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NTSB Report Links Fuel Cutoff to China Eastern Crash

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that the fuel supply to both engines of China Eastern Airlines Flight MU5735 was cut off before it crashed in southern China in March 2022, killing all 132 people on board. According to data released by the NTSB from the plane's fligh

May 6, 7:53 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Teen Dies After Falling Tree Strike at Park

Brodan Dubickas, a 15-year-old boy, died after being struck by a falling tree while playing football with friends at Holmcroft Road park in Stafford on Saturday evening. According to multiple reports, the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 7:30 PM BST despite efforts from param

May 5, 7:40 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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China Fireworks Factory Blast Death Toll Rises to 37

An explosion at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed 37 people and injured 61 others , according to reports from TimesLIVE, Reuters, Al Jazeera, UPI, and Xinhua. The blast occurred on Monday afternoon local time at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in Liuya

May 5, 4:56 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Explosion at China Fireworks Plant Kills 26

An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan province, China has resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people and injuries to 61 others . The blast occurred on Monday afternoon at the Huasheng Fireworks plant, prompting an extensive rescue operation involving nearly 500 personnel. The explo

May 5, 1:28 AM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Three Dead After Yacht Sinks Off Australian Coast

Three people died after a yacht sank and a rescue vessel capsized off Australia's New South Wales coast on Monday evening. The incident occurred near the South Ballina break wall, a popular coastal area close to the NSW-Queensland border. The emergency response began at approximately 18:15 local tim

May 4, 8:19 PM ET·1 min read

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Accident

United Flight Strikes Pole, Truck on Newark Approach

United Airlines Flight 169 struck a light pole and a Schmidt Bakery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon. The Boeing 767-400, originating from Venice, Italy, had 231 passengers and 10 crew members on board. The truck d

May 3, 11:26 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Cessna Crash in Wimberley Kills Five

A small plane crash in Wimberley, Texas, about 40 miles southwest of Austin, killed all five people on board late Thursday night. According to Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra, emergency crews responded to the downed aircraft around 11:05 p.m., with preliminary information indicating the Cessna 421C

May 1, 11:37 AM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Two Dead in Small Plane Crash at Adelaide Airport

Two people were killed and ten others injured when a small plane crashed into a hangar at Parafield Airport in Adelaide, South Australia, according to multiple reports. The aircraft, identified as a Diamond DA42 twin-engine plane, burst into flames after crashing on Wednesday afternoon. The two fata

Apr 29, 6:26 PM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Camp Mystic Cancels Reopening After Deadly Flood

Camp Mystic has decided not to reopen this summer following a deadly flood last July that claimed the lives of 28 campers and staff members. The Texas-based summer camp announced its decision on Thursday, citing respect for grieving families and ongoing investigations into the tragedy. The camp's

Apr 29, 12:28 AM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

HMS Victory's Foremast Removed in £42M Conservation

The foremast of HMS Victory , Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship from the Battle of Trafalgar, was safely removed as part of a £42 million conservation project. The operation took place at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and is the first stage in a three-night process to remove all masts from the 18th

Apr 28, 11:36 AM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Train Collision Near Jakarta Leaves 14 Dead

At least 14 people have died and 84 others were injured in a train collision near Jakarta, Indonesia. The accident occurred late Monday night in Bekasi when a long-distance train collided with a stationary commuter train that had previously struck a taxi on the tracks. The death toll was confirmed b

Apr 28, 9:20 AM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Georgia Wildfires Burn Over 75 Square Miles

Two major wildfires in southeastern Georgia continue to threaten homes and lives, with the Highway 82 Fire alone exceeding 31 square miles as of Sunday. The fire has destroyed at least 87 homes since it began on April 20 and is only 7% contained , according to officials. The blaze, which started whe

Apr 26, 6:42 PM ET·1 min read

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Drone Attack Damages Chernobyl's New Safe Confinement

On February 14, 2025, a Russian drone with an explosive warhead struck Chernobyl's New Safe Confinement (NSC) structure at approximately 1:59 a.m., sparking a fire on its outer layer. Ukrainian officials blamed Russia for the attack, which Moscow denied, alleging Kyiv staged it. The NSC, completed i

Apr 26, 3:40 AM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Florida Firefighter Dies as Georgia Wildfires Destroy Homes

In a devastating turn of events, a volunteer firefighter died while battling wildfires that have destroyed more than 120 homes across drought-stricken southeast Georgia and northern Florida. According to Los Angeles Times , the fires are being exacerbated by a combination of drought, gusty winds, cl

Apr 25, 12:22 AM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Tornado Damages 40 Homes in Enid

A powerful tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma , damaging at least 40 homes and causing significant destruction across parts of the city. The confirmed tornado moved through Garfield County near the state’s northern border on Thursday evening. The storm caused severe damage in the Gray Ridge neighborhood

Apr 24, 12:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Wildlife

31 Sloths Die at Orlando's Planned Sloth World Attraction

Florida wildlife officials are investigating the deaths of 31 sloths at a warehouse in Orlando that was intended to house them before opening as part of Sloth World attraction. The deaths occurred between December 2024 and February 2025 due to cold exposure, poor health, and inadequate facilities. T

Apr 24, 10:37 AM ET·2 min read

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Accident

NTSB Details Safety Failures in Deadly LaGuardia Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report detailing multiple safety failures that led to the deadly crash at New York's LaGuardia Airport last month. The collision involved an Air Canada Express plane and a firetruck, resulting in the deaths of two pilots—Antoine

Apr 23, 7:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Two Trains Collide in Denmark

Two local trains collided head-on near Copenhagen , injuring at least 17 people , four of whom are in critical condition, according to emergency services. The incident occurred on Thursday on a train line linking the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup. The public broadcaster DR showed images of two yello

Apr 23, 4:19 AM ET·1 min read

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Accident

Chemical Leak at W.Va. Plant Kills 2, Injures Dozens

A chemical leak at a West Virginia silver recovery business killed two people and sent between 19 and 30 others to hospitals on Wednesday. The incident occurred at Catalyst Refiners plant in Institute as workers were preparing to shut down part of the facility, according to Kanawha County Commission

Apr 23, 12:48 AM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Georgia Wildfires Burn 50+ Homes as Drought Fuels Blazes

Wildfires raging across southeastern Georgia have destroyed at least 54 homes , burned more than 31 square miles , and forced evacuations as extreme drought conditions fuel the flames. Two major blazes, the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County and the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, have spread r

Apr 22, 9:20 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

FAA Investigates Near Miss of Two Planes at JFK

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a near miss between two planes landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport . According to the FAA, the incident occurred on Monday afternoon involving an Air Canada regional jet operated by Jazz Aviation , which originated from Toronto,

Apr 22, 3:29 PM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Florida Wildfire Halts Amtrak Train

An Amtrak train traveling from Miami to New York was forced to halt its journey due to a massive wildfire near Jacksonville, Florida. According to reports from CBS News and Fox News, the fire disrupted service for over 24 hours. The Silver Meteor Train 98 left Miami at around 7 a.m. on Sunday but

Apr 21, 9:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

FAA Investigates Southwest Near Miss Over Nashville

Two Southwest Airlines flights came within approximately 500 feet of each other near Nashville International Airport on Saturday evening, prompting an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The close call occurred when Southwest Flight 507 from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, abor

Apr 20, 11:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Pilot Critically Injured in Small Plane Crash

A small plane crashed into the parking lot of an O'Reilly Auto Parts store in Pacoima, Southern California, critically injuring the pilot. The incident occurred around 11 a.m., with authorities confirming no other injuries. According to multiple reports, the crash was reported shortly after 11 a.m.

Apr 20, 6:06 PM ET·1 min read

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NTSB Report Links Fuel Cutoff to China Eastern Crash

Teen Dies After Falling Tree Strike at Park