunshine State. State Sen. Lauren Book, a Democrat who represents parts of South Florida, introduced the animal welfare bill last week. It would prohibit a dog owner from allowing their pet to “extend its head or any other body part outside a motor vehicle window … Continue reading Florida bill would ban dogs from sticking their heads out car windows

Over 1,300 flights canceled as major winter storm threatens to produce historic snowfall

More than 1,300 flights within, to and out of the United States were canceled Wednesday as severe weather wreaked havoc with massive storms threatening to bring record snowfall across America. Residents across the northern Plains will be hunkering down as the storm hits, with schools across the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin announcing closures ahead of the severe weather system, which is expected to impact millions … Continue reading Over 1,300 flights canceled as major winter storm threatens to produce historic snowfall

Supreme Court weighs tech giants’ liability in terror case

The Supreme Court is weighing Wednesday whether Facebook, Twitter and YouTube can be sued over a 2017 Islamic State group attack on a Turkish nightclub based on the argument the platforms assisted in fueling the growth of the terrorist organization. What the justices decide to do in this case and a related one it heard Tuesday is important particularly because the companies have been shielded … Continue reading Supreme Court weighs tech giants’ liability in terror case

Ohio metal alloy factory explosion kills 1, injures more than a dozen others

An explosion at a Cleveland-area metal factory killed one person and injured more than a dozen others while prompting multiple fire crews to respond Monday.  Witnesses said an explosion occurred at the I Schumann & Co. metal and paint plant in Oakwood Village just after 2 p.m., Fox 8 reported. The company produces copper alloys.  The Oakwood Village Fire Department said 13 people were injured … Continue reading Ohio metal alloy factory explosion kills 1, injures more than a dozen others

Housekeeper’s husband is arrested in fatal shooting of ‘peacemaker’ Catholic bishop

A housekeeper’s husband was arrested near Los Angeles on Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of a Catholic bishop, who might’ve been killed over a financial beef, officials said. Two days after the body of Bishop David O’Connell was found in his Hacienda Heights home, 65-year-old Carlos Medina was taken into custody in Torrance after a standoff with law enforcement, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert … Continue reading Housekeeper’s husband is arrested in fatal shooting of ‘peacemaker’ Catholic bishop

Florida woman killed by 10-foot alligator while walking her dog: reports

An 85-year-old Florida woman was killed Monday when an alligator attacked her as she was walking her dog.  The woman was walking the pet by a pond at a retirement community in St. Lucie when a 10-foot alligator jumped out and grabbed her, WPBF-TV reported. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the scene at Picante Circle at the Spanish Lakes Fairways Community … Continue reading Florida woman killed by 10-foot alligator while walking her dog: reports

Ohio train derailment: Buttigieg blames rail industry, GOP blame Biden administration policies

Weeks after a massive train derailment in Ohio resulted in a fiery wreck and the release of hazardous chemicals, fingers are being pointed to and from the Department of Transportation. At issue is whether work and safety standards are up to snuff, and whether cost-cutting measures could be to blame for the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and others that have also taken place this … Continue reading Ohio train derailment: Buttigieg blames rail industry, GOP blame Biden administration policies

Power-Grid Attacks Surge and Are Likely to Continue, Study Finds

Physical attacks on the U.S. power grid rose 71% last year compared with 2021 and will likely increase this year, according to a confidential industry analysis viewed by The Wall Street Journal. A division of the grid oversight body known as the North American Electric Reliability Corporation found that ballistic damage, intrusion and vandalism largely drove the increase. The analysis also determined that physical security incidents involving … Continue reading Power-Grid Attacks Surge and Are Likely to Continue, Study Finds

Amid accusations of staff bullying, James O’Keefe departs from Project Veritas

Project Veritas, the controversial right-wing undercover-sting group founded by James O’Keefe in his father’s carriage house in 2010, ousted O’Keefe on Monday, O’Keefe and the nonprofit’s board said in separate statements. O’Keefe’s departure follows an internal power struggle that started spilling into the open when the board suspended him with pay earlier in February.  O’Keefe said Monday in a 45-minute video addressed to staff that … Continue reading Amid accusations of staff bullying, James O’Keefe departs from Project Veritas

Austin PD, 911 staffing levels questioned after street racers take over street, injure cop

Some Austin City Council members are speaking out about the police department’s vacancies and ongoing problems at the 911 call center after a chaotic scene unfolded downtown on Saturday night.  Street racers took over an intersection at South Lamar Boulevard and Barton Springs Road, drifting in the middle of the street and setting off fireworks as throngs of people looked on at the mayhem.  One … Continue reading Austin PD, 911 staffing levels questioned after street racers take over street, injure cop

Oakland airport, 50K in Bay Area lose power due to fire

A power substation fire temporarily caused outages at the Oakland International Airport and left 50,000 customers around the east San Francisco Bay Area without electricity Sunday, Oakland fire officials said. The Oakland Fire Department responded to a fire on Pacific Gas & Electric property in the early afternoon and found a transformer on fire, an unidentified spokesman for the Oakland Fire Department said in a … Continue reading Oakland airport, 50K in Bay Area lose power due to fire

4 injured after decorative helicopter falls into a pool at New Jersey water park

Four people were injured at a water park in New Jersey’s American Dream mall on Sunday after a decorative helicopter structure fell from the ceiling and landed in a pool below, officials said. Troopers responded to the DreamWorks Water Park in East Rutherford just after 3 p.m. for reports of visitors “injured by a decorative prop that had fallen from the ceiling,” the New Jersey State Police … Continue reading 4 injured after decorative helicopter falls into a pool at New Jersey water park

Yikes! Alligator captured in Brooklyn lake

Park workers rescued an alligator found in the Prospect Park Lake on Sunday, officials said.  The 4-foot-long gator was spotted on Sunday morning, according to a Parks Department spokesperson. The alligator was found in poor condition. It was very lethargic. The alligator may have been shocked by the cold since it’s native to warmer climates.  “Parks are not suitable homes for animals not indigenous to … Continue reading Yikes! Alligator captured in Brooklyn lake

‘Asbury Revival’ church service in 11th day of nonstop worship in Kentucky

A non-stop church service at a small Kentucky Christian college is taking the US and parts of Europe by storm — with worshippers Sunday in their 11th straight day of praying. “The Asbury Revival” began as an ordinary morning church service Feb. 8 at Asbury University in Wilmore, Ky., where there’s a certain amount of required church attendance every semester. But after the final choir … Continue reading ‘Asbury Revival’ church service in 11th day of nonstop worship in Kentucky

Catholic bishop shot dead at LA home

The shooting death of a beloved Catholic bishop hailed as a ‘peacemaker’ in the LA area is being treated as a homicide, police in the City of Angels have revealed. Announced in a statement from LA County police on Sunday, the murder probe comes roughly 24 hours after the high-ranking bishop, 69-year-old David O’Connell, was gunned down inside his home by an unknown assailant.   Cops said they responded … Continue reading Catholic bishop shot dead at LA home

Church employee stole nearly $600K for gambling, Florida vacations, feds say

An Indiana woman has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after stealing nearly $600,000 from the church where she worked. According to court documents from 2008 to 2021, Marie Carson illegally transferred approximately $573,836.59 from business accounts of a Catholic church and related school in Indianapolis to her own personal bank accounts. The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday the actual monetary loss … Continue reading Church employee stole nearly $600K for gambling, Florida vacations, feds say

Black Hawk military helicopter crashes near Alabama highway, 2 dead

At least two people are dead following a fatal military helicopter crash Wednesday afternoon near Highway 53 near Huntsville, Alabama, Fox News Digital has confirmed.  The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said the fiery crash happened at 3 p.m. near the intersection of Burwell Road and Highway 53 near Huntsville, Alabama.  Don Webster with Huntsville Emergency Medical Services says the helicopter caught fire upon impact. Webster … Continue reading Black Hawk military helicopter crashes near Alabama highway, 2 dead

Large pet emu runs loose through the streets south of Boston, Massachusetts

A large pet bird that is normally native to Australia caused a ruckus south of Boston, Massachusetts, after escaping from her home, the Associated Press reported. The bird is an emu. It’s the second-tallest bird on Earth after the ostrich, its close relative. The flightless bird apparently managed to get loose on Thursday night in East Bridgewater — and led police on a chase through … Continue reading Large pet emu runs loose through the streets south of Boston, Massachusetts

Ohio train derailment: East Palestine mayor says he needs ‘help’ ahead of EPA administrator’s visit

The mayor of an Ohio village where a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed earlier this month told ABC News that he “wasn’t built for this” and needs “help.” East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway briefly spoke to reporters on Wednesday evening, before a town hall meeting with residents in the local high school’s gymnasium. ABC News asked Conaway about the pressure of being in the national … Continue reading Ohio train derailment: East Palestine mayor says he needs ‘help’ ahead of EPA administrator’s visit

Tijuana sewage pours through San Diego border canyons after recent pipe break

The article reports that sewage from Tijuana, Mexico, is flowing through canyons near the border into San Diego due to a recent pipe break. The break occurred in a pipeline that carries sewage to a treatment plant in Mexico. The sewage is being carried by the Tijuana River and its tributaries into canyons in San Diego, where it poses a health hazard to people and … Continue reading Tijuana sewage pours through San Diego border canyons after recent pipe break

Houston-area crash between truck, Union Pacific train kills driver, derails 20-plus rail cars

Houston-area crash between truck, Union Pacific train kills driver, derails 20-plus rail cars A truck driver died and several freight train cars were derailed during a Monday morning collision northeast of Houston. The crash between an 18-wheeler and Union Pacific train occurred shortly before 7:30 a.m. Monday along Interstate 69/U.S. 59 near its intersection with Fostoria and Midline roads, between the towns of Splendora and … Continue reading Houston-area crash between truck, Union Pacific train kills driver, derails 20-plus rail cars

NTSB videos of Ohio train derailment show wheel bearing in ‘final stage of overheat failure’

Investigators probing the toxic train disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, are reviewing multiple videos of the train prior to it derailing. One video shows “what appears to be a wheel bearing in the final stage of overheat failure moments before the derailment,” the National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement Tuesday. “The suspected overheated wheel bearing has been collected and will be examined by … Continue reading NTSB videos of Ohio train derailment show wheel bearing in ‘final stage of overheat failure’

Residents Evacuate, Shelter In Place After Toxic Spill On Arizona Highway

The article reports on a nitric acid spill that occurred on Interstate 10 in Arizona, which led to road closures and evacuations of nearby residents. The spill occurred when a truck carrying the chemical overturned and leaked its contents onto the road. Nitric acid is a highly corrosive and potentially hazardous substance that can cause severe burns and respiratory problems. The article notes that hazmat … Continue reading Residents Evacuate, Shelter In Place After Toxic Spill On Arizona Highway

MSU shooter Anthony McRae’s past shows warning signs

The article reports that Anthony McRae, the individual who was arrested and charged for shooting at a vehicle on Michigan State University’s campus in January, had a prior conviction for possessing a firearm while being a convicted felon. McRae was prohibited from owning a firearm due to his previous conviction, but he had managed to obtain a weapon illegally. The article also details the events … Continue reading MSU shooter Anthony McRae’s past shows warning signs