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07-02-2023
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Shooting Inside Wichita Nightclub Leaves Seven People Injured
Seven people were shot and two others were trampled after gunfire broke out in a nightclub in Wichita, Kansas. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning and resulted in several injuries. Police have detained one person for questioning and are investigating previous incidents at the club.
Carowinds shuts down Fury 325 ride after structural issues
Carowinds has temporarily closed its Fury 325 roller coaster ride due to structural concerns. The ride, which boasts being the tallest, fastest, and longest giga coaster in North America, was found to have a bending beam and detached top. Carowinds officials assured guests that safety is their top priority and that daily inspections are conducted to ensure ride integrity. The park did not provide an estimated timeline for repairs.
Bus carrying asylum-seekers arrives in Los Angeles
A bus carrying 41 asylum-seekers from various countries arrived in Los Angeles. The city's mayor's office was not formally notified but became aware of the bus. The asylum-seekers were welcomed by faith and immigrant rights groups. Most were picked up by family in the area. Six people on the bus needed to fly to other destinations. This comes after a previous bus carrying migrants arrived in Los Angeles without food or water.
Flight delays decrease despite concerns about 5G
Flight delays and cancellations decreased from earlier in the week, with at least 850 cancellations and over 28,000 delays recorded on Saturday. The cancellation rate was about 1% in the US. Concerns about 5G interference with aircraft equipment did not materialize, although Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned of possible disruptions. Most major airlines have made the necessary changes to adapt to 5G, except for Delta. The FAA and wireless carriers reached a compromise to limit 5G signals near busy airports. Buttigieg warned that delays and cancellations could increase for planes without retrofitted altimeters.
North Carolina reduces abortion limit to 12 weeks
North Carolina has passed a law banning abortions after 12 weeks, despite ongoing legal challenges. The ban, which went into effect on Saturday, has been partially blocked by a temporary restraining order. Certain provisions, such as requiring sexual assault survivors to obtain an abortion in a hospital after 12 weeks, will not be enforced until October 1. The new law also requires abortion providers to give a state-mandated script about the risks of abortion 72 hours before the appointment. North Carolina has become an important access point for women in the South seeking abortions.
Euclid Observatory Launched to Study Dark Energy and Dark Matter
SpaceX successfully launched the Euclid observatory, a joint mission by the European Space Agency and NASA, with the goal of studying dark energy and dark matter. Euclid will survey billions of galaxies, measuring their location and shape to gain insights into the expansion of the universe. The mission will last six years and aims to shed light on the mysteries of the universe, which is mostly unknown. Euclid is equipped with a 1.2-meter telescope and two scientific instruments, and will work alongside the upcoming Roman Space Telescope and the Webb Space Telescope in this quest.
Russia blacklists media outlets affiliated with Wagner mercenary chief Prigozhin
Russia's media watchdog has blacklisted five media outlets linked to Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Wagner mercenaries. The move was made after Wagner fighters attempted an insurrection by taking control of a Russian military headquarters. The blacklisted websites include RIA FAN news agency and four online news portals owned by Prigozhin's Patriot media holding company. Prigozhin has not confirmed or denied reports of ordering a shutdown of Patriot.
Bureau of Land Management cancels plan to spray neurotoxin pesticide in New Mexico
The Bureau of Land Management has decided not to disperse 670 gallons of a potent neurotoxin pesticide in a New Mexico county due to concerns about its impact on bees, monarch butterflies, and other vital insects. The plan was aimed at addressing a severe outbreak of grasshoppers that posed a threat to grazing cattle and the ecosystem. Environmental groups criticized the pesticide, highlighting its potential harm to the environment and humans. The cancellation provides an opportunity to find a natural or Indigenous solution to the grasshopper problem through public and tribal consultation.
Seven members of Just Stop Oil arrested for public nuisance offenses
A group called Just Stop Oil disrupted the Pride in London march by spraying paint and chanting slogans against oil and gas projects. The protest lasted for 15 minutes before the police intervened and the march resumed. The group is known for its actions to stop traffic and disrupt events to protest against new oil and gas projects.
Lawsuit Filed Against Juvenile Detention Center for Inhumane Conditions
A lawsuit has been filed against the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center in Benton, citing inhumane conditions and deprivation of rights. The facility allegedly denies access to education, has black mold on the walls, and lacks mental health professionals. Advocates argue that the juvenile legal system should focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment. Solitary confinement, which can be extremely harmful and retraumatizing, has been banned for youth held by the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. The law will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. The facility and the department have not yet commented on the allegations.