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fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Experts carry out controlled blast of WWII bomb near Paris

The controlled explosion was ordered after specialists failed to remove the detonator from the explosive, which measured more than one metre in length, excluding the tail section.
France news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, GBH, dangerous driving and drink driving.
London
#arson
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Counter-terrorism police investigate an arson attack in Hendon, London, with no injuries reported and no current links to other incidents.
Canada news
fromABC7 Chicago
1 week ago

What we know about arson suspect in California warehouse fire

Chamel Abdulkarim is accused of starting a massive warehouse fire in Ontario, California, facing multiple felony charges and potential life imprisonment.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Counter-terrorism police investigate an arson attack in Hendon, London, with no injuries reported and no current links to other incidents.
Canada news
fromABC7 Chicago
1 week ago

What we know about arson suspect in California warehouse fire

Chamel Abdulkarim is accused of starting a massive warehouse fire in Ontario, California, facing multiple felony charges and potential life imprisonment.
#yolo-county
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
SF parents

Seven Arrested, Including Three County Officials, In Connection With Deadly Esparto Fireworks Explosion

SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Families of NorCal fireworks warehouse explosion victims say defendants 'have blood on their hands'

Six defendants in the Yolo County fireworks explosion case face charges, with families expressing grief and demanding no bail for those involved.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Seven Arrested, Including Three County Officials, In Connection With Deadly Esparto Fireworks Explosion

Yolo County sheriff's lieutenant and five others arrested for murder related to deadly fireworks explosion.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

7 arrested, some charged with murder, in deadly Yolo County fireworks warehouse explosion

Seven people arrested in connection with the July 2025 Yolo County fireworks warehouse explosion, with some facing murder charges.
#fire
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

California fireworks titan arrested at Disney after seven people killed in horror explosion at his illegal factory

The grand jury alleged a decade-long conspiracy which turned the property of a former sheriff's Lt. (Machado) into the Northern California hub for an illegal enterprise that imports and sells illegal explosives on the black market.
California
#explosion
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.
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.
#executive-protection
fromSecuritymagazine
6 days ago
Information security

Beyond the Bodyguard: Why Executive Protection Requires a New Playbook

The executive protection model must evolve from a reactive approach to a comprehensive security infrastructure due to increased accessibility of personal information.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago
Information security

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
6 days ago

Beyond the Bodyguard: Why Executive Protection Requires a New Playbook

The executive protection model must evolve from a reactive approach to a comprehensive security infrastructure due to increased accessibility of personal information.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Man arrested after setting off pyrotechnics on German train, injuring 12

The suspect was locked in a bathroom by passengers after setting off the pyrotechnics, police said in a statement, adding that the man was carrying two knives.
Germany news
SF politics
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

The Trump Administration Is Doing Something Horrifying to Workers at Nuclear Facilities

US nuclear workers face increased radiation risks due to deregulation under the Trump administration, compromising safety standards previously in place.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Grenade deaths of L.A. County deputies involved 'willful' safety violations, state finds

A California Division of Occupational Safety and Health investigation into the July 18 blast resulted in eight citations and more than $350,000 in fines, according to records from the state agency reviewed by The Times.
Los Angeles
#fireworks-explosion
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Multiple people face charges, including murder, in California fireworks blast

Multiple individuals face murder charges related to a fireworks-warehouse explosion in California that resulted in seven fatalities and two injuries.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Multiple people face charges, including murder, in California fireworks blast

Multiple individuals face murder charges related to a fireworks-warehouse explosion in California that resulted in seven fatalities and two injuries.
Science
fromHigh Country News
3 weeks ago

New nuclear safety rules reduce protections for workers, the public - High Country News

Easing radiation standards threatens worker safety in the nuclear industry, according to a veteran who handled radioactive materials for decades.
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

The US military is pushing up production for the weapons that could matter most in a major war

The Department of Defense is increasing production of critical weapons, including THAAD interceptors, to meet rising demand and address stockpile concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag

The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device.
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Package left at US Air Force base had 'possible energetic materials'

Energetic materials are substances that store large amounts of chemical energy and release it rapidly when triggered by heat, shock or friction, often resulting in explosions, propulsion or combustion. Energetic materials contain both oxidizing and reducing agents, allowing them to burn or detonate without atmospheric oxygen. They are critical in defense, aerospace, mining and safety industries.
US news
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Bomb unit determines suspect device at Liffey Valley was 'non-viable'

Emergency services responded to a suspect device found at Liffey Valley shopping centre in Dublin; bomb disposal experts determined it was non-viable and concluded operations by 10pm.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Suspected mortar shell brought into Essex police station prompts evacuation

A resident brought what they thought was an unexploded mortar shell to a police station, but it was actually an empty fuel canister, prompting evacuation and bomb squad investigation.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Munitions Burned in 100 Hours Could Fuel RTX's Next Growth Wave

RTX's $268 billion backlog faces execution risk from an engine crisis affecting Pratt & Whitney, complicating growth despite strong Q4 2025 results and bullish munitions replenishment sentiment.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JUST IN: 6 Americans Now Confirmed Dead in Military Plane Crash Over Iraq

All six U.S. service members aboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday have been confirmed dead; the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The deal that cost father and son's lives in 'forgotten disaster'

A father and son died in a 1946 crush at an FA Cup match at Burnden Park when over 85,000 people exceeded the stadium's 20,000 capacity, killing 33 and injuring 400.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

America's "Exquisite Class" Weapons Shortage

President Trump met with major U.S. defense contractors to quadruple production of advanced weaponry while simultaneously pursuing military interventions in Venezuela and Iran instead of diplomatic solutions.
California
fromFortune
1 month ago

'One in a million' shrapnel rain fell on California highway, military report says | Fortune

A rare manufacturing defect caused an artillery shell to detonate prematurely over Interstate 5 during a Marine Corps demonstration, scattering shrapnel on vehicles with no injuries reported.
Science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the military is obsessed with the myth of the 'infinite magazine'

Laser weapons' 'infinite magazine' advantage is misleading because dwell time—the seconds required to disable each target—creates a finite engagement capacity that limits effective fire rate.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Months ago, a live Marine shell exploded over I-5. Now we know why.

A malfunctioning electronic fuse caused a Marine Corps demonstration munition to explode prematurely over Interstate 5 in October 2025, raining shrapnel onto vehicles in what officials characterized as a one-in-a-million statistical anomaly.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Discussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?

Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons

Recovered CWMs continue to pose worker and food safety risks. Because of ocean drift, storms, and offshore industries, sea-disposed CWMs locations are largely unknown and potentially far from their originally documented dump site. The three incidents exposed at least six crew members to mustard agent, which causes blistering chemical burns on skin and mucous membranes.
Miami Marlins
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'One in a million' malfunction rained shrapnel onto 5 Freeway near Camp Pendleton, report says

Of all days for this very low probability event to happen, why this one? What was different from the thousands of times before this event employing the same shell-fuze combination, weapons system, and highly trained Marines? There is no definitive answer to these questions.
California
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Does the United States have enough munition for a prolonged war?

We've got no shortage of munitions. Our stockpiles of defensive and offensive weapons allow us to sustain this campaign as long as we need. Iran is hoping that we cannot sustain this, which is a really bad miscalculation.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Bomb-disposal experts analysing items found as homes in residential street evacuated

Explosive Ordnance Disposal experts attended a College Avenue property in Mutley, Plymouth; homes were evacuated, a 100m cordon set, and a 26-year-old arrested on firearm suspicion.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
#workplace-safety
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Watch your step! Injury stats point to first aid, training needs as priorities

Farmers aged 45–50 had the most grain farm injuries; foot injuries (sprains, fractures) dominate—keep first-aid kits stocked, carry splints, and provide first-aid and safety training.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Hospital Evacuated When Man Arrives With WW1 Shell Stuck in the Wildest Part of His Body Imaginable

Now, in a twist to the age-old story that even the writing room of "Grey's Anatomy" couldn't have come up with, a man in France was rushed to the operating room after staffers at the Rangueil Hospital in Toulouse found out he had shoved a 37mm brass-and-copper "collectible shell" that was used by the Imperial German Army during World War 1 up his rectum.
Medicine
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US Army wants to track ammo and supplies at war like you'd track an Amazon package

The US Army's TyrOS AI software predicts soldier supply needs and operates during connectivity disruptions to maintain logistics in modern warfare.
#ai-regulation
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US politics

Pentagon follows through with its threat, labels Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'

fromFast Company
1 month ago
US politics

Pentagon follows through with its threat, labels Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Divert, turn back or fly around: what it's like to be a pilot when missiles start crossing your flight path

You're stuck in that airplane until you land safely, the veteran Australian pilot says. Amid the expanding war in Iran with missiles piercing the skies over the Middle East pilots' regimented routes have been thrown into chaos. They've been forced to turn planes around mid-flight or squeeze into narrowing air corridors, with hundreds of lives in their hands.
World news
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Laughing gas canisters explode at waste centres hundreds of times a week, firms say

Discarded high-pressure nitrous oxide canisters are exploding in waste facilities, damaging energy-from-waste plants, costing millions, and risking worker and public safety.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Explosion and fire at Taunton home seriously injures mother and 2-year-old child

An explosion and fire destroyed a three-family home in Taunton, seriously injuring a mother and her 2-year-old child, displacing eight residents and damaging neighboring properties.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Explosion in Iran's Bandar Abbas caused by gas leak, official says

A gas leak likely caused an explosion that damaged an eight-storey residential building in Bandar Abbas, injuring many and reportedly killing at least one person.
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Driver armed with a flamethrower rams LADWP substation in possible 'terrorism-related event'

A driver armed with a flamethrower has rammed a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power substation in a possible "terrorism-related event." The rented silver Nissan Sentra crashed through a secured gate at the site in Boulder City, Nevada, before a gun went off on Thursday. A man, who was wearing "soft body armor" and had two shotguns and an assault rifle-style pistol, was found dead in the car suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
US news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

US Army seeks autonomous bio, chemical cleanup bots

The Army recently published a Request For Information on Autonomous Decontamination Systems (ADS) to see what might be out there in the existing commercial market to help its Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) troops more easily clean up contaminated vehicles, infrastructure, and terrain. "ADS will reduce manpower and optimize resources required for decontamination operations while mitigating the risk of exposure of warfighters to Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents through robotic means," the Army said in its RFI.
US news
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Six US Soldiers Killed in Triple-Wide Trailer' in Kuwait Hegseth Claims It Was Fortified'

Six U.S. service members were killed in Kuwait when an Iranian drone struck a makeshift operations center, with no opportunity for cover before the direct hit.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Fire at Oakham home kills 1

A fatal house fire at 67 Skyline Drive in Oakham killed the home's sole resident amid extreme winter conditions that impeded firefighting efforts.
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

FBI hazmat team descends on homemade science lab at luxury California house

A juvenile mixed unknown chemicals in a rented luxury home in Irvine, triggering a multiday FBI hazardous materials response with no identified public safety threat.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

University of Maine student dies after gas exposure at Woodland Pulp Mill

"The loss of a student is heartbreaking and our thoughts are with Kasie's family, friends, classmates, faculty, and all who knew and cared for him," the letter reads. "We recognize that news like this can be very distressing and may bring up many emotions. Please know that you are not alone and support is available."
US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Oakland man's death caused by 'exploding airbag debris,' coroner rules

HAYWARD - A popular karaoke jockey and Oakland resident died when the airbag in his vehicle exploded, causing a metal cap and other shrapnel to rip through his head, in what was only latest fatality linked to the aftermarket products, according to public records.
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