Robert James

1 week ago | blazetrends.com | Robert James

The death toll from the Air India plane crash in western India has risen to at least 270. Medical officials confirmed the discovery of more bodies on the ground. The Air India flight, AI 171, crashed into a medical student hostel in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, last Thursday, just 60 seconds after takeoff. Everyone on board, 241 people, died instantly. Only one person, a 40-year-old British man, miraculously survived. Indian authorities are working to identify the victims using DNA samples from relatives.

2 weeks ago | blazetrends.com | Robert James

A massive shake-up hit the US political scene. President Donald Trump sent thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles. This was in response to ongoing protests against immigration raids by ICE. The protests started on June 9. ICE arrested over 100 people in LA. This made many activists angry. On June 6, over 100 protesters gathered outside an ICE building. Police used tear gas and flash bombs to break it up. Governor Gavin Newsom of California slammed Trump’s decision.

2 weeks ago | blazetrends.com | Robert James

Troops arrive in Los Angeles. Donald Trump sent them to calm protests against immigrant arrests. The protests started on Friday, June 6, after 44 immigrants were arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Protesters clashed with police in Los Angeles County. They set cars on fire and blocked roads. Police used tear gas and flash bombs to break up the crowds. On Saturday, June 7, protesters continued to gather. They chanted slogans and held signs.

1 month ago | nanoporetech.com | Anna Maria Niewiadomska |Robert James |Christine He |Angela Hickey

Oxford Nanopore at ASM Microbe 2025In light of the recent events in Los Angeles, we’ve made the difficult decision to withdraw from ASM Microbe 2025. The decision was difficult as ASM is always a highlight for us, and we were truly looking forward to connecting with so many of you in person.​ We’re now working with our fantastic speakers— Robert James, Angela Hickey, and Jose Alexander —to bring their research to you in a virtual webinar next week.

1 month ago | blazetrends.com | Robert James

Two young lives lost, a nation mourns. América Yamilet Sánchez, 20, and Adal Jair Marcos, 23, were training to serve their country on the Mexican Navy’s tall ship, Cuauhtémoc. But a tragic accident on May 17, 2025, changed everything. The ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, leaving the two cadets dead and many more injured. A Tragic AccidentThe Cuauhtémoc, a symbol of Mexican pride, was on a training mission when disaster struck.