The superyacht Bayesian, owned by British technology magnate Mike Lynch, which tragically sank off the coast of Sicily last year, was likely toppled over by extreme wind gusts exceeding 117 km per hour, according to an interim report from the UK released on Thursday. The incident resulted in the loss of seven lives, including that of Mr. Lynch himself. Reports from Britain's … [Read more...] about Report: Extreme Winds Topple Tech Tycoon Mike Lynch’s Yacht
Injuries & Fatalities
Expired Ammunition Detonates During Disposal in Indonesia, Leaving 13 Dead
The story unfolds like this. In the far-off West Java province of Indonesia, a routine disposal of expired ammunition turned into a scene of devastation. On Monday, an explosion claimed the lives of a baker's dozen, including four military personnel. The cause of the blast remains unclear and foggy. Indonesian soldiers, dutifully carrying out their task, were in the midst of … [Read more...] about Expired Ammunition Detonates During Disposal in Indonesia, Leaving 13 Dead
Deadly New Jersey House Explosion Deemed ‘Not Accidental’ in Ongoing Probe
The explosion that rocked a quiet New Jersey neighborhood in Washington Township over the weekend, killing two, was 'not accidental' according to authorities. Far from a random occurrence, this tragic event is now under intense scrutiny as a potential crime scene. The blast occurred early Sunday, and the locals have described it as echoing like a bomb detonating. The … [Read more...] about Deadly New Jersey House Explosion Deemed ‘Not Accidental’ in Ongoing Probe
Car Crashes Into Illinois Building, Killing Four Children
A vehicle plowed through a building, killing four children and injuring others during an after-school program in Chatham, Illinois. This was a horrific incident where a single driver caused multiple fatalities. But statistically speaking, such events are incredibly rare. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that only a fraction of a percent of traffic … [Read more...] about Car Crashes Into Illinois Building, Killing Four Children
Deadly School Bus Crash in South Carolina Leaves at Least 1 Dead
Officials said that at least one person was killed after a bus overturned on a South Carolina road when a tire blew. The collision occurred on Interstate 77 in Chester County. School officials reported that the bus was returning students from Pine Ridge Middle School from a field trip outside Charlotte, North Carolina. Lexington School District Two said Thursday night … [Read more...] about Deadly School Bus Crash in South Carolina Leaves at Least 1 Dead