19 May, 2024
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Tragic Outcome: Tornadoes Confirmed in Michigan, Ohio After Storms Leave 5 Dead

Multiple tornadoes struck down in Michigan and Ohio as a result of severe storms with winds of up to 75 mph that brought down trees, ripped off the roofs of buildings, as well as killed five individuals. According to officials, the cyclones also left hundreds of thousands people without power. Friday, the National Weather Service […]

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West Nile Virus Outbreak Claims 2 Lives in Boulder and Larimer Counties, Colorado

Five people have died in Colorado this year from West Nile virus, including two who passed away very recently. The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) announced on Tuesday that a resident of Larimer County died from neuroinvasive West Nile virus around the end of last month.  The county has seen its first […]

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Lolita the Orca: Miami Seaquarium’s Iconic Orca Passes Away After 50 Years

Lolita, a beloved orca that graced the Miami Seaquarium’s waters for over half a century, passed away on a Friday, marking the end of an era that sparked both joy and controversy. The orca, also known as Tokitae and Toki, had captivated audiences with her stunning performances and had become a symbol of the larger […]

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Vibrio Vulnificus: Rare Flesh-Eating Bacterial Infection Claims Lives in Connecticut and New York

Officials verified Wednesday that at least three individuals died in Connecticut and New York from acquiring a rare flesh-eating bacteria prevalent in warm, brackish waters or raw shellfish. In accordance with Christopher Boyle, director of communications for the state’s Department of Public Health, two individuals in Connecticut contracted Vibrio vulnificus and died after swimming in […]

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Hawaii Wildfire Crisis: Death Toll Climbs to 67, Firefighters Battle Uncontained Blaze

Maui, Hawaii is grappling with an unfathomable crisis as a ferocious wildfire continues its relentless path of destruction across the island.  The death toll has surged to a staggering 67 individuals, a distressing escalation from the initially reported 55 lives lost in the catastrophe. The County of Maui delivered this somber update on a fateful […]

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US Suicide Deaths Hit Unprecedented High in 2022, According to Early Data

Based on initial information from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more individuals committed suicide in the United States in 2016 than in any other year on record. In 2022, intentional self-harm claimed at least 49,449 lives, or roughly 15 deaths per 100,000 persons. In 2021, the suicide rate soared, reversing a two-year […]

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Biden Administration Deploys Military Aid to Combat Devastating Hawaii Wildfires

President Joe Biden issued an announcement on Wednesday evening stating that he has ordered “all available Federal assets” to assist in the fight against the wildfires that have ravaged portions of the Hawaiian island of Maui. The president stated that the Coast Guard and Navy are assisting with response and rescue operations, whereas the Marines […]

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Iconic ‘Cha-Cha Slide’ Creator DJ Casper Passes Away at 58

The music world is reeling from the loss of a true innovator and creative force, DJ Casper, who brought us the infectious dance phenomenon ‘Cha Cha Slide.’  At the age of 58, DJ Casper, whose birth name was Willie Perry Jr., passed away after a valiant seven-year battle with cancer.  The news, confirmed by the […]

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Legendary Director of ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘The French Connection’ Dies at 87

The world of cinema is in mourning as it bids farewell to an iconic filmmaker who played a pivotal role in redefining Hollywood in the 1970s.  William Friedkin, the visionary director behind the electrifying classics ‘The French Connection’ and ‘The Exorcist,’ passed away at the age of 87 on Monday, his family confirmed.  Friedkin’s family […]

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Scientist Explain: Exploring the Aftermath of Death in Space

Sending humans into space is an incredible feat, but it comes with significant risks and challenges.  Over the past 60 years, 20 individuals have lost their lives during human space exploration missions.  Despite the complexity of space travel, the number of casualties has remained surprisingly low.  However, as plans to send astronauts to the Moon […]