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Upper West Side
fromABC7 Los Angeles
36 minutes ago

Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 19 more to hospital, officials say

A chemical leak at a West Virginia plant resulted in two fatalities and 19 injuries, including seven ambulance workers.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
19 hours ago

Meeting the moment: how scientific philanthropies are expanding their reach

Federal funding cuts in 2025 prompted increased reliance on philanthropic funding for research and development in the US.
London food
fromwww.cbc.ca
23 hours ago

Train traffic along Kitchener GO line snarled Tuesday afternoon after person struck in Guelph | CBC News

Trains on the Kitchener GO line may face delays or cancellations due to a person being struck by a train in Guelph.
Snowboarding
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Mass. teens rescued from near the top of Mount Washington

Two teenagers were rescued from Mount Washington after experiencing harsh weather and one reported leg pain.
Healthcare
fromTNW | Health-Tech
1 day ago

Best Medical Alert Systems of 2026. 7 Brands Compared for Safety, Cost, and Response Time

Medical alert systems are vital for seniors, offering 24/7 emergency support and advanced features like GPS and fall detection.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Man swept away in Wellington flood waters as New Zealand capital hammered by record heavy rain

Severe flooding in Wellington, New Zealand, has led to one man missing and numerous residents sharing survival stories after record rainfall.
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Painter pulls woman from burning house

Salvador Bolanos, of San Jose, said he was painting inside the garage at 3137 David Court around 12:30 p.m. when he heard a woman screaming.
California
Skiing
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

38-year-old woman from Brazil identified as Ironman participant who drowned in Texas

A 38-year-old participant drowned during the swimming portion of Ironman Texas in Lake Woodlands, with preliminary investigations indicating drowning as the cause of death.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Why should London businesses invest in first aid training in 2026? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require every one of these employers to provide adequate first aid provision, yet many London businesses remain under-prepared.
London
#traffic-accident
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

'We urgently tried to get to the children.' Baby killed in violent crash on I-215 in Riverside

A 3-month-old baby was killed and five others injured in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 215 in Riverside.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

'We urgently tried to get to the children.' Baby killed in violent crash on I-215 in Riverside

A 3-month-old baby was killed and five others injured in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 215 in Riverside.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast follow latest

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4, occurring off the coast of Sanriku at a depth of about 10km below the sea surface.
World news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Fire destroys 1,000 stilt' homes in Malaysia's Sabah, displacing thousands

A fire in Sabah, Malaysia destroyed 1,000 homes, displacing 9,007 residents, but no injuries or fatalities were reported.
#queens
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Queens mystery: Man hospitalized after being found covered in blood inside parked minivan | amNewYork

A man was found covered in blood inside a parked vehicle in Queens, and police are investigating the incident.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Queens mystery: Man hospitalized after being found covered in blood inside parked minivan | amNewYork

A man was found covered in blood inside a parked vehicle in Queens, and police are investigating the incident.
#brooklyn
New York City
fromHoodline
3 days ago

FDNY Activity Snarls Traffic Near Myrtle And Adelphi In Brooklyn

Heavy emergency activity in Brooklyn is causing traffic delays, road closures, and mass transit disruptions; commuters are advised to use alternate routes.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

NYPD cops smash into Subaru driver while rushing to Brooklyn knife assault, 3 injured

Two police officers and a civilian were injured in a car collision while responding to a knife assault in Brooklyn.
Skiing
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Skydiver rescued after crashing into scoreboard, dangles from parachute at Virginia Tech: VIDEO

A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before a Virginia Tech football game but is currently stable.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Racing driver Juha Miettinen killed and six injured at 24-hour Nurburgring qualifiers

A driver died following a crash involving seven cars at the Nurburgring during the ADAC 24h Nurburgring Qualifiers.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Flood warnings in place for Ontario's cottage country as warm temps, rainfall swamp communities | CBC News

Minden Hills has been under a state of emergency since Tuesday, with flooding affecting homes and roads, and the local arena being converted into an evacuation center.
Canada news
London
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Kensington Gardens shut as police probe possible terror-linked items - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Police closed Kensington Gardens for a counter-terrorism investigation after discovering discarded items and a video claiming a drone attack on the Israeli Embassy.
fromQueens, NY Patch
6 days ago

FDNY Firefighters Save Baby After Peforming Emergency NYC Home Birth

Firefighter Jeffrey Jovin, a former paramedic with experience assisting in childbirth, realized the newborn wasn't breathing and had no pulse. Jovin immediately began CPR as another member assisted with ventilation until EMS arrived.
NYC parents
California
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

California rattlesnake bites hiker amid 'massive increase' in run-ins

Rattlesnake encounters in California have increased this spring, leading to multiple bites and two fatalities, marking an unusual trend for the region.
#bronx
Boston
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

Smoke reported at Macombs Dam Park near Yankee Stadium

A fire at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx produced heavy smoke but did not impact Yankee Stadium.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Five-Story Bronx Building Erupts In Pre-Dawn Blaze

A fire broke out in a Bronx apartment building early Thursday, with no reported injuries and a significant response from firefighters.
Boston
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

Smoke reported at Macombs Dam Park near Yankee Stadium

A fire at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx produced heavy smoke but did not impact Yankee Stadium.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Five-Story Bronx Building Erupts In Pre-Dawn Blaze

A fire broke out in a Bronx apartment building early Thursday, with no reported injuries and a significant response from firefighters.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Firefighters battle out-of-control blaze at one of Australia's two remaining oil refineries in Geelong

A major fire at the Viva oil refinery in Geelong has caused significant disruption, with no injuries reported and containment efforts ongoing.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

California man drowns in Colorado River while trying to recover his hat

Emergency crews arrived at the river near Davis Camp at about 11:15 a.m. on Monday for a possible drowning, having received reports that a man failed to resurface after entering the water from a pontoon boat.
California
#fire
London
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Function room of Louth hotel 'absolutely gutted' as firefighters from three counties contain blaze

A fire caused significant damage to the Glenside Hotel's function room, but no injuries were reported and other areas remained unaffected.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 week ago

FDNY battles 3-alarm fire in vacant Chelsea apartment building, two firefighters injured

A three-alarm fire in a vacant six-story Manhattan building involved 192 firefighters and was controlled within two hours.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Fire prompts patient transfers at Boston Medical Center in Brighton

A fire at Boston Medical Center led to the transfer of 25 patients, including ICU patients, to ensure their safety and continuity of care.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Fire in Crown Heights, Brooklyn kills 2, displaces multiple families

Two people died and a firefighter was injured in a fire at a Crown Heights apartment building.
California
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

11 people lose their home in an apartment fire

A kitchen renovation project caused a fire in a Mountain View apartment, displacing 11 residents but resulting in no injuries.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean

I hope people will take an interest and help. The damage is really huge here. Preliminary reports include a lot of flooding, uprooted trees and downed power lines.
US news
#rattlesnake-bite
California
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Woman dies 5 days after helicopter rescue from rattlesnake bite on Calif. trail

A woman in Southern California died from a rattlesnake bite, marking the second fatality from snake bites in the state this year.
California
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Woman dies 5 days after helicopter rescue from rattlesnake bite on Calif. trail

A woman in Southern California died from a rattlesnake bite, marking the second fatality from snake bites in the state this year.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Woman jumps off third floor balcony to escape fire

This incident highlights why you should always ensure your escape route is clear and why we recommend to never charge your e-bike or e-scooter on your means of escape, such as a hallway or by your front door.
London
Boston
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Tractor-trailer plows into Clifton, New Jersey building

A tractor-trailer crashed into a building in Clifton, New Jersey, injuring the driver and causing significant structural damage.
#wildfire
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

All we know about Canary Islands bus crash as British pensioner, 77, killed

A tourist bus crash in the Canary Islands resulted in one death and 27 injuries, prompting an investigation into potential brake failure.
#mental-health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago
Social justice

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Mamdani's new mental health plan hinges on troubled de Blasio initiative

Mayor Mamdani aims to reform B-HEARD to improve mental health emergency responses, but faces significant operational challenges.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Mamdani's new mental health plan hinges on troubled de Blasio initiative

Mayor Mamdani aims to reform B-HEARD to improve mental health emergency responses, but faces significant operational challenges.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Former Boston police commissioner, off-duty cop, firefighter, and restaurant partner save choking man

Quick action by off-duty responders saved an 80-year-old man choking at a Chestnut Hill restaurant on Easter eve.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Four migrants die trying to cross Channel: French officials

Four migrants died attempting to cross the Channel, raising the death toll to six this year amid ongoing dangerous crossings from France to England.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Country on the brink of economic chaos as people panic-buy fuel and forecourts run dry; 'Breakthrough' meeting today but uncertain if protesters included

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to panic-buying and fears of economic chaos across multiple sectors.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Napa nonprofit installing new 'Beacon Boxes' to help guide crews during wildfire emergencies

"A Beacon Box contains vital maps, flash drives and information to help guide first responders to the right roads, gates and water sources -- especially mutual aid crews arriving from out of town and unfamiliar with the area."
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Plane crash-lands on Catalina Island, killing 2, officials say

A small aircraft carrying two people crashed Thursday afternoon on Catalina Island, fire officials said. The plane, which was en route to the island, crashed on landing around 12:20 p.m. in Avalon in a rugged, not easily accessible area.
California
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Eastbound bore of Caldecott Tunnel closed due to crash, car fire, CHP says

Bore #2 of the Caldecott Tunnel is closed due to a crash, impacting Bore #3 as emergency crews respond.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Industrial explosion sends 13 people to the hospital in East Providence

An explosion at an Aspen Aerogels plant injured 13 people and remains under investigation, with significant emergency response activated.
London
fromSouth China Morning Post
1 week ago

Hong Kong receives 90 reports of people stuck in lifts after voltage dip

A voltage dip caused by a technical fault led to disruptions in hospitals and approximately 90 reports of people trapped in lifts in Hong Kong.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Man fatally shot by Boston police near Northeastern University campus identified

Police shot and killed Jacob Graves during a mental health crisis after he attacked officers with a weapon, resulting in multiple injuries to responders.
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Person Injured After 100-Year-Old Russian Hill Elevator Falls Three Floors

The elevator fell multiple floors with someone inside and abruptly stopped when the emergency brakes were activated. While the brakes fortunately kept the elevator from crashing into the bottom of the elevator shaft, the sudden stop caused the person to sustain moderate to severe injuries.
San Francisco
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

Cable Car Breakdown Traps 12 Passengers Mid-Air in Italian Alps on Easter Sunday - SnowBrains

Breakdowns can happen, but the response was as quick as possible. City councilor Paolo Gabrielli praised the rapid intervention of technicians who activated the emergency recovery system, ensuring the safety of the passengers.
Snowboarding
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Person seriously injured in fall at Firefighting Academy facility

Emergency crews responded around 9:05 a.m. to the Department of Fire Services Firefighting Academy facility, where a person had been reportedly injured in a fall.
Boston
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

One injured after elevator plummets 3 floors in century-old SF building

"The adult patient sustained moderate to severe injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment," the department said in a news release.
San Francisco
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

A young mother rescued her 2-year-old son after their car crashed into a Vermont river

A mother rescued her 2-year-old son from a submerged car in a Vermont river after a crash.
fromABC13 Houston
2 weeks ago

Arson suspect arrested after massive fire tears through warehouse in Southern California

"This fire was very quickly identified as suspicious in nature," said Deputy Chief Mike Wedell. "There was a subject of interest identified very early on in the incident. That subject has been arrested."
Canada news
France news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

France: High-speed TGV train derails after truck crash

A high-speed train collision in northern France resulted in the driver's death and injuries to several passengers.
#avalanche
fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

Avalanche Buries 5 Snowmobilers Near Riksgransen, Sweden, Leaving One Seriously Injured - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

Avalanche Buries 5 Snowmobilers Near Riksgransen, Sweden, Leaving One Seriously Injured - SnowBrains

fromABC7 New York
2 weeks ago

Woman gives birth as flight from Jamaica lands at JFK Airport

The airline commends the professionalism and measured response of its crew, who managed the situation in accordance with established procedures, ensuring the safety and comfort of all onboard.
NYC parents
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

East Harlem police shooting: Cops critically wound knife-wielding man who allegedly terrorized supermarket workers | amNewYork

Police shot a knife-wielding man in East Harlem after he threatened store workers and failed to comply with commands to drop the weapon.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Commuter thanks stranger who restarted his heart

I got to the top of the stairs and felt a bit dizzy. I remember thinking I'm going to fall over. I got onto one knee and then, that was it, I don't remember anything else.
London
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Woman gives birth on flight from Jamaica to New York City. Hear the colorful air traffic control audio.

Pilot: "We have a passenger, a pregnant passenger, who's going into labor at this time. Requesting direct detail."
NYC parents
California
fromABC7 Chicago
2 weeks ago

Man charged with impaired driving after car plows into revelers during Louisiana parade: police

A vehicle struck revelers at a Lao New Year parade in Louisiana, injuring around 15 people, with the driver arrested for impaired driving.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

Dual early morning fires break out within minutes in East New York, FDNY responds * Brooklyn Paper

Two early-morning fires in East New York were controlled by FDNY with no reported injuries.
Science
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

What's the best cabin layout for aircraft evacuation?

Dual-engine fire scenarios, though rare, can lead to severe consequences and require improved evacuation strategies for elderly passengers.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Big rig loses control, crashes through fence, nearly hits home in Crockett

A big rig traveling on Virginia Street lost control, hitting a fire hydrant and causing flooding in the area before crashing into two cars and a house.
East Bay (California)
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Rollover crash with vehicle carrying infants leaves 1 person dead in Riverside

The crash occurred on the northbound 215 freeway near Eucalyptus Avenue around 7:30 p.m., resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.
California
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago

Tragic Bus Accident in Val Thorens, France, Kills 12-Year-Old Israeli Girl as Tourist Bus Flips - SnowBrains

A bus accident in Val Thorens resulted in the death of a 12-year-old girl and injuries to multiple passengers.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

2 seriously injured after car crashes into SF Chinatown building: SFFD

A car collided into a building in San Francisco's Chinatown on Friday morning, injuring two pedestrians, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
San Francisco
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

3 killed in tourist helicopter crash on the Hawaiian island of Kauai

A helicopter crash near Kalalau Beach in Kauai resulted in three fatalities and two injuries.
Pets
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Lucky pup thanks NH firefighters for quick thinking that saved his life

Firefighters saved Ziggy the dog's life by applying a tourniquet after he cut his leg on a solar light.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Fifth-alarm fire rips through Bronx building, leaving one dead and several injured | amNewYork

The fire escalated throughout the morning, ultimately reaching fifth alarm status by 7:30 a.m. One person was found dead in the apartment where the fire originated.
New York City
New York City
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Suspected Pipe Bomb Found In Brooklyn Apartment, Police Report

Federal agents found a device resembling a pipe bomb in a Gravesend apartment, leading to an evacuation and a significant emergency response.
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