Two people, aged 19 and 51, have been killed and 15 injured in a mass shooting at a street party as police tried to disperse a crowd of 200 people

• A dozen people were shot dead in the scuffle, and three others were hit by cars
• The names of the two people killed were not released
• Taking to social media, at least one attendee said the party was “peaceful.”

By Stephen M. Lepore

Published: 2:36 AM, June 26, 2023 | Updated: 3:09 AM, June 26, 2023

Two people are dead and at least 15 others injured after a wild, no-permit street party in Michigan promoted on social media ended deadly Saturday night.

A 51-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man, who have not yet been identified, were killed.

The shooting happened as a scuffle broke out around midnight Saturday in Saginaw, about 102 miles northwest of Detroit, Michigan State Police said.

Police initially said about 200 people were in the area of ​​the party and officers dispersed the crowd before the shooting, MLive.com reported.

Three people were also hit by cars and injured as people quickly fled the gunfire, WNEM-TV reported.

No arrests were made in connection with the shooting.

Two people are dead and at least 15 others injured after a wild Michigan street party advertised on social media ended deadly Saturday night

According to the police, several people brought weapons to the party, and bullets of five different calibers were found at the scene.

The initial shots resulted in others shooting into the crowd in response, the state said in a press release.

In addition to the shots fired, some of them were hit by cars trying to flee, authorities said.

Three people were eventually hit by a car and twelve were injured by gunfire.

The police blocked the streets around the street where the party was taking place.

According to the state police, more than 300 people were present at the party.

The party was advertised on social media, but police said no one had received permission to hold it.

A participant then claimed on Facebook that it was a peaceful gathering until the shooting began.

The shooting occurred as a scuffle broke out around midnight Saturday in Saginaw, about 102 miles northwest of Detroit, state police said

A 51-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man, who have not yet been identified, were killed

According to the police, several people brought weapons to the party, and bullets of five different calibers were found at the scene

“It was a Saginaw festival for everyone,” said Tami Haley, who prayed for several family members who were injured in the scuffle.

“If this was your plan to hurt and destroy because of your own unfortunate issues, may GOD place all the hurt and pain you caused upon YOU!”

There were no arrests and the police are still investigating.

All 15 victims were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment. The medical condition of the survivors is not yet known.

Responses from the Saginaw Police Department, Michigan State Troopers, local forensics and state aviation remain on site.

has reached out to state and local police for further comment.

Greece’s conservative Nea Dimokratia (ND) party won Sunday’s parliamentary elections called to break the political deadlock caused by last month’s elections.

After counting 95% of the ballots, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ party led the way with 40.5% of the vote.

“The people have given us a secure majority. Great reforms will proceed swiftly,” Mitsotakis said in a televised address on Sunday evening.

Speaking to a cheering crowd outside his party headquarters, the 55-year-old former McKinsey adviser promised robust growth that he said would lead to wage increases.

The New Democracy took the lead early on when the first results came in. Image: Sakis Mitrolidis/AFP/Getty Images

Mitsotakis’ party is expected to hold around 157 of the 300 seats in parliament thanks to a re-election law that grants the winning party 50 bonus seats.

In the May elections, Mitsotakis’ party won a landslide victory among individual parties, but fell just five seats short of a single majority in parliament.

Instead of attempting to form a coalition government, Mitsotakis opted to vote again, confident that should a second election be required, Greek rules would improve his chances of an outright victory given how close he was came on the first try.

How did the opposition parties fare?

Around 9.8 million Greek voters had the right to choose from 32 political parties on Sunday.

The coalition of the radical left (Syriza) got around 18% of the vote – a worse result than in the last election in May.

“We suffered a serious electoral defeat,” said party leader Alex Tsipras.

“It goes without saying that I will be the first to face the judgment of party members.”

Alex Tsipras’ Syriza party received the second highest number of votes but still lagged far behind Nea Dimokratia. Credit: Michael Varaklas/AP/Picture Alliance

The centre-left Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) got almost 13% of the vote, while the Greek Communist Party (KKE) got more than 7% and the ultra-nationalist Spartans party around 5%.

The left-wing party MeRA25, founded by former Syriza finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, failed to pass the 3 percent threshold required to enter parliament.

An expected result

The election came in the wake of a June 14 migrant shipwreck that feared killed hundreds.

Polls before the election had suggested good prospects for the conservative Mitsotakis, who has been Greece’s prime minister since 2019.

He has praised the strong economy under his leadership, and most analysts attribute ND’s strong position to the country’s gradual recovery from around a decade of financial crisis.

Mitsotakis’ first term in office was marked by a return to economic growth and falling unemployment rates in Greece.

Elections in Greece: what are the big issues?

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Syriza was expected to take the second-highest share of the vote, but still lags far behind the ruling party.

Tsipras has criticized Mitsotakis for a wiretapping scandal and migration.

His party’s support dwindled in 2019 after Syriza guided Greece through some of the most turbulent years of its debt crisis.

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France, land of baguettes, wine and… giant snails bursting tires? You’re probably wondering if we’ve lost our minds, but stay with us, you’ll see that that’s not far-fetched after all. The giant African snail, or Lissachatina fulica for friends, recently made headlines in Florida where it was discovered. So is there a risk that this XXL snail will end up in France? We will pursue this question together.

A snail like no other

The African giant snail is no ordinary garden snail. Imagine a snail the size of a baguette that can eat at least 500 species of plants, walls, garbage cans and even traffic signs. Yes, you read that right, this snail is a real little monster. Its calcium-filled shell has grooves so sharp that the tires of cars driving over it can burst. Sounds like a script for a sci-fi movie, doesn’t it? But it’s very real.

A hazard to the environment and health

A significant impact on the environment

These snails aren’t just a threat to your tires. They could have devastating consequences for agriculture and natural areas. In Florida, they cause significant damage in tropical and subtropical environments. Imagine for a moment how these snails land in France and devastate our vineyards, our wheat fields, our gardens… A real nightmare for every garden lover.

A danger to human health

And that’s not all. They are also very dangerous to humans as they carry a parasite called “rat lungworm” which can cause meningitis. Symptoms are severe because this parasite causes swelling of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Not really the kind of memory you want to take home from a garden day, is it?

The fight against the invasion

In the face of this threat, Florida authorities have taken drastic action. Treatment areas have been set up where a metaldehyde product is sprayed to eradicate the snails. It’s a merciless war going on out there, a war against giant snails.

The impact on our gardens

Imagine waking up one morning with a cup of coffee in hand and ready to admire your thriving vegetable garden. But instead you discover a battlefield. Your veggies have been eaten, your plants are in tatters, and slime trails betray the culprits: giant African snails.

A real plague for vegetable gardens

These snails are not gourmets, they are gluttons. They can eat at least 500 species of plants. Your tomatoes, your salads, your carrots, nothing is safe. They can even attack your fruit trees. In no time your vegetable garden could be reduced to zero.

Necessary protective measures

In the face of such a threat, protective measures would have to be taken. Fences, traps, repellents – everything should be done to protect our gardens. And even with all these precautions, there’s no guarantee these snails won’t find a way.

Impact on local biodiversity

Beyond our gardens, these snails could have a major impact on local biodiversity. Their insatiable food intake could disrupt ecosystems and endanger certain plant species. In addition, they could displace local snail species due to their rapid reproduction.

So, the giant African snail in France? At the moment this is just a hypothesis. But a hypothesis that deserves to be taken seriously. Because if these snails land on our premises, they could cause considerable damage. So let’s stay vigilant and keep taking care of our gardens. And most importantly, if you see a snail the size of a baguette, don’t try to eat it, even with some garlic and parsley!

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The lightning in the courtyard of the Trezzini Hotel St Pietroburgoprobably the headquarters of the CEO Wagner Yevgeny Prigozhinwhere Russian police seized a large amount of cash worth about 4 billion rubles 43 million euros. The lightning attack would have taken place yesterday when the leader of the paramilitary brigade’s mercenaries announced, only to withdraw the march on Moscow after the occupation a few hours later in protest with the paramilitary brigade’s military leaders Kremlinthe strategic city of Rostov.

Prigozhin He confirmed that the money, which was found in a white van, was in his possession and “to pay salaries, the so-called ‘Cargo 200’ compensation (for families of fighters, ed.) and other amounts should serve”.

In addition to cash, find yourself in cans In the case of banknotes of different denominations, the police also confiscated gold bars. The Russian investigative portal “Fontanka” reported on the operation. The van, it is explained, would have been checked for the presence of explosives inside, but boxes full of money were found when it was opened.

Meanwhile, after yesterday’s U-turn, after alleged negotiations with the Belarusian President Lukashenkoand the exit to applause from the city RostovThere are hardly any reports from the mercenary brigade itself today. The Kremlin has announced that the head of the military company will leave Belarus and he and his militiamen They will not be charged with armed mutiny.

Almost a mild decision magnanimousthat of Putin which does not entirely convince the West. It is currently not clear where Prigozhin is. He was last seen in public last night in Rostov, where he drove off in a car (to greet citizens). Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov assured that Prigozhin and his men, given their “You deserve to come forward“.

However, many aspects remain to be clarified regarding the events of the last 48 hours, starting with the approximately 20 Russian soldiers who may have been killed by the Wagner group, which is said to have shot down a plane and six helicopters.

“I think Prigozhin was given a guarantee that he would go to Africa unharmed, and that’s what he actually wanted, and that would suit both him and Putin,” said Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the Russian oligarch turned Putin opponent was born and lives in London. Other analysts doubt the Russian president’s lenient decision. “I don’t think that Putin will really guarantee Prigozhin’s safety, nor that he believes in it,” said Yulia Latinina, a former journalist with Moscow’s Echo radio station. According to the well-known Ukrainian dissident blogger Anatoly Sharii, Vengeance hits not only the leader, but also the militia officers who took part in the march to Moscow and are being captured “one by one”.

Professional journalist, born July 28, 1987 in Naples, I started writing about sports before focusing mainly on news from 2015. After graduating in Communication Sciences from Suor Orsola Benincasa, I went to journalism school and meanwhile worked with different newspapers. After the experiences at Sky Sport and Mediaset, I moved to Retenews24 and then to VocediNapoli.it. I have been working with the Riformista editorial team since October 2019.

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