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True Crime Sundays: “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed released from prison after serving sentence for involuntary manslaughter“”

by Raechal Shewfelt The weapons supervisor had been sentenced to 18 months behind bars in connection with the on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western film Rust, is no longer behind bars. New Mexico authoritiesContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed released from prison after serving sentence for involuntary manslaughter“””

History Lesson Tuesdays: Steve Jobs debuts the iPhone – 2007

On January 9, 2007, Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs unveils the iPhone—a touchscreen mobile phone with an iPod, camera and Web-browsing capabilities, among other features—at the Macworld convention in San Francisco. Jobs, dressed in his customary jeans and black mock turtleneck, called the iPhone a “revolutionary and magical product that is literally five years ahead of any otherContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Steve Jobs debuts the iPhone – 2007”

Opioid Crisis Fridays: True Stories from Missouri – David Hill, 29

Leavenworth County Died: May 30, 2018 The night David Hill died in 2018, he bought heroin. But what he got was laced with fentanyl, his brother said. A former Western Illinois University baseball player who once aspired to be in the big leagues, David Hill was 29 years old when he died. “My brother neverContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: True Stories from Missouri – David Hill, 29”

6 Hybrid Vehicles To Stay Away From Buying

by Laura Beck Not all hybrid cars are created equal. While some models offer excellent fuel efficiency, reliability and performance, others fall short. With so many options, it can be tough to separate the good from not-as-good.  The seven models covered in this article, despite their eco-friendly appeal, have demonstrated various issues that potential buyers should be awareContinue reading “6 Hybrid Vehicles To Stay Away From Buying”

Construction company in Idaho airport hangar collapse ignored safety standards, OSHA says

by the Associate Press BOISE, Idaho. (AP) — Federal safety investigators on Monday cited a construction company in the deadly collapse of an Idaho airport hangar, saying it exercised a “blatant disregard” for federal safety standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed nearly $200,000 in penalties for Big D Builders, Inc., KBOI-TV reported. The penaltiesContinue reading “Construction company in Idaho airport hangar collapse ignored safety standards, OSHA says”

Opioid Crisis Fridays: True Stories from Missouri – JayPee Luciano Morales, 2

JAYPEE LUCIANO MORALES, 2 Johnson County Died: November 14, 2020 He was just 2. Now his parents are in prison for his death First responders found 2-year-old JayPee Luciano Morales unresponsive inside a home in Merriam in mid-November 2020. Testing later showed that fentanyl was in the little boy’s system, and medical examiners concluded thatContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: True Stories from Missouri – JayPee Luciano Morales, 2”

Healthcare Awareness Mondays: Arizona resident with measles traveled through Seattle airport in May, Public Health says

A person with measles traveled through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on May 10 and May 11, according to Public Health. by Olivia Sullivan SEATAC, Wash. — Travelers who passed through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on May 10-11 may have come in contact with a person infected with measles, according to an announcement from Public Health – Seattle &Continue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: Arizona resident with measles traveled through Seattle airport in May, Public Health says”

History Lesson Tuesdays: 1995- Pop Star Selena murdered by fan club president

March 31, 1995 Pop star Selena is murdered in Corpus Christi, Texas, shot dead by the president of her fan club. The tragic death prompts an immediate outpouring of grief from fans. Selena Quintanilla Perez rose to fame as the lead singer of her family band, Selena y los Dinos. The band toured extensively, playing in danceContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 1995- Pop Star Selena murdered by fan club president”

Mental Health Awareness: 25 Subtle Signs of Insecurity

by Ree Winter We all have moments when confidence falters — some deal with it more often than others. For some, it’s just a part of who they are. Overcoming insecurities, no matter how hard you try, can be challenging. As I made this list, I found I related to several of these signs. It’sContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness: 25 Subtle Signs of Insecurity”