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Man Accused of Highway Explosion Faces Trial for Destructive Device Use

Rancho Mirage, California – A judge ruled on Thursday that a convicted felon, Jason Edward Hershey, must face trial for his alleged involvement in igniting an explosive device that caused damage on a highway in Rancho Mirage. Hershey, 50, was arrested in 2021 following an investigation into the Halloween 2020 explosion. The Riverside County Superior Court Judge Kristi Hester found enough evidence to proceed with the trial on charges of using a destructive device and …

State Bomb Squad Investigates Explosion in Meriden Storm Drain, Finds Device Not Explosive

MERIDEN, Connecticut – The state bomb squad hurried to the scene in Meriden on Monday evening following reports of an explosion in a storm drain. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. near Cross Street and Women’s Way, as detailed by Lieutenant Darrin McKay of the local police department. Upon arrival, officers discovered smoke emanating from the storm drain. Despite initial concerns, authorities confirmed that the explosion was not of significant magnitude and did not result …

Explosive device kills six UAE-backed troops in Yemen mountain attack

SANAA, Yemen – A tragic incident unfolded in southern Yemen on Monday as an explosive device claimed the lives of six troops affiliated with a United Arab Emirates-backed secessionist group, according to a military spokesperson. The attack, believed to be orchestrated by militants linked to al-Qaida, took place in the mountainous region of the Modiyah district in southern Abyan province. Eleven other troops sustained injuries in the explosion, highlighting the ongoing security challenges faced by …

Explosive device kills six troops in southern Yemen in suspected al-Qaida attack

SANAA, Yemen – In southern Yemen, tragedy struck as an explosion from an explosive device resulted in the deaths of six troops aligned with a United Arab Emirates-backed secessionist group on Monday. This incident, attributed to suspected al-Qaida militants, is the latest in a series of attacks in the conflict-ridden country. According to Mohamed al-Naqib, a spokesperson for the Southern Armed Forces, the military wing of the secessionist Southern Transitional Council, the blast targeted a …

Abbott Heart Device Recall Raises Safety Concerns for Patients

Miami, Florida – A recent FDA recall has raised concerns about the safety and efficacy of two heart devices linked to numerous injuries and deaths. The FDA announced on Monday that the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, produced by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories, are the subject of the agency’s most serious recall. Despite the HeartMate 3 being considered the safest mechanical heart pump of its kind, reports show over 4,500 incidents where …

Explosives Ordnance Disposal Officers Safely Detonate Suspicious Device in Town Car Park

West Mercia Police in Worcester, England, safely disposed of an explosive device following a controlled explosion performed by the Explosives Ordnance Disposal (OED) team on Wednesday. The device, which had been handed over to the police earlier that afternoon, prompted authorities to establish a 30-meter cordon around the Leek Street car park in the town for safety precautions. After conducting the controlled explosion, the OED officers successfully moved the “ordnance” to a secure location away …

Health Canada Issues Recall on Medical Devices, Including Potentially Deadly OmniLab Advanced Device

Health Canada has issued recalls for several medical devices, including one that poses a potential risk of death in vulnerable patients. The OmniLab Advanced device, commonly used by individuals with sleep apnea, has been flagged for alarm malfunctions that could lead to therapy interruptions and serious health complications, including respiratory failure or death. The agency advises users to be aware of model number 1044278 or any devices with the potential issue. In addition to the …

Explosive Device at Henderson Mormon Church Injures Four: FBI Investigating

Henderson, Nevada – Local authorities, alongside the FBI, are currently conducting an investigation into an explosion that occurred at a Mormon church in Henderson, resulting in four individuals sustaining minor injuries on Wednesday night. It was reported that around 8 p.m., the Henderson police and fire departments responded to a call regarding an explosive device at the Arrowhead Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the 800 block of Arrowhead Trail. …

Explosive Device Kills Seven Soldiers on Patrol in Chad’s West Near Lake Chad, Suspected to be linked to Boko Haram Extremists

N’DJAMENA, Chad – Seven soldiers in Chad were killed by an explosive device during a patrol near Lake Chad, the government announced. Interim President Mahamat Deby Itno revealed the deaths on social media, attributing the attack to suspected Boko Haram extremists from Nigeria. This incident has reignited concerns about the escalating violence near the border. Boko Haram’s insurgency, which began over a decade ago, aims to oppose Western education and establish Islamic law in Northeast …

Explosive Device Found in Charles River Prompts Police Response in Needham, MA

Needham, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad responded to a call on Kendrick Street in Needham after an explosive device was discovered in the Charles River by a magnet fisherman on Friday night. According to a spokesperson from the Needham police, the magnet fisherman retrieved the device near the Kendrick Street bridge and promptly alerted authorities. The MSP Bomb Squad was then dispatched to the scene, where they determined that the device needed …