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Riverhead man struck by BMW suffers serious injuries, police say
2+ min ago (172+ words) A pedestrian'was seriously injured after he was struck by a car while in the roadway Thursday evening, Riverhead police said. Around 7:30 p.m., the driver of a 2000 BMW sedan was driving on County Road 58'near Carls Place in Riverhead when he struck…...
Water main break in Walnut Creek closes lanes on key commute bypass road
12+ min ago (155+ words) WALNUT CREEK " A water main broke Thursday, forcing the closure of lanes in both directions on a busy commute bypass road into Friday and leaving some residents without water, authorities said. East Bay Municipal Utility District crews are expected to…...
Raging Patagonia wildfires force evacuation of thousands of tourists
13+ min ago (121+ words) Wildfires rage out of control in Patagonia as thousands of tourists evacuated AP Raging Patagonia wildfires force evacuation of thousands of tourists - Wildfires have been raging through Patagonia since Monday, 5 January, leading to the evacuation of at least 3,000 tourists. - The…...
Storm Goretti lashes reporter with strong winds as she clings to rail
15+ min ago (149+ words) Storm Goretti lashes journalist with strong winds as presenter clings to rail Credit: Good Morning Britain Storm Goretti lashes reporter with strong winds as she clings to rail - ITV journalist Sangita Lal was forced to cling to a rail during…...
Vision Zero report shows fewer crashes in Charlotte, but fatal crashes continue to rise
25+ min ago (428+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " A new Vision Zero report for 2025 shows mixed progress on Charlotte's streets, with total crashes declining last year while severe and fatal crashes increased, raising new concerns among safety advocates and city leaders. According to the report released this…...
Sarasota, FL – Crash with Injuries at Central Sarasota Pkwy and Potter Park Dr
26+ min ago (172+ words) Sarasota, FL (January 9, 2026) " A crash resulting in injuries occurred Friday afternoon at the intersection of Central Sarasota Pkwy and Potter Park Dr, prompting an emergency response from Sarasota County Fire Department crews. The incident took place at approximately 12:37 p.m. Medics responded…...
State of disaster declared in parts of Victoria
30+ min ago (59+ words) A state of disaster has been called in parts of Victoria as hundreds of firefighters continue to battle out-of-control conditions statewide. A state of disaster has been called in parts of Victoria as hundreds of firefighters continue to battle out-of-control…...
Suspected Shark Attack Claims Life of Minnesota Woman
31+ min ago (159+ words) St. Croix, U.S Virgin Islands (KROC-AM News) - A suspected shark attack is being blamed for the death of a Minnesota woman in the Caribbean. A statement issued by the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department indicates emergency personnel were alerted by 911 callers…...
Small explosion at a northeast-side home caused by after-market batteries, SAFD says
32+ min ago (246+ words) SAN ANTONIO " Two people suffered minor injured during a "small explosion" caused by an after-market lithium-ion battery at a house on the northeast side Friday, according to the San Antonio Fire Department." The explosion happened in the 7500 block of Spanish…...
Abandoned cars leave Peak District pass near Castleton blocked
34+ min ago (355+ words) Abandoned vehicles have forced the closure of a snowy stretch of road in the Peak District in Derbyshire. A number of the county's highest roads were closed to traffic on Thursday night ahead of Storm Goretti's arrival, but Winnats Pass…...