Originally published in 2011....
Smugglers Launch Pot Over the Fence
Smugglers along the U.S.–Mexico border were caught using a medieval-style catapult to launch marijuana over the fence. National Guard soldiers discovered a nine-foot catapult capable of flinging multi-pound bales of pot into the U.S., where they were picked up on the other side. While the suspects escaped, authorities confiscated the equipment and drugs, marking one of the most unusual smuggling...
School Lunches vs. Packed Lunches: A Health Study
A study published in the American Heart Journal found that sixth graders who ate school lunches had a significantly higher risk of obesity than those who brought food from home. The research linked school meals—often high in sugar, fat, and low-cost starches like corn and potatoes—to a 29% increased obesity risk, higher than the risk from excessive screen time. In...
Deadly Hospital Fire in Kolkata: Safety Failures and Tragedy (2011)
This 2011 ASL news video reports on a deadly hospital fire in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta). A basement fire at the Advanced Medical Research Institute filled the sealed building with smoke, trapping patients and leading to mass suffocation. Delayed emergency response, equipment failures, and lack of staff training contributed to 94 deaths. Investigations later led to arrests and raised serious questions...
