Boeing had been trying to strengthen 777 engine covers for two YEARS before Denver mid-air explosion

Since the American-made Boeing 777 wide-body jet airliner made its maiden flight in June 1994, it has been involved in 29 aviation incidents and accidents that have claimed the lives of 541 people. Of these, three were hijackings while eight involved hull losses – or ‘total loss’ of the aircraft. Five of the hull losses … Read more

Fractured fan blade is blamed for Denver air explosion

The mid-air engine fire that caused debris from a Boeing 777 to rain down over Denver on Saturday was caused by a damaged fan blade that had cracked through wear and tear, according to preliminary findings. Federal investigators believe the fractured fan blade broke off the Pratt & Whitney engine and chipped off half of … Read more

Denver zoo male orangutan cares for daughter after mother died

A male Sumatran orangutan has ‘stepped up to the plate’ to look after his daughter after her mother unexpectedly died last month at a zoo in Colorado.  In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the Denver Zoo revealed that Cerah, who is just two years old, is now being cared for by her father, Berani.  ‘For … Read more

New couple alert? Bachelor’s Madison Prewett and Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr spotted on a date

Bachelor vet Madison Prewett and Denver Nuggets player Michael Porter Jr spotted holding hands during date night at Mexican restaurant By Sarah Abraham For Dailymail.com Published: 17:17 BST, 10 October 2020 | Updated: 17:22 BST, 10 October 2020 Bachelor beauty Madison Prewett seems to have a new man in her life.  This week, it was … Read more

12 protesters arrested after swarm of ‘armed anarchists’ descend on Denver Police HQ

Dozens of protesters are arrested and one officer is hurt after swarm of ‘armed anarchists’ wielding axes and guns descend on Denver Police HQ and ‘shoot fireworks at cops and set trees on fire’ The group, consisting of between 50 to 75 demonstrators, were said to be wielding a varying degree of weapons – from … Read more

Car is deliberately driven into a police vehicle during George Floyd protests in Denver

Three police officers and a civilian were gravely injured last night when a car deliberately sped into a police vehicle during George Floyd protests in Denver. The Chevrolet with Wyoming plates tore down the street at around 11pm close to the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in the city center. In footage, the tires of the … Read more