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Southwest flight bound for Hobby Airport evacuated due to battery fire, airline officials say
SUMMARY: A Southwest Airlines flight was evacuated at Denver Airport after a passenger’s cell phone caught fire while still at the gate. Chaos ensued as passengers, including Jennifer Rogers, used emergency slides to escape amidst smoke, with one individual suffering burns. Aviation experts caution that lithium batteries, common in smartphones, pose a significant fire risk, having been linked to numerous incidents. Fortunately, the flight was delayed, preventing a potential mid-air disaster. All 108 passengers safely evacuated, and the FAA is investigating the incident, highlighting the need for awareness regarding overheating devices during air travel.
Passengers on board a Southwest Airlines flight had to be evacuated from a plane after a cellphone battery caught fire Friday …
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HCSO: One person shot at or near Katy Mills Mall, heavy police presence on scene
SUMMARY: A significant police presence has gathered at Katy Mills Mall in response to reports of a shooting, although no active shooter situation is ongoing. Preliminary information suggests that one person shot another, with both suspects fleeing the scene. The incident’s exact location—inside or outside the mall—remains unclear. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating, and witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing people running. The mall, a busy shopping destination, experiences heightened traffic due to the holiday season. Authorities are working to ensure public safety while searching for the suspects and gathering more details on the event.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, both people involved took off. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said there’s no indication the shooting took place inside.
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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state charges in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO
SUMMARY: Luigi Mangione, 26, who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges in a Manhattan courtroom. His trial will occur alongside federal charges that could lead to the death penalty. Mangione’s attorney argued that comments from officials, including NYC Mayor Eric Adams, have jeopardized his right to a fair trial. Arrested after a five-day search, Mangione was found with a weapon linked to the crime and a notebook expressing hostility toward the insurance industry. The incident has sparked public outrage regarding healthcare issues in the U.S.
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Man arrested moments after stabbing woman he followed on METRO bus
SUMMARY: Houston Police report that a man followed a woman off a Metro Bus, held her at knife point, and stabbed her multiple times. She was rushed to the hospital for surgery, with her condition currently unknown. This attack occurred hours after he allegedly threatened another victim with a gun, although that victim was unharmed. The suspect, who led police on a brief chase before being arrested with the weapon used in the stabbing, is in custody but has not yet been charged. Investigators are connecting the two incidents and found evidence of a past robbery on him.
Investigators said there was also evidence linking the man to a robbery at gunpoint earlier that day. The knife was recovered but not the gun, police said.
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