As extreme heat increasingly impacts Phoenix, the city’s Fire Department is employing a novel lifesaving method: cold water immersion using bags of ice, originally developed by the military. This technique cools heatstroke victims three to five times faster than traditional methods, significantly reducing heat-related deaths despite rising temperatures, and is being stockpiled at fire stations and popular trailheads for rapid response.
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Shane Devon Tamura, a 27-year-old man, was identified as the shooter in a Midtown Manhattan office building attack that left four people dead. Recently residing in Las Vegas, he had a documented mental health history and allegedly blamed the NFL for his injuries, prompting the violent incident. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe gunman, Shane Tamura, 27, opened fire in a New York City skyscraper, killing four people, after purchasing the rifle from his casino supervisor in Las Vegas. He died by suicide, leaving notes claiming to suffer from CTE, and had a second pistol; the attack appeared targeted at NFL offices within the building. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe NTSB's hearings on the January crash between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Washington, D.C., revealed that incorrect altitude readings and inadequate air traffic control contributed to the disaster, which resulted in 67 fatalities. Despite longstanding warnings about helicopter traffic hazards, the FAA failed to implement necessary route changes, leading to increased safety concerns. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreDonald Trump's return to the White House has significantly impacted global trade, introducing high tariffs on various goods, which has led to increased US tariff revenues but also widened the trade deficit. While some countries have negotiated trade agreements to counteract these tariffs, the US has seen a decline in imports from China, with Chinese exports to alternative markets rising. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreUS authorities have issued a warning for consumers of Celsius energy drinks after some cans of the Astro Vibe Blue Razz edition were mistakenly filled with vodka due to a packaging error. The USFDA advises consumers to dispose of affected cans from specific lot codes and mentions that no illnesses have been reported; High Noon is also recalling related products. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA New Mexico judge has dismissed Alec Baldwin's lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations related to the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust," allowing Baldwin's attorneys to seek reinstatement within 30 days. Baldwin, previously cleared of involuntary manslaughter charges, faces ongoing civil suits from Hutchins' family while asserting that prosecutors targeted him for personal gain. Want More Context? 🔎
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