UK: Large Fire Breaks Out At Manor Social Club In Sheffield

A large fire broke out at the former Manor Social Club in Sheffield on Sunday evening, December 8. No injuries were reported, but road closures were in place around the scene.

US: Wildfire Rages In Northampton County, PA, Causing Road Closures 2

A wildfire broke out on Blue Mountain in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, November 2, causing several road closures. While no injuries or structural damage have been reported, the fire expanded significantly overnight and continued to grow into the following day. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Kyoto Prize awarded to 3 researchers from Canada, U.S.

Kyoto Prize awarded to 3 researchers from Canada, U.S.

KYOTO, Japan - (From L to R) Richard Karp, professor at the University of California at Berkeley, Anthony Pawson, professor at the University of Toronto, and Charles Taylor, professor emeritus at McGill University, pose for photos during a press conference in Kyoto on Nov. 10 after receiving the 2008 Kyoto Prize from the Inamori Foundation for their contributions to information science, life science and philosophy, respectively.

Kyoto Prize awarded to 3 researchers from Canada, U.S.

Kyoto Prize awarded to 3 researchers from Canada, U.S.

KYOTO, Japan - (From L to R) Richard Karp, professor at the University of California at Berkeley, Anthony Pawson, professor at the University of Toronto, and Charles Taylor, professor emeritus at McGill University, pose for photos during a press conference in Kyoto on Nov. 10 after receiving the 2008 Kyoto Prize from the Inamori Foundation for their contributions to information science, life science and philosophy, respectively. (Kyodo)