Two pilots, Nick Macy and Chris Rushing, were killed in a mid-air collision during the T-6 Gold Race at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash, while the Reno Air Racing Association has extended its condolences to the families of the pilots.
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Burning Man festival organizers have lifted a lockdown imposed due to heavy rains, allowing tens of thousands of attendees to leave the remote Black Rock Desert venue. The rain caused more than half an inch of precipitation, leaving roads impassable and tents muddy. Despite the difficulties, the organizers remain hopeful that the event will be able to continue in the future.
James Bernard Hendricks, 66, of Austin, Texas, was found dead in Arches National Park in Utah on August 1, believed to have died from heatstroke while on a trip to spread his father's ashes. Rangers found his vehicle at a trailhead parking lot after he was reported overdue, and his sisters believe he became disoriented from a combination of heat, dehydration and high altitude. Hendricks had documented his journey on social media prior to his death, and his family is asking for privacy during this difficult time.
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.
Jeremy Renner, best known for his roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was nearly killed in a New Year's Day snowplow accident that left him with 30-plus broken bones. In an exclusive interview, Renner discussed the incident, saying it was his mistake and he is now in a wheelchair recovering from the accident. Despite the trauma, Renner is determined to move forward and continue his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, shifting the narrative of being victimized.
Roberto Lugardo Moreno has been arrested in Texas after admitting to purchasing firearms for a Mexican drug cartel, one of which was linked to the kidnapping of four Americans in Matamoros, Mexico. Moreno has been charged with conspiring to illegally export a firearm and is currently awaiting trial. The U.S. government is working to strengthen border security and crack down on illegal firearms smuggling in order to combat gun trafficking between the U.S. and Mexico.
A small medical plane crashed in western Nevada on Friday night, killing all five people on board. Care Flight, a service provided through REMSA Health, confirmed the tragedy and is offering condolences to the families of those affected. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Department and the Central Lyon Fire Department are working with the National Transportation Safety Board to determine the cause of the crash.
Jeremy Renner was injured on New Year's Day while trying to prevent a snowplow from hitting his nephew. He attempted to step up on the track to divert the plow, but was instead crushed by the tractor and broke "30 plus" bones. He is currently recovering from his injuries, and the Washoe County Sheriff's Office is still investigating the incident.