Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024
At Lake Powell on July 28, 2024, a pontoon boat capsized near buoy 12 and the mouth of Navajo Canyon, resulting in the deaths of one woman and two young children. Melissa Bean, aged 72, and four-year-olds Gabriel Hart and Zeniff Cox lost their lives when the boat was being towed by another vessel and capsized around 3:18 p.m. Two other passengers were critically injured. The National Park Service and local authorities are investigating the cause of the capsizing.
Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024
Delta Air Lines, the world's premier international airline, is working to restore normal operations following last week's CrowdStrike outage that caused over 400 flight cancellations and approximately 860 flight delays. The incident resulted in significant disruptions and apologies from CEO Ed Bastian. Delta is taking care of affected customers with meals, accommodations, vouchers, and SkyMiles as investigations continue.
Broke On: Sunday, 21 July 2024
Bangladesh protests: Students demand merit-based jobs, clash with police over quota system and PM Hasina's rule. Over 200 reported deaths, internet shutdown, curfew and military presence. Crisis exposes deep-seated anger towards government's authoritarianism and corruption.
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024
Two sailors, James Brett Clibbery (70) and Sarah Justine Packwood (54), were discovered dead on Sable Island, Nova Scotia on July 10, 2024. Their bodies were found in a boat that had washed ashore from their yacht, Theros. The couple had set sail from Halifax Harbor for a transatlantic voyage and documented their travels extensively on YouTube. The investigation into their cause of death is ongoing with no signs of foul play.
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Delta Air Lines, the second-largest US airline, faces ongoing disruptions due to a technology outage caused by a CrowdStrike software update. Over 4,000 flights have been canceled since last Friday, affecting thousands of passengers and crew members. The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating Delta for consumer protection compliance during the disruptions.
Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024
Delta Air Lines, the world's second-largest airline, canceled over 6,000 flights due to a technology issue caused by a faulty Windows update from CrowdStrike. The problem affected up to half of Delta's IT systems worldwide and left many passengers stranded or forced to change travel plans. CEO Ed Bastian apologized and offered compensation while the airline works around the clock to resolve the issue. Other airlines also experienced disruptions due to the global tech outage.
Broke On: Sunday, 21 July 2024
A global tech outage caused by CrowdStrike's software update on July 22, 2024, disrupted industries including aviation, leaving Delta Air Lines with over 4,800 canceled or delayed flights and stranded thousands of passengers. The incident affected various sectors like healthcare, delivery companies, retailers, and financial institutions. Delta offered assistance to customers but faced criticism for continued disruptions and poor customer service. Companies should prepare for tech disruptions by implementing redundant systems.
Broke On: Thursday, 06 July 2023
On July 6, 2023, Illinois woman Sonya Massey was fatally shot inside her home by Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson during a response to her 911 call reporting an intruder. Grayson has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and other offenses. Court documents detail that Massey was in the kitchen when Grayson threatened her with his gun and shot her without attempting aid. The incident led to protests, condolences from Governor J.B. Pritzker, and Grayson's termination from the sheriff's office.
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024
Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis was mistakenly removed from a United Airlines plane in July 2024 after requesting ice for his son. The flight attendant's accusations led to Davis being handcuffed and questioned by authorities before being released without charges. The attendant has been removed from duty while the incident is under review.
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024
Six individuals, including two Americans of Vietnamese descent and four Vietnamese nationals, were found dead in separate areas of a room at Bangkok's Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel on July 16, 2024. The initial investigation suggests poisoning as a potential cause of death with no signs of struggle or forced entry. All victims had checked out but failed to do so in person, leading to the discovery by hotel staff. The police are currently investigating and collecting evidence while the prime minister has visited the scene without providing further information.