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"Tragic Death at Salt Lake City Airport Highlights Mental Health and Security Concerns"

A 30-year-old man named Kyler Efinger died after breaching security at Salt Lake City International Airport and entering an Airbus A220-100's engine cowling. The incident occurred after Efinger, a ticketed passenger, passed through a TSA checkpoint and later caused a disturbance in the terminal. He accessed the airfield through an emergency exit and was found unconscious by authorities, with his clothes on the runway. Despite CPR and naloxone administration, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations by Salt Lake City police and federal agencies, including the FAA, NTSB, and TSA, are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the breach and Efinger's death. The airport is reviewing its response to improve future security and communication.

2 years ago•Source: Salt Lake Tribune

"Wave of Bomb Threats Triggers Evacuations at Multiple State Capitols"

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1.225 min•2 years ago

"Wave of Bomb Threats Triggers Evacuations at Multiple State Capitols"

Multiple state capitols, including those in Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, and Mississippi, were evacuated due to bomb threats. Officials, such as Georgia's top elections official Gabriel Sterling, urged caution and advised against jumping to conclusions about the perpetrators, emphasizing the potential for "chaos agents" to sow discord ahead of the 2024 elections. The threats come as the nation approaches the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and follow reports of increased threats to government workers.

via NPR