Author: Henry

A US Air Force trainee has died in connection with a flu outbreak that has now infected 284 recruits at a Texas training base, according to a Democratic congressman, in a case that has intensified scrutiny of the Pentagon’s decision earlier this year to make flu vaccination optional for recruits. Keon McDaniel, 26, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, was in his sixth week of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, part of Joint Base San Antonio, when he suffered what the Air Force described as a “medical emergency” on 12 June. He was transferred to Brooke Army Medical Center, where…

Beachgoers hoping to escape a punishing heatwave in New York City were instead forced out of the water on Thursday, after a string of shark sightings prompted lifeguards to close Rockaway Beach at the height of the afternoon heat. According to the New York Post, the city’s Parks Department raised red flags along the entire Queens coastline at around 11am, after multiple sightings of the animals, which officials described as aggressive. Sightings of sharks swimming in groups were reported roughly once an hour throughout the day, keeping the water off-limits for much of the afternoon just as real-feel temperatures climbed…

A 50-year-old Tiger man is facing multiple felony charges after Rabun County deputies said they uncovered suspected methamphetamine, suspected hydrocodone pills and nearly $12,000 in cash during a search of a campsite. According to the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office, deputies executed a search warrant Tuesday, June 30, at a campsite on Lake Rabun Road as part of an active investigation. Investigators said they took Tracy Phillips, 50, of Tiger, into custody without incident when they arrived at the campground. During the search, deputies said they found suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, hypodermic needles and a large quantity of suspected hydrocodone pills.…

The WNBA announced the starters for the 2026 All Star Game on Thursday, with two Dallas Wings players among the 10 selected. Guard Paige Bueckers is a starter for the second consecutive season after being selected as a rookie in 2025. She is in the top 10 for both points and assists per game this season. Bueckers was the top vote-getter from fans, the WNBA said. The fan vote accounts for 50 percent of the voting for WNBA All Stars; the players and media account for 25 percent each. Bueckers was the top-ranked guard in the players vote and second from the media. Forward…

A man, a woman, and two young children are dead after a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday night on Interstate 75 in Oakland County, Michigan. The crash happened about 9:10 p.m. Wednesday. Michigan State Police confirmed on Thursday morning that four people died as a result of the crash, all from the same family and all who were in the same vehicle.  Pontiac Mayor Mike McGuinness identified the victims as 24-year-old Tieree Powell, 24-year-old Zakiera Powell, 4-year-old Malani Powell, and 2-year-old Carter Powell. State police said one person has been taken into custody as the crash investigation continues. Additional details, including the…

The currently suspended sheriff of Towns County is now facing criminal charges, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says. On Thursday, the GBI announced that it had arrested Sheriff Ken Henderson, 67, charging him with theft by deception, false statements and writings, sale of real or personal property to political subdivision by local officer or employee, and three counts of violation of his oath of office. The state agency said they began their investigation into a financial transaction at the request of the Enotah Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office on May 28. Authorities say they determined that a check was written…

An extreme heat warning issued for the Pittsburgh area enters its second day as the region is dealing with temperatures in the 90s for multiple days this week. The extreme heat warning, which was issued Tuesday by the National Weather Service for most of western Pennsylvania, the West Virginia panhandle, and Ohio, will be in effect until 10 p.m. Friday.  The higher elevations of Indiana, Westmoreland and Fayette counties are under a heat advisory until 10 p.m. Friday.   Temperatures this week throughout the region are expected to be in the 90s, while coupled with extremely high humidity levels, ultimately…

A trade agreement struck last December to shield British pharmaceutical exports from Donald Trump’s tariffs could ultimately cost more lives in England than the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis that has reignited criticism of the deal’s impact on the NHS. The study, published in the British Medical Journal by researchers from the University of York, the University of Liverpool and Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand, estimates that the NHS will need to divert £44.7bn from other health services by 2036 to cover the higher medicine prices agreed under the UK-US trade deal, unless the government provides additional funding…

Runners are getting ready for the annual Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race happening on the Fourth of July. The race starts at Lenox Square, travels down Peachtree, and eventually finishes at Piedmont Park. The fun starts early, but once the sun rises, the course will heat up fast. Runner Michael Boyd has taken part in two Peachtrees. “I’ve been running before then, but I didn’t really get serious until about three years ago. It kind of gets you in the mindset of wanting to run,” Boyd recalled. His first visit to the race inspired him to lace up his sneakers and be…

Sixteen children who ‘looked like feral animals’ were rescued from a tiny dilapidated house of horrors in Ohio, as four adults face charges, according to police.  The gruesome discovery was made by the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday morning after executing a search warrant as part of an ongoing investigation. Law enforcement encountered a horrific scene inside that home that was simply described as ‘pure evil,’ according to Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson. ‘Conditions you cannot even imagine people being in, let alone children being in,’ Wilson said. Some of the children found ‘couldn’t even speak,’ he revealed. ‘It was terrible. They…