Flash flooding closes bridges and puts water service at risk near Georgia-Tennessee border
Heavy rain produced life-threatening flooding in McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee, prompting rescues, evacuations and shelter operations.
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UK Cyber Chief Warns AI Could Put Critical Infrastructure at Risk by 2028
The head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre warned that criminals and states could use artificial intelligence to scale attacks against critical infrastructure by...
Refrigeration attacks disrupt supermarkets across Europe as stores isolate affected systems
More than 115 supermarkets and other food retailers across several European countries have reported refrigeration disruptions after attackers changed freezer and cooling-system settings.
Drone reports disrupt Jersey Airport for a second evening
Jersey Airport reported further drone activity near the airfield on October 31, disrupting four flights after three aircraft were diverted the previous evening.
Three killed in helicopter collision near McMinnville airport as federal investigation begins
Three people were killed when two helicopters collided near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon, officials said.
UK retailers report surge in emergency supplies after 72-hour preparedness advice
Retailers in the UK are reporting higher sales of bottled water, tinned food, torches and wind-up radios after the government urged households to prepare for...
Life Flight Network orders five helicopters for emergency medical missions
Life Flight Network has ordered five Airbus H135 helicopters for critical-care transport across Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana.
Border wall reroute could shift construction into Santa Ana refuge
Federal officials are considering moving a planned 2.8-mile border wall into South Texas’ Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge after a legal dispute over access to...
Flood watch issued as Four Corners communities assess damage and power outages
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch across much of the Four Corners on Sunday as communities in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona...
Flood watch covers Four Corners as outages and bridge closure persist
A National Weather Service flood watch covers much of the Four Corners after days of rain caused evacuations and water rescues.
Taiz water supplies reach crisis levels as siege restricts wells and deliveries
Water access in Yemen’s Taiz has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, with fuel shortages, restricted wells and blocked delivery trucks leaving more than 1 million...
Four Corners flooding prompts evacuations, rescues and emergency declarations
Flooding across parts of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona has forced evacuations, damaged homes and infrastructure, and prompted emergency declarations.
Severe storms and flash-flood risk forecast across eastern Australia
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding across parts of Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and...
Flood rescues and evacuations reported across New Mexico and Colorado
Flooding in the Four Corners region prompted rooftop rescues, evacuation orders and warnings to shelter in place Friday as rivers rose and roads became impassable....
Portland Bull Run filtration plant now expected to operate in 2029
Portland’s planned Bull Run water filtration plant is about 40% complete and is now expected to become operational in 2029, after delays pushed back its...
At least five dead as flooding disrupts eastern Spain and Ibiza
Severe flooding in Valencia and Alicante has left at least five people dead, with hundreds rescued and thousands evacuated.
FEMA denies individual disaster aid for Texans hit by July floods
FEMA has denied Texas’ request for individual assistance after July flooding damaged homes in Uvalde and Kerr counties.
Texas Senate poll puts cost pressures at center as candidates target energy bills
A new CBS News/YouGov survey finds Texas’ Senate contest essentially tied, with cost of living the leading concern for voters.
Deadly CFB Wainwright fire triggers large-scale medical and emergency response in Alberta
Four Canadian service members were killed and dozens injured after a rapidly spreading grass fire reached a live-fire training area at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright...
BBC report details synthetic-drug mixtures complicating overdose risks in Chicago and Ohio
BBC reporting published October 18 describes fentanyl being mixed with synthetic animal tranquillisers including xylazine and medetomidine, substances that can complicate overdose incidents.
Four killed in Bend elementary school shooting; bystander fatally shoots teenage suspect
Three children and a teacher were killed Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, police said.
France tests military flight operations at Pau and Dinard civilian airports
France’s Air and Space Force operated Rafale fighters and Casa transport aircraft from civilian airports during a September–October exercise.
Taiwan Coast Guard receives first V-BAT aircraft for ship-based maritime patrols
Shield AI says it has delivered the first V-BAT uncrewed aircraft to Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration, with 12 aircraft planned over the coming months.