False Emergency Alert On Missile Launch In Hawaii
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In what can only be described as a gross understatement, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says the false emergency alert sent to Hawaiians about an incoming ballistic missile on Saturday is “absolutely unacceptable.
The FCC issued a rase statement saying the warning "caused a wave of panic," which was worsened by the 38-minute delay before a correction alert was issued. The official explanation, of course, is “human error” – that an employee “pushed a wrong button” during shift change.
But more concerning that the error? The fact that state officials knew the alert was false within three minutes – and yet, they delayed giving an “all clear” for nearly 40 minutes. And get this. The employee guilty of the error? They still have a job. As for what took so long to get the “oops” message out, officials say that application wasn’t loaded in the computer and it took all that time to make it happen.
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Earthquake Rocks Peru; At Least 2 Dead
At least two people are dead and several missing after a magnitude-7.1 earthquake in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru early yesterday. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck near the coast and about 25 miles south-southwest of Acari.
Authorities say the quake collapsed homes and trapped some people, and caused power outages. At last check, 65 people were injured and at least 17 people are missing.
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Starbucks Testing Fees For Paper Cups
Starbucks stores in London are going to start charging customers about seven cents for using paper cups. The test is an attempt to see whether the extra charge will encourage more customers to use recyclable cups when ordering their drinks. The surcharge on cups is expected to begin next month and run for about three months.
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Mega Millions Jackpot: A 20-Year-Old Florida Man Takes It All
Dang lucky guy!
A 20-year-old Florida man is claiming a 450-million-dollar Mega Millions jackpot. Lottery officials say Shane Missler bought the sole winning ticket last week at a 7-Eleven in Port Richey, where he lives. And by the way? It was a “quick pick.”
In a brief statement, Missler said he "wasn't really surprised" because he had "a feeling" that he might win. Missler plans to use the windfall to take care of his family, plan for the future and have some fun. "I'm only 20,” he says. “But I hope to use it to pursue a variety of passions, help my family and do some good for humanity." To that end, Missler has “retired” and has founded the company, “Secret 007, LLC.”
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The first African-American woman to make the Olympic speedskating team
Maame Biney made history on Saturday when she became the first African-American woman to make the Olympic speed skating team. Biney was so excited at the win that she began clapping and pumping her arms, causing her to lose her balance and fall over. But luckily, she was able to laugh it off.
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