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Water crisis in Mississippi capital developed during failures in oversight, watchdog says
SUMMARY: A U.S. EPA report revealed that poor oversight by state and federal agencies led to a significant water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, leaving many residents without safe drinking water for weeks in 2021 and 2022. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) failed to adequately document issues in Jackson’s water system or alert city officials about significant problems. Consequences included over 750 boil-water notices from 2016-2020 and 7,300 water distribution pipe breaks. A federal judge appointed an independent administrator for the system in late 2022 after the crisis highlighted long-standing operational issues and poor water quality concerns in the city.
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Utility workers in Peru unearth pre-Incan tomb with 1,000-year-old remains
SUMMARY: In Lima, Peru, utility workers expanding underground gas networks discovered two pre-Incan tombs, one containing a 1,000-year-old burial with four clay vessels and three pumpkin shell artifacts linked to the pre-Incan Chancay culture. Archaeologist José Aliaga noted the individual was wrapped, seated with legs to the chest. Lima, home to over 400 archaeological sites, frequently reveals ancient remains during construction, with more than 2,200 finds reported by gas distributor Cálidda over two decades. Such discoveries highlight the city’s rich pre-Incan heritage, often surprising locals and passersby, reinforcing Lima’s unique archaeological significance among Latin American capitals.
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Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, is transferred to a prison camp in Texas
SUMMARY: Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend convicted in 2021 of aiding Epstein’s sexual abuse of minors, has been transferred from a federal prison in Tallahassee, Florida, to a minimum-security prison camp in Bryan, Texas. The Bureau of Prisons did not explain the transfer, and Maxwell’s attorney declined to comment. The low-security camp allows easier operations and inmate work without strict monitoring. Renewed public attention has surrounded Maxwell’s case following criticism of the Justice Department’s refusal to release more Epstein investigation documents. Recently, Maxwell was interviewed by the Deputy Attorney General, and the House Oversight Committee has expressed interest in questioning her with immunity offered.
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Justin Herring Memorial Blizzard Battle brings friendly competition to Gulfport on Miracle Treat Day
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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