Cellphone battery sparks fire, evacuations on Southwest flight at DIA

Everyone on board a Southwest Airlines flight at Denver International Airport was evacuated safely Friday morning after a cellphone battery ignited.

Oakland Hills fire in California damages 2 homes, sparks evacuations

A five-alarm brush fire in Oakland, California, sparked evacuation orders as it burned two homes on Friday.

Qantas flight makes emergency landing at Sydney airport after engine failure, sparking grass fire near runway

A passenger onboard QF520 to Brisbane says it was ‘a real struggle to get airborne and it was clear to everyone … that something was badly wrong’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

California Mountain fire destroys homes, forces evacuations

Millions in Southern California are under red flag warnings as high winds fuel the flames of the Mountain Fire. NBC News' Morgan Chesky details the damage as the fire has grown to more than 14,000 ...

Buildings destroyed after huge town centre fire

More than 100 firefighters have been involved in tackling the blaze in Abergavenny.

How Can You Stop Batteries From Catching Fire? Perhaps by Adding Some Water

Governments and investors are pouring money into the search for batteries that are difficult, or impossible, to set on fire.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Fire in Oakland Hills Prompts Evacuations Under Gusty Conditions

Firefighters in Northern California were responding to a blaze that burned two homes and 15 acres.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

A fast-moving brush fire prompted evacuations in Oakland Hills, California

A large brush fire threatened homes in the Oakland hills in California and sparked evacuations of hundreds of residents amid extremely dry and gusty conditions.

Hundreds evacuated in Oakland after California brush fire grows out of control

Residents told to flee as firefighters battle blaze, with two homes burned and several others damaged. A fast-moving fire fed by strong winds burned two homes on Friday and damaged several others ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Eye Opener: Neighborhood evacuated after brush fire breaks out

A fast-moving brush fire triggered the evacuation of a neighborhood in Oakland, California. Meanwhile, a massive power outage in Cuba has left millions of people in the dark. All that and all that ...

Rapidly Moving Brush Fire in California Burns Homes and Prompts Evacuations

Firefighters were working to contain fires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties amid dangerous weather conditions.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Evacuations forced, homes destroyed in Southern California by Mountain Fire

Gusty winds in areas north of Los Angeles have exacerbated the Mountain Fire that's so far destroyed more than 14,000 acres and dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.

Mountain Fire in Ventura County Destroys Homes and Forces Thousands to Evacuate

The fast-moving Mountain fire forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed neighborhoods in the hilly communities of Ventura County. “We figured we were trapped,” one resident said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Thousands told to evacuate as fast-moving Mountain Fire explodes in Southern California

Over 130 homes have been destroyed in a wind-fueled wildfire in Southern California that has grown to over 20,000 acres, officials said Thursday as firefighters continued to try to control the ...

Massive fires in both U.S coasts force evacuations, destroy homes

Brush fires in New Jersey's Palisades area spread smoke across the Hudson River. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has the latest. In the West, California's Mountain Fire is still roaring after ...

Israel Calls for New Lebanon Evacuations as Cease-Fire Talks Ramp Up

The widespread orders across southern Lebanon came amid what appeared to be intensifying efforts to reach a cease-fire.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

North Korea fires banned missile in longest flight yet

The test shows that Pyongyang is building weapons that "fire farther and higher", Seoul says.

Mystery fires were Russian 'test runs' to target cargo flights to US

The attacks targeted couriers in Poland, Germany and the UK, Polish prosecutors say.

Fire burns hillside homes in Oakland amid day of high winds; residents evacuated

A fast-moving vegetation fire broke out Friday afternoon in the hills of Oakland, California, burning at least two homes before firefighters were able to stop forward progress hours after the ...

Row erupts over plan to charge €5 to enter fire-hit Notre Dame

Catholic church condemns idea of charging entrance fee when rebuilt cathedral reopens in December after five years. Weeks before its scheduled grand reopening after a devastating fire, Notre Dame ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Jason Kelce apologizes for cellphone incident

Jason Kelce apologized during ESPN's "Monday Night Football" pregame show for grabbing the phone of an unruly fan and spiking it to the ground before the Ohio State-Penn State game Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Rúben Dias after Man City slump: 'Please doubt us'

Manchester City defender Rúben Dias has implored anyone daring enough to write off his side's chances at winning the Premier League title this season to do so, saying it only adds to their motivation.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Southwest Airlines Settles Boardroom Fight

Southwest will add five board members as a concession.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland

More states are looking to ban phones during class.

Southwest Strikes a Truce With the Activist Hedge Fund Elliott

The airline will appoint six new directors to its board, avoiding a proxy fight with the activist investor Elliott Investment Management, one of its largest shareholders.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

Southwest Offers Buyouts and Blames Boeing for Job Cuts

The embattled carrier will lay off airport workers in several locations as it cuts flights due to a shortage for Boeing 737 aircraft.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

How Europe’s battery champion descended into crisis

Insiders say Northvolt, Europe’s best-funded start-up, has been beset by problems from the start

Business - Financial Times - October 17

How to Remove and Replace Your AirTag’s Battery

Is your Apple AirTag running low on power? Here’s how to replace that battery and get back to tracking.

Tech - Wired - October 18

iPhone 16 Plus review: Apple’s battery beast

Enlarged iPhone gains two new buttons, faster chip and better camera, while lasting a long time on a charge. Apple’s iPhone 16 Plus takes the regular iPhone and adds two things: a much bigger ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Will new battery-powered trains replace diesel, and are they safe?

Manufacturers see lithium power as the future of rail travel in the UK - but the trains could pose unique challenges.

Why Elon Musk’s Plan to Reinvent EV Batteries Was Dissed by a Chinese Battery Leader

Inside Tesla a team has been feverishly working to reinvent the power cells that make EVs work. The founder of the world’s biggest battery maker said the effort was doomed to fail.

Business - Inc. - 9 hours ago

Chinese hackers believed to have targeted Trump, Vance cellphones: Sources

Chinese hackers believed to have targeted Trump, Vance cell phones, according to reports.

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