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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Airline pilot was about to land in N.D. when he saw a B-52 'coming at us'

SkyWest flight 3788 narrowly avoided a collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot, prompting the pilot to perform an aggressive maneuver.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

70-year-old man killed by fireworks in Wareham

A 70-year-old man, Robert Spagnuolo, died on July 4 in Wareham when a firework he was setting off exploded in his face. Witnesses reported that he was at the beach setting off fireworks when one exploded. First responders were called to the scene at 9:19 p.m. and found him with an injury to his face, where he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
US news
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Wales players, staff 'OK' after bus crash at Euros

Wales players and staff are unharmed after their team bus was involved in a collision in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

VIDEO: Petaluma school groundskeeper accidentally mows over fireworks

An illegal firework was accidentally run over by a groundskeeper using a mower at Casa Grande High School, highlighting safety concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Investigation launched after deportee breaks free on Heathrow runway

What is known as the movement area of the airport is the entire airside. We have to consider all movement in this area, whether it's wildlife or something else.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Tube evacuated at Kennington station after 'alkaline substance' sprayed

Passengers were evacuated from a train at Kennington station after a suspected alkaline substance was sprayed, though no injuries were reported.
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US news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Four Japanese soldiers injured in explosion at US base in Okinawa

Four Japanese soldiers were injured in a blast involving unexploded ordnance on a US military base in Okinawa.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A Southwest passenger kicked and spat at the crew when they tried to stop her from opening an exit in midair, affidavit says

While somebody trying to open a plane's exit in midair would be a frightening situation, it is not possible to actually open the door at altitude.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Call for safety review after producer injured by falling palm tree at Cannes film festival

A producer from the Japanese film "Brand New Landscape" was injured by a falling palm tree during the Cannes Festival, prompting a call for safety investigations.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Delta plane catches fire at Orlando airport, forcing passenger evacuations

No injuries reported in Delta A330 fire at Orlando airport; evacuation completed safely.
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fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
5 months ago

2 ski patrollers caught in avalanche at Mammoth Mountain; 1 in extremely' critical condition

Two ski patrollers caught in avalanche at Mammoth Mountain; one in critical condition after explosive avalanche mitigation efforts following a severe snowstorm.
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Video shows moment equipment fell to the ground at South Station

Last Friday, a surveillance video captured a frightening moment when a piece of rigging equipment came dangerously close to hitting commuters as they entered South Station.
Miscellaneous
US news
fromWashington Post
9 months ago

12 rescued after being trapped for hours in Colorado gold mine

Twelve people were safely rescued from a Colorado gold mine after an elevator malfunction, but one person tragically lost their life during the incident.
New York City
fromSFGATE
11 months ago

Woman falls from tall, climbable Burning Man art

A woman fell from a climbable art installation at Burning Man, raising concerns about safety at large-scale artistic events.
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