John Nightbridge 3 women critical, 1 loses leg, after taxi jumps curb in Midtown Manhattan; group lifts cab off victims – WABC-TV Five people were injured in a cab crash in New York City. Three of them were in critical condition, and 15 to 20 New Yorkers tried to help the cab driver get off two female victims. The crash happened just before 1 p.m. Monday on Broadway at 29th Street. A 50-year-old man on a CitiBike …
5-year-old Texas boy dies in hot car as family prepared for sibling’s birthday party – NBC News A 5-year-old boy died after being left in a hot car for several hours, according to authorities. The boy’s mother returned home with an 8-year-old child and the younger sibling, who was “strapped in a child safety seat in the back,” according to a post on Gonzalez’s Facebook page. The older sibling exited the car and the mother …
Parents of slain California police officer demand LA DA Gascon be recalled: ‘He’s destroyed so many lives’ – Fox News The parents of a slain California police officer are demanding Los Angeles DA George Gascon be recalled for his far-left policies. They say Gascon’s policies are to blame for their son’s death. Gunman Justin Flores,35, shot and killed El Monte Police Department Officer Joseph Santana, 31, and Cpl. Michael Paredes, 42, after they were sent …
1 teen dead, 3 other people injured at ‘unpermitted’ Juneteenth advocacy and music festival in DC, police say -USA Today Social media promoted a free music event, but police arrived to assist the crowd. An “incident or fight” broke out, and weapons were found in the event area. Four people were shot during the altercation, including a police officer and a juvenile. Three adults and a 15-year-old boy were injured. Police recovered several firearms from …
3 people, 2 dogs rescued after jumping off burning yacht in New Hampshire river – WCVB Boston Three people and two dogs were rescued after jumping off a burning yacht in New Hampshire river. The yacht drifted into Maine waters and sank about two hours after the 911 initial call. The 70-foot yacht burned and sank in New Hampshire River. One of the passengers noticed smoke on board, and soon the entire boat was engulfed …
3 Injured Fleeing Shooting Stemming from Fight at Tysons Corner – NBC4 Washington A shooting occurred at Tyson’s Corner Center. The Fairfax County Police Department claims to train vigorously on active violence incidents, and has a contingent of police officers assigned to Tyson’s Corner Center. A shooting took place inside of the Tyson’s Center Mall. Several police officers were dispatched to the scene and are currently going through hundreds of angles of video to try …
2 dead, 10 injured after boat crash near Key Biscayne – WPLG Local 10 Two boats collided off the coast of Key Biscayne on Friday, leaving 10 others injured. A survivor notified the Coast Guard Sector Miami watchstanders. Several people were injured when two boats collided off Key Biscayne. Two bodies were recovered and the cause of the crash remains under investigation. A 30 foot boat was seen overturned and sinking after t-boning with the …
Philadelphia firefighter dies after building collapse on West Indiana Avenue in Fairhill; 5 others also injured – WPVI-TV A firefighter died after a building collapsed in Philadelphia Saturday morning, and five other people had to be pulled from the rubble. Philadelphia officials have identified the firefighter that was killed in the collapse. Lieutenant Sean Williamson, 51, was a 27-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department. Williamson and other fire crew members were called to the …
Kim Kardashian accused of ruining iconic Marilyn Monroe dress – The Hill Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has denied claims that Kim Kardashian damaged Marilyn Monroe’s iconic “Happy Birthday Mr. President” dress at the Met Gala. The museum said the dress was acquired at a Julien’s Auctions event in 2016 for $4.8 million. The museum that owned Marilyn Monroe’s dress had to step in amid all the controversy caused by Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala walk-up. …
The US has a long way to go before adopting a universal charger policy – Ars Technica Three US senators have asked the US Department of Commerce to develop a strategy for universal charging standards in consumer tech. They didn’t mention USB-C but cited the EU’s upcoming legislation that will require USB-C in many consumer tech devices. The letter focused on the failure of the consumer electronics industry to establish uniform charging accessory standards, and …