LongTerm Archives

Hurricane Helene Exposes Long-Term Death Toll, Study Reveals Decades of Impact Across the U.S.

Washington, D.C. — The ferocious Hurricane Helene, which recently tore through Florida to the Carolinas, has claimed over 100 lives and carved a path of destruction that underscores the often-underestimated impact of such natural disasters. New research highlights the prolonged consequences of such storms, stressing the importance of reevaluating our approach to disaster response and recovery. According to a new study published in Nature, human-caused climate change has not only increased the likelihood of such …

Hidden Toll: Study Reveals Hurricanes Could Be Responsible for Thousands of Long-Term Deaths in the U.S., Surpassing War and Auto Fatalities

Hurricanes across the United States often carry a far deadlier impact than official numbers suggest, with new research indicating these storms are linked to tens of thousands more deaths each year compared to immediate casualties reported by the government. This long-term effect makes hurricanes a greater public health hazard than previously recognized, overshadowing even fatalities from car accidents or U.S. warfare casualties historically. A recent study published in the journal Nature unveils a grim picture …

Pipeline Explosion at Maysville Substation Injures Long-Term Employees, Prompts Swift Emergency Response

MAYSVILLE, Okla. — An early morning explosion at a pipeline substation in Maysville on Wednesday sent three employees to the hospital with serious burn injuries, according to Garvin County Emergency Management officials. The incident occurred at a facility owned by Enerfin Resources, located off Highway 19 between Wallville Road and Highway 74. Authorities reported that the explosion happened during routine maintenance operations. Brent Warton, Enerfin Resources’ director of midstream operations, expressed his concern for the …

Buffalo Trio Sentenced for Brutal Attack Leaving Victim in Long-Term Care

Buffalo, NY — Three Buffalo residents, all related as two brothers and their uncle, were recently sentenced in a court ruling that concluded a disturbing case involving a violent attack that occurred in August 2023. The attack left the victim with serious injuries, necessitating long-term medical care. The incident unfolded on Broadway Avenue outside a bottle redemption center where a conflict escalated to violence. The Erie County District Attorney’s Office reported that during the assault, …

Statec Report Finds Foreign-Born Victims of Violence More Likely to Suffer Long-Term Consequences

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg – A recent report by Luxembourg’s official statistics agency, Statec, reveals that the long-term impact of a violent attack on a victim can vary depending on factors such as gender, age, and country of origin. Foreign-born residents are more likely to experience lasting consequences following acts of violence, according to the report published on Tuesday. The study, which surveyed 5,695 residents between 2019 and 2020, found that the country of origin of …

Brantford Man Declared Long-Term Offender After 10 Assault Convictions

A Toronto court declared a Brantford man with 10 assault convictions against women as a long-term offender during his recent sentencing. Brendan Bananish, 37, brutally stabbed the mother of four of his children in a Toronto motel room in 2020, leaving her with severe injuries. After a 12-hour struggle, the woman managed to reach a hallway where she was found and taken to the hospital, where she spent 21 days recovering from 11 knife wounds, …

Sault Ste. Marie Man Declared Long-Term Offender for Violent Attack on Mother of Four

Brantford, Ontario – A man originally from Sault Ste. Marie, now with ten assaults on women, has been declared a long-term offender during his recent sentencing in a Toronto court. Brendan Bananish, 37, stabbed the mother of four of his children multiple times in a Toronto motel room in 2020, leaving her to bleed out. It took the woman 12 hours to reach a hallway where she was discovered and taken to the hospital. She …