SUMMARY: Gulfport’s Dairy Queen hosted its fourth annual Blizzard Battle on Miracle Treat Day, where Gulfport Fire and Police Departments competed to raise funds for Manning Family Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. The event honors the late Justin Herring, a beloved firefighter and three-time champion who passed away earlier this year. Five members from each department raced to finish 32-ounce Blizzards, with the Fire Department sweeping the victory again. Participants ate quickly, inspired by Herring’s memory. The Police Department was encouraged to practice for next year’s challenge. The fundraiser supports Children’s Miracle Network to aid the hospital’s greatest needs through donations.

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SUMMARY: Workers at South Carolina’s Savannah River Site, a former nuclear bomb parts facility, found a wasp nest with radiation levels 10 times above federal limits near liquid nuclear waste tanks. The nest was removed and treated as radioactive waste, with no wasps found. Officials say no tank leaks were detected, suggesting the nest absorbed residual onsite contamination. However, watchdog group Savannah River Site Watch criticized the report for lacking details on contamination sources and leak possibilities. The site, now focused on nuclear fuel and cleanup, still holds 43 active underground waste tanks, down from its Cold War-era peak of producing plutonium bomb cores.

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SUMMARY: Investigators revealed that the Army Black Hawk helicopter involved in the January midair collision over Washington was flying higher than allowed, with inaccurate altimeter readings showing it 80 to 100 feet lower than actual altitude. The helicopter’s outdated altimeter technology contrasted with newer, more accurate systems. The FAA had ignored 85 prior near misses at Reagan National Airport, and Army helicopters often flew with ADS-B Out equipment off, limiting tracking. Legislation proposed by Sen. Ted Cruz aims to mandate comprehensive ADS-B use for all aircraft, including military. Hearings continue to examine airspace safety, military routes, and air traffic control challenges.

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