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Passengers Escape Burning Aircraft After Emergency Landing

Max Air flight VM1605 experienced a tire burst upon landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Tuesday night at 22:57 local time. The aircraft, with registration number 5N-MBD, was carrying 53 passengers and six crew members when the incident occurred. The flight, which had departed from Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, reportedly lost its nose landing gear tire during touchdown. According to a passenger journalist, the tire burst resulted in flames and smoke filling the cabin, necessitating an emergency evacuation. Emergency response teams quickly arrived at the scene, with firefighters deploying water to control the flames. All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated through emergency exits, with no injuries reported. Max Air's Station manager, Malam Bello Ramadan, issued an apology for the inconvenience while confirming passenger safety. He detailed that the airline followed standard safety protocols, including […]

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Driver Trapped After Truck Falls Into Large Sinkhole in Japanese City

On Tuesday morning, a sinkhole measuring 32 feet wide and 16 feet deep emerged at a busy intersection in Yashio, Japan, engulfing a truck and its driver. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. local time at a commercial area less than a mile from Yashio City Hall. Saitama Prefecture Governor Motohiro Ono attributed the collapse to a suspected crack in the Nakagawa River Basin sewer pipe. Emergency services responded with at least 12 fire trucks at the scene, while rescue teams pumped oxygen into the cavity to assist the trapped driver. The driver remained conscious and communicated with police initially, but contact was later lost. Rescue efforts were complicated by sand and mud filling the driver's compartment, with the operation extending beyond eight hours according to Nippon TV. The incident prompted social media discussions about infrastructure safety. One user named […]

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Cops Confront Armed Shooter in Deadly Indiana Grocery Store Standoff

A shooting at Martin's Supermarket in Elkhart, Indiana, resulted in three fatalities, including the shooter, and left two police officers wounded on Monday evening. The incident occurred in the 500 block of East Jackson Boulevard, approximately 15 miles east of South Bend. Police responded to reports of gunfire at 5:30 p.m., discovering two deceased victims inside the store. Officers encountered the shooter outside the establishment, leading to an exchange of gunfire that resulted in the suspect's death and injuries to two officers. One officer was treated and released, while the other remained hospitalized in fair but stable condition. Authorities have not disclosed the identities of those involved pending family notification, nor have they revealed a potential motive. The Elkhart County Homicide Unit has taken charge of the investigation and requests witnesses to contact them. Eyewitness Erin Swary, an expectant mother, […]

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Palestinians Return to Devastated Gaza City as Peace Talks Progress

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have begun returning to Gaza City, encountering widespread destruction after 15 months of conflict. The city's infrastructure lies in ruins, with residents searching for shelter among damaged buildings and attempting to locate separated family members during the return journey. Many returnees traveled more than 20 kilometers on foot along the coastal highway, carrying their remaining possessions. Hamas authorities reported that over 300,000 people—approximately half of those displaced from northern Gaza—have now returned to Gaza City and its northern areas. The return coincides with ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Under current agreements, Hamas is scheduled to release three Israeli hostages on Thursday and three more on Saturday. In exchange, Israel will free Palestinian prisoners, with some accepting relocation to countries including Qatar, Turkey, and Algeria. A Hamas delegation led by Mohammad Darwish has arrived in Cairo for […]

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Serbian Leadership Crisis Deepens as Prime Minister Steps Down

Prime Minister Milos Vucevic of Serbia resigned on Tuesday amid escalating anti-corruption protests triggered by a fatal railway station incident in Novi Sad that claimed 15 lives. The protests, which began locally in Novi Sad, have expanded to Belgrade, drawing thousands of participants, including students and teachers. Demonstrators attribute the station collapse to governmental corruption under President Aleksandar Vucic's administration. Before Vucevic's resignation, both the construction and transportation minister and the trade minister had already stepped down. At a news conference, Vucevic stated his resignation was intended to "defuse tensions," adding that Novi Sad's mayor would also depart. "With this, we have met all demands of the most radical protesters," he noted. While protests have remained largely peaceful, including a student blockade of a major Belgrade intersection, tension escalated Monday when three protesters in Novi Sad were attacked. One woman […]

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Pardoned Capitol Rioter Dies in Police Confrontation Just Days After Freedom

Matthew Huttle, 42, was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Indiana on Sunday, days after receiving a presidential pardon for his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol incident. According to Indiana State Police, the incident occurred when officers attempted to pull over Huttle's vehicle, leading to what they described as an "altercation." Officials confirmed Huttle had a firearm present during the stop, though the reason for the initial traffic stop remains undisclosed. The shooting comes shortly after Huttle was among approximately 1,600 individuals who received pardons or commutes from President Donald Trump for their involvement in the Capitol events. Huttle had previously served six months in prison after accepting a plea deal for his ten-minute presence inside the Capitol building, with his release occurring in July 2024. The officer involved has been placed on paid administrative leave, with […]

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Federal Spending Review Halts Government Assistance Programs

The White House has initiated a temporary pause on federal grants, loans, and other government assistance programs, according to an internal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo obtained and verified by CBS News. Acting OMB Director Matthew Vaeth instructed federal agencies to review their financial assistance programs to ensure alignment with current administration priorities. The directive requires agencies to suspend both new awards and disbursements under existing programs, with notable exceptions for Medicaid and Social Security benefits. The memo specifically addresses funding related to foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, diversity initiatives, gender programs, and environmental projects. Agencies must report their paused programs by February 10, with an immediate deadline of 5:00 PM EST for implementing the suspension. Congressional Democratic leaders, including Senator Patty Murray and Representative Rosa DeLauro, responded with a letter expressing "extreme alarm" about the directive's scope. Senate […]

Father Dies Saving Family From Thrown Hammer At School Athletics Meet
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Father Dies Saving Family From Thrown Hammer At School Athletics Meet

A tragic accident at an indoor athletics event resulted in the death of a spectator after he was struck by a thrown hammer at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus on Sunday. Wade Langston, 57, was fatally injured when a hammer thrown by a participant cleared the safety barriers during the high school competition. According to reports, Langston, who was attending the event as a parent of a competitor, died while protecting his wife and son from the incoming hammer, which can weigh up to 7.26kg (1st 2lb). University chancellor Jennifer Sobanet addressed the incident, stating, "We are heartbroken at this horrible accident and are focused on supporting all involved." The El Paso County Coroner's office confirmed Langston's identity, while the Colorado Springs Police Department characterized it as a "non-criminal incident" without further comment. The university spokesperson confirmed that […]

Serbian Prime Minister Steps Down After Deadly Train Station Collapse
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Serbian Prime Minister Steps Down After Deadly Train Station Collapse

Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic has announced his resignation amid ongoing protests triggered by a fatal railway station accident. The decision comes after months of public demonstrations following the November collapse of a concrete canopy at a Novi Sad railway station that claimed fifteen lives. Explaining his departure, Vucevic stated he was stepping down "in order to avoid further complicating things" and to prevent "further raising tensions in society." The incident has sparked widespread demonstrations across Serbia, with protesters demanding accountability and highlighting concerns about corruption and construction oversight. Student-led protests have been particularly impactful, featuring daily traffic disruptions and university blockades. The movement gained further momentum when businesses joined a general strike last week, bringing tens of thousands of demonstrators to Belgrade's streets. The protests culminated in a 24-hour blockade of Belgrade's main road junction by students on Monday. […]

Trump Orders Immediate Freeze On Billions In Government Spending
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Trump Orders Immediate Freeze On Billions In Government Spending

A leaked government memorandum, verified by CBS News, reveals that President Donald Trump has implemented a pause on federal grants, loans, and other government assistance programs. The directive, issued through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), instructs government agencies to review their spending to ensure alignment with Trump's priorities. The memo, signed by acting OMB chief Matthew Vaeth, specifically targets "financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the green new deal." While Medicaid and Social Security benefits remain unaffected, agencies must halt both new awards and disbursements under existing programs by 5:00 PM EST, with a February 10 deadline to report paused programs. Democratic leaders have responded with strong opposition. Senator Patty Murray and Representative Rosa DeLauro sent a joint letter to the White House expressing "extreme alarm," describing the scope as "breathtaking, unprecedented" […]

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