[FoxNews] Response has shifted from rescue to recovery at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview, authorities say
At least one person was killed and nine others were unaccounted for Tuesday after a tank containing a corrosive chemical mixture ruptured and collapsed at a Washington paper mill, authorities said.
Nine people were injured in the collapse at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview, including one firefighter, officials said. Injuries ranged from minor to critical.
Officials said the response had shifted from rescue operations to recovery efforts.
"At the moment we are not aware of any rescues that are yet to be made," Cowlitz Fire and Rescue Chief Scott Goldstein said during a news conference.
The cause of the collapse remained under investigation.
Emergency crews responded Tuesday morning after a tank containing a chemical mixture known as "white liquor" ruptured at the facility. White liquor is a corrosive chemical mixture used in the paper-making process.
Officials initially estimated the tank contained about 80,000 gallons of the substance, but later revised the amount to roughly 900,000 gallons.
Authorities said approximately 90,000 gallons may still remain inside the damaged tank, which remains unstable and continues to complicate recovery efforts.
Several people suffered injuries ranging from minor to critical, including burns and inhalation injuries. One firefighter was among the injured.
Officials said there was no direct threat to the surrounding community.
The incident comes days after roughly 50,000 California residents faced evacuation orders tied to a hazardous materials emergency at an aerospace facility in Orange County.
On Tuesday, officials lifted the final evacuation order for residents in Garden Grove living near a damaged chemical tank at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems that had previously been at risk of exploding after a tank containing highly flammable methyl methacrylate (MMA) overheated and became compromised. Officials said the immediate risk of explosion, fire or leak had passed.
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[Regnum] The five Italian divers who died in a cave in the Maldives may not have been trained for such dives or had the appropriate equipment, according to cavers interviewed.
Caves are dangerous, even more when they’re under water. Since I never got past sport diver certification, and am not more than a middling swimmer, I’ve never been tempted to dive in one.
Speleologist Alexey Shelepin explained that cave diving uses a khodovik—a rope on a reel that helps find its way back. He said the deceased didn't have one, and their equipment, judging by the evidence, looked more like standard open-water gear.
Idiots. When unexpected death is a real possibility, don’t stint on safety gear.
"They most likely just messed things up, couldn't find the exit, couldn't find the line. And they were simply disoriented due to a lack of specific training," caver and diver Lyubov Gomareva noted in an interview with RBC.
She also admitted that improper gas selection, oxygen intoxication, or nitrogen intoxication could have played a role. She added that the long fins the Italians were wearing, judging by the photos, are unsuitable for cave diving: they stir up sand and significantly reduce visibility.
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Not finding the way out can be deadly in any cave.
We used to go 'dry' spelunking during college. Always had markers or a tag line to find our way out.
The tag line (think 5lb roll, or two, of 200# test sisal twine with about 1,200-1,500 feet) worked better for longer explores as the batteries on our lights didn't always last as long as we wanted (although we did carry spares).
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#5
A diving certification is not necessary in the Maldives. You pay $100, rent your equipment and go diving! That’s it.
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Modern Person walk up to Bison and Elk for clicks. I watched a gal do a yoga handstand near mid-waterfall on wet, lichen covered polished rock, and if she fell she wouldn't be seen until a golf course intake was plugged.
Scientists who dedicate their careers to the exploration and study of caves and karst environments. They investigate cave formations (speleothems), underground water systems, ancient climates, and unique cave ecosystems.
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A diving certification is not necessary in the Maldives.
Resorts generally provide a quick course and basic sports diver certification as part of the newbie dive package. It’s rarely as demanding as the course offered by dive shops back home, but it should include a certified dive master supervising the newbie for the first couple of dives. Nonetheless idiots will insist on saving money by going off on their own without training, even in rock quarries in the U.S., and then bad things are likely to happen.
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[Regnum] US authorities must stop pressuring Cuba. This was stated by the country's Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla.
"We call on the US government to leave Cuba alone and allow it to live in peace," Granma newspaper quoted the minister as saying.
No. It’s time to finish this thing that’s been going on since Kennedy was president.
The Cuban Foreign Minister sharply criticized Washington's policy, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability. Rodriguez also pointed out the consequences of the energy blockade against Cuba.
He emphasized that the republic poses no threat to the United States and is ready for dialogue based on respect for sovereignty and non-interference. The minister also called on the international community to prevent a potential humanitarian catastrophe or military escalation.
On May 20, the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced that a U.S. Navy carrier strike group had entered the Caribbean Sea. The group included the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, the destroyer USS Gridley, and the supply tanker USNS Patuxent. The deployment came amid accusations from Washington against Castro, who is accused of involvement in the deaths of American citizens in 1996.
US President Donald Trump has ruled out any escalation between Washington and Havana. However, the White House chief has previously repeatedly threatened Cuba with military force. Earlier this year, he threatened to impose tariffs on imports from countries supplying fuel to the island. On May 1, the American leader announced his intention to address Cuba after the conflict with Iran ends.
On May 16, The New York Times reported that US authorities were considering conducting a similar operation against former Cuban President Raúl Castro as was carried out against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Journalists indicated that, to implement this initiative, the US side intends to initiate criminal proceedings against the former Cuban president.
As usual again Communism government has failed.
It seem every communist nation at some point, faces a major internal economical awaking due mass internal shortages of basic items like food, medical and energy.
You mean 65 years of an economic embargo is working? I feel much better that not being able to purchase Cuban rum or cigars brought down Castro and follow-on regime.
#5
"Does Vietnam still have a communism form of government? If not, what does Vietnam have?"
While Vietnam operates under a Communist "style of Gov". It has moved more and more to socialist-capitalist oriented market economy.
Where the government still plays a role in economic development, BUT ! Also allows market forces to influence supply and demand.
The economy has transitioned from a centrally planned communist system to a mixed economy used by most of the world. Gov regs for protection and general Free enterprise for keep the nation in supply and $$$$$.
In 2025 it imported about $45B from the USA and exported the US around $170B alone.
BTW: in a communist Government there are NO billionaires Here is a list of Vietnam's
Phạm Nhật Vượng is in the top world 100
#6
If Cuba ends their long-standing communist embrace, what sort of example will this set for NYC, Chicago, California, and other left-leaning pockets ?
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#6 If Cuba ends their long-standing communist embrace, what sort of example will this set for NYC, Chicago, California, and other left-leaning pockets ?
Mentorship lost.
Bottles of 90 proof Old Karl Marx will be in short supply, at least temporarily.
Oblivious foreigner marketing error. These things happen in all directions — it’s definitely not a uniquely American failing.
[MSN] Starbucks South Korea’s head, Shinsegae Group chairman, Chung Yong-jim, recently apologized for a major marketing blunder following a backlash against the company for promoting tank-shaped tumblers to mark the country’s solemn May 18 ‘Tank Day.’ This is the second public apology in the past few weeks for the wildly inappropriate campaign.
WHAT IS 'TANK DAY'?
The coffee company reportedly used the anniversary of the Gwangju Democratic Uprising in an advertising promotion. On May 18, 1980, a student-led protest in South Korea’s city of Gwangju against the military dictator Chun Doo-hwan turned violent when the military responded with force (including tanks). Hundreds of lives were lost, leading to an annual day of remembrance for the innocent victims.
WHAT IS STARBUCKS 'TANK DAY' CAMPAIGN?
While the holiday is a somber time to memorialize the tragic events of May 18, Starbucks is accused of using it as a marketing tool. The company was set to debut promotional tumblers shaped like tanks and the slogan, “Thwack it on the table.” Of course, the offensive idea outraged consumers, prompting protests against Starbucks.
HOW DID STARBUCKS RESPOND TO THE 'TANK DAY' BACKLASH?
Majority Starbucks owner, the Shinsegae Group, has now apologized twice for the outrageous idea. Chung said, in a recent press conference, “First of all, I, as Chairman of Shinsegae Group, sincerely apologize to and ask for forgiveness from bereaved families of May 18 democratic uprising victims, the bereaved family of Park Jong-chol, citizens of Gwangju, and South Korean people who have felt deep hurt and disappointment over this matter.”
He continued, “I take it very seriously the fact that many people felt deep pain and anger because of Starbucks Korea’s inappropriate marketing campaign…I will make no excuses. I am solely responsible for the matter. It is my fault.”
Outrage spread from South Korea across the globe, with critics of the company flocking to social media. One confused commenter asked on a recent Reddit post, “How does something like this even get all the way to becoming an actual product?” while others wrote, “How do people get to CEO positions while being this stupid?” and, “Honestly, how did not one person notice this? Or did someone notice but didn't feel comfortable speaking up?”
Obviously, Starbucks immediately pulled the campaign. But that may not be enough to regain consumers’ confidence. Following the second public apology, shares of the Shinsegae Group fell by 2.8%. While they did make a slight recovery, it doesn’t look like Starbucks South Korea’s customers are ready to forgive and forget yet.
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] The cuts will gut the so-called 'NATO Force Model,' the alliance framework for defending Europe drawn up in 2022 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
It lays out exactly which troops, jets, ships and weapons each member state must hand over to NATO's Supreme Commander if war breaks out on the continent.
The US accounts for roughly 62 percent of total defense spending across NATO, with an annual military budget of around $980 billion.
Trump has long criticized European allies for failing to spend enough on their own militaries and for not pulling their weight in shouldering the cost of the alliance.
Earlier this month, the Pentagon announced it would draw down 5,000 troops from Germany over the next six to twelve months.
The move came after Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz slammed Trump's lack of strategy in the war against Iran.
Accusing him of having no strategy is not the same as him having no strategy…
Ahead of the meeting last week, NATO leaders were prepared for Washington to scale back support but they were reportedly blindsided by the speed of the request, according to Der Spiegel.
Hegseth's envoy informed them that each member state is expected to bring concrete offers to a 'Force Sourcing Conference' in June that spell out exactly which countries will the gaps left by the US drawdown.
#4
NATO will be replaced with a series of bi-lateral agreements.
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The USA is way overdue to leave.
Like Gen Dwight Eisenhower (IKE), the first Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, said that if U.S. troops were to be stationed in Europe for more than 10 years, then the whole project would be a failure.
Using Ikes date, that would have been in 1961.
We are 67+ years past Ikes NATO time to leave date.
[Breitbart] Muslim faithful took part in the climactic ritual of the annual hajj pilgrimage on Wednesday, symbolically stoning the devil near Mecca.
From dawn, crowds of pilgrims gathered in the valley of Mina, southeast of the holy city of Mecca, to throw pebbles at concrete pillars symbolising the devil.
It reenacts the Prophet Abraham’s stoning of the devil at three places where Satan is said to have tried to dissuade him from obeying God’s command to sacrifice his son Ishmael.
More than 1.7 million people are taking part in the hajj this year. The pilgrimage is a requirement for all Muslims to perform at least once in their life if they have the means.
#1
if they can not afford an animal they may fast for 3 days during Hajj and 7 days after per Q 2:196
per post Quran rulings, the animal sacrifice can be via paying someone else to do it and in practice, during the Hajj, the people doing the sacrifice accept payment from many people for each animal that is sacrificed
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Have to ask in humor at least.
Where's PETA and the usual animal rights groups.
Or are the Muslims likely to them their A$$es.
#8
Woody Guthrie fires up the old Dodge.
"Got a woke, folksy protest to lodge
With them Islamofascists!"
[swigs moonshine... and crashes
one crossroads ahead of the hajj]
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