The Carolinas are under siege from wildfires. In South Carolina, the governor has called a state of emergency. The Table Rock Fire, which started on Friday, is spreading rapidly in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The governor's emergency declaration is a call to action. It allows for quick mobilizatio
A woman who had been on the run for over a month was finally caught in Mexico. Yolanda Marodi, 53, was taken into custody at a hotel in Mexicali, close to the U. S. border. She was then transferred to U. S. marshals in San Diego. Her arrest came after the murder of her wife, Rebecca Marodi, a captai
A tense situation unfolded recently when rockets were launched from Lebanon into Israel. This event broke a shaky peace that had been in place since last November. Israel responded with air strikes, targeting sites linked to Hezbollah, a powerful militia group in Lebanon. The strikes hit rocket laun
A fire near Heathrow Airport in London caused a major power outage, leading to significant disruptions in air travel. The incident, which occurred late on Thursday night, affected hundreds of thousands of passengers and highlighted vulnerabilities in the UK's critical infrastructure. The fire starte
The Midlands is gearing up for a fantastic weekend, but outdoor enthusiasts need to be mindful of a statewide burn ban. This restriction, put in place by the South Carolina Forestry Commission, aims to curb the risk of wildfires due to the current dry conditions. The ban, effective from Fri
Southern Colorado is bracing for a mix of weather conditions over the next few days. The weekend will kick off with a warm-up, but it won't be all sunshine and roses. The night before the weekend starts, temperatures will dip. The I-25 corridor and Eastern Plains will see lows in the 20s to 30s
A major power outage caused by a fire at a substation near Heathrow Airport led to widespread flight disruptions. The incident, which started late Thursday, forced the airport to shut down completely, affecting thousands of passengers and flights. The fire, which involved a transformer containing a
Spring Festival celebrations in China are known for their vibrant fireworks displays. However, these displays come with a cost to air quality. In Shandong Province, fireworks have significantly impacted air quality over the past three years. The study looked at how fireworks affected the air during
Car fires are a serious issue, and one of the main culprits is oil leaking from the engine onto hot surfaces. The way this oil burns and the shape of the flames can make a big difference in how quickly a fire spreads. So, it is crucial to understand how and when this oil ignites. This is where the r
A recent court case sparked controversy when a judge took a unique approach to express his disagreement. In a bold move, a judge from the U. S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit released a video of himself taking apart several guns. This was not just a casual demonstration. It was a direct cha
