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Wisconsin Police Officers Join Community on 'Slippery Slope'
Police officers in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, joined their community for some fun in the snow on Sunday, January 29.Footage from the Pleasant Prairie Police Department shows Officer Allison Gorman sitting on an inflatable ring being pushed down the sledding hill in Ingram Park.The police department said: “Officer Gorman gave some advice to her fellow sledders. ‘When sledding, your hands can get very cold. To avoid frostbite, make sure to check them “inter-mittenly”’!”The Pleasant Prairie community quickly got involved in the comments, with one person writing: “She was moving pretty good. I thought you may have to deploy the stop sticks,” and another adding: “Gateway to criminal activity; it’s a slippery slope.” Credit: Pleasant Prairie Police Department via Storyful
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Beauty queen misses penalty and injures photographer crouching beside goal
This is the embarrassing moment Engfa Waraha, winner of the Miss Grand Thailand 2022 pageant missed a football penalty kick and hit a photographer in the face in Bangkok on January 26.
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Tesla 'Spontaneously' Catches Fire on California Highway
Sacramento firefighters said a Tesla Model S was engulfed in flames on a highway on Saturday, January 28, after its “battery compartment spontaneously caught fire”.The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to the fire on Highway 50 in Rancho Cordova. Crews used jacks to access the underside and “extinguish and cool the battery,” they said, adding “thousands of gallons were used in extinguishment.”No injuries were reported, the fire service said. Credit: Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District via Storyful
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Fun surprise: McDonald's customer mistakenly given $5000 alongside his order
This is the bizarre moment McDonald's staff in Elkhart, Indiana accidentally gave a customer $5,000 with his order on January 16, 2023.
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Winter Storm Causes Crashes and Road Closures in North Utah
Winter weather and crashes caused road closures in northern Utah on Sunday, January 29, as the National Weather Service said a cold winter storm would bring “dangerously low wind chills”.Footage by the Utah Highway Patrol shows the scene of one crash on Interstate 84.The Utah Department of Transportation said I-84 had reopened open in both directions between Howell and Tremonton just before 10:30 pm. Credit: Utah Highway Patrol via Storyful
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Brutal arrest of Tyre Nichols sparks protests across US
Protests across the US continue after the January 27 release of the brutal arrest of Tyre Nichols, who died in hospital 3 days later. The five Memphis, Tennessee officers involved have been fired and charged with second-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping.
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Black bear discovers trail cam and takes 400 'selfies'
A curious black bear discovered a motion-detecting trail cam in the Boulder, Colorado wilderness and took 400 'selfies' with it. The photos were shared on social media on January 24.
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Kansas City Chiefs Fan Lights Fireworks After Team Advances to Super Bowl
A Kansas City Chiefs fan lit fireworks at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, video shows, after the Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, January 29.The Chiefs beat the Bengals 23-20, securing their spot in Super Bowl LVII, where they will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles on February 12. Credit: @Akr_Baby via Storyful
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Residents in Kharkiv Woken by Deadly Shelling
At least one person was killed in Russian shelling on a residential area of Kharkiv, in northeast Ukraine, on Sunday night, January 29, authorities said.Oleg Sinegubov, the head of the Kharkiv regional administration, said one woman was killed and three other were injured in a S-300 missile attack on the Kyiv district of the city.Footage by Suspilne Kharkiv shows residents being evacuated and emergency crews working at the site of the attack. One elderly resident interviewed said she was sleeping when the strike happened and was woken by its force. Credit: Suspilne Kharkiv via Storyful
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Snow Falls on Hubertus as Frigid Temperatures Forecast For Southeast Wisconsin
The National Weather Service (NWS) forecast “arctic air” would bring cold temperatures and wind chills to southeast Wisconsin through Wednesday, February 1.The NWS reported that a winter storm ended on January 29 but warned residents of frigid temperatures in the region through next week.Footage posted to Twitter by Eileen Worman shows a continuous band of snow falling in Hubertus, Wisconsin. Credit: Eileen Worman via Storyful
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Detroit Suburb Transformed Into Winter Wonderland Following Heavy Snowfall
A suburb of Detroit, Michigan, was transformed into a winter wonderland following a period of heavy snowfall in the region on Wednesday, January 25.The National Weather Service said snow would continue in the area on January 29 and urged motorists to exercise caution.Footage posted to Twitter by Matt Malone shows snow-capped trees in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Credit: Matt Malone via Storyful
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Demonstrators Gather in Berlin to Support Protesters in Peru
Protesters gathered in front of the Peru Embassy and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, on Saturday, January 28, in support of protesters who have been staging demonstrations in Peru since December 2022.Demonstrations erupted across Peru last year following the impeachment and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo, after he attempted to dissolve congress due to corruption. Peru’s congress voted to impeach Castillo, and he was detained that day for “rebellion and conspiracy,” according to Peru’s Public Ministry.The organizers of the Berlin protest called on people to “show solidarity with the struggle of the indigenous and rural peoples of Peru.”The organizers also said they support the demands of protesters in Peru, including the immediate resignation of President Dina Boluarte and the Bureau of Congress.Footage filmed by Twitter user @JoanImitola, who told Storyful the protest was intended to raise awareness on the “tremendous repression exercised by the Peruvian government against the protesters,” shows people dancing, playing musical instruments, and holding signs in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Credit: @JoanImitola via Storyful
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Snow and Freezing Rain Impact Chicago Metropolitan Area
The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of dangerous travel conditions after snow and freezing rain impacted the Chicago metropolitan area on Saturday, January 28.The service urged commuters traveling early on January 29 to leave extra time and check road conditions.Footage posted to Twitter by user @RyderS38678814 shows a snow plow working to clear roads in Arlington Heights — a suburb of Chicago — on Saturday, January 28.The NWS forecast light snow in the region on January 29 and said snow-covered and icy roads would impact the Monday morning commute on January 30. Credit: @RyderS38678814 via Storyful
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Authorities Warn of Frostbite as Winter Weather Hits East Central Colorado
The National Weather Service warned of the “quick development” of frostbite as winter weather impacted east-central Colorado on Sunday, January 29.Footage posted to Twitter by user @PB3III shows a snow-covered region and overcast skies in El Paso County, Colorado.The NWS issued a hazardous weather outlook and a wind chill advisory in the region and said freezing fog was possible in El Paso County on January 29. Credit: @PB3III via Storyful
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Authorities Urge Residents to Take Precautions as Cold Snap Impacts Northwest Kansas
The National Weather Service (NWS) urged residents to take precautions as a cold snap impacted northwest Kansas on Sunday, January 29.Footage posted to the NWS Goodland Twitter page shows light specks of snow and flags blowing in the wind at the agency’s office in Goodland, Kansas.The NWS said the temperature was 9°F with wind chill of -11°F during the evening on January 28.The service issued a wind chill advisory and warned that cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in around 30 minutes. Credit: NWS Goodland via Storyful
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Driver Pulled from Flaming Car on Las Vegas Strip
A driver was pulled from a flaming car on Las Vegas Boulevard on January 27, police said.Footage published by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police shows an officer and a bystander rescuing the driver.Other footage posted to Reddit shows several bystanders approaching the car before the officer arrives on the scene.The driver and officer were both taken to hospital, police said. Credit: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police via Storyful
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Israelis Continue Protests Against Government's Judicial Plans
Tens of thousands of people took part in anti-government demonstrations across Israel on Saturday, January 28, against the government’s plans to overhaul the judicial system, news outlet Haaretz reported.The protests were held on Saturday night for the fourth consecutive week.Two protests took place in Tel Aviv, at Habima Square, and Kaplan Street hosted by a coalition of protest groups, while simultaneous demonstrations were also held in Jerusalem, Haifa, Beersheba and other smaller cities, the Times of Israel reported.Some protesters also criticised the country’s treatment of Palestinians. Footage filmed by journalist Haggai Matar shows people waving Palestinian flags, holding signs that read “Stop the bloodshed”, and chanting “Free Palestine”. Credit: Haggai Matar / +972 Magazine via Storyful
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Thief steals metal gorilla statue from shop
CCTV footage at this Maryland antique shop captured a bizarre scene. A thief made off with a metal gorilla statue after loading it into the back of his pickup truck.
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Wildebeest miraculously survives two crocodile attacks
A wildebeest was crossing a river in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania when it was attacked by a crocodile. The antelope was able to free itself – but then another predator struck.
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Protesters React to Disbandment of Memphis Police's SCORPION Unit
Protesters gathered in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, on Saturday, January 28, reacted to Memphis Police’s announcement that a special unit had been disbanded, after footage released on Friday showed five of its officers fatally beating Tyre Nichols.In Saturday’s statement, Memphis Police described Nichols’s death as “tragic” and said they had listened “intently” to Nichols’s family, community leaders and other officers in the Street Crimes Operation to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods (SCORPION) unit, and decided it was “in the best interests of all to permanently deactivate the SCORPION unit.”“The officers currently assigned to the unit agree unreservedly with this next step,” the police said.Footage by Brendan Gutenschwager shows protesters welcoming the decision as “a start”.“Everything under the [Organized Crime Unit], we want it abolished,” one protester tell a crowd outside the Memphis Police Department (MPD) building. “The SCORPION unit, that’s cool. That’s a start. They’re letting us know we’re doing something right.”The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that 29-year-old Nichols died in the hospital on January 10 after a physical altercation with police on January 7. The five officers who “caused Nichols’ injuries” were charged with second-degree murder on Thursday. Credit: Brendan Gutenschwager via Storyful
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Protesters March in New York Following Release of Tyre Nichols Video
Protesters marched in New York City on Saturday, January 28, after footage showing Memphis Police fatally beating Tyre Nichols was made public on Friday.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that 29-year-old Nichols died in the hospital on January 10 after a physical altercation with police on January 7. The five officers who “caused Nichols’ injuries” were charged with second-degree murder on Thursday.The officers belonged to Memphis Police’s Street Crimes Operation to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods (SCORPION) unit. The 50-person unit was disbanded on Saturday. Credit: @Chrislejohnyc via Storyful
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Cannons Salute Kick Off of Tampa's Annual Pirate Festival
People dressed as pirates joined the Gasparilla Pirate Fest in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday, January 28.Local news outlets reported an estimated 300,000 people gathered in Tampa for the event.Video posted by the City of Tampa on Saturday shows the pirate ship Jose Gasparilla firing off cannons and docking in Tampa to start the event.The ship was named after pirate Jose Gaspar “who terrorized the coastal waters of West Florida during the late 18th and early 19th centuries,” the city’s website explained. Credit: City of Tampa via Storyful
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Dark Smoke Billows From 85-Vehicle Pileup on Interstate Near Beloit, Wisconsin
Approximately 85 vehicles were involved in a crash between Beloit and Janesville in Rock County, Wisconsin, leaving at least 21 people injured on Friday, January 27, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP).The WSP said that accident, which blocked the interstate from both directions, was caused by “snow, ice and whiteout conditions.”Video posted by Raquel Nortier on Friday shows smoke and fire from several vehicles involved in the crash in Rock County.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation warned drivers to be cautious of “slippery stretches” as “bitter cold temperatures” impact the state. Credit: Raquel Nortier via Storyful
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NYPD Officers Restrain Man Smashing Patrol Car Windshield During Protest for Tyre Nichols
A man climbed onto a patrol car in New York City’s Time Square and smashed the windshield during a protest on on Friday, January 27, following the release of bodycam footage showing Memphis Police beating Tyre Nichols to death.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported that 29-year-old Nichols died in the hospital on January 10 after a physical altercation with police on January 7. The five officers who “caused Nichols’ injuries” were charged with second-degree murder on Thursday.Demonstrators took to the streets after the body camera footage showing the violent altercation was released to the public on Friday.Video posted by @datainput on Friday shows officers swarming a man as he smashed a police car windshield in Times Square.Local news outlets reported that the man “was arrested for criminal mischief to a police vehicle” while “two other people were also arrested during the protests but it was unclear what for.” Credit: @datainput via Storyful
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Snowfall Turns Rapid City White as Winter Weather Moves Across Western South Dakota
Snow covered Rapid City, South Dakota, on the morning of Saturday, January 28, as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast additional snow accumulations of one to three inches in parts of the wider area.Video showing snow in a residential area was filmed by Dominic Zi, who said it was captured in Rapid City.The NWS warned of slippery road conditions in western South Dakota. Credit: Dominic Zi via Storyful