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UK Braces for Week-Long Heatwave with 34C Peak

The UK is preparing for a week-long heatwave beginning this Saturday, with peak temperatures expected to reach 34C in the southeast of England. According to the Met Office, temperatures are forecasted to rise steadily over the coming days, starting at 28C on Saturday , reaching 29C on Sunday , and a

Yesterday 11:46 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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DisasterNatural

Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 8th Largest in Colorado History

The Aspen Acres Fire in southern Colorado has rapidly grown to become the eighth largest wildfire in state history. As of Friday afternoon, the fire had burned approximately 74,265 acres , according to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (CDFPC). The blaze is being fueled by warm te

Jul 3, 7:14 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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DisasterAccident

Bus Plunge in Pakistan Kills 40

A passenger bus plunged approximately 80 feet into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan early Friday morning, killing at least 40 people and injuring eight others. The overcrowded vehicle was traveling from Quetta to Islamabad when it went out of control near the border of Balochistan and Khyber

Jul 3, 5:28 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Natural

Heat Wave Disrupts Fourth of July Events

A dangerous heat wave disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across much of the central and eastern U.S., forcing officials to cancel or postpone dozens of parades, concerts, and fireworks displays. The Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, a centerpiece of President Donald Tr

Jul 3, 3:47 PM ET·2 min read

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NaturalCONFLICTING REPORTS

US Deploys Troops to Aid Venezuela After Earthquakes

The United States has deployed more than 2,000 troops to Venezuela to assist with relief efforts following last week's devastating earthquakes, according to multiple reports. The U.S. military is focusing on search-and-rescue operations and delivering humanitarian aid in the aftermath of the disaste

Jul 1, 6:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Floods Kill Dozens in Ghana and Ivory Coast

At least 12 people have died and more than 470 have been rescued after torrential rains flooded large parts of Ghana, including the capital Accra. According to multiple reports, rescue operations are ongoing as authorities confirm additional casualties. The Ghana National Fire Service reported that

Jul 1, 5:31 AM ET·1 min read

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Accident

Roof Collapse Kills 14 Children in Lahore Tutoring Center

The roof collapse at an unregistered tutoring center in Lahore killed 14 children aged five to sixteen. Authorities have arrested two individuals, including the owner of the facility, as they investigate possible negligence. Rescue officials reported that rescuers found children and a 30-year-old fe

Jun 30, 8:39 PM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Over 100 Venezuelans Missing After Earthquake Collapses Hotel

Over 100 people who were recently deported from the United States are missing after earthquakes struck Venezuela and caused a hotel where they were being held to collapse. According to survivors, a scramble is underway to find those buried in the rubble. A deportation flight from Miami arrived in Ca

Jun 29, 7:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

JetBlue Flight Hits Drone Near JFK Airport

A JetBlue flight reportedly struck a drone while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport for landing on Monday morning, according to federal officials. The incident involved JetBlue Airlines Flight 948 , which departed from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The pilot reported

Jun 29, 3:58 PM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Record Heat Wave Grips Central-Eastern US Ahead of July 4

A historic heat wave is sweeping across large swaths of the central to eastern United States ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that this 'potentially record-breaking' heat wave will bring temperatures in the high 90s and low 100s Fahrenheit, combin

Jun 29, 6:42 AM ET·3 min read

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Floods

4 Dead in Kentucky Flooding as Heavy Rain Continues

At least four people have died due to severe flooding in Kentucky following heavy rainfall from thunderstorms. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency on Saturday, warning that additional rainfall is expected through late evening. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings

Jun 27, 10:57 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Cottonwood Fire Expands to 146 Square Miles in Utah

The Cottonwood Fire in southern Utah has rapidly expanded to become the largest active wildfire in the United States, scorching over 146 square miles . The blaze started on Monday in Fishlake National Forest and has severely damaged Eagle Point ski resort in Beaver County, forcing evacuations in nea

Jun 27, 12:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

7.2 Magnitude Quake Strikes Northern Japan

A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan during rush hour on Thursday morning, shaking dozens of towns across northeastern Japan and even mildly felt in Tokyo. The quake hit an area prone to strong earthquakes, including one that triggered a weeklong mega-quake caut

Jun 25, 7:16 PM ET·2 min read

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NaturalCONFLICTING REPORTS

Venezuela Earthquakes Kill Over 2000; Rescue Efforts Continue

Twin earthquakes measuring magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela's northern coast on June 24, causing widespread destruction and killing over 2,000 people according to multiple reports. The quakes caused significant damage in Caracas and La Guaira, with epicenters located west of Morón on the C

Jun 25, 5:25 PM ET·4 min read

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Accident

Air Canada Flight Diverts After Pilot's Medical Emergency

An Air Canada flight carrying 61 passengers from Newark, New Jersey, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, made an emergency diversion to Boston's Logan International Airport after the captain suffered a mid-air medical emergency. According to multiple reports, Flight AC7664, operated by regional partner PAL Air

Jun 25, 1:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Wildlife

Gracie the Giraffe Found Safe After Two Weeks in Texas

Gracie, a three-year-old giraffe, has been found safe after wandering off from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Texas for nearly two weeks. According to Real County Sheriff Nathan Johnson and ranch owner Vick Jones, Gracie was spotted about four miles south of her enclosure during an aerial search in the rugge

Jun 24, 8:19 PM ET·1 min read

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NaturalCONFLICTING REPORTS

Venezuela Earthquakes Kill Hundreds; Toll Likely to Rise

Two powerful earthquakes struck near Venezuela's capital Caracas on Wednesday afternoon, causing significant damage and at least 164 deaths according to multiple reports. The first quake measured magnitude 7.2 about 160 km west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by an even stronger magnit

Jun 24, 8:19 PM ET·3 min read

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Natural

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Shakes Northern California

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Mendocino County , Northern California, on Wednesday morning at approximately 8:10 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and multiple reports. The quake's epicenter was located about seven miles southeast of Willits and 15 miles north of Ukiah. The sh

Jun 24, 2:11 PM ET·1 min read

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AccidentMIXED REPORTS

23-Year-Old Dies After Falling Over Nevada Fall in Yosemite

The National Park Service (NPS) is investigating an incident at Yosemite National Park after a 23-year-old man was swept over Nevada Fall on June 20, resulting in his death. According to multiple reports from witnesses and officials, emergency personnel responded to the scene and recovered the body

Jun 24, 2:11 PM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Camp Mystic Files Bankruptcy After Deadly Texas Floods

Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp in Texas, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 28 people , including 25 girls and two teenage counselors . According to paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston, the camp listed its

Jun 24, 11:48 AM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes in Alaska

Four U.S. Coast Guard members sustained only minor injuries after their MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed during a training flight near Harbor Mountain, Alaska , according to multiple reports. The crash occurred Monday morning in a sparsely populated area outside Sitka, a coastal town situated on Bar

Jun 23, 6:23 AM ET·1 min read

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Natural

France's Deadly Heatwave: Records Shattered

France is experiencing its deadliest heatwave on record, with temperatures soaring above 107°F (42°C) and at least 55 deaths , including drownings and heat-related illnesses. Authorities issued red alerts for nearly half of the country's departments as the extreme conditions strained power grids and

Jun 23, 6:22 AM ET·4 min read

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Accident

FAA Probes Delta-American Near-Miss at Boston Logan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a near-miss incident at Boston Logan International Airport involving two commercial flights. According to multiple reports, a Delta Air Lines jet came within approximately 300 feet of an American Airlines plane that was departing from an int

Jun 21, 8:30 PM ET·4 min read

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Wildfires

Utah Wildfire Forces Eureka Evacuation Amid Western Heatwave

Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling multiple wildfires across the western United States, with a significant blaze in Utah forcing the evacuation of the small town of Eureka. The Iron Fire, detected on Saturday in Juab County, has burned over 2,000 acres (34 square miles) and remains u

Jun 21, 6:20 PM ET·2 min read

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Disaster

UK Braces for Week-Long Heatwave with 34C Peak