'Tragic' - Car crashes into pedestrian bridge killing three young men
Three young men died in a car crash at Staples Corner, with two others injured and under treatment, prompting emergency services response and ongoing investigations. [ more ]
One person died and at least 17 were injured in a fire in Harlem. Firefighters conducted challenging rescue operations, saving lives.
The fire spread quickly through the building, leading to critical injuries and one fatality. The firefighters' heroic actions were praised by Mayor Eric Adams. [ more ]
Scooter Rider Possibly Killed Near Alamo Square; Pedestrian Killed on Polk Street
Two collisions in San Francisco resulted in possible fatalities: one involving a scooter and a vehicle, and another as a hit-and-run incident with a pedestrian.
The incidents occurred on Tuesday night, with the first one happening near Alamo Square and the second one in the Tenderloin. [ more ]
Deadly morel mushroom outbreak highlights big gaps in fungi knowledge
True morel mushrooms can be a prized delicacy but have a mysterious dark side that can be deadly.
An outbreak analysis linked poisonings to a sushi restaurant introducing a new item containing morel mushrooms, leading to illnesses and fatalities. [ more ]