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Edison’s Power Lines Were Under Strain 14 Hours Before Eaton Fire
New data suggests there were faults on Southern California Edison’s transmission lines early on Jan. 7 before the fire started that evening.The New York Times - 5d -
Fifteen detained after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59
Pyrotechnics during a concert sparked the blaze, causing mass panic in the crowd.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Flights resuming at Heathrow after power outage snarled global air travel
A fire at a power station knocked out electricity at London’s Heathrow Airport, forcing one of the world’s busiest airports to close. More than 100 flights that were in the air at the time were ...NBC News - 3d -
Oil tanker and cargo ship collide, causing fiery explosion
A Portuguese cargo ship carrying sodium cyanide hit a U.S. tanker loaded with military jet fuel off the coast of England, triggering multiple explosions, setting both vessels on fire and sending ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
American Airlines plane catches fire on tarmac of Denver airport after emergency landing
After an American Airlines plane with 178 people aboard made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport Thursday night, the aircraft caught fire on the tarmac, causing chaos as the ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
'We warned of power issues before Heathrow outage'
Business groups and a council say there were energy capacity problems before a fire near Heathrow.BBC News - 9h -
How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?
Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?BBC News - 3d -
Urgent investigation ordered into power outage that closed Heathrow Airport
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says there are lessons to be learned after substation fire led to major flight disruption on Friday.BBC News - 1d -
Multiple fires blast from manholes across US college after explosion on campus
A maintenance hole explosion at Texas Tech University caused evacuation orders and classes to be cancelled for the rest of the week.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump’s Plan to Discuss Ukraine’s Power Plants With Putin Prompts Questions
The call, scheduled for Tuesday, will be the first known conversation between the two leaders since Mr. Putin laid out numerous conditions for a cease-fire with Ukraine.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Flights Resume at Heathrow After Substation Fire Shut Down Airport
The blaze forced Britain’s largest airport to cancel or divert more than 1,000 flights on Friday and removed a linchpin of global air travel. Counterterrorism police were investigating the cause of ...The New York Times - 2d -
Flights Resume at Heathrow After Substation Fire Shut Down Airport
The blaze forced Britain’s largest airport to cancel or divert more than 1,000 flights on Friday and removed a linchpin of global air travel. Counterterrorism police were investigating the cause of ...The New York Times - 2d -
Two Democrats on US antitrust panel say they were ‘illegally fired’ by Trump
The administration has pledged to take greater control of federal regulators in a test of presidential powersFinancial Times - 6d -
Why was Heathrow airport slow to resume operations after substation fire?
Time spent switching power supply and rebooting systems raises doubts over resilience of Europe’s largest aviation hubFinancial Times - 1h -
London’s Heathrow airport closed all day after nearby fire cuts power
More than 1,000 flights and 16,000 homes affected by ‘significant’ outage at electrical substationFinancial Times - 4d -
National Grid chief says Heathrow had ‘enough power’ despite fire shutdown
Airlines raise questions about scale of flight disruption after substation blazeFinancial Times - 1d -
Heathrow closure: airport resumes some flights today and hopes for full Saturday service - live
First plane has landed since fire caused closure but people still told not to travel to the airport unless advised to do so by airline. Counter-terror police leading fire inquiry Tell us: have ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘Colossal failure’: what the papers say about the Heathrow airport shutdown
Chaos at Europe’s busiest airport caused by a substation fire dominates UK front pages on Saturday. The closure of Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, due to a fire at a nearby electrical ...The Guardian - 3d -
Texas Tech explosion forces early spring break
An explosion at a substation on the Texas Tech campus has caused power outages at the Texas Tech and the Health Sciences Center Wednesday evening, according to a TechAlert.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. markets slump as Trump dismisses economic fears
Aiming to boost the economy, U.S. President Donald Trump is firing off a salvo of policies and causing collateral damage within the country’s own borders.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
3/14: CBS Evening News Plus
NASA, SpaceX launch Starliner astronauts' replacement crew; Reporter’s notebook: Is Trump’s sweeping firings an abuse of power?CBS News - 6d -
Russian Energy Sites Burn as Kyiv and Moscow Trade Blame
As Russia and Ukraine prepare to discuss a possible cease-fire on power infrastructure, each side appears to be trying to portray the other as untrustworthy.The New York Times - 3d -
Heathrow’s shutdown fuels questions about UK’s infrastructure resilience
Within hours of a fire at a power substation, one of the world’s busiest airports was closed to all flightsFinancial Times - 3d -
Orange Alert: What Caused the Colors on This Snowy Owl?
Bird watchers along Lake Huron photographed the bird, which has been nicknamed Rusty and Creamsicle. But there is no consensus about what caused its unusual tint.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Massive dust storms cause fatal crashes in Texas
The mayor of Amarillo has declared a state of disaster after a massive dust storm caused multiple fatal crashes. The storms sparked apocalyptic scenes, including destructive winds knocking over ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Naples struck by 4.4-magnitude quake causing minor damage and light injuries
The southern Italian city of Naples was struck by a 4.4-magnitude quake early Thursday that caused only minor damageABC News - Mar. 13 -
Months after the Vivienne died, their cause of death sparks calls for ketamine awareness
The cause of death for the Vivienne, a 'Drag Race' alum and performer, has been revealed months after they died in January at age 32.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 17 -
Tough love and team bonding: Bompastor’s seamless Chelsea transition
League Cup final against Manchester City is a chance to continue their dominance despite change of manager. What happens when a leader departs a sporting dynasty? How can the transfer of power ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
UNLV fires coach Kevin Kruger, one of the program’s links to its glory-day past
Kruger went 76-55 in four seasons and failed to lead the Rebels to the NCAA Tournament. The program, once one of college basketball’s national powers, hasn’t been a part of March Madness since 2013.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
National Grid boss says Heathrow could have stayed open despite substation fire
Two other substations available to supply airport with electricity, according to chief executive John Pettigrew. There was enough power for Heathrow to remain open during the entire period it was ...The Guardian - 1d -
WATCH: Container ship collides with anchored US oil tanker sparking inferno
A cargo ship collided with an anchored U.S. tanker carrying jet fuel off the east coast of England in the North Sea on Monday, causing a massive fire and fuel spill, officials said.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Montpellier Ligue 1 clash abandoned after crowd trouble
The French Ligue 1 clash between relegation battlers Montpellier and Saint-Etienne on Sunday was abandoned in the second half after flares were thrown by supporters, briefly causing a fire to break ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores: Police
The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a resident making s'mores, police said.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Jan Blachowicz before UFC Fight Night 255: 'I've still got the fire inside me'
LONDON – Jan Blachowicz plans on reminding everyone of his legendary Polish power at UFC Fight Night 255. Blachowicz (29-10-1 MMA, 12-7-1 UFC) meets rising contender Carlos Ulberg (12-1 MMA, 7-1 ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Putin says he's open to ceasefire, but wants to eliminate 'causes of this crisis'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is open to a 30-day ceasefire, as proposed by the U.S., but suggested vague terms for his support, including wanting to eliminate the root “causes of this ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Boeing whistleblower’s family claims company’s conduct caused his suicide
Lawsuit alleges US plane maker’s treatment of John Barnett caused his death after he raised safety concerns. The family of a whistleblower at Boeing who killed himself last year is suing the US ...The Guardian - 3d -
A meat allergy caused by ticks may be popping up in new parts of the U.S.
Alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy caused by a bite from the lone star tick, may also be triggered by the deer tick and the western black-legged tick.NBC News - 3d -
New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed
An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, though the virus has not been confirmed as the causeABC News - Mar. 6 -
U.N. Helicopter Attacked as South Sudan Teeters on Brink
The aircraft came under fire as it tried to rescue wounded soldiers, the United Nations said. The attack came amid fears that a critical power-sharing deal was at risk of collapse, risking all-out ...The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics
As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.NBC News - Mar. 8
