Sky Harbor shooting investigation; eye drops recalled over fungal concerns | Morning News Brief

Shooting, stabbing, & a fight at Sky Harbor | Morning Brief

PHOENIX – Police are investigating a shooting and stabbing at Sky Harbor Airport’s Terminal 4 in Phoenix; also at the airport in an unrelated case, a man was arrested after bringing firearms and getting into a fight with officers; Systane eye drops are being recalled nationwide due to a possible fungal contamination; how to recycle your Christmas tree, plus 24 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2024. 

1. 3 shot, 1 stabbed at Sky Harbor Airport

2. Potential ‘fungal contamination’ leads to nationwide recall of popular brand of eye drops: FDA

A popular brand of eye drops is being recalled nationwide due to a possible contamination, which may cause vision damage, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  On Monday, the FDA announced that Alcon Laboratories, based out of Texas, was voluntarily recalling a single lot of “Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra SPF, Single Vials On-the-Go” as the products may be contaminated with fungus. Read more.

3. Man arrested following altercation with police at Sky Harbor Airport

4. 24 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2024

From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, 2024 delivered joy, laughs and happy tears. To end things on a great note, below is a list of some of the good things that happened in 2024, so we can all leave the year behind with a glimmer of optimism. Read more.

5. How to recycle your Christmas tree: Simple tips for a sustainable goodbye

As the Christmas season continues and eventually draws to a close, many are wondering what they can do with their Christmas trees. Taking down the Christmas tree is only one task after the holiday season. For those with a real tree, figuring out what to do with it can be as easy as placing it by the curb. According to the National Christmas Tree Association, real trees shouldn’t be tossed in the trash since they’re biodegradable and can easily be reused and recycled for mulch and other purposes. Read more.

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