Two workers were killed, and another was seriously injured in a tire explosion at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near Atlanta airport on Tuesday. The explosion occurred while disassembling wheel components at a wheel and brake shop, unrelated to any aircraft. The cause of the explosion is under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Delta. The incident did not affect … Continue reading 2 workers killed, 1 injured in tire explosion at a Delta Air Lines shop in Atlanta

A Colorado man survived a night alone and injured on Mount Shavano after being left behind by his co-workers during an office hiking retreat. The hiker became disoriented after summiting and, despite sending location updates, was hit by a storm, losing cell signal and his way. A search and rescue operation was launched after he was reported overdue, with teams battling harsh conditions. The hiker … Continue reading Colorado man left behind during office retreat survives night on mountain

Activists from the Miami-based Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba revealed that former Cuban regime members, involved in repressing dissidents, have exploited the U.S. immigration system to settle in the country amid a mass exodus from Cuba. The organization has identified 1,015 individuals who harassed and imprisoned critics in Cuba, with 115 of them already living in the U.S. These include former Communist Party officials, … Continue reading People who repressed dissidents in Cuba moving to USA

A Colorado man, Teak Brockbank, has been charged by federal prosecutors with threatening to kill election officials and a local judge. Brockbank allegedly posted violent messages online, accusing officials of treason and calling for their execution, particularly targeting those who ruled against former President Donald Trump in election-related cases. He faces charges of transmitting interstate threats, which could result in up to five years in … Continue reading Colorado man charged with threatening to kill election officials and judges

A landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska, has killed at least one person, injured three others, and caused significant damage to roads and homes. The landslide occurred on Sunday afternoon, prompting mandatory evacuations and search and rescue operations by Alaska State Troopers and local authorities. Governor Mike Dunleavy issued an Alaska Disaster Emergency Declaration, and local leaders also declared a Joint Disaster Emergency. The landslide, described as … Continue reading 1 dead as landslide sweeps across roads, into homes in Alaska, officials say

U.S. Army Pvt. Travis King is expected to plead guilty to several charges at a court-martial, according to his lawyer. King, who made headlines for crossing into North Korea in July 2023 while deployed in South Korea, faces 14 charges but will plead guilty to five, including desertion, on September 20 before a military judge at Fort Bliss, Texas. In exchange, the Army will drop … Continue reading US Army soldier who fled to North Korea will plead guilty

The opening day of Burning Man 2024 was marked by tragedy as a female participant, 39-year-old Kendra Frazer, was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts by emergency personnel. The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office is investigating her death, with an autopsy pending to determine the cause. Burning Man officials expressed condolences to Frazer’s family and friends, and support services have been made available … Continue reading Woman’s death under investigation at Burning Man on opening day

A 41-year-old man, Joseph Brandon Gerdvil, was arrested after allegedly decapitating his parents and killing their dog in San Juan Capistrano. Following the crime, Gerdvil sent photos of his bloodied mother to a relative, prompting a 911 call. When sheriff’s deputies arrived, they discovered a gruesome scene, including a severed head on the counter. Gerdvil, who fled in a golf cart, later approached deputies while … Continue reading Man accused of decapitating parents sang Tina Turner after being shot by deputies