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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 Est. Read: 1 Mins

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DisasterNatural

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 Est. Read: 1 Mins

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DisasterAccident

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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

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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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AccidentMIXED REPORTS

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

3 articles from 3 publishers

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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Natural

Coast Guard Recovers One Body from Overturned Cargo Ship Mariana

The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that an overturned ship discovered near the Northern Mariana Islands is the cargo vessel Mariana , which went missing with six crew members on board after suffering engine failure during Typhoon Sinlaku. The overturned ship was spotted about 40 miles northeast of Pagan

Apr 20, 12:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

7.5-Magnitude Quake Hits Japan; Tsunami Warnings Issued

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for waves up to 3 meters (9.84 ft) . The quake's epicenter was in the Pacific Ocean at a depth of approximately 10-19 km , according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (J

Apr 20, 6:44 AM ET·2 min read

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NaturalCONFLICTING REPORTS

Fire Destroys Homes in Sabah

A massive fire destroyed hundreds of makeshift homes built on stilts over water in a coastal village in Malaysia’s Sabah state on Sunday, displacing thousands of people. The blaze broke out early morning in Sandakan district's 'water village', home to some of Malaysia’s poorest residents, including

Apr 19, 10:12 PM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Tornadoes Cause Widespread Damage Across Midwest

Powerful winds and reported tornadoes caused extensive damage across the Midwest on Friday night into Saturday morning. The storms tore off roofs, uprooted trees, and rendered rural roads impassable with debris in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The National Weather Service sai

Apr 18, 7:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Fire at Geelong Refinery Disrupts Australia's Fuel Supply

A major fire has broken out at Viva Energy's Corio oil refinery in Geelong, Victoria, disrupting fuel production and raising concerns about Australia’s petrol supplies amid a global fuel crunch. The blaze started just before midnight on Wednesday due to equipment failure, likely a leak or valve malf

Apr 15, 8:55 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Midwest Storms Spawn 31 Tornadoes

Severe storms spawned 31 tornadoes across the Midwest last week, causing widespread damage in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma according to multiple reports. The outbreak included EF-2 and EF-3 tornadoes that destroyed homes and businesses. The National Weather Se

Apr 15, 6:44 PM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Super Typhoon Sinlaku Batters Northern Mariana Islands

Super Typhoon Sinlaku made landfall on the Northern Mariana Islands around 10:15 p.m. local time (8:15 a.m. ET) with maximum sustained winds of up to 173 mph , equivalent to a strong Category 4 storm. The typhoon's inner eyewall came ashore on Tinian and Saipan, bringing destructive winds and heavy

Apr 13, 5:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Accident

Haiti Stampede Death Toll Revised to 25; Seven Arrested

A stampede at the historic Citadelle Henri fortress in Haiti's northern town of Milot killed at least 25 people on Saturday, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred during an annual Easter gathering at the UNESCO World Heritage site. The death toll was initially reported as higher but w

Apr 12, 3:55 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

California Braces for Potential Super El Niño

California is bracing for a potential super El Niño event that could bring significant weather changes to the state. According to forecasts from the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts and NOAA, sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific may exceed seasonal averages by 2 degre

Apr 9, 9:30 AM ET·3 min read

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AccidentCONFLICTING REPORTS

Cruise Ship Runs Aground Near Fiji's Monuriki Island

The cruise ship Fiji Princess , part of Blue Lagoon Cruises, ran aground on a reef near Monuriki Island in Fiji. The incident occurred as the vessel visited the uninhabited island known for its filming locations, including Tom Hanks' movie "Cast Away". All 30 passengers and 17 crew members were safe

Apr 7, 8:16 AM ET·1 min read

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Disaster

Train Collision Near Jakarta Leaves 14 Dead

Georgia Wildfires Burn Over 75 Square Miles