A tenth resident has died following the deadly fire that tore through the Gabriel House assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, officials confirmed Thursday.
Brenda Cropper, 66, died in hospital late Wednesday after days in critical condition. Her death brings the toll from Sunday night’s blaze to 10. Most victims were over the age of 60. The fire, which broke out on the second floor, left dozens injured and forced some residents to hang from windows, crying for help. Authorities say the cause is still under investigation, but it does not appear suspicious.
While official inspection records since 2019 show no violations, disturbing accounts from former staff and residents have raised concerns. Former worker Jenn Marley described pest infestations, dirty bathrooms, and undercooked food. “Hot dogs and a teaspoon of beans. I’m sorry, my cat eats more than that,” she said.
Union officials say firefighter staffing levels were too low to respond effectively. The city has promised to boost shift numbers, first with overtime and later with new hires.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused European countries of taking grain originally meant for impoverished nations under the 2022 Black Sea Gra...
The UK and Germany have signed a landmark treaty that includes plans for a direct rail connection between London and Berlin, aimed at boosting travel ...
A tenth resident has died following the deadly fire that tore through the Gabriel House assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, officia...
At least 63 people have died and 290 were injured in Pakistan’s Punjab province within 24 hours of heavy monsoon rains, authorities said Thursday....
President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus said formal negotiations on the island’s future will not resume unless Turkish Cypr...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused European countries of taking grain originally meant for impoverished nations under the 2022 Black Sea Grain Initiative.
The UK and Germany have signed a landmark treaty that includes plans for a direct rail connection between London and Berlin, aimed at boosting travel and trade between the two countries.
At least 63 people have died and 290 were injured in Pakistan’s Punjab province within 24 hours of heavy monsoon rains, authorities said Thursday.
President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus said formal negotiations on the island’s future will not resume unless Turkish Cypriots’ sovereign equality and international status are recognised.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will send an upgraded ‘version 3.0’ free-trade agreement to their heads of government for approval in October, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday after regional talks in Kuala Lumpur.
Germany's export slump since 2021 is largely driven by deep-rooted competitiveness issues, the Bundesbank warned in its latest report, calling for urgent structural reforms.
Israeli researchers have unveiled an artificial intelligence tool that can determine a person’s true biological age from tiny DNA samples with remarkable precision.
Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney is reportedly the top contender to become the next Bond girl, as director Denis Villeneuve and Amazon look to modernise the James Bond franchise.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused European countries of taking grain originally meant for impoverished nations under the 2022 Black Sea Grain Initiative.
The UK and Germany have signed a landmark treaty that includes plans for a direct rail connection between London and Berlin, aimed at boosting travel and trade between the two countries.
At least 63 people have died and 290 were injured in Pakistan’s Punjab province within 24 hours of heavy monsoon rains, authorities said Thursday.
President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus said formal negotiations on the island’s future will not resume unless Turkish Cypriots’ sovereign equality and international status are recognised.
The White House confirmed on Thursday that President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, following questions about visible swelling in his legs.
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