Ruidoso, New Mexico, is no stranger to disasters. Just a year after battling wildfires, the village faced another tragedy: flash floods that claimed three lives, including two young children. The heavy rains turned the Rio Ruidoso river into a raging torrent, reaching a record height of 20 feet in mere minutes. Homes were destroyed, and dozens of people were rescued,...
In a small town called Esparto, a terrible accident happened. A fireworks warehouse blew up. This explosion started a big fire. It also hurt the town in many ways. Seven people went missing after the blast. Later, their bodies were found in the ruined building. The town is still dealing with the sadness and damage caused by this event. The warehouse was run by a co...
In Pacoima, a night filled with danger unfolded as fireworks sparked a devastating blaze. More than 130 firefighters rushed to the scene, where four homes were quickly engulfed in flames. The situation was intense, with fireworks exploding upon their arrival, making it risky for the firefighters to get too close. The fire started around 9 p. m. near 12933 W. Corcora...
In Massachusetts, a big problem is growing as sanitation workers go on strike. Over 450 workers from Republic Services, who are part of the Teamsters Local 25 union, have stopped working. They are asking for better pay and benefits. This strike is affecting many towns, leaving trash and recycling piling up. The workers feel they are not being treated fairly. They sa...
A beloved sports center in Hingham, MA, is now a pile of rubble after a massive fire. The South Shore Sports Center, a place where kids played, learned, and grew for 25 years, is likely gone for good. The fire started late Wednesday night, around 11 p. m. , just as the staff was leaving for the day. No one was inside, so no injuries were reported. Firefighters had a...
A powerful storm swept through Teller County, Colorado, leaving a trail of destruction. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado with wind gusts reaching 106 miles per hour. This tornado touched down 2 miles north-northeast of Divide, Colorado, at 12:41 p. m. on Tuesday. The exact path of the tornado is still under investigation, with drone footage expe...
A vibrant community event in a Salt Lake City suburb ended in horror. Five people were hit by gunfire. Three of them died. The victims included a young man, a woman, and a baby just eight months old. The shooting happened at the WestFest carnival. This annual event is usually a time of celebration and joy. Instead, it turned into a scene of chaos and grief. Th...
A Korean strain of the algae Nannochloropsis oceanica was put to the test under various light sources. The goal was to find the best way to grow it quickly and boost its eicosapentaenoic acid content. EPA is a valuable fatty acid. It is good for health. It is found in fish oil and some plants. The algae thrived under blue, red, and white light. It grew slowly under ...
In the small farming town of Kennett, Missouri, life took an unexpected turn for a woman known as Carol. She was a familiar face at John's Waffle and Pancake House, where she worked tirelessly. Her absence one morning raised eyebrows, as she was always punctual. Carol had been a part of this conservative community for two decades, having moved from Hong Kong. She had...
The neighborhood of Minneapolis will never be the same after the tragic death of George Floyd. This event shook the community to its core and left lasting impacts on many lives, including that of Andrea Jenkins. She was the first Black, openly transgender woman to hold public office in the United States. Jenkins had been elected in 2018, just a year after being diagn...