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A man was detained and taken into custody by the Secret Service and Cincinnati Police after allegedly damaging property at Vice President JD Vance's Ohio home, which was unoccupied at the time; Vance and his family were not present.
An explosion occurred at the Givaudan Sense Colour plant on Payne Street in the Clifton neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, causing significant damage to the facility and nearby businesses. First responders and city officials were on the scene to manage the situation, redirect traffic, and assess the damage, which included shattered windows at local establishments like Quills Coffee and Beckman Fitness. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
A surveillance video captured a dramatic car explosion in Queens, New York City, which damaged five homes and five cars. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the incident.
As the Atlantic hurricane season begins, homeowners are facing skyrocketing insurance costs due to increased storm frequency and inflation. Last year saw a 11.3% rise in rates, and many insurers are pulling out of high-risk states like Florida and California. Homeowners are advised to shop around for better rates, raise deductibles, or invest in home fortifications to mitigate costs.
An 81-year-old man in Azusa, California, was arrested for allegedly terrorizing his neighbors with a slingshot for over a decade, causing property damage and nearly injuring people. Police identified and apprehended Prince Raymond King after a lengthy investigation, finding the weapon and ball bearings in his residence. He is being held without bail.
Nikeeta Sriram is embroiled in a legal battle to reclaim her Mid-Wilshire home in Los Angeles after her tenant, Nicholas Jarzabek, allegedly turned it into an illegal Airbnb rental. Despite Jarzabek's initial appearance as a responsible tenant, Sriram discovered he was subletting the property without her consent, causing significant property damage and financial loss. Sriram has filed an eviction lawsuit and received a writ of possession, but faces delays due to a backlog in the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department. Airbnb has since removed the illegal listings, but Sriram continues to face challenges in regaining control of her home.
A technician at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, who also worked as a freelance artist, secretly hung up one of his own paintings in the museum in hopes of gaining artistic recognition, but was caught and subsequently fired. The man now faces investigation for property damage after drilling holes into the wall to display his artwork. This incident echoes a similar case in Germany where another artist successfully smuggled her painting into an exhibition and received praise for it.
Strong winds across the Front Range and Denver metro area caused multiple fires due to downed power lines, with wind gusts above 90 mph reported in several counties. The winds led to property damage, travel hazards, power outages, and fires, with incidents of electrical hazards and small wildfires being reported. Fire weather warnings are in effect as wind gusts continue to reach 50 to 80 mph with low humidity.
Extreme winds in Denver and the Front Range caused extensive property damage, power outages for over 150,000 people, and travel hazards. Some gusts exceeded 90 mph, leading to downed lines and damaged infrastructure. Xcel Energy implemented preemptive outages for about 55,000 customers, and the remaining outages could last until Monday or longer. The Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion was struck by a falling tree, and a construction site in Westminster collapsed, causing street closures.
A landslide in Newport Beach has put three homes at risk, with one losing most of its backyard and the other two being yellow-tagged as a precaution. The location, near the back bay and the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area, has seen a similar slide in March 2023. Crews are on the scene to protect life and property and limit the damage.
Emergency officials in Anderson County, Kentucky confirmed that an EF-1 tornado caused property damage to homes, barns, and farms on Willisburg Road, with no reported injuries. The National Weather Service surveyed the damage, while a tornado was also confirmed in neighboring Nelson County, though it's unclear if it was the same tornado.
Tornadoes in Ohio over the past decade have ranged from EF2 to EF4 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, causing varying degrees of property damage and resulting in a few indirect deaths. The most significant tornado occurred on May 27, 2019, with 23 tornadoes reaching EF4 and causing an estimated $582.1 million in property damage, as well as 1 direct and 1 indirect death. The prevalence of tornadoes in the U.S., including Ohio, underscores the need for preparedness and awareness of the potential risks associated with these natural disasters.
Cara Delevingne's parents revealed that an electrical fire, exacerbated by high winds, caused the devastating blaze that destroyed the supermodel's Los Angeles home, leaving her "devastated" as it contained her "whole life." The 6,650-square-foot mansion caught fire around 4 a.m., with the flames engulfing one room and spreading to the attic, leading to a roof collapse. Despite the tragedy, Cara confirmed her cats survived and expressed gratitude to first responders, while reflecting on the fragility of life.
A landslide in Los Angeles destroyed a hillside home, endangered at least two others, and left a pool at a third residence on the edge of a large fissure. No victims were found, but several people were evacuated. The cause of the landslide is unknown, but it is suspected to be related to the drenching winter storms that have saturated the ground in Southern California. The Fire Department is assessing the structures and hillsides, and there is a possibility of more rain returning this weekend.
Spectrum crews working on fiber optic lines in Central Texas neighborhoods have caused property damage and disruptions to essential services, leading to complaints from homeowners. Issues include ruptured gas and sewage lines, broken sprinkler systems, and lack of communication and permission for access to private property. Homeowner's associations have expressed frustration with Spectrum's limited communication and the impact on residents' essential services and employment. Spectrum has made leadership changes within its contractors and is working to resolve customer issues, while local authorities are discussing possible ordinance updates to address utility work-related concerns.