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Toddler Revived with Narcan in Virginia; Two Women Arrested
A toddler in Virginia was unresponsive and was revived with Narcan. Two women in the home were arrested on charges of providing false identification and drug paraphernalia possession. The incident is being investigated by Manassas Park detectives. Narcan was recently approved for over-the-counter use to address the opioid epidemic.
SpaceX scrubs launch of powerful Starship rocket
The launch of SpaceX's largest rocket, the Starship, was cancelled due to a frozen pressurant valve issue. The attempted launch will now be turned into a wet dress rehearsal as the team tries to figure out why the issue occurred before attempting another launch in a few days. The Starship is designed to carry people to the moon and Mars and its success will improve future development of the spacecraft. The first launch will not include a vertical landing or booster catch.
Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow and Strong Winds to Great Lakes Region
A winter storm moving across the Great Lakes region has brought heavy snow and strong winds to parts of the Midwest, with winter weather alerts in effect from Minnesota to Illinois. The storm has triggered severe thunderstorms in other parts of the US and is expected to continue to bring accumulating snow to much of the Great Lakes region through Monday. Some areas could see up to a foot of snow, while wind gusts up to 45 mph may cause blowing snow and reduced visibility. The storm will eventually weaken and move into Canada on Monday.
Trooper shot in face in high-speed chase
A South Carolina highway patrol officer was shot in the face during a high-speed chase that resulted in the suspect crashing into a house in Orangeburg County. The officer is now recovering in hospital and no further information has been released regarding the condition of the suspect or any parties in the house.
Neighboring EU countries ban Ukrainian food imports over flooded markets
Following bans announced by Poland and Hungary over the weekend, Slovakia joins its Central European neighbors in temporarily preventing Ukrainian grain from entering its markets. Farmers in the countries object to a glut of cheap Ukrainian grain that is depressing prices in their home countries.
Healthcare supplies run out as fighting continues in Sudan's capital
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that limited healthcare resources 'are directed to where they are most needed' in Sudan after supplies that were distributed to healthcare facilities are now exhausted due to the conflict in the country. Many of the nine hospitals in the area receiving injured civilians are reporting shortages of blood, medical supplies, and other life-saving commodities. Foreign power cuts have caused additional problems as they are affecting the functionality of healthcare facilities, and shortages of fuel for hospital generators are being reported.
Man throws homemade pipe bomb at Japanese Prime Minister
Police in Japan have confiscated metal tubes, tools and possible gunpowder from a man suspected of throwing a homemade pipe bomb at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a campaign event. The suspect, Ryuji Kimura, was arrested and faces possible additional charges of assault and attempted murder. Witnesses saw an object that looked like a thin metal thermos flying overhead and landing near the prime minister, but he was evacuated before the device exploded. Homemade guns and explosives have become a growing concern in Japan in recent years as their ingredients are legal and difficult to regulate.
Kenyan Runner Wins Unprecedented Fifth Major Marathon at Historic Boston Race
Despite a headwind and thick fog, Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge won the Boston Marathon triumphantly, giving him victory in an unprecedented five out of the six major marathons. Alongside Kipchoge, Ethiopian Amane Beriso also emerged victorious in the women's division among the strongest field of runners in the half-century of division's history. The wheelchair divisions began, followed by waves of recreational runners. The 2021 race also included a nonbinary division, with 27 athletes registered. The Boston marathon pays great importance on strategic runs rather than fast times, and is significant to Boston, especially now as the 10-year anniversary of the devastating tragedy occurred. Instead of taking up the race independently, it is important to run it strategically.
Gunmen storm resort in central Mexico, leave 7 dead including a child
A resort in central Mexico's state of Guanajuato was attacked by multiple gunmen resulting in the death of seven people including a child. Officials state that when they arrived they found the bodies of six adults and a child. Others injured have been taken to hospitals. The matter is under investigation.
Former US Senator urges Northern Ireland's current leaders to act with courage and vision
Northern Ireland’s leaders must act with courage and vision as their predecessors did 25 years ago when bitter enemies forged an unlikely peace, says former U.S. Senator George Mitchell. The Good Friday Agreement created peace in Northern Ireland after years of conflict, but currently, politics is deadlocked putting peace at risk. The political impasse will be resolved by the DUP returning to the government, according to Sinn Fein’s Adams. Brexit shook the peace settlement and unsettled unionists, who view the economic barrier as undermining Northern Ireland’s place in the United Kingdom. Violence hasn’t disappeared completely as IRA dissidents shot and wounded a senior police officer who opposes the peace process.