Weather & Disasters
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia killing at least 47 people, injuring over 100, and displacing thousands. Rescue teams search through collapsed buildings and landslide debris across six regencies on Flores island.
Voice Command Saves Trapped Fisherman as Boulder Pins Him Under Rising Tide
A 28-year-old fisherman trapped under a boulder in Oregon used Siri to call 911 as rising tide threatened his life, leading to a successful rescue.
HighMadeira manifesta solidariedade com Venezuela após sismos que causam dezenas de mortos
Dois sismos de magnitude 7,2 e 7,5 atingiram a Venezuela, causando pelo menos 32 mortos e 700 feridos. O Governo Regional da Madeira manifestou solidariedade c…
HighNepal intensifies rescue operations for hundreds trapped in tunnels
Nepal is intensifying rescue efforts to reach hundreds of people trapped in tunnels. The operation represents a major emergency response to a significant under…
MediumStranded humpback whale 'Timmy' transported to sea after weeks on German coast
A humpback whale named Timmy, stranded on a German coast for weeks, has been loaded onto a barge and transported toward the North Sea in a rescue operation des…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 6,3 atinge costa de Honshu em sequência de tremores
Terremoto de magnitude 6,3 atingiu a costa leste de Honshu no Japão em sequência de tremores, com profundidade de 22 km e sem relatos imediatos de grandes dano…
HighCebu Pacific joins Airlink's global disaster response network
Cebu Pacific has partnered with Airlink, a global nonprofit, to provide airlift and logistics support for disaster relief across Asia-Pacific, joining 50+ airl…
HighActive Caribbean Volcano May Be Forging Valuable Metal Deposits Underground
Researchers have discovered that an active Caribbean volcano may be generating valuable metal deposits deep underground through geological processes, revealing…
MediumKerala tourists narrowly escape Nepal flash floods, safe in Pokhara
A 14-member tour group from Kottayam, Kerala safely escaped devastating flash floods in Nepal after being stranded for seven hours due to landslide threats whi…
HighPowerful back-to-back earthquakes kill at least 164 in Venezuela
Two major back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela's capital Wednesday, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971, with the death toll expected to rise as…
HighFrance evacuates Cap Ferret as Spain, France battle merged wildfires; 80,000 flee
Over 80,000 people have fled devastating wildfires across France and Spain, with authorities declaring national emergencies and activating EU civil protection…
HighGrocery Manager's Heroic Dash Saves Toddler From Traffic in Mexico
A grocery store manager in Puebla, Mexico dashed into traffic to save a toddler from an oncoming SUV, with video of the rescue making him a local hero.
HighTerremoto de magnitude 5,3 atinge nordeste do Equador e deixa ferido
Terremoto de magnitude 5,3 sacudiu o nordeste do Equador na madrugada de domingo, deixando uma pessoa ferida e sendo sentido em 20 municípios, incluindo Quito.
HighEquipes buscam desaparecidos após terremoto de 7,8 nas Filipinas que deixa 46 mortos
Terremoto de magnitude 7,8 nas Filipinas causa pelo menos 46 mortes, com equipes de emergência buscando desaparecidos entre os escombros de edifícios colapsado…
HighVenezuelan girl survives 30+ hours under quake rubble on ketchup and cheese
A 12-year-old girl in Venezuela was rescued after 30+ hours trapped under earthquake rubble, surviving on ketchup and cheese with only minor injuries amid thou…
HighVenezuela declara emergência após terremotos de 7,5; há vítimas confirmadas
Dois terremotos de magnitude 7,2 e 7,5 atingiram a Venezuela, causando destruição e vítimas fatais. O governo declarou estado de emergência imediato, com estim…
HighItalian divers lacked safety equipment in Maldives cave tragedy
Four Italian divers died in a Maldives cave accident after entering without proper safety equipment like guide ropes, according to rescuers who recovered their…
High8 muertos y 7 desaparecidos tras hundimiento de embarcación en República Dominicana
A homemade vessel capsized off the Dominican Republic early Saturday with approximately 25 people aboard headed to Puerto Rico, resulting in 8 confirmed deaths…
HighNigerian forces rescue 308 abduction victims in northern states
Nigerian security forces rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks across Niger and Kwara states, as kidnapping-for-ransom by armed groups continues to p…
HighSismo de 5,1 graus abala San Juan e Mendoza na Argentina
Tremor de magnitude 5,1 atingiu as províncias de San Juan e Mendoza na Argentina na manhã de quinta-feira, com epicentro a 90 km de San Juan e profundidade de…
HighParty Boat Captain Details Rescue of 12 Near Liberty Island as Federal Probe Continues
A hot tub party boat capsized near Liberty Island, resulting in the deaths of a mother and daughter while 12 passengers were rescued. The incident is under fed…
HighVideo captures first responders heroically battling Florida motel inferno
Video footage captures firefighters and first responders heroically rescuing people from a flame-engulfed Florida motel over the weekend, with interviews from…
HighCrocodile suspected of killing Brazilian businessman captured in South Africa
A crocodile suspected of devouring a missing Brazilian businessman in South Africa has been captured and killed. Human remains were recovered from the reptile'…
MediumFour more Laos gold miners rescued from flooded cave as water levels recede
Four gold miners trapped in a flooded Laos cave for over a week have been rescued as water levels receded. Two miners remain missing in the cave system.
HighIndonesian rescuers battle weather to find 129 missing after ship capsizes
Indonesian rescuers are working to right a capsized ship and search for 129 missing people, though adverse weather conditions are hampering rescue efforts.
HighIndonesia quake kills 51, triggers mass evacuations as roads collapse
A powerful earthquake in Indonesia has killed at least 51 people and forced thousands to evacuate, with damaged infrastructure cutting off road access to affec…
HighTimmy the Humpback Whale Successfully Rescued After Weeks-Long Effort
Timmy, a humpback whale that captured global attention while stranded, has been successfully rescued after a weeks-long coordinated effort by marine rescue tea…
HighSupervolcano Quietly Recharging After Shaking Earth
A supervolcano responsible for a major historical eruption is showing signs of recharging magma chambers, raising questions about future volcanic activity and…
MediumFishing boat sinks off South Korea; 2 dead, 12 missing
A fishing boat with 27 crew members capsized and sank off South Korea's Jeju island Friday, leaving at least 2 dead and 12 missing despite rescue efforts by ne…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 7,0 atinge costa sul do Peru sem deixar mortos
Um terremoto de magnitude 7,0 atingiu a costa do Peru na madrugada de sexta-feira, causando ferimentos leves e danos materiais, mas sem mortes registradas segu…
HighSeven more beluga whales arrive in Texas as international rescue effort expands
SeaWorld San Antonio received seven more beluga whales Tuesday as part of an ongoing international effort to relocate dozens of mammals from the shuttered Cana…
HighFather and two daughters killed in Nebraska biofuel plant explosion
A father and his two young daughters died when a dust explosion destroyed a Nebraska biofuel plant where he worked, with the girls waiting in the break room. T…
HighThousands ordered to evacuate as multiple wildfires threaten Spokane
Multiple wildfires in and around Spokane, Washington have triggered Level 3 evacuation orders affecting thousands of residents, with authorities urging immedia…
HighTour de France rider hospitalized after crashing into braking support vehicle
Colombian cyclist Einer Rubio crashed into a braking support vehicle on Alpe d'Huez during Tour de France Stage 19 after a spectator fell in front of the car,…
HighFive freed from flooded Laos cave as rescuers search for two others
Five people trapped in a flooded Laos cave for over a week have been freed, with some survivors managing to escape themselves despite ongoing search efforts fo…
HighNYT Strands #915 Hints and Answers for Sept. 4
CNET provides hints and answers for NYT Strands puzzle #915, themed around rescue and heroism with answers like BRAVE, FEARLESS, and the spangram HEROES.
HighThree years after Morocco earthquake, reconstruction stalls for thousands of excluded victims
Three years after Morocco's 2023 earthquake killed 2,900+ people, reconstruction progress is uneven with some survivors housed while others remain in tents due…
HighDog Rescue Hires Cat to Screen Adoptable Pups for Feline Compatibility
Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco employs a cat to assess whether adoptable senior dogs can coexist with felines, improving adoption compatibility.
HighVehicle fire closes A31 as crews battle blaze spreading into New Forest
A vehicle fire on the A31 near Ringwood has spread to heathland, prompting closure of the main road in both directions. Emergency services deployed 26 fire eng…
HighDescobertos 73 gigantes submarinos semelhantes ao Hunga Tonga
Investigadores identificaram 73 grandes caldeiras vulcânicas submarinas até agora desconhecidas, aumentando em 150% o número destas estruturas. A descoberta se…
HighRenowned climber Nirmal Purja and three others found dead after Pakistan avalanche
Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja and three fellow climbers were killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Their bodies were recovered after rescue operat…
HighDozens feared trapped after nine-storey building collapses in Philippines
A nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, Philippines, with dozens feared trapped. Eight people were rescued and search operations a…
HighSix more bodies recovered from Washington paper mill chemical tank disaster
Six more bodies recovered from a chemical tank rupture at a Washington paper mill that killed 11 workers. The tank held 900,000 gallons of white liquor used in…
HighSeven people trapped in flooded Laos cave for nearly a week as rescue efforts intensify
Seven people remain trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for nearly a week following heavy flooding, with rescue teams struggling to access the narrow tunnels and…
HighOvernight rescue continues for distressed vessel with five aboard off Plymouth
A vessel with five people on board is in distress off Plymouth in the English Channel. Rescue efforts involving helicopters, planes, lifeboats and civilian ves…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 5,6 atinge região na fronteira entre Peru e Brasil
Um terremoto de magnitude 5,6 foi registrado próximo à fronteira entre Peru e Brasil na região amazônica, com tremores sentidos em cidades brasileiras como Mar…
HighAmateur yachtsman dies after shark attack in New Caledonia
A 57-year-old amateur yachtsman died after being bitten by a four-meter shark while swimming near his moored boat off Maitre islet in New Caledonia on Sunday.
HighFMI recomenda ajuste fiscal de 3 pontos do PIB para estabilizar economia brasileira
O FMI divulgou simulações mostrando que um pacote de consolidação fiscal de 3 pontos percentuais do PIB, executado em cinco anos, levaria o Brasil a um equilíb…
HighJogador argentino relata família desaparecida após terremotos na Venezuela
O jogador de futebol argentino Lucas Trejo relata que sua família desapareceu após terremotos de magnitude 7,5 e 7,2 que atingiram a Venezuela, com o edifício…
HighBC reduz Selic para 14,25% e reforça alerta sobre impactos da política fiscal
O Banco Central reduziu a taxa Selic para 14,25% ao ano, mantendo queda de 0,25 ponto, mas alertou sobre impactos da política fiscal doméstica na inflação e na…
HighStructural failure forces evacuation of Midtown Manhattan construction site
An unstable 37-story building under conversion to luxury apartments in Midtown Manhattan forced evacuations and street closures after structural damage was dis…
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