On Thursday afternoon, a chemical leak at a PEMEX oil refinery in Deer Park, Texas, had some serious consequences. Two workers lost their lives, and many others were injured when hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas, leaked out. This happened around 4:20 p.m., and it caused quite a stir in the area. T
A fisherman in Florida had a wild night at sea after his boat broke down during Hurricane Milton. He spent the night clinging to an ice box in 25-foot waves, nearly 30 miles off the coast! The U.S. Coast Guard swooped in and saved him with a helicopter on Thursday. The strong winds and giant waves m
Oakland is in a tough spot, and many people are pointing the finger at Mayor Sheng Thao. The city's budget is a mess, and crime rates are soaring. Thao and the council haven't been able to handle these problems effectively. They've been juggling numbers and putting off tough decisions, which has led
Do you know how much it costs to evacuate from a hurricane? Surprisingly, around 40% of Americans can't cover an emergency expense of $400. When Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas Coastal Bend, evacuees spent roughly $1,200 on average. That's just for food, gas, and places to stay! If you have a car, yo
In a surprising move, Sony has started selling refurbished PlayStation 5 consoles, both the standard disc drive version and the digital edition, which originally launched in 2020. These consoles are now up for grabs, providing a cheaper entry point into the PS5 generation. The disc drive PS5 is pric
Internet personality Jack Doherty, known for controversial pranks and flaunting wealth, crashed his $200,000 McLaren while livestreaming. The 20-year-old YouTuber, with nearly 15 million subscribers, appeared to be distracted by his phone during wet conditions. The incident, shared on Kick, swiftly
Did you know that sometimes, even your favorite actors don’t get the exciting scenes they hope for? Take Isla Fisher, for example. She voiced Beans in the animated film "Rango," with Johnny Depp as the main character. They were told to act out their scenes physically, making them feel more real. The
Ever wondered if you should watch a movie about plane crashes while on a flight? Well, it depends. Some airlines say no way, others are more chill about it. Let's dive into what makes the difference. Take Delta Air Lines, for example. They steer clear of movies like "Flight" and "Sully". Why? B
Things have heated up in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. Protesters are taking to the streets, angry about a new finance bill. The atmosphere is tense, with fires burning at government buildings and tear gas filling the air. Among those affected is Auma Obama, sister of former US President Barack Obama. A
Kenyan President William Ruto recently made a big decision. He said he won't sign a controversial finance bill. Why? Because people in his country were unhappy and even protested, leading to some deaths. Ruto listened to the people's complaints and decided it was best to stop the bill. Protesters st
