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Cuba's Power Grid Collapses for Third Time in March

Cuba's power grid collapsed on Saturday, leaving the entire island without electricity for the third time in March. The state-owned National Electric Union attributed the total blackout to an unexpected failure of a generating unit at the Nuevitas thermoelectric plant in Camaguey province. Authoriti

Mar 22, 12:41 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Fire at South Korean Factory Kills 14

A fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, killed 14 people and injured around 60 others . The blaze broke out on Friday afternoon and was not fully extinguished until Saturday afternoon. The factory, owned by Anjun Industrial—a supplier for Hyundai and Kia—was a three-story building whe

Mar 21, 6:55 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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NTSB Probes Close Call Between Jets at Newark Airport

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a close call between an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 and a FedEx Boeing 777 at Newark Liberty International Airport, according to reports from Reuters , The Guardian , and Fox News . The incident occurred Tuesday night when both planes w

Mar 20, 4:59 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Natural

Hawaii Floods Threaten Dam; Evacuations Ordered

The worst flooding in Hawaii in over two decades has prompted urgent evacuations for thousands of residents as officials warn that a 120-year-old dam may fail. Heavy rains have caused the Wahiawa Dam on Oahu to rise from 79 feet to 84 feet before receding slightly, with emergency sirens blaring alon

Mar 20, 4:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Southwest Heat Wave Smashes March Records

The Southwest is experiencing an unprecedented March heat wave, breaking temperature records across Arizona and southern California. According to multiple reports, preliminary readings showed temperatures reaching up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) in the Arizona desert on Thursday, smashin

Mar 20, 1:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Search for Escaped Capybara Samba Narrows in Hampshire

Teams searching for an escaped capybara named Samba are narrowing their efforts using humane traps, thermal drones, and camera traps in Hampshire. The nine-month-old rodent has been missing for nearly two weeks after escaping from Marwell Zoo near Winchester just one day after arriving from Suffolk

Mar 20, 12:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Cyclone Narelle Weakens but Flooding Threat Remains

Tropical Cyclone Narelle made landfall on Friday morning near Coen, a remote community in Far North Queensland, as a powerful category four system with wind gusts exceeding 250 km/h. The storm has since weakened to a category two but continues to pose significant threats as it moves westward toward

Mar 20, 10:10 AM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Delta Flight Hits Turbulence; Five Injured

Delta Flight 41 from Los Angeles to Sydney experienced severe turbulence on Friday, injuring five people just before landing at Sydney Airport. According to Delta, four flight attendants were injured during the incident, while no passengers reported any harm. The Airbus A350 aircraft touched down sa

Mar 20, 8:04 AM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Coast Guard Rescues Snowmobiler Near Mackinac Island

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 55-year-old snowmobiler stranded on unstable ice near Mackinac Island, Michigan , during blizzard conditions on Sunday. The man became lost while operating his snowmobile in the Straits of Mackinac, which separates Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas. Aerial rescue a

Mar 18, 1:48 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Meteor Causes Loud Boom Over Ohio

A meteor entered Earth's atmosphere above northern Ohio on Tuesday morning, causing a loud sonic boom that was heard across multiple states. According to NASA , the meteor, which measured nearly 6 feet in diameter and weighed about 7 tons, became visible at an altitude of 50 miles above Lake Erie ar

Mar 17, 5:01 PM ET·2 min read

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Virgin Australia Flight Met by Firefighters After Vape Incident

A Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was met by firefighters after landing on Sunday afternoon due to smoke coming from a vape onboard. According to The Guardian and Daily Mail , the pilots of flight VA328 issued a 'pan' call, indicating an urgent but less severe situation than a may

Mar 17, 5:21 AM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Winter Storm Causes Widespread Flight Cancellations

A late winter storm has caused widespread flight cancellations and delays across the eastern US as powerful winds combined with a partial government shutdown affecting TSA workers. According to FlightAware, there have been over 4,763 flights canceled and more than 9,100 delayed. The National Weather

Mar 16, 8:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

2 Dead After Student Boats Capsize Near U.S. Base Site

Two people died Monday when two boats carrying students capsized off Henoko, Okinawa, near a controversial site for relocating a U.S. military base. All 21 passengers were rescued from the water, but a 17-year-old female student and the captain of one boat later succumbed to their injuries. The Japa

Mar 16, 1:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Severe Storms Batter Eastern U.S.

Severe storms are sweeping across much of the eastern United States, bringing heavy snowfall, high winds, and potential tornadoes. According to multiple reports, mid-Atlantic states and Washington D.C. are at greatest risk for severe weather by Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service warned t

Mar 16, 9:58 AM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Dubai Airport Fire Forces Flight Suspension Amid Iran Drone Strikes

Dubai International Airport temporarily suspended all flights Monday morning following a drone strike that ignited a fire near its facilities. The Dubai Media Office confirmed the fire originated from a fuel tank in the vicinity of the airport, prompting civil defense teams to respond swiftly. No in

Mar 16, 4:05 AM ET·2 min read

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Fuertes vientos causan apagones y daños en EEUU

Fuertes vientos que avanzaron hacia el este desde la región de los Grandes Lagos dejaron sin electricidad a cientos de miles de personas en Estados Unidos, causando daños materiales considerables. Hasta la media tarde del sábado, casi 450.000 clientes seguían afectados en Ohio, Pensilvania y Michiga

Mar 15, 2:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Major March Storm Dumps Over a Foot of Snow in Minnesota

A major March storm has brought over a foot of snow to parts of Minnesota , with more expected on Sunday. According to CBS News , areas like Wabasha received 15 inches overnight, while Lakeville and Cannon Falls saw more than 12 inches. Closer to the Twin Cities, Savage got around 10.5 inches of sno

Mar 15, 2:23 PM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Flooding and Landslides Kill Dozens in Kenya and Ethiopia

At least 62 people have died in Kenya over the past week after heavy rains caused widespread flooding, according to authorities. The death toll has risen from a previous count of 42 reported a week ago. The heavy rainfall triggered flash floods not seen in years, with rivers bursting their banks and

Mar 15, 7:10 AM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Severe Storms Disrupt Midwest

Severe weather swept across the U.S. this weekend, causing widespread disruptions including heavy snowfall, power outages, wildfires, and flash floods. The storm system affected multiple states with particularly strong impacts in Minnesota , Wisconsin , Nebraska , and Hawaii . In the Upper Midwest

Mar 14, 6:09 PM ET·3 min read

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Accident

Chemical Smell Halts Flights at DC-Area Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop at four major airports in the Washington DC area on Friday afternoon due to a strong chemical smell reported at the Potomac TRACON air traffic control center. The affected airports included Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Mar 14, 1:47 AM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Glasgow Central Station Closure After Fire

The historic Union Corner building adjacent to Glasgow Central Station was gutted by a devastating blaze on Sunday, causing significant structural damage and disrupting train services. The fire began in a vape shop on Union Street before spreading through the Victorian-era structure. According to mu

Mar 13, 3:30 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

U.S. Braces for Extreme Weather Mix

Nearly every region of the United States is bracing for extreme weather conditions this week. A combination of record-breaking heat, Arctic chill from the polar vortex, heavy snowfall, and flooding due to an atmospheric river are expected across the country. The Southwest will experience a heat dome

Mar 13, 3:30 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Historic Heat Wave Shatters Records in Southern California

A historic March heat wave continues to shatter temperature records in Southern California, with temperatures soaring up to 35 degrees above normal. According to multiple reports, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued extreme heat warnings for multiple counties, expecting record-breaking hig

Mar 12, 4:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Outdated Intel Likely Caused US Strike on Iranian School

The Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school in Minab, Iran, was struck by a Tomahawk missile on February 28, killing over 170 people, mostly girls aged seven to twelve. According to multiple reports, outdated intelligence likely led the US military to target the school. The preliminary investigation found

Mar 12, 4:31 PM ET·2 min read

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