Phil Helsel
Phil Helsel is a reporter for NBC News, covering a range of topics from breaking news stories to national and international events. He is known for his clear and unbiased reporting style.
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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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Recent Articles
Unusual Shark Attacks in Texas and Florida: Two People Hospitalized as Bull Shark Sparks Concerns During Hurricane Beryl's Approach
Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024On the Fourth of July, 2024, multiple shark attacks occurred in Texas and Florida, resulting in hospitalizations and safety warnings for beachgoers. Authorities relocated the identified Bull shark to deeper waters. The increased shark activity may be linked to weather changes ahead of Hurricane Beryl. Hurricane Beryl Regains Strength as Category 3 Storm, Makes Landfall in Mexico: Death Toll Rises to Nine
Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024Hurricane Beryl, a record-breaking Category 3 storm, made landfall on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula on July 5th, bringing dangerous winds and heavy rain. The hurricane had already caused nine deaths in other Caribbean countries before reaching Mexico. With maximum sustained winds of 115 mph at landfall, the National Hurricane Center issued warnings for the Yucatán Peninsula coast. As American tourists hunkered down and flights were canceled, the storm set records as the first Category 4 hurricane in June and the earliest Category 4 storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. 
California's First Known Fatal Black Bear Attack: 71-Year-Old Woman Identified as Victim in Downieville
Broke On: Wednesday, 08 November 2023In Downieville, a small Sierra Nevada community, a 71-year-old woman named Patrice Miller became California's first known fatal bear attack victim. An autopsy confirmed that a black bear caused her death by mauling her. The animal was later trapped and DNA confirmed it was responsible for the attack. Downieville, located about 50 miles northwest of Lake Tahoe, is home to approximately 35,000 black bears – the only type in California – which have increased significantly since 1982. Adult males can weigh up to 400 pounds and females around 100-300 pounds. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(749x0:751x2)/Trevor-Brown-021724-1-7d7024c43fa34b7989dc39e91362545f.jpg)
One Firefighter Killed, 13 Injured in Propane-Related House Explosion in Sterling, Virginia
Broke On: Sunday, 18 February 2024A house explosion in Sterling, Virginia on Friday, February 17th killed one firefighter and injured 13 others. The cause of the explosion is believed to be propane-related. Two Individuals Shot at Worcester State University, Campus on Lockdown
Broke On: Wednesday, 01 December 2021Two individuals were shot at Worcester State University on the night of November 30, 2021. The university was put on lockdown and students were advised to shelter in place. The victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment, their conditions are unknown. No arrests have been made and the university remains on lockdown.
