Two migrants were found dead and at least 10 hospitalized after police in South Texas received a call that they were “suffocating” in a freight train near the U.S.-Mexico border. The train was stopped by US Border Patrol near the town of Knippa, northeast of Uvalde, and Union Pacific is working with local law enforcement and the Border Patrol to investigate the incident. The identities of the deceased and the hospitalized individuals have not been released and the cause of death is still under investigation.
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A powerful tornado swept through the Deep South on Friday night, leaving at least 23 dead and dozens of buildings destroyed in Mississippi. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado touched down about 60 miles northeast of Jackson, causing catastrophic damage to communities across the state. In Rolling Fork, a rural town about 60 miles northwest from the state capital, Mayor Robert Smith declared, “My city is gone.” Search and rescue teams have been deployed to help victims impacted by the tornado, which was traveling northeast at 70 mph.
The 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament has seen a historic lack of success for the four teams deemed to be the best in the country, with no No. 1 seeds making it to the Elite Eight or Final Four for the first time since 1979 and 2011, respectively. This is attributed to the parity in the tournament, with any of the remaining teams having a chance to make history.
Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel and pioneer in the semiconductor industry, has passed away at the age of 94. He is best known for his 1965 prediction, now known as “Moore’s Law”, which predicted a steady rise in computing power for decades. His prediction was proven true, and Intel’s processors are now found in most of the world’s personal computers. Moore’s legacy will live on in the form of his prediction, which will continue to benefit Intel and the semiconductor industry.
16-year-old Aiden Fucci was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the fatal stabbing of 13-year-old classmate Tristyn Bailey in 2021. The judge took into account Fucci's young age, premeditation, and that he was the sole participant in the crime. Fucci's case may be reviewed in 25 years, and Bailey's family released a statement expressing their grief and thanking the court for their decision.
At least two people have died and nine are unaccounted for after an explosion at a chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Fire and smoke were seen at the scene and six to eight people were taken for medical attention. The cause of the explosion is unknown and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the West Reading Police Department.
At least two people were killed and several others injured in an explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania on Friday evening. The blast sent a plume of black smoke into the air, resulting in the destruction of a building at the facility and damage to a nearby building. Reading Hospital received a total of eight patients, with one transferred to another hospital and the other five expected to be treated and discharged. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
On March 3rd, a business jet flying over New England experienced a fatal accident after pilots responded to automated cockpit warnings by disabling a system that helps keep the aircraft stable. The NTSB is continuing to investigate the incident and is urging pilots to be aware of the potential risks associated with disabling stabilizer systems. The NTSB is also recommending that aircraft manufacturers review their procedures for responding to automated cockpit warnings and is expected to release its final report in the coming months.