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Phoenix Controller Averts Midair Collision of Two American Airlines Flights

A veteran air traffic controller in Phoenix averted a potential midair collision late Thursday night when two American Airlines flights mistakenly shared the same flight number (2482) and radio frequency. One jet was landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport from Chicago, while another was

Aug 14, 11:13 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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NTSB Investigates Ryanair Engine Failure After Window Shatters

Engine debris from a Ryanair flight shattered a cabin window, partially pulling out a passenger. Investigators found bird remains inside the engine but have not confirmed they caused the failure. A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found an engine fan blade broke

Aug 14, 1:39 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Romania Shuts Last Reactor as Danube Drought Deepens

Romania has fully shut down its only nuclear power plant as record-low water levels in the Danube River caused by severe drought have made it impossible to cool the reactors. The shutdown of both reactors at the Cernavoda plant will immediately affect Romania's electricity supply and leave neighbori

Aug 13, 1:13 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Colombia Quake Death Toll Hits 289; Recovery Efforts Begin

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning, killing at least 289 people , injuring around 4,187 , and leaving more than 3,000 missing . The quake devastated several cities including Cali, Pereira, Manizales, Quibdó in Chocó region, Risaralda, Caldas, Antioquia. As rescue ef

Aug 11, 7:20 AM ET·3 min read

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Natural

Indonesia Battles Wildfires in Bromo Park

Indonesia is intensifying efforts to combat wildfires that have spread across several regions, including Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java. According to multiple reports, the largest blaze has scorched about 900 hectares (2,224 acres) within the national park as of Tuesday, prompting a

Aug 10, 7:22 PM ET·3 min read

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Sydney Airport Faces Delays Amid Near-Miss Incidents

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a third near-collision at Sydney Airport in less than two weeks. On Sunday, Virgin Australia flight VA555 aborted takeoff when Qantas flight QF728 entered the runway ahead of it. This incident follows two other close calls involving Jets

Aug 10, 7:22 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Magnitude-7.4 Quake Kills Over 100 in Western Colombia

A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people and causing widespread damage across several cities. The quake's epicenter was near San Jose del Palmar, a community of about 4,800 people in the Chocó region approximately 250 miles west of Bogotá.

Aug 10, 12:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

UK Braces for Fifth Heatwave as Drought Expands

The UK is bracing for its sixth heatwave this summer, with temperatures potentially reaching 36C (97F) , according to forecasters. The Met Office is considering issuing rare amber or red extreme heat warnings as the country faces unprecedented dry and hot weather conditions. According to multiple so

Aug 10, 3:59 AM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Typhoon Dolphin Hits China's East Coast

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in China's east coast on Sunday evening, bringing maximum sustained winds of 94mph (151 km/h) . The storm brought torrential rain and strong winds to the densely populated eastern coastal regions. Authorities had evacuated at least one million people from multiple provi

Aug 9, 2:32 PM ET·2 min read

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BC Declares Emergency as Wildfires Force 20K to Flee

British Columbia declared a state of emergency Saturday as fast-moving wildfires destroyed homes and forced more than 20,000 people to flee communities along Okanagan Lake in western Canada. Premier David Eby announced the emergency as over 100 wildfires burned across the province, nearly half of th

Aug 8, 8:39 PM ET·3 min read

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Wildfire

Helicopter Fighting Utah Wildfire Crashes; Two Onboard

A Sikorsky S-64 helicopter fighting a wildfire in central Utah crashed on Friday morning with two people onboard. The crash occurred near Richfield, about 160 miles south of Salt Lake City, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The helicopter was one of seven working on the Widemou

Aug 7, 8:58 PM ET·1 min read

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Accident

FAA Orders Inspections of Boeing 737 Max Jets for Cracks

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections for hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks were discovered in older model planes' bear straps. These structural components reinforce areas around doorways and emergency exits, with the FAA citing potential risks to structural in

Aug 7, 5:29 PM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Puerto Rico Implements Water Rationing Amid Severe Drought

Puerto Rico has begun implementing water rationing measures in San Juan and neighboring cities as the U.S. territory faces a severe drought with no immediate relief in sight. The rationing will affect more than 180,000 customer accounts , which will be without water for 48 hours at a time on an alte

Aug 6, 2:29 PM ET·3 min read

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Explosive Drone Found at Leipzig/Halle Airport

An explosive-laden quadcopter drone was discovered at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport on Tuesday night, prompting authorities to close both runways and divert several flights. The device was found near Ukrainian cargo planes carrying military ammunition, raising concerns about hybrid threats and pot

Aug 6, 12:43 PM ET·3 min read

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Accident

FAA Investigates Marine One Safety Incident Near Reagan Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a safety incident where President Donald Trump's helicopter, Marine One, came closer than permitted to a commercial passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday afternoon. According to multiple reports, the event o

Aug 5, 2:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Danube's Low Water Exposes WWII Shipwrecks

Record-low water levels in the Danube River , driven by severe drought, have exposed dozens of World War II German battleship wrecks near Prahovo, Serbia. The river's historic lows are also disrupting power plant operations and ship traffic across Central and Eastern Europe. The exposed ships, some

Aug 4, 8:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Wildfires

Farinacci Charged With Starting Spokane Wildfire

Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, was arrested Monday on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly setting the Old Trails Fire near Spokane, Washington. The blaze destroyed at least 850 buildings and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. According to court documents and a detective's affidavit,

Aug 4, 6:53 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Report Blames Edison Equipment for Deadly Eaton Fire

An 18-month investigation by Los Angeles County fire officials has determined that the deadly Eaton Fire , which killed 19 people and destroyed or damaged more than 9,000 homes and businesses in January 2025, was caused by equipment belonging to Southern California Edison (SCE). The report, released

Aug 4, 5:13 PM ET·4 min read

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Natural

Guatemala Evacuates Villages After Fuego Volcano Erupts

Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted on Monday morning, prompting evacuations in nearby villages. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as lava and ash spewed from the volcano, which is one of Central America's most active. The eruption intensified by nightfall, with rivers of lava streaming down the 3,

Aug 4, 1:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Cuba's Grid Collapses Again Amid Fuel Shortages

Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again on Monday, less than a day after the previous blackout, as reported by state-run media. This marks the sixth nationwide blackout this year, with frequent outages affecting the entire island due to fuel shortages and aging infrastructure. The latest col

Aug 3, 6:36 PM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Spokane Wildfires Destroy 700+ Structures

Fast-moving wildfires near Spokane, Washington, destroyed over 700 structures and forced approximately 64,000 people to evacuate over the weekend. The blazes, collectively known as the Spokane Complex Fire, included patients from the Veterans Affairs medical center among those evacuated. The fire

Aug 3, 4:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Ferry Fire Off Java Kills Five, Dozens Missing

A ferry caught fire off Indonesia's Java island Sunday morning, killing at least five and leaving dozens missing. The Mutiara Sentosa 2 , carrying 271 passengers and crew, was traveling from Surabaya to Makassar when the blaze erupted between 6-7am near Madura Island. The fire was first reported by

Aug 2, 9:37 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

South Korea Records Highest-Ever Temperature Amid Extreme Heatwave

South Korea recorded its highest-ever temperature on Sunday, with Yangsan reaching 42.5°C (108.5°F) , marking the fifth consecutive day that temperatures in the city exceeded 40°C . Authorities issued emergency heatwave alerts across more than 20 localities as a result of the extreme heat. The Korea

Aug 2, 9:36 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Tourist Plane Crash in Peru's Nazca Lines Kills 13

A small tourist plane crashed on Saturday while flying over Peru's Nazca Lines, killing all 13 people on board. According to local authorities and multiple reports, the plane was carrying European tourists when it crashed in a field outside the Peruvian city of Nazca. The victims included seven Ital

Aug 2, 3:14 AM ET·2 min read

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Disaster

Phoenix Controller Averts Midair Collision of Two American Airlines Flights

NTSB Investigates Ryanair Engine Failure After Window Shatters

Romania Shuts Last Reactor as Danube Drought Deepens

Colombia Quake Death Toll Hits 289; Recovery Efforts Begin

Indonesia Battles Wildfires in Bromo Park

Sydney Airport Faces Delays Amid Near-Miss Incidents

Magnitude-7.4 Quake Kills Over 100 in Western Colombia

UK Braces for Fifth Heatwave as Drought Expands

Typhoon Dolphin Hits China's East Coast

BC Declares Emergency as Wildfires Force 20K to Flee

Helicopter Fighting Utah Wildfire Crashes; Two Onboard

FAA Orders Inspections of Boeing 737 Max Jets for Cracks

Puerto Rico Implements Water Rationing Amid Severe Drought

Explosive Drone Found at Leipzig/Halle Airport

FAA Investigates Marine One Safety Incident Near Reagan Airport

Danube's Low Water Exposes WWII Shipwrecks

Farinacci Charged With Starting Spokane Wildfire

Report Blames Edison Equipment for Deadly Eaton Fire

Guatemala Evacuates Villages After Fuego Volcano Erupts

Cuba's Grid Collapses Again Amid Fuel Shortages

Spokane Wildfires Destroy 700+ Structures

Ferry Fire Off Java Kills Five, Dozens Missing

South Korea Records Highest-Ever Temperature Amid Extreme Heatwave

Tourist Plane Crash in Peru's Nazca Lines Kills 13

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Phoenix Controller Averts Midair Collision of Two American Airlines Flights

NTSB Investigates Ryanair Engine Failure After Window Shatters

Romania Shuts Last Reactor as Danube Drought Deepens

Colombia Quake Death Toll Hits 289; Recovery Efforts Begin

Indonesia Battles Wildfires in Bromo Park

Sydney Airport Faces Delays Amid Near-Miss Incidents

Magnitude-7.4 Quake Kills Over 100 in Western Colombia

UK Braces for Fifth Heatwave as Drought Expands

Typhoon Dolphin Hits China's East Coast

BC Declares Emergency as Wildfires Force 20K to Flee

Helicopter Fighting Utah Wildfire Crashes; Two Onboard

FAA Orders Inspections of Boeing 737 Max Jets for Cracks

Puerto Rico Implements Water Rationing Amid Severe Drought

Explosive Drone Found at Leipzig/Halle Airport

FAA Investigates Marine One Safety Incident Near Reagan Airport

Danube's Low Water Exposes WWII Shipwrecks

Farinacci Charged With Starting Spokane Wildfire

Report Blames Edison Equipment for Deadly Eaton Fire

Guatemala Evacuates Villages After Fuego Volcano Erupts

Cuba's Grid Collapses Again Amid Fuel Shortages

Spokane Wildfires Destroy 700+ Structures

Ferry Fire Off Java Kills Five, Dozens Missing

South Korea Records Highest-Ever Temperature Amid Extreme Heatwave

Tourist Plane Crash in Peru's Nazca Lines Kills 13

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