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Fires reported in Utah, Texas cities
Weather
— 4d
Amarillo firefighters contained a fire at the former Guyon Saunders building, which was unoccupied; no injuries were reported, and the fire marshal is investigating. In a separate incident, crews extinguished a house fire near Southwest 2nd Avenue and South Mississippi Street; the home was empty and no injuries were reported.
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Vacant Homes Catch Fire Across Cities
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Fires broke out at vacant or abandoned homes in Knoxville, Syracuse and Fort Wayne, prompting road closures and, in Syracuse, firefighters to battle from outside after dangerous conditions and partial collapse. A separate fire at a Columbia mobile home was brought under control, with the cause and any injuries still unknown.
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Missing Yuba City Teen Rescued From Burning Crash
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A missing 17-year-old from Yuba City was rescued with minor to moderate injuries after the Texas man she had been communicating with allegedly fled police and drove their car off a cliff near Bakersfield; the vehicle caught fire, and officers rescued both occupants. Cameron Childers was arrested and faces kidnapping and other charges, while authorities say he also had pending Texas charges involving child sexual abuse material; the allegations have not been proven in court.
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Restaurants Reopen; Others Plan Return
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Several restaurants and a pub are reopening or preparing to reopen after closures caused by fires, health-code violations or other disruptions. The updates include rebuilt and remodeled restaurants in North Carolina and Kentucky, a Kansas City steakhouse still repairing fire-related water damage, and a Northampton pub announcing its return.
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Anthropic’s AI Sent Police A False Report Of A Homicide
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 2h
Cities Propose 2027 Budgets With Spending Shifts
Politics
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Cities are advancing proposed 2027 budgets amid differing financial pressures: Beaver Dam’s $25.26 million plan funds an additional police officer and infrastructure while accounting for higher labor costs and utility-rate increases, while Evanston previewed proposed tax hikes and spending shifts. Colorado Springs, buoyed by stronger-than-expected sales-tax revenue, proposes restoring furlough-affected pay and park-bathroom funding while increasing support for police, fire services and pothole repairs; its budget remains subject to council approval.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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States Sue EPA Over Power Plant Emissions Repeal
Politics
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Twenty-one states and several cities are suing the EPA over its repeal of greenhouse-gas limits for coal- and gas-fired power plants, arguing the rollback threatens public health and the climate; the agency says the change will reduce costs and aid energy producers. Separately, property owners and environmental advocates are challenging Pennsylvania planning-code provisions amid a proposed Muncy Township data center project, arguing the rules conflict with constitutional environmental and other rights.
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Carbon Monoxide Incidents Prompt Evacuations in Three Cities
Environment
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Seattle firefighters evacuated all three floors of an apartment building after finding dangerous carbon monoxide levels caused by a gas-powered pressure washer running in the basement. In Millcreek, Utah, residents of the Glenwood Apartments were evacuated as a precaution while crews investigated a separate carbon monoxide incident.
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Fremont Rejects Volunteer Firefighter Over Homeschool Diploma
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— Sep 18, 2026
A 22-year-old Nebraska volunteer firefighter and state EMT, Andrew Coates, was rejected by the Fremont Fire Department because his high school diploma came from homeschooling, which Nebraska treats as unaccredited. The city had initially required a high school diploma and later specified accreditation; Coates drew public support, appealed to the Civil Service Commission—which cannot overturn city policy—and he hopes another department will hire him recognizing his qualifications.
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School fire in rebel-held Bukavu kills at least 17
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— Sep 10, 2026
A fire at a school in Bukavu, a city held by Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebels, killed at least 17 people including children, with hospitals reporting over 50 students admitted and 14 later dying; the cause is not yet known and the death toll is subject to confirmation. The incident highlights the dangers facing civilians in rebel-controlled areas and ongoing unsafe conditions.
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Character skills beat test scores for lifelong success
GED holders match college-bound graduates on cognitive tests yet land near dropouts on earnings and marriage, which is why Tough puts grit and self-control ahead of IQ.
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Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Assault on Moscow
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— Sep 17, 2026
A series of Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian cities, destroying shopping centers and damaging commercial facilities, with fires in Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia, and the Kyiv region and multiple reports of injuries or casualties as rescue services work to assess damage. Civilians, including children near skateparks, were reported as witnesses or victims, and authorities warned that the situation remains dangerous with ongoing alerts and follow-up strikes anticipated.
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Fulham Earn First Premier League Point in Anfield Draw
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— Sep 12, 2026
Fulham salvaged a goalless draw at Anfield under Alvaro Arbeloa, capitalizing on Liverpool’s slow start while themselves failing to convert chances for a first Premier League win. Across the weekend, Hull City upset Chelsea with a 2-2 result that showcased their attacking threat, while Liverpool’s new attacking additions struggled to fire as Fulham secured a first point and left questions for Jurgen Klopp on the Reds’ potency.
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Maya Lindstrom
Klopp needs answers fast after those new attackers failed to threaten in what should have been an easy home game.
Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Hong Kong court convicts Wall Street Journal publisher of blocking reporter union role
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— Sep 10, 2026
A Hong Kong court convicted Dow Jones Publishing Co (Asia) Inc, publisher of The Wall Street Journal, of deterring reporter Selina Cheng from taking a leadership role in the city’s press union, while acquitting it of unlawfully firing her. The ruling highlights ongoing concerns about press freedom in Hong Kong amid pressures on the media landscape and union activity.
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Rachel Meyers
The court rightly punished the interference with union duties, but acquitting on the firing leaves too many questions about how reporters are treated.
Texas Guard F-16 Crashes Near Traverse City
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— Sep 17, 2026
Pilot ejected safely before a Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed near Traverse City on Sept. 17, 2026; witnesses reported a big fireball and ongoing explosions.
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Maya Lindstrom
Glad the pilot got out okay, but closing that road and sheltering folks sounds like the smart move until they check the site.
Utah Firefighter Dies in 700-Foot BASE Jump
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— Sep 28, 2026
Gabe Reilly, a 27-year-old Salt Lake City firefighter, died during a BASE jump in northern Utah after his wingsuit failed to generate enough lift, causing him to hit the ground at high speed. The fatal accident occurred at a popular jumping site and follows other recent BASE-jumping deaths in Utah.
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California Hides Identity Of ‘High-Ranking’ Cop Who Abused ‘Confidential’ State Database
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 2h
Government Reparations Task Force Leader Fired After Being Arrested at City Hall
Reporting
— May 26, 2023
A city of Boston worker tasked with leading a far-left Reparations Task Force has been arrested — inside City Hall — and fired from his position. Boston police officers were called to the city headquarters on Thursday…
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What were you actually built to do?
Quizie
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Not the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.
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Palisades Fire Lawsuit Advances, City and State Could Face Billions in Liability
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— Feb 11, 2026
A landmark lawsuit accusing California and the City of Los Angeles of mishandling the Lachman Fire, which ignited the deadly Palisades Fire, is now officially moving forward in court. According to the New York Post …
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Mamdani Appoints Retired Lesbian As NYC Fire Commissioner
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— Dec 23, 2025
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani tapped retired New York City Fire Department (FDNY) veteran Lillian Bonsignore on Tuesday to lead the nation’s largest fire department. Bonsignore will become the department’s…
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Eric Adams Defends Firing Firefighter who Died of Heart Attack, Leaving Family in Financial Hole – ‘That’s Just Life’
Reporting
— May 2, 2024
New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended the firing of a member of his city’s fire department who died shortly after and whose family is now struggling financially. The firefighter was one of 10 who were let go, so that…
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FDNY Head Resigns Amid Mamdani Win
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— Nov 6, 2025
New York City Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker submitted his resignation on Wednesday, just one day after Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral race. The New York City Fire Department confirmed his upcoming departure, which…
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Reports: Katie Zacharia Selected as Next White House Press Secretary
White House official: Trump 'has offered Katie Zacharia the position' as press secretary. She left DHS after six weeks; Leavitt, her predecessor, joined Fox News.
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Blue State Supreme Court Delivers Massive Victory for Terminated Unvaccinated Employees
Reporting
— Oct 26, 2022
The city of New York fired employees who refused to be vaccinated for COVID, but on Monday the New York Supreme Court ruled that the city had to rehire and pay back wages to the employees fired over the vaccine mandate…
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A Deadly Crisis: Electric Bikes Wreak Havoc in NYC as City Faces Fires, Deaths
Reporting
— Jun 26, 2023
A new crisis is hitting New York City as batteries that power e-bikes are becoming a growing danger. Fires due to lithium-ion batteries that power electric bikes have killed 13 people so far this year in New York City…
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NYC Fire Commissioner Resigns Following Zohran Mamdani’s Election as Mayor
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— Nov 5, 2025
New York City Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker announced Wednesday that he will step down from his post next month, just one day after Zohran Mamdani was elected as the city’s next mayor. According to Fox News , Tucker…
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‘I Warned, I Rang The Bell’: LA Fire Chief Details How ‘Devastating’ Cuts Led To ‘Horrific’ Wildfire
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— Jan 11, 2025
Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeared on CNN Friday and said that city officials’ decisions hindered her department’s ability to combat the massive wildfires that have caused catastrophic damage. During…
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Pride Flag Hanging Outside of New York City Restaurant Set on Fire
Reporting
— Feb 20, 2023
An individual set a pride flag hanging outside of a restaurant on fire. New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher (D) posted a video of the incident on Twitter with the caption, “Hate in SoHo: Last night this person…
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Seattle Refuses To Learn Its Lesson On Petty Crime
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 3h
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