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Italian Tourist Dies in Dominican Resort Fire

Francesca Valentino, a 46-year-old Italian tourist and reality TV star, died of carbon monoxide poisoning during a massive fire that destroyed the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic. The blaze forced nearly 1,700 guests and staff to evacuate along the beach with t

Jun 20, 5:50 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

9 articles from 7 publishers

DisasterNatural

Grand Canyon Warns of Extreme Heat After Hiker Deaths

Grand Canyon National Park is under an extreme heat watch as temperatures are expected to soar above 109°F in the inner canyon, with three hikers recently dying from heat-related illnesses. The National Weather Service issued the warning for Monday through Tuesday, forecasting potentially dangerous

Jun 20, 5:50 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

3 articles from 3 publishers

DisasterAccident

Driver Killed in Bedford Train Collision; Eight Critical

One person died and at least 89 others were injured when two East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains collided near Bedford on Friday afternoon. The incident involved an EMR Luton Airport Express service colliding with another stationary train operating between Nottingham and St Pancras International, app

Jun 19, 3:10 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

10 articles from 6 publishers

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Natural

San Andreas Fault Reaches Highest Stress in 1,000 Years

California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in over 1,000 years, according to a new study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth . Researchers from the US and Switzerland found that the fault system is in a "critically loaded state," with stress levels

Jun 18, 2:09 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Natural

UK Issues Rare Red Heat Alert as Temperatures Soar

Southern England is bracing for an intense heatwave, with amber health alerts issued across London, the South-East, East of England, and South West regions. Temperatures are projected to climb steadily from Friday, potentially reaching up to 38C (104F) , possibly exceeding the UK's June maximum temp

Jun 18, 10:12 AM ET·4 min read

16 articles from 3 publishers

Accident

Business Jet Crash in Texas Kills Austin Tech Leader

A business jet carrying six people crashed and caught fire on Loop 20 highway near Laredo International Airport in Texas Tuesday night, killing one person identified as Austin tech leader Joshua Baer . The crash prompted dramatic rescue efforts where witnesses captured video of civilians rushing tow

Jun 17, 6:17 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Natural

Tropical Storm Arthur Brings Flooding to Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Arthur formed on June 17, 2026, near the Gulf Coast, bringing heavy rainfall and flooding threats to southern states. The storm was located about 55 miles northeast of Port O'Connor, Texas, with maximum sustained winds around 45 mph. It is moving northeast at approximately 9 mph. T

Jun 16, 4:45 PM ET·2 min read

17 articles from 7 publishers

Accident

B-52 Bomber Crashes in California Desert

A B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert on Monday morning, killing all eight people on board during a routine test mission. The aircraft burst into flames upon impact, with aerial footage showing virtually nothing left of t

Jun 15, 6:33 PM ET·3 min read

13 articles from 9 publishers

Accident

Two Helicopters Collide Over Rio de Janeiro

Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro 's western zone on Sunday morning, killing all six people aboard. The crash ignited a fire at a nearby car dealership that was quickly extinguished. The deceased include American singer and comedian Oliver Tree , who was listed as a passenger by aviation

Jun 14, 8:17 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 4 publishers

Accident

12 Killed in Missouri Skydiving Plane Crash

A private plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 people aboard. The aircraft was carrying a pilot and 11 skydivers when it experienced power issues and went down around noon local time. The crash occurred

Jun 14, 4:27 PM ET·3 min read

13 articles from 9 publishers

Accident

5 Killed in Indian Air Force Plane Crash

An Indian Air Force (IAF) An-32 transport plane crashed during a routine training flight in Assam, killing all five personnel on board. The accident occurred near Jorhat, with initial inquiries and crash site management underway. The IAF identified the deceased as Squadron Leader Prashant Singh, Fly

Jun 14, 2:07 AM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Natural

Woman Critically Injured in Sydney Shark Attack

A 35-year-old woman was critically injured in a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney on Saturday morning, about 30 meters from the shore , according to authorities. The victim sustained serious injuries to her arms and legs and was airlifted to St Vincent's Hospital, where she is now in critical b

Jun 13, 5:55 AM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 4 publishers

Accident

Body of Laguna Beach Swept Girl Found

The body of Amada Mia Brown , a 5-year-old girl from San Bernardino who was swept into the ocean in Laguna Beach earlier this week, was found early Thursday morning along the coastline during aerial surveillance. According to multiple reports, the sighting occurred about 250 to 300 yards offshore of

Jun 12, 11:48 AM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 3 publishers

AccidentMIXED REPORTS

Air India Crash Report Delayed Over Engine Analysis

One year after an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, Indian investigators are expected to delay issuing a final report. The crash occurred on June 12, 2025, when the plane heading to London Gatwick struck a medical college hostel in Megh

Jun 12, 11:48 AM ET·3 min read

8 articles from 3 publishers

Accident

Pentagon Lockdown Lifted After False Alarm

The Pentagon experienced a hazardous materials incident on Thursday, leading to partial lockdowns and evacuations across several floors. Authorities confirmed that shelter-in-place orders were issued for corridors from the second to fifth floors due to an air quality issue detected by the building's

Jun 11, 12:57 PM ET·2 min read

11 articles from 9 publishers

Accident

2 U.S. Pilots Die in Dominican Republic Plane Crash

A pilot and co-pilot from the United States died in a plane crash while attempting an emergency landing near La Romana, Dominican Republic. According to authorities, the incident occurred Sunday with no passengers onboard. The aircraft had departed from Puerto Rico and landed in the Dominican Republ

Jun 9, 7:50 AM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Natural

Philippines Quake Death Toll Rises to At Least 37

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday morning, killing at least 37 people and injuring more than 400 others. The quake's epicenter was about 20 kilometers off the coast of Sarangani province, with tremors felt as far away as Indonesia. The hardest-hit area is

Jun 9, 6:02 AM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Natural

7.8 Magnitude Quake Kills 37 in Southern Philippines

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near General Santos , a coastal city on the island of Mindanao in southern Philippines, early Monday morning. The quake killed at least 37 people and injured nearly 500 others according to multiple reports. The tremor occurred at approximately 7:37 a.m. local time ,

Jun 7, 10:23 PM ET·2 min read

11 articles from 8 publishers

Accident

Park Ranger Dies in Fall on Alaska's Mount McKinley

Seasonal National Park Service mountaineering ranger Robin Pendery of Enumclaw, Washington, died after falling into a crevasse on Thursday while conducting a climbing patrol near the 14,000-foot camp on Mount McKinley in Alaska. Despite immediate rescue efforts by park personnel, Pendery did not sur

Jun 6, 11:38 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

AccidentCONFLICTING REPORTS

Maritime Drone Explodes in Romanian Port

A maritime drone used in the war in neighboring Ukraine self-detonated at Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday morning, causing no casualties. The Defense Ministry reported that the area had been secured and isolated by Romanian authorities. The explosion occurred near an oil terminal aro

Jun 5, 12:54 PM ET·1 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Accident

United Flight Crew Knew They Were Too Low Before Turnpike Pole Strike

The pilots of United Airlines Flight 169 , which clipped a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, knew they were flying too low but couldn't correct their altitude in time, according to a preliminary NTSB report. The Boeing B767-424ER was just 18

Jun 5, 12:57 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Natural

Sherpa Guide Found Alive After Week on Everest

Dawa Sherpa, a 52-year-old guide from Nepal, was found alive after going missing for nearly a week while descending Mount Everest. He was discovered crawling toward base camp by a cleanup crew near the Khumbu Icefall, one of the most dangerous sections of the mountain. The rescue came as a surprise

Jun 4, 10:29 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Wildfire

Companies Settle for $4M in Deadly Gender-Reveal Fire

Three companies have agreed to pay more than $4 million to settle claims for costs and damages from the El Dorado Fire, which burned nearly 23,000 acres in California's San Bernardino National Forest. The blaze started on September 5, 2020, when a pyrotechnic device used at a gender-reveal party ign

Jun 3, 8:47 PM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Accident

Royal Navy Helicopter Crashes in Devon

A Royal Navy Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed into a field near Sourton Down , close to Okehampton in Devon , early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred just before 04:00 on June 3rd, resulting in the deaths of three crew members: Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, Britain's only female Royal Navy Command

Jun 3, 9:54 AM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 4 publishers

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Disaster

Italian Tourist Dies in Dominican Resort Fire

Grand Canyon Warns of Extreme Heat After Hiker Deaths