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Families of Fallen Firefighters Launch Legal Battle Over Deadly Baltimore Blaze

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Baltimore, MD — The families of three firefighters who tragically lost their lives while battling a blaze on Stricker Street earlier this year have initiated legal action against the city officials of Baltimore. The lawsuit alleges negligence on the part of the officials in maintaining the safety standards of city buildings, directly contributing to the fatal incident. The legal claim was filed by the relatives of the fallen heroes who perished when a vacant row house where they were fighting the fire collapsed. Named defendants in the lawsuit include several city departments responsible for building … Read more

Finnish Director Aki Kaurismäki’s ‘Fallen Leaves’ Soars at Box Office with $12.4M Gross

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HELSINKI, FINLAND – Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki has achieved his highest global box office success in a decade with his Cannes Jury Prize winner, “Fallen Leaves,” which has grossed $12.4 million, according to data released by the film’s producers. This marks the director’s second highest box office result, trailing only behind his 2011 drama “Le Havre.” The love story set in Helsinki, which depicts the challenging union of two lost souls, has become the highest grossing local film ever in Finland, raking in $3.6 million domestically. Following its premiere at the Cannes Competition, the film … Read more