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11+ min ago (660+ words) Video released by Australia's transport safety agency on Thursday shows the harrowing moment when a skydiver's parachute was caught on the tail of an airplane before a jump in September. According to the report from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released alongside the video, the skydiver, whom the report identifies as "P1," managed to disentangle themselves with a specialized tool called a hook knife before landing with minor injuries. "Carrying a hook knife " although it is not a regulatory requirement " could be lifesaving in the event of a premature reserve parachute deployment," said the ATSB Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell in an agency press release. The ATSB report says that the skydiver was about 15,000 feet in the air above Queensland with 16 other parachutists when the accident occurred. The skydiver was about to jump from the airplane when their reserve parachute's handle…...

15+ min ago (172+ words) WASHINGTON " Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released more images'from Jeffrey Epstein's estate on Friday showing many high-profile figures including President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Steve Bannon, former Prince Andrew, and others.' In total, there were 19 images released, which the committee members said came from a trove of 95,000 new images it received from the late convicted sex offender's estate.' "These disturbing images raise even more questions about Epstein and his relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world," Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said in a post on X.' It was not immediately clear when or where the images were taken. The Department of Justice has until mid-December to comply with legislation passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump to publicly release many of its documents on Epstein. The law allows…...

20+ min ago (73+ words) The Greensboro Police Department said the death investigation is not associated with the fire department. Greensboro police are investigating after a body was discovered at a fire department The Greensboro Police Department said the death investigation is not associated with the fire department Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.Police are investigating the death at the fire department located on North Church Street in Greensboro...

39+ min ago (80+ words) Dale Pollock," local film critic, writer, producer and educator returns to the Local Vibe to share his 'popcorn ratings' and insight on four popular titles. Find out what to watch this month Dale Pollock, local film critic, writer, producer and educator returns to the Local Vibe to share his 'popcorn ratings' and insight on the four titles below: Watch the video player above to watch the full segment with WXII 12's Audrey Biesk and hear Dale's reviews of each title....

1+ hour ago (203+ words) Snow chances are generally low, but a few snow showers have developed at cloud level. Most of the moisture will stay in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Our best local snow chance will be in the mountains and near the Virginia border through early Friday afternoon. However, the snow is not expected to be expansive enough to overcome the very dry air in place. Meteorologist Brian Slocum has your weekend forecast Snow chances are generally low, but a few snow showers have developed at cloud level. Most of the moisture will stay in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Our best local snow chance will be in the mountains and near the Virginia border through early Friday afternoon. However, the snow is not expected to be expansive enough to overcome the very dry air in place. Meteorologist Brian Slocum has your weekend forecast…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (318+ words) King Charles III will speak about his cancer diagnosis and recovery during a TV broadcast on Friday as the monarch continues to use his personal story to encourage others to get the early screening that can boost their chances of survival. The recorded message will give Charles the opportunity to reflect on his experiences in the 22 months since he announced he would undergo treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. Charles" decision to disclose his diagnosis was a departure for Britain"s royals, who have traditionally considered their health to be a personal matter and shared few details with the public. "His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer," Buckingham Palace said at the time. Since then,…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago (221+ words) Watch the 2025 NCHSAA Football State Championships LIVE starting at 4:00 pm EST on Thursday, December 11th! WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. " Winston-Salem Police Department officers are investigating a four-vehicle collision that occurred Thursday night on the 5900 block of Silas Creek Parkway. The incident involved three police patrol cars and a 2013 Toyota Camry driven by Kenneth Devon White, a 48-year-old man. According to the police, Corporal Hollifield, Officer Conway, and Officer Jackson were on the scene investigating a separate traffic accident when their patrol vehicles were struck. The officers' cars were positioned partially in the righthand northbound lane and partially on the shoulder, with emergency lights activated. White, driving northbound, failed to move over and collided with Officer Jackson's patrol car, then Officer Conway's vehicle, and finally Corporal Hollifield's car. The impact caused Hollifield's patrol car to leave the roadway and disabled White's Camry. One officer and…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago (226+ words) But for one weekend in December, you'll be able to watch the classic Christmas movie for free." The Peanuts animated specials used to air on network TV around the holidays but this will be the fourth year in a row where you can only watch the Christmas special on Apple TV+. The streaming service became the home to all things Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, including the beloved holiday specials, back in 2020." All you'll need to do to watch is go to tv.apple.com or download the Apple TV app. There, you can search for "A Charlie Brown Christmas""and hit play to stream for free." Apple did the same thing last year, and "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" were briefly available for free in October and November, respectively." The Peanuts specials…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago (333+ words) MELBOURNE, VIC " Australian accident investigators on Thursday released dramatic images of a skydiver's parachute becoming entangled on an airplane's tail, leaving him dangling at 15,000 feet. The skydiver, Adrian Ferguson, used a hook knife to cut himself free and sustained minor leg injuries during the incident on Sept. 20 that began at Tully Airport in Queensland state. The pilot and 16 other parachutists on board the Cessna Caravan that day were not hurt. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau released the video with its report on its investigation into the mishap. The plane had reached the desired altitude where the skydivers were planning to execute a 16-way formation jump. A 17th parachutist was at an open door waiting to record video as the others jumped. Ferguson was leaving the plane when the ripcord of his reserve chute became snagged on a wing flap, the report…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago (227+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " A Charlotte mother reported missing last week was found dead in northwest Charlotte on Thursday, according to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police report." Frezja Baker, 31, was last seen on Dec. 4 at a gas station on LaSalle Street in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood. Loved ones said it was unlike her to go days without contacting anyone, especially her 2-year-old son." On Thursday, CMPD announced"it was conducting a death investigation Sanders Avenue, which is just off Beatties Ford Road and Brookshire Freeway. An incident report obtained by WCNC Charlotte identified the victim as Baker. The case is listed as a murder investigation on the report." WCNC Charlotte's crew saw numerous officers and police tape blocking off an area behind a home. A car at the scene matched the police description of Baker's 2004 Honda Accord." Baker's family says she was last seen with…...