Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024
A woman was attacked by a wild bull on a popular Mexican beach in Los Cabos despite warnings and her own instincts to move away, leaving tourists in danger due to interactions with the animals. Feeding and interacting with wild animals can lead to aggressive behavior and potentially dangerous situations.
Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024
On May 15, 2024, a bus carrying H-2A visa holders from Mexico to Cannon Farms in Dunnellon crashed on State Road 40 in Marion County, Florida. The accident resulted in the deaths of eight individuals and left dozens injured. The driver of a pickup truck, identified as Bryan Maclean Howard, veered into the bus's lane and caused it to overturn after reportedly smoking marijuana oil and taking prescription medications. Howard was arrested on eight counts of DUI manslaughter.
Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024
At least eight people died and over 30 were injured when a bus carrying migrant workers to a Florida watermelon farm crashed into another vehicle on State Road 40. The accident left the owner of the private company among the injured and closed a portion of the road for investigation.
Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024
A 15-year-old girl, Ella Adler, was fatally struck by a boat while waterskiing near Nixon Beach in Key Biscayne, Florida. The driver fled the scene. Ella was an outstanding student at Ransom Everglades High School and involved in dance team, Jewish Student Association, and speech and debate team. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission searches for the light blue center console boat with multiple white outboard motors involved in hit-and-run accident. A reward of up to $10,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest.
Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024
Former President Trump to hold rally in Wildwood, NJ on May 11th, drawing large crowds despite ongoing hush money trial. Known Republican stronghold with surging voter registration. Trump visited Wisconsin and Michigan last week but New Jersey is not a battleground state yet. Gates open at noon for beachfront rally with economy and border security concerns among attendees.
Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024
President Biden's administration to announce new tariffs on Chinese imports of electric vehicles and strategic items, aligning with policy priorities in climate, technology, and manufacturing. Protecting American jobs lost to offshoring and supporting domestic clean energy and semiconductor sectors. Existing tariffs on $370 billion annual goods kept, with new tariffs added for countermeasures against China's cheap products flood.
Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024
A bus plunged into the Moika River on St. Petersburg's Potseluyev Bridge on May 10, 2024, resulting in three fatalities and six injuries. The cause of the accident remains under investigation, but previous incidents on this bridge underscore the need for infrastructure maintenance and safety measures.
Broke On: Thursday, 09 May 2024
Paris experiences a surge in American tourists due to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, attracting five times more visitors than the 2024 Summer Olympics. Swift's Paris shows generate substantial revenue for local businesses and feature new outfits and setlist changes, including a revealing moment during the Tortured Poets Department era section.
Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024
A FedEx Express Boeing 767 cargo plane made an emergency landing at Istanbul Airport on May 8, 2024, after the front landing gear failed to deploy during the flight from Paris. The incident resulted in no injuries and a successful belly landing on rear wheels. An investigation is underway into the cause of the gear failure.
Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024
Sixth victim, José Mynor López, identified and recovered from Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site. Immigrant construction worker was one of six fatalities in March 26 incident. Recovery efforts ongoing to restore essential transportation link on East Coast.