Joe Harris, a World War II veteran and member of the all-Black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, known as the Triple Nickles, died at the age of 108 in Los Angeles. He parachuted into forest fires in the Pacific Northwest caused by Japanese balloon bombs, as part of Operation Firefly in 1945. Harris performed 72 jumps and was honored by Marine Corps veterans and wildland firefighters in his later years.
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A 29-year-old woman named Autumn Bardisa was arrested in Florida for posing as a nurse and treating over 4,400 patients without a license from July 2023 until her termination in January 2024. She faces multiple charges, including practicing healthcare without a license and fraudulent use of identification, and is currently held on a $70,000 bond. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreSuffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins, 67, was arrested on federal extortion charges for allegedly pressuring a cannabis company executive into a $50,000 investment deal under threat of harming their business. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison, as prosecutors highlight the case as a commitment to combat public corruption. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreAncient dinosaur footprints, dating back 110-115 million years, were uncovered in Northwest Travis County, Texas, following recent flooding that exposed them. Confirmed by UT paleontologists, the tracks include those of carnivorous dinosaurs similar to Acrocanthosaurus and possibly the herbivorous Paluxysaurus, Texas's state dinosaur. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreNagasaki, Japan, is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing, which killed around 70,000 people on August 9, 1945. Survivors, now aging and dwindling in number, advocate for nuclear disarmament while expressing concerns over rising global nuclear threats and Japan's reluctance to sign disarmament treaties. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — As rising electric bills strain households and businesses, states are grappling with how to manage the costs linked to energy-intensive data centers operated by major tech companies. While efforts to ensure that these centers contribute fairly to local transmission costs are underway, evidence suggests that many consumers may be inadvertently subsidizing the energy needs of Big Tech. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreLouisiana authorities have agreed to pay $9 million to Clifton “Scotty” Dilley, who was partially paralyzed after a trooper shot him during a 2018 traffic stop, misreporting it as a Taser incident. The settlement, one of the largest in the state for police violence, follows a U.S. Justice Department report criticizing excessive force by state police, which led to the trooper's termination and criminal charges. Want More Context? 🔎
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