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05-18-2023
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Potential fentanyl exposure sends seven Washington jail inmates to hospital
Seven inmates at a Washington jail were sent to the hospital due to potential fentanyl exposure, resulting in multiple overdoses. Emergency response units responded, and four of the inmates are expected to be released soon.
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits as fraudulent claims are uncovered
The recent increase in jobless benefit applications in the US was due to fraud in Massachusetts, where claims fell by over 14,000 this week. The Labor department reported that US applications for jobless claims fell by 22,000 to 242,000 the following week. Economic experts predict a mild recession in the second half of the year, causing layoffs to become more widespread. The Fed hopes to lower growth enough to control inflation without causing a recession. High-profile layoffs have been occurring in various sectors of the economy.
FBI revokes security clearances of 3 agents for Jan. 6-related issues
Three FBI agents had their security clearances revoked for issues related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. One of the agents was among the pro-Trump mob, while the other two are accused of hindering investigative efforts. The FBI's move comes ahead of the agents' expected testimony before a House select subcommittee, and has been criticized as a desperate attempt to salvage the agency's reputation.
Man charged with murder of boy whose body was found along highway
Alberto Sierra Jr. is charged with murder and disinterring a body of a boy whose body was found near a highway in Sterling, Massachusetts in 2014, but wasn't reported missing until December of that year. The boy's mother and Sierra were both convicted of assaulting the boy's mother and her two children. Jeremiah’s death was ruled a homicide in 2016, and Sierra, who was previously sentenced to up to seven years' imprisonment, will appear in court.
New 3D model of Titanic wreckage is largest ever undertaken
Using remote operated submersibles, a team of researchers spent six weeks last summer mapping the entire shipwreck and surrounding debris field. They collected 715,000 images, resulting in a one-to-one digital twin of the Titanic in every detail. The new 3D model captures both the bow and stern section, separated after sinking, including the propeller serial number. The model will help researchers work out the details of how the Titanic sank and allow people to walk through the ship themselves.
Spanish climber Carlos Soria hurt while attempting to scale Mount Dhaulagiri
Carlos Soria, who has already scaled 12 of the 14 highest mountains in the world, was injured while attempting to climb Mount Dhaulagiri. He was eventually flown to a hospital in Kathmandu and is currently receiving treatment.
Police arrest suspect accused of pushing man to his death on Baltimore subway tracks
Joseph White, 39, of Baltimore has been arrested in Queens and will be charged with first-degree murder after pushing Christopher Foster onto subway tracks. Foster died due to electrocution after being pushed onto the tracks.
Actor Helmut Berger dies at 76
Actor Helmut Berger passed away unexpectedly in his home city of Salzburg at the age of 76. He was well-known for his roles in films such as 'The Garden of the Finzi-Continis' and 'The Godfather Part III'. Berger had announced the end of his acting career in November 2019 after experiencing health problems. His agent stated that Berger lived life to the fullest and had no regrets.
Sports climber Kacper Tekieli dies at the age of 38
Kacper Tekieli, a climbing instructor who had climbed several mountains, including Makalu and Broad Peak, has died at the age of 38. He was married to a cross-country skier, Justyna Kowalczyk, and they have a 20-month-old son. Tekieli's death was confirmed by Kowalczyk's official Facebook page.