FEMA accidentally sends news release declaring disaster for Cowboys after loss to Saints

New Orleans Saints defensive back Tyrann Mathieu (32) celebrates his reception during the second half of a football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 15, 2024 .(AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

The Dallas Cowboys’ blowout loss last week against the New Orleans Saints was reportedly called a federal disaster by a government agency, accidentally.

According to multiple reports, the Federal Emergency Management Agency accidentally sent out a news release declaring a major disaster for the state of Texas following the Saints’ dominating victory.

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance was available to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Saints, in the agency’s original news release.

Later, the disaster response team said their message was sent out by mistake and was supposed to be just used for training purposes.

The Saints handed the Cowboys their first loss of the season with a 44-19 win on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.

16-year-old dies in apparent lightning strike while riding his bike, reports say

Cameron Day, a junior at McArthur High School, suffered reported burn wounds to his chest and inner thighs. (GoFundMe)

Pembroke Pines, Fla.

A teenager in Florida has reportedly died in an apparent lightning strike.

WSVN reports that a 16-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday with burn wounds to his chest and inner thighs after lightning was seen in the area.

Pembroke Pines authorities reported that they found the teen lying in the grass in the rain on his bicycle and not moving.

He was taken to the Memorial Hospital Regional, but did not survive, reports said.

Loved ones identified him as Cameron Day, a junior at McArthur High School in the Hollywood area.

“She [Day’s mother] faces the unimaginable loss of her son, Cameron Day. Cameron was only 16 years old and in 11th grade,” friends and family shared. “He was a bright light and sweet soul who touched the lives of so many.”

There was reported stormy weather in South Florida on the day of the lightning strike.

Day’s friends and family said was in the school band.

“His passion for music, leadership, and unwavering love for his bandmates … McArthur’s Herd of Sound made him an integral part of their family,” loved ones shared. “He was a beloved son, brother, and friend — someone who brought joy and inspiration to everyone around him.”

Friends and family have started a GoFundMe to help the Day family with funeral expenses.

Man wins lottery for $250K thanks to playing his ‘lucky numbers’

Andrew Fidler’s “lucky numbers” paid off for a $250,000 win in Monday night’s Powerball drawing. (North Carolina Education Lottery)

Raleigh, N.C.

A lottery player in North Carolina says his numbers came through for him when playing Powerball earlier this week.

According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, Andrew Fidler’s “lucky numbers” paid off for a $250,000 win in Monday night’s Powerball drawing.

Fidler said the numbers he played had been lucky for him before, so he decided to try them again.

“I was just feeling extremely lucky,” he said. “This is phenomenal timing.”

Fidler bought his $3 ticket online and matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000.

But because he bought a Power Play ticket, his prize grew to $250,000 when the 5X multiplier hit.

“I was in disbelief,” he said. “It was definitely awesome.”

Fidler realized he won in the middle of the night when he woke up and checked his phone. He said he barely got any sleep after that.

“I’m very exhausted, but also extremely excited,” he said.

Fidler arrived at lottery headquarters on Tuesday to claim his winnings and took home $178,751 after taxes.

“We are currently looking at houses right now,” the lucky winner said.

Powerball is one of six draw games in North Carolina where players have the option of buying their tickets at a retail location or online.

Cabin pressure issue leaves Delta passengers with bloody ears and noses, reports say

FILE — The reported issue was on Delta Flight 1203 with passengers being accommodated on another aircraft. (Atlanta News First)

Salt Lake City

Passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight are recovering after a reported pressurization issue caused injuries to a few of the flyers.

CNN reports the pressure in the cabin caused bloody noses and other issues for travelers who were heading from Salt Lake City to Portland, Oregon, last Sunday.

The reported issue was on Delta Flight 1203 with passengers being accommodated on another aircraft once the plane returned to the airport in Salt Lake City.

A spokesperson for the airline shared that technicians fixed the pressurization issue on the aircraft and the plane was returned to service the next day.

Passenger Caryn Allen told KSL that it didn’t take very long for passengers to notice something was wrong on Sunday’s flight.

Allen said she and her husband had to put their hands over their ears while noticing another passenger suffering from a bloody nose.

“I looked about a row behind me, over on the other side of the aisle, and there was a gentleman that clearly had a very bad bloody nose, and people were trying to help him,” Allen said.

Another passenger, Jaci Purser, shared that it felt like somebody was stabbing her in the ear where she found blood.

A Delta Air Lines spokesperson apologized to the customers and said their flight crews followed protocol and gave the affected flyers immediate attention.

Just last week, WANF reported that a Delta plane was involved in an incident at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport where an Airbus A350 bound for Tokyo clipped the tail of a smaller aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration said it is investigating.

‘Unfathomable’: First responder accused of sexually assaulting unconscious woman in ambulance

A Florida emergency worker is accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in his care while on the job. (Flagler County Sheriff's Office)

Daytona Beach, Fla.

An emergency worker in Florida is accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in an ambulance while on duty.

According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, James Melady, 37, was arrested on Wednesday and is facing charges of sexual battery on a helpless person and video voyeurism.

Authorities said the Daytona Beach Police Department started investigating Melady after a video surfaced of him molesting an unconscious female in Flagler County while on duty and in uniform while performing his official duties.

The reported incident occurred in October 2021, and the woman was a Flager County resident.

Flager County authorities said first responders were called to her residence and she was being transported to a hospital in the Palm Coast area.

According to detectives, the video in question showed Melady violating the woman while she was unconscious. They met with the woman, who was unaware of what happened.

Detectives said Melady confessed to his crimes while they were interviewing him. He also said he had retired from Flagler County Fire Rescue earlier this year.

Melady was arrested on a warrant by Daytona police and is currently being held in the Volusia County Jail under no bond.

“It’s unfathomable to me what this predator did to an unconscious victim while on duty while being entrusted to provide proper emergency medical care but instead sexually assault her,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. “I’m thankful we quickly got him off the street and in jail where he belongs.”

The sheriff’s office said if anyone believes they were also a victim of Melady to contact them at 386-313-4911.