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Tragic Tornado Strikes Texas Panhandle City of Perryton, Killing at Least Three and Injuring Over 50Image courtesy of assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com

Tragic Tornado Strikes Texas Panhandle City of Perryton, Killing at Least Three and Injuring Over 50

By News Masher on June 15, 2023

At least three people have been killed and more than 50 injured after a tornado struck the Texas Panhandle city of Perryton on Thursday. Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard reported that the tornado caused "a lot of damage," particularly to mobile homes and businesses. Emergency personnel are still assessing the damage and providing assistance to those affected. The National Weather Service in Amarillo has yet to confirm the size of the tornado.

Investigation Reveals Design Flaws in Pool Deck of Florida Apartment Building Put Building at Risk of Failure Before ConstructionImage courtesy of img.huffingtonpost.com

Investigation Reveals Design Flaws in Pool Deck of Florida Apartment Building Put Building at Risk of Failure Before Construction

By News Masher on June 15, 2023

Federal investigators have revealed that design flaws in the pool deck of the Surfside, Florida, apartment building, which collapsed in June 2021 killing 98 people, put the building at risk of failure before it was even built. The investigation is still ongoing, and the findings of the investigation will be released in the coming months. The National Institute for Standards and Technology is working with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to ensure similar tragedies do not occur in the future.

CISA Confirms Several U.S. Agencies Affected by Global CyberattackImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

CISA Confirms Several U.S. Agencies Affected by Global Cyberattack

By News Masher on June 15, 2023

Several U.S. agencies have been hacked as part of a global cyberattack that has affected dozens of companies and organizations. CISA is providing support to the affected agencies and is working to identify the vulnerability and ensure it is patched. The agency is also urging organizations to take steps to protect their systems and is providing resources to help them respond to the attack.

Former Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira Indicted on Six Counts of Willful Retention and Transmission of National Defense InformationImage courtesy of img.huffingtonpost.com

Former Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira Indicted on Six Counts of Willful Retention and Transmission of National Defense Information

By News Masher on June 15, 2023

Jack Teixeira, a former Air National Guardsman, has been indicted on six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information. He allegedly shared highly classified military documents on a social media platform, despite having received training on the proper handling of classified information. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and three years of supervised release.

Nathan Carman, Accused of Killing His Mother and Grandfather, Dies in CustodyImage courtesy of assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com

Nathan Carman, Accused of Killing His Mother and Grandfather, Dies in Custody

By News Masher on June 15, 2023

Nathan Carman, a 29-year-old man from Vernon, Vermont, has died while awaiting trial for the alleged murder of his mother, Linda Carman, and the shooting and killing of his wealthy grandfather John Chakalos. He had pleaded not guilty to fraud and first-degree murder in both cases and had been held in custody since his arrest in September 2019. His death brings an end to the legal proceedings in the case, leaving many questions unanswered and his family to grieve the loss of their loved one.

Governor Abbott’s Political Stunt: Sending Migrants to Sanctuary Cities to Put Pressure on Biden AdministrationImage courtesy of assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com

Governor Abbott’s Political Stunt: Sending Migrants to Sanctuary Cities to Put Pressure on Biden Administration

By News Masher on June 15, 2023

On Wednesday, the first bus of migrants from Texas arrived in Los Angeles, as part of an effort by Governor Greg Abbott to transfer migrants to Democratic-led cities. Nonprofit organizations met the bus to provide aid, but are concerned about the migrants being used as pawns in a political game. Governor Abbott has defended his decision, saying it is necessary to put pressure on the Biden administration, but critics argue it is a political stunt that does nothing to address the root causes of the crisis.

After 45 Years, Mystery of Woman’s Death in Nevada Solved Through DNA MatchImage courtesy of img.huffingtonpost.com

After 45 Years, Mystery of Woman’s Death in Nevada Solved Through DNA Match

By News Masher on June 15, 2023

After 45 years, the victim of a cold case in Nevada has been identified through a DNA match as Florence Charleston, a woman in her late 60s from Cleveland, Ohio who had recently moved to Portland, Oregon. The DNA Doe Project, a nonprofit organization, worked with the Nevada State Medical Examiner’s Office and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to make the identification. The investigation into her death is ongoing and the Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to come forward.

Nine Women File Lawsuit Against Bill Cosby, Alleging Sexual Assault and Abuse of PowerImage courtesy of img.huffingtonpost.com

Nine Women File Lawsuit Against Bill Cosby, Alleging Sexual Assault and Abuse of Power

By News Masher on June 15, 2023

Nine women have filed a lawsuit against Bill Cosby in U.S. District Court for Nevada, accusing him of using his power and fame to sexually assault them between 1979 and 1992. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for the nine women, who are identified only by their initials, and claims that Cosby knew his victims were vulnerable due to their youth and inexperience. The case is ongoing and no court date has been set.