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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 Est. Read: 1 Mins

3 articles from 3 publishers

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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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

10 articles from 7 publishers

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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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

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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

4 articles from 4 publishers

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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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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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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

3 articles from 3 publishers

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

5 articles from 5 publishers

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

27 articles from 7 publishers

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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Accident

Six Killed in Swiss Bus Fire Caused by Self-Immolation

A bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland killed six people and injured five others on Tuesday evening after a man reportedly set himself ablaze aboard a PostBus Switzerland vehicle. The suspect was identified as a Swiss man in his sixties who had been reported missing by his family. According to multip

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Report: Cruise Passenger Died After Delayed Spinal Injury Care

An elderly cruise ship passenger died after receiving delayed care for a spinal injury sustained during a violent storm, according to a Marine Accident Investigation Board (MAIB) report. Trevor Gilks, 85, was injured on board Saga Cruises' Spirit of Discovery in the Bay of Biscay on November 4, 2023

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Tornadoes Kill Two and Cause Widespread Damage

Tornadoes spawned by severe storms killed at least two people in northwestern Indiana and caused significant damage in Kankakee County, Illinois on Tuesday evening. The tornadoes were part of a supercell that tracked from Pontiac, Illinois all the way to Knox, Indiana. The National Weather Servic

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Tornadoes Cause Damage in Illinois and Indiana

A large tornado struck Kankakee County , about 47.5 miles south of Chicago , downing trees and power lines on Tuesday. The twister caused major damage on the south side of Kankakee City and traveled northeast into Aroma Park, where it caused more destruction. The tornado overwhelmed the 911 center

Mar 11, 12:28 AM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Natural

Floods in Kenya Kill at Least 42

At least 42 people have died in floods across Kenya after intense rains caused widespread damage, according to government statements. The heavy downpours triggered flash floods that swept through Nairobi and other regions since Friday. The previous death toll was reported as 23, but the number nea

Mar 9, 4:23 AM ET·1 min read

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Families of MH370 Victims Urge Malaysia to Extend Search as Renewed Hunt Comes Up Empty

Families of those aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 are urging the Malaysian government to extend Ocean Infinity's search contract as the latest deep-sea exploration effort failed to locate the aircraft that disappeared 12 years ago . The Boeing 777 vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing

Mar 8, 4:56 AM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Tornadoes Kill at Least Six in Michigan and Oklahoma as Severe Weather Continues

At least six people have died and more than a dozen others were injured after tornadoes struck Michigan and Oklahoma on Friday. The storms caused widespread damage, including uprooted trees, downed power lines, and destroyed buildings. The majority of the deaths occurred in southern Michigan, where

Mar 7, 3:43 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Tornadoes Kill Four, Injure Dozens in Rural Michigan

Tornadoes struck southern Michigan on Friday, killing at least four people and injuring more than a dozen others. The storms caused significant property damage and left hundreds without power in Branch and Cass counties. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for the area before the st

Mar 7, 1:15 AM ET·1 min read

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Natural

Santa Ana Winds Bring Warm Weather and High Gusts to Southern California

Gusty Santa Ana winds are sweeping across Southern California this weekend, bringing warm temperatures and high gusts that have prompted warnings from the National Weather Service. Widespread highs in the 80s are expected by Sunday, about 10 to 15 degrees above normal for this time of year. The mode

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Tornado Outbreak Kills at Least Six Across Midwest and South

Powerful storms ripped through the central United States on Friday, spawning tornadoes that killed at least six people and injured dozens more. The deadliest impact was in Michigan's Branch County, where three fatalities were reported, along with a fourth death in nearby Cass County. In Oklahoma, a

Mar 6, 3:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Virgin Australia Flight Met by Firefighters After Vape Incident

Winter Storm Causes Widespread Flight Cancellations