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NOAA Predicts Strong El Niño to Bring Heavy Storms

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its winter outlook for this year, predicting a robust El Niño event will bring strong storms to the West Coast and southern half of the United States. The NOAA report indicates that El Niño, characterized by above-average ocean

Yesterday 10:10 PM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

6 articles from 3 publishers

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Santa Ana Winds Heighten Wildfire Risk in Southern California

Southern California is facing an elevated wildfire risk as Santa Ana winds sweep through the region, prompting red flag warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS). The warnings remain in effect until Saturday evening, covering areas including Los Angeles County's San Gabriel Valley and Ventura

Yesterday 12:50 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

8 articles from 3 publishers

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Peshawar School Roof Collapse Kills 34 Children, Teacher

The roof of the Al-Khair Education Center in Peshawar's Dir Colony collapsed during class hours on Thursday, killing at least 34 children aged between 6 and 12 years old and one teacher. Rescue teams worked for over four hours to pull out survivors from the rubble. According to multiple sources, inc

Yesterday 6:30 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Man Killed by Tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

William Chapman , 23, was killed by a tiger after entering an enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on Saturday. His family described him as 'bright, warm and engaging' but suffering from severe mental illness. They expressed 'severe distress' over the circulation of online footage, in

Oct 14, 8:54 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Accident

Bed Bugs Ground Qantas Boeing 787 Dreamliner

A Qantas Boeing 787 Dreamliner was forced out of service after a bed bug infestation was discovered during a flight from Perth to Rome. The issue, identified on October 9 , led to the cancellation of the return trip from Rome to Perth on Saturday, according to multiple reports. The bed bugs were fou

Oct 13, 9:36 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Accident

Man Ejected from Six Flags Roller Coaster Dies

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died Monday after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in suburban Atlanta while riding with his son. Witnesses reported hearing unusual 'clicking' sounds from the safety restraints before the incident and saw park staff check them mult

Oct 13, 9:36 AM ET·3 min read

10 articles from 6 publishers

Accident

At Least 139 Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti

At least 139 people , including children, have died after a boat carrying more than 300 migrants capsized off Djibouti's coast . The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported the incident on Sunday. According to survivor accounts and authorities, the boat sank near Guhere in the Gulf o

Oct 11, 2:10 PM ET·1 min read

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Accident

Man Dies After Entering Tiger Enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on Saturday afternoon, according to multiple reports. The victim, who has not yet been named, was seen entering the tiger enclosure before police were called at 1:35 PM. According to South Yorkshire Police, the tig

Oct 11, 10:20 AM ET·4 min read

6 articles from 5 publishers

Natural

Hurricane Simon Weakens to Tropical Storm

Hurricane Simon has weakened back to a tropical storm after initially intensifying into a powerful Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of up to 150 mph. The storm brought life-threatening flooding, mudslides, and dangerous winds to Mexico's Pacific coast, particularly affecting the mou

Oct 11, 12:30 AM ET·2 min read

16 articles from 7 publishers

Natural

7.7 Magnitude Quake Hits Panama

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck southern Panama on Friday morning, causing widespread evacuations and triggering tsunami warnings across Central and South America. The quake was centered about six miles southwest of Pitaloza Arriba in Herrera province, according to th

Oct 9, 7:29 PM ET·2 min read

9 articles from 7 publishers

Natural

El Niño Threatens California with Floods, Erosion

California is preparing for potential coastal flooding and significant beach erosion as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches, with the state declaring an emergency to mobilize resources against the impending threats. According to multiple reports, Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to bring moderate rain

Oct 9, 8:03 AM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 3 publishers

Accident

Army Report Blames Systemic Failures for Deadly DC Crash

The U.S. Army's investigative report into the midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in January 2025 has identified systemic failures as the primary cause of the crash that killed 67 people. According to m

Oct 9, 6:15 AM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Delta Plane Clips Air Canada Jet on LAX Taxiway

A Delta Air Lines plane collided with an Air Canada aircraft while taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m., according to authorities. Delta Flight 7, en route to Tokyo's Haneda Airport, clipped the horizontal stabilizer of Air Ca

Oct 8, 10:12 AM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Natural

Hurricane Isaias Kills Two as It Weakens to Post-Tropical Cyclone

Hurricane Isaias intensified into a Category 3 storm on Friday morning before making landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of 105 mph (169 kph) . The storm is moving northeast at 14-15 mph , posing a significant threat to the northern Gulf Coast, particularly

Oct 7, 10:52 AM ET·4 min read

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Natural

Hurricane Rachel Aims for SoCal as Heat Wave Breaks Records

Southern California is experiencing record-breaking high temperatures as a historic heat wave grips the region. According to multiple reports, downtown Los Angeles has seen four consecutive days of temperatures reaching or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8°C), marking the longest such streak in

Oct 4, 2:42 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Medical Plane

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for a missing medical plane that went down off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, early Saturday morning after a 66-hour effort spanning more than 4,400 miles. The Gulfstream G100 aircraft was carrying six people—four Canadians and two Bermudian national

Oct 3, 4:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Bangkok Declares Disaster as Floods Submerge City

Heavy rainfall since Thursday has caused severe flooding across Bangkok, prompting authorities to declare all 50 districts a disaster zone. According to multiple reports, accumulated rainfall in many areas exceeded 11.8 inches , with floodwaters spreading primarily in the central and eastern parts o

Sep 26, 10:50 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Accident

Two RAF Pilots Injured in Hawk T2 Crash

Two Royal Air Force pilots sustained minor injuries after ejecting from a Hawk T2 training jet that crashed near Anglesey, Wales. The incident occurred on Wednesday as the aircraft took off from RAF Valley, with witnesses reporting flames and explosions shortly after departure. The pilots were invol

Sep 26, 4:00 AM ET·1 min read

6 articles from 5 publishers

Natural

Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii with Heavy Rain

Hurricane Nolo is approaching Hawaii , threatening the islands with heavy rain, high surf, and potential life-threatening flooding. The storm strengthened into a hurricane on Thursday night and is expected to bring significant rainfall, with some areas potentially receiving up to 25 inches of rain .

Sep 25, 12:42 PM ET·3 min read

13 articles from 8 publishers

Natural

Nor’easter Floods Northeast, Causes Widespread Outages

A powerful nor’easter is sweeping across the Northeast United States, bringing heavy rain, hurricane-force winds, and life-threatening coastal flooding. The storm has already begun to impact flights out of the Northeast, with delays reported at New York's LaGuardia Airport due to high winds. The Nat

Sep 25, 10:29 AM ET·4 min read

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Natural

Nepal PM Calls Flood a Climate Warning to World

Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday, framing last month's devastating flood as a 'warning to the world' about the escalating impacts of climate change. The disaster, which killed at least 1,400 people , was triggered by the collapse of a glacier near th

Sep 25, 3:14 AM ET·3 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Accident

UK Launches Probe After Air Traffic Control Glitch Causes Widespread Delays

National Air Traffic Services (Nats) in the UK faced a technical issue on Monday morning at its Prestwick control center in South Ayrshire. The fault led to widespread flight delays and cancellations, affecting airports across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England. The issue was resolved

Sep 23, 7:28 AM ET·2 min read

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Accident

F-16 Crashes at U.S. Air Base in Germany

The U.S. Air Force confirmed that an F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed at Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany on Tuesday afternoon, injuring the pilot who ejected safely. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. local time , according to statements from the air base and multiple news outlets. Fire and

Sep 23, 7:28 AM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Accident

FAA Outage Disrupts Northeast Flights

Flight operations resumed at major airports in the U.S. Northeast on Tuesday after a technical outage disrupted air traffic for hours on Monday. The disruption was caused by damage to communications lines at a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility in Philadelphia, affecting flights across k

Sep 23, 7:28 AM ET·1 min read

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NOAA Predicts Strong El Niño to Bring Heavy Storms

Santa Ana Winds Heighten Wildfire Risk in Southern California