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'Israel, Hamas to begin 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire' 3 - m read

Next phase kicks off after Hamas returns remains of the last hostage being held in Gaza

Gulf News - World - 25 minutes ago

Mom of 14-year-old girl lured into Florida woods, fatally shot and set on fire says she doesn't hate teens accused of her murder

The teens accused of killing Danika were friends she had a falling out with, according to authorities

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Israel and Hamas expected to enter ceasefire's second phase soon, Netanyahu says -- Yesterday

Second stage includes deployment of an international force to secure Gaza and forming a temporary Palestinian government under the supervision of a board led by Trump

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 hour ago

Wildfires destroy 40 homes and kill a firefighter in Australia

A firefighter has died battling blazes that have destroyed around 40 homes in two Australian states, officials said Monday.

CTV News - World - 1 hour ago

Netanyahu says Israel nearing phase two of Gaza Ceasefire Plan

Israel is close to moving into the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cautioning that the next steps will be “more difficult” as tensions continue over Hamas’s disarmament, Gaza’s future governance, and the stalled two-state solution. Speaking in…

SBS - World - 3 hours ago

Border czar Tom Homan fires back at CNN host in defense of ICE tactics: 'They've been shot at'

White House border czar Tom Homan told CNN's Dana Bash on Sunday that ICE officers are receiving death threats every day while defending their arrest tactics.

Fox News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Over 200,000 power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fire risks

The power banks retailed for about $18 and were sold on Amazon in 2021 and 2022

Independent UK - World - 5 hours ago

Cinnabon employee fired after hurling vile slur at Somali couple in viral video -- as GoFundMe launches

"I am racist and I'll say that to the whole entire world," the woman said, waving her middle fingers.

New York Post - Entertainment - 6 hours ago

This Christmas tradition is helping reduce wildfire threat in Northern Sask.

The 10th annual Christmas tree harvest is underway at Prince Albert National Park.

CTV News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Netanyahu: Israel, Hamas to enter second phase of ceasefire soon

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” after Hamas returns the remai

The Columbian - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25

Goa’s chief minister said most of the dead were the club’s kitchen workers, as well as three to four tourists.

NBC News - World - 7 hours ago

Live: Israeli forces kill 373 in Gaza since ceasefire

Meanwhile, Turkey's Hakan Fidan said negotiations around the make up of the Gaza stabilisation force remains ongoing

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25

A fire ripped through a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state, killing 25 people, including tourists, the state’s chief minister said Sunday.

CBC News - World - 8 hours ago

Cinnabon employee fired after hurling vile slur at Somali couple in viral video - as GoFundMe launches

"I am racist and I'll say that to the whole entire world," the woman said, waving her middle fingers.

New York Post - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Netanyahu Says 1st Phase of Gaza Cease-Fire Plan Almost Complete

The Israeli prime minister met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Israel on Sunday.

Epoch Times - World - 8 hours ago

Bushfires continue to burn through New South Wales | Morning News Bulletin 8 December 2025

Bushfires continue to burn through New South Wales; Former Australian Eurovision star joins calls for SBS to boycott Eurovision; And in sports, Lando Norris crowned Formula One's world champion ahead of Oscar Piastri.

SBS - World - 8 hours ago

Gaza ceasefire talks in "critical moment" as second phase in deal yet to begin -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an international conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working toward the second phase of peace deal. -- Dec 6

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an international conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working toward the second phase of peace deal.

CBS News - World - 9 hours ago

Hong Kong election sees near-record-low turnout following deadly fire

Less than a third of Hong Kong’s voters took part in Sunday’s democratic election, coming just days after a catastrophic blaze in seven residential...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Cinnabon fires worker after viral video of her harassing Somalian couple at Wisconsin store

The employee was ‘immediately’ fired following the incident, according to a Cinnabon spokesperson

Independent UK - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Cinnabon fires worker after viral video of her harassing Somali couple

The employee was ‘immediately’ fired following the incident, according to a Cinnabon spokesperson

Independent UK - US News - 10 hours ago

Netanyahu: Second phase of Gaza ceasefire expected soon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel and Hamas are close to entering the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, which will begin shortly after the terror group returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza.

One America News Network - US News - 11 hours ago

Netanyahu says second phase of ceasefire expected 'very shortly'

The meeting between Merz and Netanyahu revealed clear differences in their stance on Gaza and the two-state solution, however both leaders emphasised their commitment to maintaining a close bilateral relationship.

Euronews - World - 11 hours ago

Overnight fire at India nightclub leaves 25 dead

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls Goa nightclub fire "deeply saddening" as state officials launch investigation into the deadly incident that killed 25 people.

Fox News - World - 11 hours ago

Sen. Adam Schiff says 'Signalgate' is 'another powerful reason' to fire Hegseth

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) tells Meet the Press that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s actions detailed in the Pentagon Inspector General’s report “endangered our pilots,” and that he should be “fired” as a result.

NBC News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Murder investigation launched after woman and boy, 4, die in 'deliberate' house fire

Another woman, understood to be in her 50s, was rescued from the property and taken to hospital by ambulance, where she is being treated for serious injuries.

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Gaza cease-fire to enter 2nd phase soon, Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are expected to move into the second phase of the cease-fire once Hamas returns...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

210,000 power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fire and burn risks -- The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.

The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.

CBS News - US News - 12 hours ago

India Nightclub Fire: Officials Reveal Tourists Among 25 People Killed

The fire mostly killed workers trapped in the nightclub's basement, but a few tourists appear to be among the dead.

Newsweek - World - 12 hours ago

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will soon begin second phase of Gaza ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the second phase would start after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage being held in Gaza.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Israel and Hamas expected to enter ceasefire's second phase soon, Netanyahu says

Second stage includes deployment of an international force to secure Gaza and forming a temporary Palestinian government under the supervision of a board led by Trump

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

What to Know as Lawmakers Disclose Vivid New Details of US Boat Strikes -- Members of Congress now know that the U.S. military fired upon two people clinging to the wreckage of a boat allegedly...

Members of Congress now know that the U.S. military fired upon two people clinging to the wreckage of a boat allegedly carrying drugs — and they want answers.

Military.com - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Murder investigation after woman, 60, and young boy die in house fire

The house on Castleview Park has been declared a crime scene, and Irish police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Sky News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Baby-faced Florida teens lured girl into woods before executing her, setting body on fire: police

Two baby-faced Florida teens allegedly lured a 14-year-old girl into the woods before they fatally shot her and set her remains on fire over an online dispute.

New York Post - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Adam Schiff says 'Signalgate' report is 'another powerful reason why Hegseth should be fired'

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) tells Meet the Press that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s actions detailed in the Pentagon Inspector General’s report “endangered our pilots,” and that he should be “fired” as a result.

NBC News - Politics - 13 hours ago

Murder investigation launched after woman and boy, 4, die in Co. Offaly house fire

GARDAÍ have launched a murder investigation after a 60-year-old woman and a four-year-old boy die...

Irish Post - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Nightclub fire kills 25 in India's Goa state

Dead included kitchen workers and tourists, says state’s chief minister

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

At least 25 killed in nightclub fire in India -- The blaze occurred just past midnight in Arpora in North Goa, a party hub.

The blaze occurred just past midnight in Arpora in North Goa, a party hub.

CBS News - World - 15 hours ago

Moment dancer spots fire breaking out in Goa nightclub

Footage from the audience at a nightclub in Goa shows a fire breaking out behind a dancer which claimed dozens of lives.

Sky News - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Asia-Pacific -- At least 25 people dead after nightclub fire in India

At least 25 people including tourists have been killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state, the state's chief minister said on Sunday.

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

At least 25 people dead after nightclub fire in India

At least 25 people including tourists have been killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state, the state's chief minister said on Sunday.

Independent.ie - World - 17 hours ago

'A very painful day': India nightclub fire in Goa leaves 25 people dead

A fire in a nightclub in India's tourist hot spot of Goa has killed 25 people.

SBS - World - 18 hours ago

At least 25 dead, including tourists, in massive fire at popular India nightclub

The nightclub blaze occurred just past midnight in Arpora village in North Goa, a party hub, some 15 miles from the state capital, Panaji.

New York Post - World - 19 hours ago

India's Goa state orders inquiry after nightclub fire kills 25

Prime minister Narendra Modi ​offers ‍compensation to families of victims

Irish Times - World - 20 hours ago

At least 25 dead when fire rips through nightclub in India's Goa

At least 25 people, including tourists, were killed just after midnight Sunday when a fire tore through a popular nightclub in Arpora, a party hub in...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Japan accuses Chinese fighter of locking fire-control radar on its jets

A fire-control radar lock is one of the most threatening acts a military aircraft can take, as it signals a potential attack - often forcing the targeted aircraft to take evasive action.

Sky News - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Gaza ceasefire talks are at a 'critical moment' as questions remain for second phase

Analysts warn that Phase 2 of the ceasefire presents a host of complex challenges that could slow or even stall the process.

NBC News - World - 21 hours ago

At least 25 killed in Goa nightclub fire as inquiry launched

Most of those killed were kitchen staff working at the venue, although three to four tourists are believed to be among the dead

Evening Standard - World - 21 hours ago

Dozens killed in Goa nightclub fire

An official has ordered an inquiry into the deadly fire, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the incident was "deeply saddening".

Sky News - World - 21 hours ago

DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal faces skepticism as violence persists in Goma - On the frontline, both sides accuse each other of violating the cease-fire. The Congolese army says rebels reignited hostilities, while AFC-M23 counters that government forces bombed their positions - 04/12/2025

On the frontline, both sides accuse each other of violating the cease-fire. The Congolese army says rebels reignited hostilities, while AFC-M23 counters that government forces bombed their positions

Euronews - World - 21 hours ago

Hong Kong votes in election as city mourns deadly fire

The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire that angered some.

BBC News - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Hong Kong votes in election as city mourns deadly fire -- The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire.

The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire that angered some.

BBC News - World - 21 hours ago

Texas hospital fires staffer after viral video showing pregnant woman in distress

A Texas hospital has fired a staffer who was seen in a viral video asking a pregnant woman in visible distress clinical intake questions. The employee's termination comes two weeks after the video filmed by the patient's mother began circulating online, prompting outrage. NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah reports on the latest developments in the story.

NBC News - Health - 22 hours ago

Arpora nightclub fire kills at least 25 in North Goa, India

ALBAWABA - A massive fire broke out at a nightclub in Arpora in North Goa, India, killing at least 25 people, including tourists, on the night between S

Albawaba - World - 22 hours ago

Tourists among 25 dead after fire tears through packed nightclub

Over a dozen kitchen staff among those killed in fire that is believed to have started with an exploding gas cylinder

Independent UK - World - 22 hours ago

NSW bushfire emergency leaves homes destroyed as fierce winds drive uncontrollable blazes

A natural disaster has been declared in Local Government Areas of New South Wales as violent winds have whipped up a fast-moving bushfire south of Newcastle even as firefighters on the...

International The News - World - 22 hours ago

Authorities warn of difficult bushfire season ahead | Evening News Bulletin 7 December 2025

Authorities warn of difficult bushfire season ahead as fires continue in New South Wales; US Defence Secretary defends strikes on alleged drug cartel boats; And in sports, Australian Neil Robertson misses out on snooker finals.

SBS - World - 23 hours ago

A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills at least 23, officials says

Officials say at least 23 people, including tourists, have been killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state. The blaze occurred just past midnight in Arpora in North Goa, a party …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

India nightclub fire kills 23 in Goa

Mumbai, India — At least 23 people were killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in the west Indian state of Goa, chief minister Pramod Sawant and other officials said early Sunday.

Manila Times - World - 1 day ago

University in Hong Kong Seals Off Student Board, Suspends Union After Posters Mourn Fire Victims

Hong Kong Baptist University’s move came as police actions have increased against those calling for an inquiry into the fatal high-rise fire.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The technology a Nova Scotia company is using to reduce the risk of forest fires

A Nova Scotia company is illustrating how its technology can help reduce the risk of forest fires.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Gaza ceasefire negotiations at 'critical moment', says Qatar PM

The first stage of a ceasefire deal was agreed in October, but violence in Gaza has not stopped. On Saturday alone, seven people were reportedly killed.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Christmas Tree Lane will light up tonight, carrying on beloved tradition in fire-ravaged Altadena

The iconic "Christmas Tree Lane" in Altadena escaped major damage from the Eaton Fire in January, and the annual lighting is scheduled for 6 pm tonight. A winter festival with Santa Clause and Disney characters begins at 3 pm.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Right-wing podcaster Tim Pool says someone 'opened fire' on property

Pool said no one was hurt in the incident and that his security team are dealing with it

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment, Qatar's leader says

Qatar’s prime minister says the Gaza ceasefire has reached a 'critical moment' as its first phase winds down.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Minneapolis Police Chief: Cops Will Be 'Fired' Unless They Stop ICE

Minneapolis police officers are reportedly in danger of losing their jobs if they do not intervene in certain situations involving ICE agents.

Breitbart - Politics - 1 day ago

'We've lost everything': Australia wildfire rips through homes

Multiple homes were left damaged after a wildfire swept through a coastal area north of Sydney.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Overnight exchange of fire along the Afghan-Pakistan border kills 5 and wounds 8, officials say

An overnight exchange of fire between Afghan and Pakistani forces along their tense border has killed five Afghan civilians and wounded five others. Officials from both countries reported the …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

Gaza talks at critical moment, ceasefire not complete, Qatar's prime minister says

DOHA: Negotiations on consolidating the United States-backed truce in the war in Gaza are at a "critical" moment, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said on Saturday (

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Homes destroyed in Australian bushfires

Hundreds of firefighters have been battling 75 fires across New South Wales, as temperatures hit 40 degrees Celsius.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

'Just heartbreak': At least a dozen homes lost in bushfires near Sydney

Two emergency warnings were issued for bushfires in NSW on Saturday, as firefighters continue to fight blazes across the state overnight following hot conditions.

Sydney Morning Herald - Environment - 1 day ago

Arsenal have one-of-a-kind star causing chaos to help fire title bid

Hard works pays off as resurgent Gunners ace flourishes in unique role under Mikel Arteta

Evening Standard - Sports - 1 day ago

Bushfires engulf homes north of Sydney

Homes have been lost in an out of control bushfire raging at Koolewong, on the Central Coast just north of Sydney.

Sydney Morning Herald - Environment - 1 day ago

'Burn and fire hazard': More than 16,000 wireless earbuds recalled

A brand of wireless earbuds sold in Canada are being recalled due to burn and fire hazards.

CTV News - Business - 2 days ago

Newsom, seeking federal funds for L.A. wildfire recovery, is denied meeting with key Trump officials

Gov. Gavin Newsom kept an unusually low profile as he swung through the nation's capital this week, holding meetings with a handful of lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Friday as he renewed calls for billions in federal aid for recovery and rebuilding after the Los Angeles fires.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Feds to proceed with promised review of firearms classification regime, minister says

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says the federal government will move ahead with a promised review of Canada’s firearms classification regime that will include consultations with Indigenous communities on the SKS rifle.

CTV News - Politics - 2 days ago

Supreme Court Upheld New Texas Map, Could Trump Plan Still Backfire?

While the GOP won the Texas redistricting fight, the fate of maps nationwide remains uncertain.

Newsweek - US News - 2 days ago

Iran fires ballistic and cruise missiles at simulated targets near Persian Gulf

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy is conducting military drills near the Persian Gulf involving ballistic and cruise missile launches, according to reports.

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane will light up for the first time since the Eaton Fire

The trees will shine even brighter this year, with thousands more lights added.

NPR - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Forbes abruptly fires dozens of contributing writers — as bosses move to ensure news site is 'financially sound'

Dozens of the 108-year-old financial news site's "contributing writers" – from finance and media to lifestyle, sports and food – were informed late Monday that their contracts were terminated.

New York Post - Business - 2 days ago

The fire station in the middle of Justin Hemmes' expanding Byron Bay empire

Justin Hemmes bought two tin-roofed beach shacks in Byron Bay for $3.6 million. Now the fire station next door is being relocated.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump can fire labor, employment board members without cause: Appeals court

President Donald Trump may remove members of the National Labor Relations Board and the Merit Systems Protection Board at will, a federal appeals court ruled.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Microbiology -- Newly Discovered 'Fire Amoeba' Pushes the Boundaries of Life on Earth

It was thought that complex cells couldn’t survive above a certain temperature, but a tiny amoeba has proven that assumption wrong

Scientific American - Science - 2 days ago

'Dispose of batteries properly to avoid fires' -- Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says blazes caused by batteries are "completely avoidable".

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says blazes caused by batteries are "completely avoidable".

BBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

After the Hong Kong fire, Beijing confronts a grief it can't easily police

Thousands queue to mourn victims, highlighting tensions between public grief and Beijing’s strict controls on dissent

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

Robotic dogs part of UK wildfire detection trial -- Bradford researchers will take part in a pilot scheme in Greece next year to help spot wildfires.

Bradford researchers will take part in a pilot scheme in Greece next year to help spot wildfires.

BBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

NYC teen arrested, charged with setting homeless subway rider on fire, police say

An 18-year-old Manhattan man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, arson and assault after a homeless 56-year-old subway rider was set on fire.

Fox News - US News - 3 days ago

The state's top insurance regulator didn't stop a looming crisis. Then the L.A. wildfires hit

During his first four years in office, Ricardo Lara failed to head off the looming property insurance contraction that saw thousands of Californians lose coverage, according to a Los Angeles Times investigation.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Buoyant miners fail to fire lacklustre FTSE 100

Miners led the way in London on rising metals prices, with copper showing particular strength.

Independent UK - Business - 4 days ago

Hong Kong leader says 'we must uncover the truth' after deadly apartment fire, calls for building reform

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee announces comprehensive building safety reforms after deadly Tai Po fire kills at least 159 people.

Fox News - World - 4 days ago

National Guard shooting suspect shouted 'Allahu Akbar,' was struck by return fire and subdued by witness: feds

The suspect accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., allegedly yelled "Allahu akbar!" during the attack, a court document said.

Fox News - US News - 4 days ago

If Trump Doesn't Fire Pete Hegseth Now, It's Going to Send a Message Heard Round the World -- Fred Kaplan

What Trump does now could affect civilian–military relations for decades to come.

Slate - Politics - 4 days ago

Greece tackles forest fires with new risk assessment map

The new map will allow better preparation for and prevention of wildfires.

Euronews - Environment - 4 days ago

Critics say Hong Kong fire was due to negligence, not scaffolding

What we need includes an independent investigation into the malpractice surrounding repair project bidding, the failure of the current monitoring system and the inaction of government authorities upon receiving complaints.

Global Voices - Politics - 5 days ago

NYPD investigating if man set on fire aboard Times Square subway lied about attack: report

NYC subway fire attack investigation takes turn as police question 55-year-old victim's story about being set ablaze on Times Square train platform.

Fox News - US News - 6 days ago

UK experts issue warning after vapes catching fire, sparks major satefy concern

Vapes are not only dangerous to health but can be even more hazardous after discarding.Highlighting the concern, a major waste firm in UK has warned that wrongly discarded vapes are causing fires in...

International The News - World - 6 days ago

Hong Kong fire tragedy death toll rises to 55 with nearly 300 missing

Almost a day after the blaze began, firefighters battle to reach residents believed to be trapped on the upper floors of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex

Evening Standard - World - 10 days ago

Terrifying fire in Hong Kong high rises leaves 44 dead and 279 missing as three are arrested

Three people have been arrested in connection with the fire which is still ongoing

WalesOnline - World - 10 days ago

Fire safety experts explain how Hong Kong inferno spread so quickly

Incident draws comparisons to London’s Grenfell Tower inferno of 2017

Independent UK - Science - 10 days ago

Trump Fires Back After Report Says He's Showing 'Signs Of Fatigue'

President Donald Trump is fired up Wednesday after The New York Times claims he is showing "signs of fatigue."

Inside Edition - Politics - 11 days ago

Hong Kong fire horror: 36 dead as blaze engulfs high-rise tower blocks

Firefighters battled the blaze into the night, with thick black smoke billowing from the 31-storey towers and orange flames lighting up the night sky

Evening Standard - World - 11 days ago

Palisades Sees First Home Officially Rebuilt After Fire Tore Through Community

After January's blaze destroyed thousands of structures in Pacific Palisades, a two-story showcase home has been cleared for residents to safely inhabit it.

Huffington Post - Environment - 12 days ago

Cal Fire approach to SoCal's wildfire crisis could make things worse, court says

A statewide Cal Fire program risks making fires worse by removing native chaparral and allowing the spread of more flammable grasses, a court ruled.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 12 days ago

Unemployed son dressed as dead mum in 'Mrs Doubtfire' pension scam

The 56-year-old Italian had been masquerading as his dead mother to collect on her pension for years

Evening Standard - World - 12 days ago

Can you survive a wildfire sheltering at home? For one community, L.A. County Fire says it may be the only option

L.A. County Fire plans to order Topanga residents to shelter-in-place if evacuating from fire isn't possible. It's raised concern from experts and residents, but the department says it has no other options.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 13 days ago

No, there is no ceasefire in Gaza

Israel’s bombing of Gaza is not a ‘violation of the ceasefire'. It is a continuing genocide under diplomatic cover.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 13 days ago

Chip Kelly fired: Raiders make major midseason coaching change after offensive woes

The Las Vegas Raiders fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly on Sunday night, making a significant midseason coaching change. The move came just after his 11 games of the season with the...

International The News - Sports - 13 days ago

Hyundai Canada recalls over 5,000 vehicles for risk of fuel leak and fire

Hyundai is recalling 5,616 vehicles in Canada due to a faulty check valve in the purge control system, increasing the risk of fuel leaking and causing a fire.

CTV News - Politics - 15 days ago

The first home has been rebuilt in the wake of the Palisades Fire

The first home to be rebuilt in the wake of the Palisades fire — a two-story home on Kagawa Street — received a certificate of occupancy on Friday.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 16 days ago

Firefighters Free 2-Year-Old Girl Who Got Her Head Stuck In Railing

A 2-year-old girl got her head stuck in banister bars. Mother Valerie Collins rushed down the stairs to find the scary scene as the toddler wailed. Collins realized she needed help and called 911.

Inside Edition - Weird - 18 days ago

Fire survivors can use this new portal to rebuild faster and save money

Homebuilders launch portal to streamline fire rebuilds.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 23 days ago

Fire And Fury In Wake Of NBA Gambling Scandal

TV sports analyst Stephen A. Smith caused an uproar after accusing President Donald Trump of targeting sports figures as revenge for opposing him.

Inside Edition - Sports - 1 month ago

Battery catches fire after dog chews it

Newly released CCTV shows the moment a fire chief’s dog accidentally ignited a fire by chewing on a lithium-ion battery.

Sky News - Weird - 1 month ago

The race to predict wildfires before they ignite -- We go behind the scenes with innovators building cutting-edge tools to forecast and fight wildfires. -- Tech Now

Canadian start-ups design new tools to forecast wildfires, aiming to prevent disasters before they start.

BBC News - Technology - 2 months ago

How a Chinese company exports the Great Firewall to autocratic regimes

China, through a private company, has developed a business model by providing censorship services to autocratic regimes and has conducted new surveillance technology domestically in Xinjiang and other Chinese cities.

Global Voices - Technology - 2 months ago

Oregon wildfire threatens thousands of homes as officials issue ominous warning

Firefighters are battling Oregon's Flat Fire covering 22,000 acres and threatening hundreds of structures despite recent weather improvements and new containment lines.

Fox News - Environment - 3 months ago

Heidi Montag reveals how she protected her mental health during the LA fires — and the moment that had her 'hysterically crying'

The 38-year-old reality star says the emotions still "come in waves" since the house she shared with husband Spencer Pratt and their two kids burned down in the LA wildfires in January.

New York Post - Health - 3 months ago

Top Democrat on Oversight Committee Demands Trump Administration Account for Wildland Firefighter Vacancies

The request follows ProPublica reporting that DOGE cuts and voluntary resignations left thousands of vacant jobs at the Forest Service, severely hampering its ability to fight wildfires.

ProPublica - Environment - 3 months ago

How the Rapid Spread of Misinformation Pushed Oregon Lawmakers to Kill the State's Wildfire Risk Map

After Oregon’s record-breaking fire season in 2020, lawmakers wanted to map out which properties were most at risk. But anger from homeowners escalated quickly.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

Legendary old Welsh nightclub where people would scale a cliff to try to sneak in underage

Nestled behind Mumbles pier, Cinderella's nightclub was a rite of passage for many young adults in Swansea

WalesOnline - Weird - 4 months ago

The Forest Service Claims It's Fully Staffed for a Worsening Fire Season. Data Shows Thousands of Unfilled Jobs.

DOGE cuts and voluntary resignations have severely hampered the agency as the nation enters the peak of fire season, with more than 1 million acres burning across 10 Western states.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

Army Secretary Fires Entire Corps of Civilian Advisers from Communities Across US -- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has ousted his entire slate of civilian advisers in a sweeping move aimed at clearing space for...

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has ousted his entire slate of civilian advisers in a sweeping move aimed at clearing space for voices from the tech world, as the service doubles down on its push to modernize with a Silicon Valley-style lens.

Military.com - Technology - 5 months ago

Over 1.1M power banks recalled after reports of fires, explosions

Anker Innovations is recalling more than 1.1 million power banks because consumers could be at risk of burns if the lithium-ion battery inside the product overheats.

Fox News - Business - 5 months ago

Trump Said Cuts Wouldn't Affect Public Safety. Then He Fired Hundreds of Workers Who Help Fight Wildfires.

The White House and DOGE have sought to eliminate thousands of jobs from the Forest Service. The wildland firefighting force is one of many targets within the agency.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 months ago

I Was Fired, and Thousands of Veterans Are Next Unless We Act

"A community of people with special expertise in teamwork and effectiveness is a valuable asset to the government, and they should be relied upon to drive the best path forward."

Military.com - Opinion - 9 months ago

L.A. fires hit family wealth. Daunting challenges await those trying to recover it

After the L.A. fires, many homeowners face a daunting challenge of trying to rebuild and recover generational wealth they have lost.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 10 months ago

California's FAIR Plan, the home insurer of last resort, may need a bailout after the L.A. fires

California's Fair Plan, the state's insurer of last resort, may be unable to pay billions in claims arising from the Los Angeles fires and may require a bailout that could ultimately be paid by homeowners statewide.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 10 months ago

After 466 days of war, a ceasefire is declared in Gaza, to begin on Biden's last day in office

Gaza’s ceasefire brings temporary relief after wide accusations of genocide against Israel, raising urgent questions of justice, rebuilding, and future peace prospects.

Global Voices - World - 10 months ago

What was lost in fire: Los Angeles' devastation

Thousands of homes and acres have been destroyed by fires in the Los Angeles district and while many former residents, myself included, are fortunate to be...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 10 months ago

How Do You Stop a Hurricane Made of Fire?

California fights wildfires like wars, but this one may be unwinnable.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 10 months ago

Congress Needs to Support the VA and Firearms Industry's Partnership to Prevent Veterans' Suicides

Last month, House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., sent a searing letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough in which he wrote that he found it "unfathomable that the veteran suicide rate, tragically, has not budged."

Military.com - Opinion - 10 months ago

Between flames and smoke, Brazil tries to fight record breaking wildfires

The National Confederation of Municipalities estimates that 11 million people have been directly affected by the fires. The economic losses reached at least 1,1 billion BRL (203 Million USD), according to them.

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago