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U.S. troops in South Korea received an air raid warning due to North Korea sending balloons filled with human waste across the border, in retaliation for South Korean activists sending anti-North Korean leaflets. The warning did not require sheltering, and no balloons landed on U.S. military installations. The incident highlights ongoing tensions on the Korean peninsula, with North Korea also conducting recent ballistic missile tests.
A truck leaking human waste caused a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The unsecured load of the Mack truck created slick conditions on the road, leading to a driver losing control and hitting a state police car, causing a chain reaction. The driver of the truck has been charged with multiple offenses and the highway was closed for three hours. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued a warning for swimmers to stay out of the water at 50 local beaches due to dangerously high levels of human waste. Recent rainfall has caused sewage systems to overflow, leading to excessive waste runoff. The high levels of waste pose health risks such as E. coli, diarrhea, and respiratory illnesses. Lifeguards have raised red flags, leaving beachgoers disappointed and unable to swim. To prevent future closures, experts suggest tackling climate change and investing in stormwater runoff solutions.