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08-07-2023
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Firefighting helicopter crash kills all three crew members in southern California
Two helicopters collided while battling a blaze in southern California, resulting in one helicopter crashing and causing the deaths of all three crew members. The crash sparked an additional fire, which was later extinguished.
Shooting in Chicago leaves young girl dead and suspect injured
A young girl was shot and killed in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood. Witnesses say the shooter had complained about the kids being too loud before the incident. The girl's father tackled the gunman after the shooting. The suspect was injured and taken to a hospital.
Grain depot explosion at Turkish port
An explosion at a grain depot at the port of Derince in Turkey was caused by wheat dust compression during a transfer. Three people were hospitalized in serious condition.
Tesla CFO Kirkhorn steps down amid broader sell-off in electric vehicle sector
Tesla's chief financial officer, Zach Kirkhorn, has stepped down after four years in the position. The company gave no reason for his departure but highlighted its tremendous growth during his tenure. Vaibhav Taneja, the current chief accounting officer, has been named as the new CFO. Tesla's stock fell over 2% at the opening bell, along with other electric vehicle companies Rivian and Lucid.
4-Year-Old Uninjured After Being Run Over by Golf Cart in Michigan
A 4-year-old girl in Michigan was run over by a golf cart after a dog accidentally stepped on the accelerator pedal. The incident happened at a summer party called Blues, Brews, and BBQ, where the fire department was present. The child was examined but was found to be uninjured, only visibly shaken. She quickly recovered and continued enjoying the festivities.
Musk and Zuckerberg tease potential in-person fight
Tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have been jokingly discussing the possibility of a physical fight between them, with Musk saying it would be live-streamed on his social media site. The banter has gained attention, with memes and posts appearing in response. It remains to be seen if the fight will actually happen. Statements have been sought from Meta, X, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Tyson Foods closing four chicken processing plants to lower costs
Tyson Foods is closing four chicken processing plants located in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Corydon, Indiana; Dexter, Missouri; and Noel, Missouri. The company plans to shift production to other facilities and estimates total charges of 400 million. This comes as part of Tyson's efforts to cut costs and achieve 417 million in its fiscal third-quarter financial results.
Protests in Cape Town turn violent, resulting in a death and multiple injuries
A person was killed and three others were wounded after a shooting occurred near Cape Town International Airport during protests by minibus taxi drivers. The protests were sparked by grievances over police tactics and impounding of vehicles. There have also been additional fatalities and instances of arson and violence in the area. At least 35 people have been arrested.
Car bombing kills a man and his wife in Pakistan
A car bombing in North Waziristan district of Pakistan resulted in the death of a man and his wife. The suicide bomber is suspected to have detonated the explosives either mistakenly or prematurely. The Pakistani Taliban is likely to be behind the attack, as they have been increasing attacks on security forces since last year. The violence in the area has raised concerns about the regrouping of the Pakistani Taliban.
Russian and Chinese naval formation patrols near Alaska
A Russian and Chinese naval formation patrolled near Alaska last week, but it was not considered a threat. The patrol remained in international waters, and the Pentagon had been tracking it for several weeks. China and Russia have increased ties amid tensions with the U.S. over Taiwan and Ukraine.