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1 week ago

Today in History: July 24, Apollo 11 returns home from the moon

On July 24, 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts, two of whom had been the first humans to set foot on the moon, splashed down safely in the Pacific.
History
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

How a Hopeful and Completely False Story About 2 Girls Rescued While Clinging to Tree in Texas Floods Spread Like Wildfire

A reported miracle rescue of two young girls from a tree during Texas floods was confirmed false, despite widespread initial belief.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

India: Dozens killed after heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh DW 07/04/2025

Continuous heavy rains and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh have resulted in 37 deaths and the disarray of daily life, with Mandi district particularly affected.
Canada news
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

T-Mobile is using 5G, drones and AI to help first responders

In an effort to enhance first responders' connectivity during natural disasters, T-Mobile has launched T-Priority, offering reliable data services even in congested environments.
NYC startup
fromSeangoedecke
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The first big AI disaster is yet to happen

The first mass-casualty AI disaster hasn't occurred yet, but potential risks from AI language models in decision-making and mental health are evident.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Socially vulnerable Americans bear the brunt of disaster displacement

Disasters exacerbate existing vulnerabilities, showing that social circumstances and available resources lead to differing experiences of the same event.
Online Community Development
Coronavirus
fromNew York Daily News
1 year ago

Brazil cyclone leaves at least 21 dead, over 1,600 displaced

A powerful storm in southern Brazil caused widespread destruction, leading to at least 21 deaths and displacing over 1,600 residents.
Authorities expect the death toll to rise as rescue efforts continue amidst overwhelming flooding.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Chilling claim Mountain Dew flavors predicted four deadly US disasters

Maverick Bailey claims Mountain Dew flavors correlate with major disasters, such as 9/11 and the Maui wildfires, sparking a conspiracy theory.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

As disasters surge, this system is helping keep rural America afloat

Disasters in the US hit a record high in 2024, sparking debates on FEMA's role in recovery.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Storms weave a trail of destruction across the US

A powerful storm system caused tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms across the U.S., resulting in at least 39 fatalities.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 months ago

In "The Antidote," Portland author Karen Russell crafts a story of memory and community set during the Dust Bowl * Oregon ArtsWatch

Russell describes The Antidote as exploring how communities remember and forget tragedies, linking collective memory to environmental loss, a theme echoing throughout the narrative.
Portland food
fromFuturism
10 months ago

New Photo Shows Wrecked Titanic Sub on Ocean Floor

The Titan submersible's implosion exemplifies grave safety lapses and ignored warnings, particularly by former OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, ultimately leading to tragic loss of life.
OMG science
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