All articles tagged with #spill
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WCVB Boston
A tanker truck carrying 10,000 gallons of milk rolled over on the on-ramp to the Massachusetts Turnpike in Auburn, spilling milk and diesel fuel onto the roadway. The driver was uninjured, and the ramp remains closed as crews work to clean up the spill.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Alphonzo Terrell, a former Twitter employee, was laid off after Elon Musk's acquisition of the platform. In response, Terrell and his colleague DeVaris Brown launched Spill, a new app aimed at creating a positive, safe, and inclusive social media experience for marginalized communities. Spill has garnered over 200,000 users since its beta launch in June and has raised over $5 million in funding. The platform focuses on content moderation, community guidelines, and creator recognition to address the challenges faced by Black, LGBTQ+, and other historically marginalized users. Spill aims to provide a distinct culture and experience, setting itself apart from existing platforms like Twitter.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WSOC Charlotte
A tractor-trailer carrying powdered chicken poop flipped on a ramp to Interstate 85 in Gaston County, North Carolina, spilling its load and shutting down the ramp. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and the onramp is expected to remain closed for several hours while crews clean up the mess. There were no reported injuries, and officials stated that there is no health hazard associated with the spill.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Mashable
SPILL is a rising Black-owned alternative to Twitter, aiming to create a safer and more diverse community for "culture drivers" within the Black community. It has gained popularity following recent changes on Twitter and is currently ranked third among the top free apps in the App Store. While currently only available on iOS, SPILL is working on an Android version. Interested users need an invitation code to join, but there is also a waitlist for beta testers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
Twitter users turned to alternative platforms after Elon Musk's announcement of rate-limiting accounts that don't subscribe to Twitter Blue. Spill, a social platform for diverse communities, saw significant growth with over 100,000 new accounts created over the weekend. Bluesky, a decentralized app funded by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, also experienced a surge in users. Post, a publisher-focused Twitter alternative, reported a 4x increase in daily active users. Mastodon, an open-source federated platform, gained popularity as an early front-runner among Twitter competitors. Meta is expected to launch its own Twitter clone called Threads this summer.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A truck carrying 40,000 pounds of toxic soil from a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio overturned, spilling roughly half its contents onto the highway. The driver sustained minor injuries and was cited for operating a vehicle without reasonable control. The spilled soil did not threaten any waterways. The cleanup process of removing contaminated soil and water from the site remains ongoing more than two months after the derailment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
Officials in Philadelphia have stated that the city's drinking water is safe to consume until at least tonight, following a spill in the Delaware River. The spill occurred on Sunday, and while the cause is still under investigation, officials have stated that the water treatment plant is operating normally and that there is no need for residents to boil their water.