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L.A. County gives probation chief emergency powers in effort to avoid Los Padrinos closure

L.A. County is taking emergency measures to prevent the closure of Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall by giving new powers to the probation chief.

Tensions rise as Oakland leaders sketch out plans to patch $115M financial hole

Oakland faces a significant budget shortfall requiring urgent cuts to police and fire services before the end of 2023.

Dutch authorities investigate alleged police violence after pro-Palestinian protest

Dutch authorities are investigating police violence against pro-Palestinian protesters after a banned rally in Amsterdam was violently dispersed.

Schools to close as air pollution hits record high in Pakistan's Lahore

Lahore is closing primary schools due to dangerously high air pollution levels exceeding 1,000 on the air quality index, posing severe health risks.

Taiwan Braces for Powerful Typhoon Kong-rey

Taiwan implemented emergency measures in anticipation of Typhoon Kong-rey, one of the strongest storms in years.

PG&E Cuts Power to 15,000 Customers as Dry Winds Whip Across California | KQED

PG&E is proactively cutting power to prevent wildfires amid high winds and dry weather conditions in the Bay Area.
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Strangeways jail put in emergency measures over collapse' in safety

HMP Manchester has been placed under emergency measures due to severe safety and hygiene issues, linked to high levels of illicit drugs and violence.

Prisons trigger emergency measures to ovoid overcrowding - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Emergency measures called 'Operation Early Dawn' have been implemented to manage prison overcrowding in the North of England.

Strangeways jail put in emergency measures over collapse' in safety

HMP Manchester has been placed under emergency measures due to severe safety and hygiene issues, linked to high levels of illicit drugs and violence.

Prisons trigger emergency measures to ovoid overcrowding - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Emergency measures called 'Operation Early Dawn' have been implemented to manage prison overcrowding in the North of England.
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#hurricane-helene

How Helene Has Upended North Carolina's Election Plans

Hurricane Helene's devastation complicates voting logistics for residents in a key battleground state just weeks before the election.

How Hurricane Helene Could Impact the 2024 Election in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene's aftermath may severely impact voter turnout and election logistics in North Carolina.

How Helene Has Upended North Carolina's Election Plans

Hurricane Helene's devastation complicates voting logistics for residents in a key battleground state just weeks before the election.

How Hurricane Helene Could Impact the 2024 Election in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene's aftermath may severely impact voter turnout and election logistics in North Carolina.
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#israel

Israel launches pre-emptive attack on Hezbollah, which fires hundreds of missiles in return

Israel declared a 48-hour state of emergency after striking Hezbollah sites, raising tensions in the region.
Ongoing exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah indicate the potential for broader conflict.

ICJ to decide on emergency measures in Israel-Gaza genocide case this week

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will announce on Friday whether it will order emergency measures against Israel after South Africa filed a case accusing Israel of genocide in its assault on Gaza.
The ICJ will not deal with the main question of whether Israel is committing genocide, but will look at possible emergency measures requested by South Africa to restrain Israel's actions.
If the ICJ does decide on issuing emergency measures, it is not bound to order exactly the actions South Africa requested. Such measures are intended to prevent a dispute from getting worse while the court looks at the full case, which could take several years.

Israel launches pre-emptive attack on Hezbollah, which fires hundreds of missiles in return

Israel declared a 48-hour state of emergency after striking Hezbollah sites, raising tensions in the region.
Ongoing exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah indicate the potential for broader conflict.

ICJ to decide on emergency measures in Israel-Gaza genocide case this week

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will announce on Friday whether it will order emergency measures against Israel after South Africa filed a case accusing Israel of genocide in its assault on Gaza.
The ICJ will not deal with the main question of whether Israel is committing genocide, but will look at possible emergency measures requested by South Africa to restrain Israel's actions.
If the ICJ does decide on issuing emergency measures, it is not bound to order exactly the actions South Africa requested. Such measures are intended to prevent a dispute from getting worse while the court looks at the full case, which could take several years.
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What is Operation Early Dawn and why has it been triggered for prison overcrowding?

The government enacted Operation Early Dawn to manage prison overcrowding caused by rioters, allowing temporary holding of defendants in police cells.
#scotland

Rayner denies UK government is forcing Scottish spending cuts

The UK government denies influencing spending cuts in Scotland despite Scottish ministers citing financial pressures from Westminster.

Scottish election officials doing all we can' amid postal vote delays

Officials in Scotland are ensuring every voter can participate in the general election despite delays in receiving postal votes.

Rayner denies UK government is forcing Scottish spending cuts

The UK government denies influencing spending cuts in Scotland despite Scottish ministers citing financial pressures from Westminster.

Scottish election officials doing all we can' amid postal vote delays

Officials in Scotland are ensuring every voter can participate in the general election despite delays in receiving postal votes.
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Prison capacity touch and go' as far-right riots heap pressure on justice system

Prisons are at capacity due to far-right-fuelled riots, putting pressure on the justice system and prompting emergency measures like overnight courts.

Clinton Hill Shootings May Have Stemmed From a Dispute, Mayor Says

Mayor Eric Adams addresses fatal shootings at migrant shelter and park due to disputes.
Mayor Adams suspends Local Law 42 to address emergency situation on jail confinement.
Installation of metal detectors after arrest of suspected perpetrator in fatal shootings.

Emergency measure to postpone court hearings as prisons run out of cells

The government faces a prisons overcrowding crisis, resorting to emergency measures like delaying court hearings due to lack of jail space.
#evacuation

California reports 1st wildfire death of 2024 season as fires persist across the West

Rising wildfires risk in Western states amid heat wave

Tens of thousands evacuated in Russia, Kazakhstan amid worst floods in decades

Over 100,000 people evacuated in Russia and Kazakhstan due to severe flooding caused by rapidly melting snow.
Rivers in Ural Mountains, Siberia, and Kazakhstan swelled to record heights, prompting urgent evacuation orders and emergency measures.

California reports 1st wildfire death of 2024 season as fires persist across the West

Rising wildfires risk in Western states amid heat wave

Tens of thousands evacuated in Russia, Kazakhstan amid worst floods in decades

Over 100,000 people evacuated in Russia and Kazakhstan due to severe flooding caused by rapidly melting snow.
Rivers in Ural Mountains, Siberia, and Kazakhstan swelled to record heights, prompting urgent evacuation orders and emergency measures.
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Brazil starts mass vaccination amid upsurge in dengue fever

Dengue fever is surging in Brazil, with four times the number of cases compared to the same period last year.
Brazil has declared emergencies in three states and has started mass vaccination to combat the spread of dengue fever.

NYC Activates Emergency Plan As 'Dangerously High' Heat Approaches

Preparing for extreme heat wave hitting NYC with high temperatures and activating emergency measures.
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