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Boston
fromBoston.com
2 hours ago

Suspected mortar shell brought into Essex police station prompts evacuation

A resident brought what they thought was an unexploded mortar shell to a police station, but it was actually an empty fuel canister, prompting evacuation and bomb squad investigation.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Emergency services at scene of second collision in Navan

Two Navan incidents: a 7pm R147 collision with emergency response and diversions, and an earlier river search that proved a false alarm.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Major rescue operation in Navan ends after incorrect reports of 'child in river'

Emergency response was activated after reports of a child in the river at Newbridge, but those reports were incorrect and the search was stood down.
Science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Earthquake alarm sparks panic with warning of 5.9-magnitude shock

A false 5.9 earthquake alert triggered widespread 'Drop, Cover, Hold On' messages across Nevada and California before USGS and MyShake confirmed the error.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

My daughter's university alerted me of a possible shooting. There's no parenting book that teaches us how to handle this.

My inner mom voice was screaming, "Do not go! Nowhere in this world is safe, ever." While I was mentally panicking, I knew I needed to do what I've always done with my kids, and that was to portray an outward sense of calmness and confidence in her ability to make the decision. I encouraged her to reach out to her professor and classmates, and texted, "Do whatever you think is right, love."
Parenting
History
fromMail Online
8 months ago

Revealed: The haunting truth behind the 'Battle of Los Angeles'

Los Angeles experienced chaotic anti-aircraft fire in 1942 due to mistakenly perceived aerial threats amid World War II tensions.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
9 months ago

Holidaymakers evacuated from Heathrow Terminal 3 after false alarm over suspect package

Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 was evacuated due to a false alarm regarding a suspicious package, causing temporary disruption but flights remained largely unaffected.
Canada news
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

Teen upset his girlfriend went on cruise without him is jailed for making bomb threat against ship

A Michigan teen was sentenced to prison for a bogus bomb threat on a Carnival cruise ship, prompted by frustration over being left home alone.
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