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Seven dead after jet erupts into giant fireball shortly after take-off

The business jet erupted into a large fireball when it hit the ground at an airport in North Carolina.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 hours ago

Australia calls on gun owners to give up firearms after Bondi attack

Prime minister says tighter firearms laws are needed as police lift crime scene and mourners honour 15 victims

Independent UK - World - 3 hours ago

Ohio University football coach Brian Smith fired after affair with student, alcohol accusations

Smith was relieved of his duties Wednesday after being put on leave earlier in the month.

New York Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Live: US envoy to meet Qatar, Egypt and Turkey officials in talks on next phase of Gaza ceasefire

Meanwhile, Israelis kill second Palestinian child in West Bank in 24 hours

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Free speech will be the big EU-US battleground in 2026 – and Ireland is in the crossfire

Ireland is in a highly precarious position as we head into 2026, on the faultline between our allies in the EU and the US administration and Big Tech

Irish Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

What we know about the suspect in the Brown and MIT professor shootings -- Officials say the same gunman who opened fire at Brown University also killed an MIT professor two days later. Here's what we know about the suspect, who was found dead Thursday night.

Officials say the same gunman who opened fire at Brown University also killed an MIT professor two days later. Here's what we know about the suspect, who was found dead Thursday night.

CBS News - US News - 4 hours ago

Hero NY fire commissioner dies while rescuing hiker stranded in Catskills Mountains

Ryan's surviving family described his "ultimate sacrifice" in the line of duty as "a fitting tribute to a man who always put the lives of others before his own," according to his obituary.

New York Post - US News - 4 hours ago

Ohio University Fires Head Football Coach Brian Smith for Relationship with Student, Alcohol Misconduct

We now know why Ohio University fired Bobcats coach Brian Smith after the school newspaper reported the official reasons for his release.

Breitbart - Sports - 5 hours ago

Ohio fires coach Brian Smith citing alleged affair, alcohol use

Smith, who was placed on leave earlier this month, led Ohio to an 8-4 record in his first season

CBS News - Sports - 7 hours ago

U.S. to host new Gaza talks in bid to push Israel-Hamas ceasefire to next stage -- Yesterday

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff will host top officials from Middle Eastern countries in Miami on Friday

The Globe and Mail - World - 8 hours ago

After the L.A. County fires, heart attacks and strange blood test results spiked

A new study is the latest of several recent research papers documenting the physical toll of January's fires.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 10 hours ago

Hurricane-force wind downs power lines, fans wildfires in Colorado with more on way

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Crews were mopping up Thursday but still bracing for more after hurricane-force wind downed power lines and fanned wildfires along the Colorado Front Range and onto the Grea

The Columbian - US News - 12 hours ago

College football coach fired after affair with student

Smith was relieved of his duties Wednesday after being put on leave earlier in the month.

New York Post - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Witkoff to host new Gaza talks as Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears stalled

President Donald Trump’s key peace envoy will host new Gaza talks with Arab and Muslim officials on Friday in Miami, a State Department official tells the AP. The meeting comes

Lancaster Online - World - 13 hours ago

Sydney mom reveals horrifying moment Bondi Beach terrorists opened fire while children fled

The Bondi Beach terrorist attack took the lives of 15 innocent people at a Hanukkah festival.

New York Post - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire. The Federal Aviation Administration said a Cessna C550 crashed …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 16 hours ago

Strong winds from coast-to-coast storm fuel wildfires, power outages and trigger evacuations across Rockies

Hurricane-force wind gusts from a powerful coast-to-coast storm helped fuel wildfires and smaller bush fires across South Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado Wednesday, as the region braces for more fire weather conditions.

Fox News - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Avatar Movies Recap: Everything You Need to Remember Before Avatar: Fire and Ash

An attempt to explain the lore of this wild-ass franchise.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Strava fires manager following arrest after violent restaurant attack

Tech firm distances itself from staffer following alcohol‑fuelled altercation in San Francisco

Independent UK - US News - 18 hours ago

What the Chevron fire tells us about failures in air quality monitoring

What the Chevron fire tells us about failures in air quality monitoring.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 19 hours ago

Fitness tech giant fires employee after violent restaurant attack goes viral

Tech firm distances itself from staffer following alcohol‑fuelled altercation in San Francisco

Independent UK - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Vitor Matos backs under-fire Swansea City star amid fans debate

The Swans boss says he's confident the full-back can rediscover his best form

WalesOnline - Sports - 23 hours ago

Carney, Ford to sign a deal to reduce regulatory burden on Ring of Fire, speed up Ontario projects -- |

Ottawa and Ontario are set to sign a deal Thursday that will reduce the regulatory burden on large projects, including the road to the Ring of Fire.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

From LA wildfires to 'Time' top 100 – GoFundMe boss Tim Cadogan on why we continue to give away billions

Tim Cadogan can remember the wildfires coming for his house in Los Angeles in the weeks after last Christmas.

Independent.ie - Business - 1 day ago

Technology -- From LA wildfires to 'Time' top 100 – GoFundMe boss Tim Cadogan on why we continue to give away billions

Tim Cadogan can remember the wildfires coming for his house in Los Angeles in the weeks after last Christmas.

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 1 day ago

James Cameron makes appearance at Canadian premiere for Avatar: Fire and Ash

Famed film director James Cameron made a stop in Toronto on Wednesday evening, gracing the red carpet for the Canadian premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash at Scotiabank Theatre.

CTV News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Ohio University Fires Coach Brian Smith for Cause After Alleged 'Serious Professional Misconduct'

Ohio University. summarily fired Bobcats head coach Brian Smith Wednesday alleging that he was involved in "serious professional misconduct."

Breitbart - Sports - 1 day ago

Bringing the heat - 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' review: Even the weakest of James Cameron's trio is still breathtaking

The science-fiction series remains a gargantuan spectacle unmatched by anything else in Hollywood.

New York Post - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Van Gerwen fires Littler World Darts Championship warning

Dutchman has had a wretched year but is searching for reprieve

Evening Standard - Sports - 1 day ago

Top US diplomat, Qatar's PM meet amid Gaza cease-fire phase 2 efforts

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Wednesday in Washington with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani as...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

REVIEW - Avatar: Fire and Ash is big, goofy and forgettable - Jackson Weaver - News - Entertainment - | December 16

Avatar: Fire and Ash — James Cameron's newest entry in his wildly successful franchise — has exciting action, beautiful effects and little to remember.

CBC News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Viral bar brawl woman ID'ed as San Fran tech worker — she's just been fired

The woman was fired for her "extremely concerning" rampage, her tech employer revealed.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

11 injured in Israeli shelling in Gaza despite cease-fire

Israeli artillery shelling injured at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza City on Wednesday, medical sources said, in an area the Israeli army had withdrawn from...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

James Cameron on 'Avatar: Fire and Ash': Exploring Grief, Loss and the Art of Facing Fear

James Cameron sat down with The Hollywood Reporter during his cover shoot to discuss his latest film, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash.'

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Urgent recall issued for B&Q electric blanket over potential fire risk

The blanket has been recalled after safety officials warned it could overheat and pose a serious fire and shock risk

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Was the death of Nevin Mandour in her house fire intentional?

ALBAWABA - The Montazah II Prosecution Office in Alexandria has opened a probe into the death of Egyptian actress Nevin Mandour, the star of the well-k

Albawaba - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Carney, Ford to sign deal reducing regulatory burden on big projects, including Ring of Fire

Ottawa has agreed to eliminate any duplicative work on its impact assessments on large projects, sources say

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

After Palisades failures, is LAFD prepared for the next major wildfire?

The question remains: Is Los Angeles prepared for the next major wildfire? Some city officials and fire experts don’t think so.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

'Both sides botched it.' Bass, in unguarded moment, rips responses to Palisades, Eaton fires

Bass, in an interview with The Times, said she made her remarks during a "casual conversation" with a podcast host — after the program was over.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Movie Reviews -- Avatar: Fire and Ash review – Did James Cameron write this epic, woozy mess on the back of a beer mat?

These things just keep on coming, don’t they? Easy to laugh at yet increasingly difficult to watch, James Cameron’s tiresome and thinly plotted Avatar saga...

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Edison neglected maintenance of its aging transmission lines before the Jan. 7 fires. Now it's trying to catch up

Southern California Edison began charging customers for hundreds of millions of dollars of maintenance on its aging transmission lines that regulators approved but it did not actually do in the four years before the Eaton fire, according to state documents.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Did we start the fire? A 400,000-year-old hearth sparks new questions about human evolution

Researchers say they’ve uncovered new evidence in present-day England that could reshape our understanding of human evolution.

NBC News - Science - 2 days ago

Under-fire FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets, for the few

The good news? FIFA responded to outrage at the most expensive World Cup ever with discount tickets comparable to the cost of a normal game for "loyal fans." The bad news? It's for a tiny share of the tickets.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 2 days ago

President Trump Under Fire After Criticizing Rob Reiner -- News

President Donald Trump is doubling down on his shocking criticism of slain director Rob Reiner.

Inside Edition - Top Stories - 2 days ago

President Trump Under Fire After Criticizing Rob Reiner

President Donald Trump is doubling down on his shocking criticism of slain director Rob Reiner.

Inside Edition - US News - 2 days ago

CBP officer fires weapon during road rage incident near JFK Airport entrance

A Customs and Border Protection officer opened fire during a road rage clash near John F. Kennedy International Airport, claiming self-defense.

Fox News - US News - 2 days ago

Michigan Reveals Why Staffer Involved with Coach Sherrone Moore Wasn't Fired

Michigan is explaining why the woman who was involved in an "inappropriate relationship" with coach Sherrone Moore was not fired.

Breitbart - Sports - 2 days ago

The Pitt Season Two Promises Fireworks

The Fourth of July–set season covers Dr. Robby’s last shift before a break.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Movie Review: Wonder and war in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'

When I came down with a cold the day after I saw the third and latest “Avatar” film, “Fire and Ash,” I half-wondered if I had picked it up on Pandora.

One America News Network - Entertainment - 2 days ago

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Review: Oona Chaplin Brings Witchy Villainy, but James Cameron's Third Sci-Fi Saga Installment Is Stuck on Repeat -- David Rooney

Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet head back to the future to continue the Pandoran struggle against genocidal colonists from Earth.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Nolte: Fallon Under Fire (Not Really) for Not Attacking Trump During His Rob Reiner Tribute

Jimmy Fallon is under attack (not really) from the entertainment media and the political left for not attacking President Trump during his tribute to the late Rob Reiner. | Entertainment Jimmy Fallon is under attack (not really) from the entertainment media and the political left for not attacking President Trump during his tribute to the late Rob Reiner.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Instagram TV app coming to Amazon Fire streaming device

Meta said Tuesday that it will begin testing its Instagram for TV app in the U.S. via Amazon's Fire TV streaming devices.

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

James Cameron Finally Lets His Freak Flag Fly in Avatar: Fire and Ash

Avatar: Fire and Ash might be the messiest of the Avatar movies, but it’s also the richest, and maybe the craziest.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Avatar: Fire and Ash Is James Cameron's Darkest Movie Yet: Review

The third Avatar film, while still filled with sci-fi spectacle, dives harder into grief.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Ireland among countries raising 'concerns' over Gaza ceasefire in letter to EU

IRELAND is one of a number of countries that have raised their “growing concerns” with the EU ove...

Irish Post - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Trump says US to investigate Israel's assassination of Hamas official as ceasefire violation

The Gaza stabilization force is already operating 'in a form,' Trump said, without providing specifics

Middle East Eye - US News - 3 days ago

They lost their homes in the L.A. wildfires. Now they can't get the mortgage relief the state promised

Dozens of homeowners who were victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires allege that their banks and mortgage services aren't giving them the relief they expected from a state law that was intended to help them.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 3 days ago

Why the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire is failing

The truce did not address the root cause of the conflict. A new initiative with a clear enforcement mechanism is needed.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 4 days ago

Fire wipes out family's home with 'nothing left' except for one treasured item: See the video

A family's Bible survived intact, remarkably, after a devastating house fire in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, while everything else turned to ash in what they are calling "a miracle."

Fox News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Ten people confirmed dead after gunmen open fire on Bondi Beach

At least a dozen others are injured after two gunmen shot at crowds on Bondi Beach on Sunday

WalesOnline - World - 4 days ago

Multiple casualties reported on Bondi Beach as gunmen open fire

Images and video posted on social media appear to show people scrambling for cover.

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Authorities Lay Out Extraordinary Allegations Against Fired University Of Michigan Football Coach

Moore has spent two nights in jail following his abrupt firing and subsequent arrest Wednesday.

Huffington Post - Sports - 6 days ago

'Unrecognisable' mum spends birthday fighting for life in coma after 'gang members' set her on fire

At her hospital bedside, Alexis' family say "her whole life now is just in tatters"

WalesOnline - World - 6 days ago

Michigan Football Coach Arrested The Same Day He Was Fired For An 'Inappropriate Relationship'

The former University of Michigan head football coach and married father of three is expected to be arraigned in court Friday.

Huffington Post - Sports - 7 days ago

Why Lebanon's army cannot defend the nation after a year of 'ceasefire'

The army is structurally incapable of protecting the civilians it is sworn to defend - because powerful states have deliberately weakened it over decades

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 7 days ago

Not only did researchers find signs of a campfire, but also fire-lighting materials not naturally available in the area.

Researchers excavating an ancient Neanderthal site in southern England found evidence not just of a hearth, but of its inhabitants bringing iron pyrite to the area specifically to enable them to light fires.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 7 days ago

Taylor Swift fires back with four-word message to critics who tell her to 'go away'

Taylor Swift responds to critics telling her to "give someone else a turn," saying "'I don't want to'" during candid "Late Show" interview with Stephen Colbert.

Fox News - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than we thought

Fire-cracked flint and heated sediments have been found at a disused clay pit in Suffolk

Independent UK - Science - 8 days ago

Michigan Fires Football Coach, Cites 'Inappropriate Relationship' With Staff Member

The stunning announcement said Sherrone Moore’s alleged conduct was a “clear violation of university policy.”

Huffington Post - Sports - 8 days ago

Oldest evidence of deliberate fire use found in England

Experts suggest humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, scientists say.

Aljazeera - Science - 8 days ago

Early adopters of 'zone zero' fared better in L.A. County fires, insurance-backed investigation finds

A new study found that in the Eaton and Palisades fires, homes that had already adopted proposed regulations on creating vegetation-free buffers were less likely to burn.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 8 days 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 - 12 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 - 14 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 - 16 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 - 22 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 - 22 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 - 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 - 2 months 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

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 - 4 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

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 - 6 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

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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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