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SpaceX’s largest rocket explodes shortly after taking off

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SpaceX’s attempt to make a significant leap forward with the Artemis program came to an abrupt end on Thursday, as the next-generation rocket ended in an explosion minutes after launch – but the company still considers the test a success. After four minutes of liftoff, some of the 33 engines on board seemed to fail, resulting in the booster and spacecraft tumbling downwards. Despite this major set back, Elon Musk and NASA chief Bill Nelson …

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Anti-war activist detained for alleged assassination of pro-Putin blogger using hidden explosive device

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A Russian anti-war activist, Daria Trepova, has been apprehended by authorities for her alleged involvement in the assassination of pro-Putin blogger Maxim Fomin. Fomin was also known by the pseudonym Vladlen Tatarsky. The incident, which took place in a St. Petersburg café, was labeled a “terrorist act” by the Russion government. Tatarsky was speaking at a political discussion at Street Food Bar No. 1 when the explosion occurred, killing him and injuring over 30 people. …

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Three Killed, Three Injured in Georgia House Explosion Caused by Propane Tanks

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A Georgia home was engulfed in flames early Saturday morning after multiple propane tanks exploded, killing three people and injuring three others. The explosion occurred just after midnight at a home on Hidden Acres Road in Winder, according to officials with the Barrow County Emergency Services. When firefighters arrived on the scene, the home was already collapsing under the intense fire, with “multiple explosions” going off inside, according to Chief Alan Shuman. First responders were …

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Gas Tanker Explosion Kills Driver and Causes Possible House Fires on US Route 15 in Frederick, Maryland

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On Saturday, a tragedy occurred in the city of Frederick, Maryland. US Route 15 became the scene of an overturned gas tanker incident and subsequent explosion, resulting in the confirmed death of the driver and a risk of house fires in the area. The driver of the tanker was confirmed deceased by the Maryland State Police (MDSP), and fortunately, no other fatalities or injuries have been reported. The force of the explosion caused a large …

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Explosion and Fire at Medley Welding Business Claims Two Lives, Injures Three

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A welding business in Medley, Florida, was engulfed in flames and destroyed several vehicles and buildings, killing two people and injuring three more. The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue teams were called to the scene on Northwest S. River Drive early on Tuesday morning, responding to a reported explosion at the location. A fuel truck appears to have been the epicenter of the blaze, with the fire quickly spreading to other nearby structures and vehicles. Crews worked …

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Mysterious ‘Boom’ Turns Out To Be Meteorite Crash

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Residents of South Texas were left puzzled on Wednesday afternoon by a sudden ground-rattling explosion. The source of the blast has since been identified as a meteorite that hit at around 5:28 p.m. The explosion caused widespread concern among the population, especially after multiple objects over US airspace had recently been shot down. However, Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra reassured people that the incident was not related to any such occurrences. Two pilots flying near …

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Video shows big explosion and fire at chemical plant

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Following an explosion that sent smoke billowing into the air, a fire broke out at a Carus Chemical plant in LaSalle, Illinois, on Wednesday morning. According to Grove’s Facebook page, the city is monitoring the fire at the plant “to get more information.” No details about the cause of the fire were immediately available. An explosion was reported at the plant around 9 a.m. local time, according to the News Tribune. The paper reported that …

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Explosion At Grain Silo

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Hospital officials said that a massive fire continues to burn at a plant in Iowa, causing multiple injuries. According to Iowa State Trooper Bob Conrad, no fatalities were reported following the explosion at the facility in Marengo. All 30 people in the building have been accounted for. The incident injured 10 to 15 people, most of whom suffered mild to moderate injuries, according to Dr. Theresa Brennan, chief medical officer at University of Iowa Hospitals …

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Chicago Building Collapses After The Explosion Of Another Building Nearby

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Building Collapses After Nearby Explosion on Chicago’s West Side, Multiple Injuries Reported – NBC Chicago On Tuesday morning, a building on Chicago’s West Side collapsed after a nearby building exploded, leaving multiple people injured. A building explosion in South Austin Tuesday morning caused eight people to be transported to the hospital, and three people are in serious to critical condition. Many residents were displaced, and the building next door was evacuated, according to fire officials. …

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Suspicious Package Detonates At University And Is Now Under Investigation

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Pressurized case that detonated at Northeastern had note railing against virtual reality, report says – WCVB Boston A Northeastern University staff member was injured when a package delivered to the Boston campus detonated while they were opening it. The package did not contain any explosive material, according to law enforcement sources. News outlets reported that the staff member opened a hard-packed Pelican-type case, which caused the detonation, and found an anonymous note railing against virtual …

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