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Boston
fromBoston.com
9 hours ago

Jackson Square intersection reopens after burst water main flooded streets

A 12-inch water main pipe ruptured in Jamaica Plain, flooding streets for 48 hours before repair crews restored service and reopened the intersection.
San Jose Sharks
fromABC7 San Francisco
9 hours ago

Surfer seriously injured after shark attack off Mendocino coast, officials say

A 39-year-old surfer sustained serious leg injuries in a shark attack at Big River Beach in Mendocino on Wednesday evening, with nearby lifeguards assisting in the rescue.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
15 hours ago

Toronto Fire chief announces charges in Thorncliffe Park condo fire | CBC News

Three companies face Ontario Fire Code charges after an 18-day fire in Thorncliffe Park condos caused by construction activities with ignition sources near combustible materials and delayed emergency notification.
New York City
fromGothamist
19 hours ago

Mamdani to create Office of Community Safety, a first step in fulfilling campaign promise

Mayor Mamdani is creating an Office of Community Safety with a deputy mayor to consolidate existing violence prevention and mental health emergency programs, representing the first step toward establishing a Department of Community Safety.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Man arrested (30s) as bomb unit determines suspect device at Liffey Valley was 'non-viable'

Gardaí were alerted to a suspect device in Clondalkin at around 7.20pm, a spokesperson said. A cordon was put in place around the area and gardaí requested services of the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team.
London politics
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Bomb unit determines suspect device at Liffey Valley was 'non-viable'

Emergency services responded to a suspect device found at Liffey Valley shopping centre in Dublin; bomb disposal experts determined it was non-viable and concluded operations by 10pm.
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

A Terrorist Attack on Thursday. A Bat Mitzvah on Friday.

At 12:15 p.m., an armed man named Ayman Mohamad Ghazali barreled a vehicle loaded with gasoline and fireworks into one of the temple's entrances and down a hallway, striking the director of security, Danny Phillips. Another security guard on duty acted quickly and stopped the attacker, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
NYC parents
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

What Happens When the Waymo You're Riding In Gets Attacked By a Robot Hater? Not Much, and You're Sort of Trapped

Waymo robotaxis face increasing safety challenges from hostile individuals, leaving passengers vulnerable with limited emergency response options and no manual override capabilities.
Upper West Side
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

Smoke plumes erupt near St. Patrick's Day Parade route in Midtown | LIVE

A fire in an HVAC system on a Midtown Manhattan high-rise roof near the St. Patrick's Day Parade route produced heavy smoke Tuesday, with the cause under investigation.
#building-fire
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Queens fire kills at least 4, including child, injures as many as 10 others

A four-alarm fire in Flushing, Queens killed at least four people including a child and injured up to ten others, with over 230 firefighters responding to the three-story building blaze.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Queens fire kills at least 4, including child, injures as many as 10 others

A four-alarm fire in Flushing, Queens killed at least four people including a child and injured up to ten others, with over 230 firefighters responding to the three-story building blaze.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

BREAKING: Massive rooftop fire in Midtown Manhattan just blocks away from St. Patrick's Day Parade route | amNewYork

A massive roof fire erupted on a Midtown Manhattan building on March 17, involving a backup generator with 100 gallons of diesel fuel, prompting evacuations near the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
#animal-rescue
Pets
fromABC7 New York
2 days ago

Dog rescued from train track support beam in Philadelphia

A Shih Tzu mix was rescued from a SEPTA train track support beam in West Philadelphia using a cherry picker by coordinated emergency responders.
Pets
fromABC7 New York
2 days ago

Dog rescued from train track support beam in Philadelphia

A Shih Tzu mix was rescued from a SEPTA train track support beam in West Philadelphia using a cherry picker by coordinated emergency responders.
#vehicle-accident
SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Three Small Children on Electric Motorbikes Injured In Napa County Vehicle Crash

Three children on electric motorbikes crashed into a car in Angwin, with two airlifted to UC Davis and one transported by ground ambulance for treatment.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Three Small Children on Electric Motorbikes Injured In Napa County Vehicle Crash

Three children on electric motorbikes crashed into a car in Angwin, with two airlifted to UC Davis and one transported by ground ambulance for treatment.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

2 rescued after car goes into water at Sausalito Yacht Harbor, officials say

A car went into the water at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor Monday afternoon. Two people were in that car and both were rescued -- a bystander was able to dive in and pull one person out. That person was taken to the hospital. An emergency dive team was deployed to the scene and rescued the second person, who seems OK.
California
#fatal-stabbing
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Man dies after stabbing in Cork city as gardai to launch murder investigation

A man in his 30s died from stab wounds sustained during an assault near Camden Court in Cork city centre after staggering back to his apartment for help.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Man dies after stabbing in Cork city as gardai launch murder investigation

A man in his 30s died from stab wounds sustained during an assault near Camden Court in Cork city centre after staggering back to his apartment for help.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Man dies after stabbing in Cork city as gardai to launch murder investigation

A man in his 30s died from stab wounds sustained during an assault near Camden Court in Cork city centre after staggering back to his apartment for help.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Man dies after stabbing in Cork city as gardai launch murder investigation

A man in his 30s died from stab wounds sustained during an assault near Camden Court in Cork city centre after staggering back to his apartment for help.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago

Van slams into Brooklyn funeral home after chain-reaction crash in Old Mill Basin * Brooklyn Paper

A chain-reaction crash in Brooklyn sent a van through a funeral home's brick exterior, hospitalizing the driver in stable condition.
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Urgent 1,000-mile tornado watch issued along East Coast

More than 35 million people from the Florida Panhandle through Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, Delaware, eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and parts of New York are under tornado watches. The most dangerous period is expected from midday through early evening, with forecasters warning the peak tornado threat in the Mid-Atlantic could occur between about 2pm and 7pm ET.
Miami food
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Family grateful as defibrillator saves linesman's life

A 73-year-old assistant referee collapsed twice during a football match and was revived using a defibrillator, highlighting the critical importance of having automated external defibrillators at all sports venues.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Firefighter suffers cardiac arrest during Hyde Park blaze

A firefighter suffered cardiac arrest while battling a warehouse roof fire in Hyde Park that caused approximately $750,000 in damage.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago

Slew of unrelated residential fires leave 7 injured, several displaced across Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

Fire marshals investigate multiple unrelated residential fires across Brooklyn that injured at least seven people and displaced families over the weekend.
#vehicle-collision
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Driver lives after crashing van into Brooklyn funeral home in a chain-reaction crash | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Driver lives after crashing van into Brooklyn funeral home in a chain-reaction crash | amNewYork

A van driver collided with another vehicle in Brooklyn, causing a chain-reaction crash that sent the van through a funeral home's brick exterior, hospitalizing the driver.
Mission District
fromMission Local
6 days ago

6 people hospitalized after car crash in Mission District, 2 with serious injuries

A car struck two pedestrians and another vehicle in San Francisco's Mission District, leaving two pedestrians with life-threatening injuries and four others with minor injuries.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
1 week ago

1 dead, 10 injured after multi-vehicle collision involving an FDNY truck in Brooklyn

A multi-vehicle collision in Brooklyn killed one person and injured ten others when a van struck an FDNY truck, triggering a chain reaction crash.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Hawaii faces flash flooding, blizzard conditions and landslides with more rain to come

Flash flooding has been a major problem in recent days in places such as Maui, Molokai and the Big Island, where rain had been falling between 1 and 2in (2.5 and 5cm) an hour overnight, according to the Hawaii emergency management agency.
Miami food
California
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Man dies after kayak overturns off Cape Cod

A 22-year-old man died after his kayak capsized in Wellfleet, Cape Cod waters on Saturday evening despite extensive rescue efforts.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Driver Strikes, Seriously Injures Two Pedestrians, Then Hits Oncoming Car in SF's Mission District

A driver struck two pedestrians at 22nd Street and South Van Ness Avenue Friday afternoon before colliding with an oncoming vehicle. A witness told Mission Local the pedestrians were lying in the street after the collision, and one of them was unconscious.
Mission District
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

Mamdani orders 'pothole blitz' after death of Queens scooter rider

Mayor Mamdani launched a citywide pothole repair initiative with 80 DOT crews after a fatal scooter accident caused by a road crater in Queens.
#house-fire
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Laurel Canyon home burns as Santa Ana winds gust through Greater L.A.

A three-story house in Laurel Canyon caught fire on a balcony Saturday morning, with over 100 firefighters extinguishing the blaze in 73 minutes amid windy conditions and no injuries.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Laurel Canyon home burns as Santa Ana winds gust through Greater L.A.

A three-story house in Laurel Canyon caught fire on a balcony Saturday morning, with over 100 firefighters extinguishing the blaze in 73 minutes amid windy conditions and no injuries.
#infrastructure-failure
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NJ's new Portal North Bridge helped ease a transit meltdown days before official opening

NJ Transit avoided major service collapse when the new Portal North Bridge opened early to replace failed Amtrak catenary infrastructure on the aging Portal Bridge.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

A Mass. town voted down a new fire station. The old one just got shut down after the blizzard.

Westwood's Fire Station 1 closed after structural damage from heavy snowfall forced emergency repairs, following years of voter rejection of a $38.1 million replacement funding proposal.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NJ's new Portal North Bridge helped ease a transit meltdown days before official opening

NJ Transit avoided major service collapse when the new Portal North Bridge opened early to replace failed Amtrak catenary infrastructure on the aging Portal Bridge.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

A Mass. town voted down a new fire station. The old one just got shut down after the blizzard.

Westwood's Fire Station 1 closed after structural damage from heavy snowfall forced emergency repairs, following years of voter rejection of a $38.1 million replacement funding proposal.
fromKqed
6 days ago

The Eaton Fire Ravaged Black Altadena. A Journalist Documents Its Resilience | KQED

It is a Black utopia. Working class, all the way up to the uber [wealthy]. Eighty percent of the Black folks that live there were homeowners. So, that's the conversation about generational wealth, and heritage and being able to pass on a place of belonging and safety, which is so important to many Black communities because [historically], we just don't have it like that.
California
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Watch: CCTV captures driver tailgating tram on Nottingham tracks

An uninsured, intoxicated driver drove onto tram tracks in Nottingham, was removed by a paramedic, assaulted the responder, and received a 10-month suspended sentence with a five-year driving ban.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Truck catches fire on Mass. Pike during early-morning commute, causing lane shutdowns

A truck fire on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Westborough was extinguished by 8:30 a.m., with westbound lanes reopened by 1:30 p.m. and no injuries reported.
#active-shooter
East Bay (California)
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Police respond to 'active shooter' at Detroit-area synagogue

Multiple agencies responded to reports of an active shooter and vehicle ramming at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, with emergency personnel evacuating the building.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Police respond to 'active shooter' at Detroit-area synagogue

Multiple agencies responded to reports of an active shooter and vehicle ramming at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, with emergency personnel evacuating the building.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Glasgow's only high-ladder fire engine unavailable during office block inferno

The Scottish fire and rescue service confirmed that, while standard city-based fire engines were on the scene within minutes of the first 999 call, the nearest available high-reach appliance which adds vital additional capacity to tackle a large blaze came from Coatbridge, an 11-mile (18km), 26-minute drive away in light traffic.
Public health
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Google is using old news reports and AI to predict flash floods | TechCrunch

While humans have assembled a lot of weather data, flash floods are too short-lived and localized to be measured comprehensively, the way the temperature or even river flows are monitored over time. That data gap means that deep learning models, which are increasingly capable of forecasting the weather, aren't able to predict flash floods.
Science
New York City
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Queens Subway Disruption After Fatal Incident Near Rego Park

A fatal incident on the Queens Boulevard line during evening rush hour disrupted E, F, M, and R train service across Queens, causing widespread delays and requiring service reroutes and alternative transit options.
#five-alarm-fire
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Raging 5-alarm fire destroys Sunset Park warehouse, injures 2 firefighters * Brooklyn Paper

A five-alarm fire destroyed three Sunset Park warehouses on March 11, requiring over 250 firefighters and 15,000 gallons of water per minute to combat the blaze.
fromHoodline
1 week ago
Brooklyn

5-Alarm Fire in Brooklyn at 17 53 Street

FDNY responded to a five-alarm fire at 17 53 Street in Brooklyn early Wednesday with multiple engine and ladder companies; no immediate information on injuries, displacements, or cause.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

5-Alarm Fire in Brooklyn at 17 53 Street

FDNY responded to a five-alarm fire at 17 53 Street in Brooklyn early Wednesday with multiple engine and ladder companies; no immediate information on injuries, displacements, or cause.
Mental health
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

From Symptom Checkers to Smart Chatbots: The Role of AI in Virtual Care

Online health searches create two critical problems: unnecessary emergency visits for minor conditions and missed recognition of genuine medical emergencies, both causing harm and inefficiency.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Three-year-old boy critical after collision in Dublin car park

A three-year-old boy was struck by a car in an underground car park in Finglas, Dublin, and transported to hospital with critical injuries.
#tornadoes
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

British couple drown at Australian beach after locals try desperately to save them

A British couple drowned at Shellharbour Beach in New South Wales, Australia, despite rescue efforts by bystanders and paramedics.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
1 week ago

Brooklyn inferno draws massive FDNY response; people told to close windows

A massive five-alarm warehouse fire in Brooklyn's Sunset Park destroyed three factory buildings, requiring 250+ emergency personnel and 15,000 gallons of water per minute to combat.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

Five-Alarm Fire Erupted At Brooklyn Warehouse

A five-alarm warehouse fire in Brooklyn caused explosions, injured two firefighters, and prompted marine deployment for defensive firefighting operations.
#bus-fire
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

IEA due to meet as member states mull releasing oil reserves amid Iran war

The IEA convenes an emergency meeting to assess Middle East security of supply and market conditions amid US-Israeli conflict with Iran, potentially releasing emergency oil stocks.
Upper West Side
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Earthquake strikes just outside New York City along ancient fault line

A 2.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Sleepy Hollow, New York, 25 miles north of NYC, causing minor tremors with no reported damage or infrastructure impacts.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 week ago

Ski Patroller Thoroughly Dispels "Fun Police" Stereotype

Ski patrollers prioritize mountain safety through emergency response, terrain management, and enforcement, not to restrict fun but to protect all skiers and snowboarders.
#glasgow-fire
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Large fire causes "extensive damage" to Long Island elementary school

A fire caused extensive damage to West Side Elementary School on Long Island, destroying the library and nearby rooms in the historic 200-year-old building with no injuries reported.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

'That ain't good': Fisherman recounts harrowing helicopter rescue from drifting ice on Georgian Bay | CBC News

Twenty-three people were airlifted to safety after a piece of ice separated from shore on Owen Sound Bay, drifting two kilometers into Georgian Bay with some individuals partially submerged.
London
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Glasgow Central station to remain closed for two days after major fire ripped through nearby historic building

Glasgow Central station remains closed following a major fire in a nearby Union Street building, with reopening timelines to be confirmed after safety checks are completed.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

At least 42 people killed in days of floods across Kenya

At least 42 people died across Kenya from heavy rains and flash floods since Friday, with 26 deaths in Nairobi, causing extensive infrastructure damage and disrupting transport and daily activities.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fire near Glasgow Central station causes major rail disruption

A fire near Glasgow Central station caused major train disruption, closing the station and cancelling dozens of trains on Sunday evening.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Bystanders help save two youth who fell through ice at Pier 7, Hamilton police say | CBC News

Fortunately for them, some people took some very, very courageous actions. Kudos to them for taking on extreme personal risk to help people they didn't even know. The news release says four people went onto the ice to help and some of them fell into the water too. Officers arrived on the scene and used safety equipment to help pull everyone to shore.
Canada news
Boston
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Body Recovered Near Red Hook Pier, Brooklyn

Human remains were recovered from rocks near Red Hook Pier on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Teenage footballer dies during academy match

A 15-year-old Oxford United academy footballer died after collapsing during a match against Fulham on Saturday afternoon.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Watch: Body cam video shows officer rescuing man, 78, from burning truck

An Easton police officer and two bystanders rescued a 78-year-old driver trapped in a burning pickup truck following a three-vehicle crash on Route 138.
#manhattan-bridge-collision
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago
New York City

16 injured in Manhattan Bridge collision

A car-bus collision on the Manhattan Bridge Friday morning injured 16 people, with one hospitalized for serious injuries.
fromHoodline
1 week ago
New York City

16 Injured After Manhattan Bridge Bus Crash

A bus and vehicle collided on Manhattan Bridge's lower level Friday, injuring 16 people with five hospitalized and one seriously injured.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 week ago

16 Injured After Manhattan Bridge Bus Crash

A bus and vehicle collided on Manhattan Bridge's lower level Friday, injuring 16 people with five hospitalized and one seriously injured.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Over 100 evacuated from building site after crane collapses in west London

A spokesperson for the company said that the incident involved the jib of a tower crane becoming detached from its fixing. The site will remain closed until the incident is fully investigated, the company added. The area will be cleared and deemed safe before construction can be resumed.
London
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Three people killed and three hospitalized as Michigan town hit by tornado

A tornado struck Union City in southern Michigan on Friday, killing three people, injuring twelve others, and causing widespread damage across multiple counties.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Thousands impacted and more than a dozen schools shut after burst water main

A burst water main in Oxfordshire has forced over a dozen schools to close and left thousands of homes without water or low pressure.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Large fire destroys row of businesses in Williamsbridge, Bronx

A four-alarm fire destroyed multiple businesses in the Bronx, requiring 74 FDNY units and over 230 first responders to control the blaze that lasted approximately two and a half hours.
#avalanche-rescue
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago
Snowboarding

Avalanche Sweeps Away 13 Ski Tourists Near Trollfjord in Northern Norway, Leaving 1 Injured - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago
Snowboarding

Avalanche Sweeps Away 13 Ski Tourists Near Trollfjord in Northern Norway, Leaving 1 Injured - SnowBrains

Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Newly released video shows crash that left pickup truck dangling over Zakim Bridge

A pickup truck nearly fell off the Zakim Bridge after swerving to avoid a disabled vehicle, but was stopped by a snowbank and fence.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Friends of teen who drowned in Grand Canal could not untie lifebuoy as they tried to rescue him, inquest hears

A coroner recommends regular inspections of lifebuoy accessibility after a teenager drowned when rescuers could not untie a lifebuoy from its stand during an emergency.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Person found at busy downtown Berkeley intersection dies, police investigating

A critically injured person found at a downtown Berkeley intersection Friday evening died, with authorities withholding details about the victim's identity and circumstances of the incident.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

United 787 engine fire underscores the role of pilot actions and the dangers on the ground

A United Airlines Boeing 787 turned around 15 minutes after takeoff from Los Angeles on Monday after smoke and alarms suggested a fire in one of its two jet engines. United told Business Insider in a statement that there was a "possible engine fire." It added that none of the 268 passengers and crew on board the plane were seriously injured, and that passengers were bused to the terminal and flown out on a different aircraft.
Los Angeles
#autonomous-vehicles
Cars
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

SF emergency director says cops forced to be 'roadside assistance' for Waymos

San Francisco officials demand Waymo improve emergency protocols after autonomous vehicles immobilized during power outages forced police and firefighters to provide roadside assistance.
Austin
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Waymo Says It Has Nothing to Say After Its Self-Driving Taxi Blocked an Ambulance Responding to a Mass Shooting

A Waymo robotaxi blocked an ambulance responding to a mass shooting in Austin, Texas, raising concerns about autonomous vehicles handling emergency situations.
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Waymo Safety Concerns During Emergencies Being Discussed In SF Hearing

Waymo autonomous taxis malfunctioned during a December blackout, overwhelming intersections by requesting human confirmation for every signal-less intersection simultaneously, causing congestion and blocking emergency vehicles.
Cars
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

SF emergency director says cops forced to be 'roadside assistance' for Waymos

San Francisco officials demand Waymo improve emergency protocols after autonomous vehicles immobilized during power outages forced police and firefighters to provide roadside assistance.
Austin
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Waymo Says It Has Nothing to Say After Its Self-Driving Taxi Blocked an Ambulance Responding to a Mass Shooting

A Waymo robotaxi blocked an ambulance responding to a mass shooting in Austin, Texas, raising concerns about autonomous vehicles handling emergency situations.
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Waymo Safety Concerns During Emergencies Being Discussed In SF Hearing

Waymo autonomous taxis malfunctioned during a December blackout, overwhelming intersections by requesting human confirmation for every signal-less intersection simultaneously, causing congestion and blocking emergency vehicles.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Armed police called after man stabbed near primary school in Birmingham

We believe this to be a contained incident with a man in custody. We understand how deeply distressing and concerning this incident is and we will have extra officers in the area to offer reassurance to the community.
London politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Investigation launched into suspected arson attempt' at FA Cup giantkillers' stadium

Macclesfield FC's stadium experienced a suspected arson attempt, with emergency services responding and no casualties reported, occurring two months after the club's major FA Cup upset victory.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

MWC 2026's most bizarre phone can start fires (on purpose)

Oukitel's WP63 is a ruggedized smartphone that's meant to set things alight. It has a built-in electric igniter, aimed at emergency response and camping, helping to start fires when you forgot matches, but you brought this beastly phone along for the adventure. It's got several other notable features, like a 20,000mAH battery, a loudspeaker, and even its own built-in USB-C cable for charging other devices.
Mobile UX
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Two-alarm fire breaks out at Campbell apartment complex

A two-alarm fire at a Campbell apartment complex displaced eight residents, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Disbelief as crocodile captured in Newcastle creek thousands of kilometres from natural habitat

I get there, I look and here's this little crocodile swimming around in the water. The sighting occurred at Federal Park in Wallsend, close to a local pool and primary school. Kirsop said she was met with initial disbelief when she contacted the wildlife rescue group Wires, and the Australian Reptile Park.
Pets
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

130 residents of Santa Clara condo complex displaced due to building damage

Over 60 residents evacuated from a Santa Clara condo complex due to structural concerns, though engineers determined the building was not in imminent danger of collapse but requires repairs before reoccupancy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

How some Iranians reacted to attacks on their country

Iranians experienced chaos and fear during U.S. and Israeli attacks, with people fleeing cities, facing severe traffic congestion, and activating emergency preparedness measures.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Who made the call to leave the Lachman fire? In sworn testimony, LAFD officials pass the buck

McIndoe, a captain at Fire Station 69 in Pacific Palisades, didn't think the plan was a good idea, he said in sworn testimony obtained by The Times. He had read the National Weather Service's forecast for the day - temperatures were expected to be warmer - and handling any lingering hot spots would be easier with hoses in place.
California
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Texas bar shooting leaves 3 dead, 14 injured

We received a call at 1:39 a.m. (1839 GMT) and within 57 seconds, the first paramedics and officers were on scene actively treating the patients. Police say they maintain a large presence in the party neighborhood and were able to quickly dispatch officers to the scene as bars in the area were closing.
Austin
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Six Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Readings On Kings Street

Six people were hospitalized after dangerously elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected in multiple homes on Kings Street in Brooklyn, prompting emergency response and block-wide safety checks.
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Would you shovel snow after a historic blizzard for $30 an hour? These 3 New Yorkers did

New York City mobilized residents as emergency snow shovelers during a historic blizzard, offering $30 hourly pay and fostering community engagement beyond financial incentive.
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