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Sinkhole Shuts LaGuardia Runway

According to multiple reports, a sinkhole discovered near Runway 4/22 at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday has caused significant travel disruptions. The runway was immediately closed after the sinkhole was spotted during a routine inspection around 11 a.m. EDT. The Port Authority of New Yor

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DisasterNatural

NOAA Predicts Below-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season

NOAA has forecasted a below-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026, predicting eight to fourteen named storms. Of these, three to six are expected to become hurricanes, including one to three major hurricanes of Category 3 strength or higher. The agency emphasized that even during below-average

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Paris Court Convicts Airbus, Air France of Manslaughter in 2009 Crash

A Paris appeals court has found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter in the 2009 Rio-Paris plane crash, which resulted in the deaths of all 228 passengers and crew on board. The verdict marks a significant milestone in a lengthy legal battle involving two of France's most emblemati

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Three Sisters Drown Off Brighton Beach

Three sisters from London drowned off Brighton Beach early Wednesday morning, leaving their grieving father to pay an emotional tribute. The victims have been identified by Sussex Police as Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walter, 32, and Rebecca Walter, 31. The sisters were visiting the resort in East S

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Accident

NTSB Hears on Cracks in UPS Cargo Plane Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) began a two-day hearing Tuesday to investigate the fatal crash of a UPS cargo plane in Kentucky last November that killed 15 people. The investigation focuses on cracks found in a key part of the left engine mount, which sheared off during takeoff from

May 19, 3:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Woman Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole in NYC

A 56-year-old woman died after falling into an uncovered maintenance hole on a busy New York City street Monday night around 11:30 p.m., according to police and utility officials. The incident occurred near the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan. The woman, identified a

May 19, 12:58 PM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Floods Kill at Least 25 in Central, Southern China

At least 25 people have died after heavy rains caused widespread flooding and landslides across southern and central China, according to multiple reports. The China Meteorological Administration issued elevated alerts for heavy rain and severe stormy weather, warning of high risks of landslides, fla

May 19, 10:52 AM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Sandy Fire in Simi Valley Grows to Nearly 1,700 Acres

The Sandy Fire in Southern California has grown to nearly 1,700 acres as of Wednesday morning. The fire ignited near Sandy Avenue shortly after 10 a.m. on Monday and had spread significantly due to shifting winds, steep terrain, and canyon-driven fire behavior. By Tuesday night, the blaze had expand

May 18, 10:30 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Father of Two Killed in Shark Attack Off Rottnest Island

Steven Mattaboni, a 38-year-old father of two, died after being attacked by a shark while spearfishing near Rottnest Island off Western Australia's coast on Saturday morning. According to multiple reports, Mattaboni was bitten on the lower leg around 9:55 AM local time at Horseshoe Reef and could no

May 18, 12:36 AM ET·1 min read

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Accident

Four Crew Eject Safely After Navy Jets Collide at Idaho Air Show

Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided mid-air during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho on Sunday, resulting in all four crew members ejecting safely according to multiple reports. The collision involved two aircraft from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 based out of

May 17, 7:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Finnish Divers Aid Recovery of Italians in Maldives Cave

Search efforts resumed Monday for four Italian divers trapped in an underwater cave near Vaavu Atoll in the Maldives, after being temporarily suspended following the death of a local military diver. According to Italy's Foreign Ministry, rescuers located the bodies deep inside the cave system, which

May 15, 8:56 AM ET·3 min read

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Accident

Small Plane Crashes Into Ohio Home

A small plane crashed into a residential home in Akron, Ohio on Thursday afternoon, killing both occupants aboard. According to CBS News , the Piper PA-28 took off from Akron Fulton Airport around 2:03 p.m., and crashed shortly before 4 p.m., igniting a large fire that engulfed part of the house. Th

May 15, 1:05 AM ET·1 min read

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NaturalCONFLICTING REPORTS

Storm Kills Nearly 90 in India's Uttar Pradesh

Nearly 90 people were killed in a violent storm that battered India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, with rain and hail. According to the state disaster management and relief office, adverse weather conditions on Wednesday led to the deaths of 89 people. The storm also injured at least 53 , dam

May 14, 5:38 AM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Nine Tremors Near Tehran Raise Quake Fears

A series of nine small earthquakes struck the Pardis area east of Tehran overnight, renewing fears among experts and residents that the Iranian capital could face a major seismic disaster, according to multiple reports. The repeated activity has revived concerns about accumulated tectonic pressure b

May 13, 8:48 AM ET·2 min read

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Accident

DOJ Indicts Operators in Key Bridge Collapse

The U.S. Justice Department announced on Tuesday that a grand jury indicted two foreign operators—Synergy Marine Pte Ltd based in Singapore and Synergy Maritime Pte Ltd based in Chennai, India—and Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair, an Indian national serving as the technical superintendent for both compani

May 12, 11:06 AM ET·4 min read

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Accident

Turkish Airlines Plane Evacuated After Tyre Fire in Kathmandu

A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 was evacuated after its right rear tyre caught fire upon landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. All 277 passengers and 11 crew members safely exited using emergency slides, with no injuries reported. The incident forced the closure of the airpo

May 11, 4:38 AM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Boat Explosion Injures Dozens in Miami

A boat explosion in Miami's Haulover Sandbar injured at least 11 people on Saturday afternoon, according to multiple reports from emergency responders and eyewitnesses. The incident occurred around 12:45 p.m. local time near a popular tourist destination known for its clear waters and lively parties

May 10, 12:57 AM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Indonesian Rescuers Find Body After Volcanic Eruption; Search Continues

Rescuers in Indonesia recovered the body of an Indonesian woman who was caught in a volcanic eruption at Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island, according to multiple reports. The eruption occurred early Friday, stranding 20 hikers who had set out to ascend the active volcano despite safety restrictions.

May 9, 9:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Frontier Jet Strikes Pedestrian During Takeoff in Denver

A Frontier Airlines jetliner fatally struck a pedestrian who breached security at Denver International Airport during takeoff on Friday night. The Airbus A321neo, carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members, was preparing to depart for Los Angeles when it hit the individual around 11:19 p.m. loca

May 9, 11:27 AM ET·2 min read

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Natural

South East Water CEO Resigns Amid Outage Fallout

David Hinton, the chief executive of South East Water , has announced his resignation following widespread water supply outages in Kent and Sussex. According to multiple reports, Hinton will stay on until a successor is found to ensure an 'orderly transition.' His departure comes just a week after C

May 8, 6:51 AM ET·2 min read

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Wildlife

Hiker Found Dead in Apparent Bear Attack at Glacier National Park

Search and rescue crews have discovered the body of a hiker in Glacier National Park, Montana, with injuries consistent with a bear encounter, according to park officials. The remains were found Wednesday about two-and-a-half miles up the Mt. Brown Trail, approximately 50 feet off the trail in a den

May 8, 6:51 AM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Trump Council Proposes FEMA Overhaul

A council appointed by President Trump has proposed a significant overhaul of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that would shift more disaster response responsibilities to states and reduce federal support. The FEMA Review Council's report, approved in a public meeting with nearly 6,000

May 7, 7:16 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Mississippi Storms Damage 500 Homes

Powerful storms swept across Mississippi on Wednesday night, producing at least 14 reported tornadoes , according to multiple reports. Authorities confirmed one very large and dangerous tornado that moved from eastern Lincoln County into Lawrence County. The storms caused widespread damage, includin

May 7, 12:30 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Radio Fault Disrupts Trains Across Southern England

Train services in southern England experienced major disruptions due to a fault in the radio communication system, affecting multiple operators including South Western Railway (SWR), Southern, CrossCountry, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway, London Overground, and Thameslink. The issue was firs

May 7, 8:21 AM ET·1 min read

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Sinkhole Shuts LaGuardia Runway

NOAA Predicts Below-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season