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"Lithium-Ion Battery Blaze Engulfs Cargo Ship Off Dutch Harbor, Alaska"
us-and-world2 years ago

"Lithium-Ion Battery Blaze Engulfs Cargo Ship Off Dutch Harbor, Alaska"

The U.S. Coast Guard is managing a fire on the cargo ship Genius Star XI, carrying lithium-ion batteries, by keeping it 2 miles offshore of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The fire started on Christmas Day, and the crew has taken measures to prevent an explosion. No injuries or oil leaks have been reported, and the Coast Guard has established a safety zone around the vessel while a team evaluates the situation. The city of Unalaska is prioritizing community safety and environmental protection as the situation is actively monitored. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

5-year-old racks up thousands in Amazon charges on mom's phone
us-and-world3 years ago

5-year-old racks up thousands in Amazon charges on mom's phone

A 5-year-old girl in Massachusetts spent over $3,000 on her mom's Amazon account while playing on her phone during a car ride. She ordered 10 pairs of cowgirl boots, five pink motorcycles, five blue motorcycles, and a kid-sized Jeep. Instead of punishing her daughter, the mom is using this as a teachable moment and plans to get her a bike more suited to her age range if she behaves and does chores around the house.