A tragic incident occurred at the Oxford Medical Center in Troy, Michigan, where a five-year-old boy was killed when the hyperbaric chamber he was inside exploded. The child's mother was injured. The medical center stated that they had never experienced such an incident in 15 years of operation and will fully cooperate with the investigations.
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Canadian actress Jasmine Mooney was detained at the US-Mexico border by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while attempting to renew her visa. She was held in inhumane conditions in detention centers across San Diego and Arizona. The Canadian government is aware and seeking more information on her case while Mooney remains stuck in Arizona.
Andrew McIntyre, 39, was sentenced to seven and a half years for inciting violence through social media during the Southport riots in July 2024. He used a Telegram channel, “Southport Wake Up,†to spread hate and organise attacks. McIntyre, who had a history of promoting violence, was arrested with a knife and weapons. The court ruled his actions were driven by racial hatred.
Attorney General Letitia James released footage showing correction officers beating inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility, resulting in his death. The incident is under investigation, with 13 staff members suspended. State corrections commissioner Daniel Martuscello III condemned the act, and criminal charges are demanded. Increased security is in place due to potential unrest.
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