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US: Rooftop Fire Breaks Out Near NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Midtown 2

Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky over Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, March 17, after a fire broke out in a cooling tower on the roof of a building under renovation near the start of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Construction workers evacuated safely and no impact reported on the parade.

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China: Tiny Parrot Turns Fluffy Chick Into Its Personal Ride at Amusement Park

On November 9, 2025, in Hebei Province, northern China, a bright green parrot hopped onto the back of a fluffy chick at a children's amusement park, perching there like a tiny rider. The impatient parrot pecked the chick a few times to urge it forward, sending the startled chick trotting anxiously across the floor.

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US: Rooftop Fire Breaks Out Near NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Midtown

Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky over Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, March 17, after a fire broke out in a cooling tower on the roof of a building under renovation near the start of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The cause of the fire was under investigation with construction workers evacuating safely and no impact reported on the parade.

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US: Tornado Warning Issued as Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Sweep Through New Jersey 2

Severe weather swept through the Tri-State Area overnight into Tuesday, March 17, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and leaving tens of thousands of customers without power. In New Jersey, a tornado warning was issued for parts of the area, several rail lines were temporarily suspended due to downed trees, and damage was reported across the region including fallen trees on homes and vehicles.

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US: Tornado Warning Issued as Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Sweep Through New Jersey

Severe weather swept through the Tri-State Area overnight into Tuesday, March 17, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and leaving tens of thousands of customers without power. In New Jersey, a tornado warning was issued for parts of the area, several rail lines were temporarily suspended due to downed trees, and damage was reported across the region including fallen trees on homes and vehicles.

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

A "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom at Kochi Castle in the western Japan city of Kochi on March 16, 2026. The area and the central Japan city of Gifu became the first to see the trees bloom in Japan.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

A "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom at Kochi Castle in the western Japan city of Kochi on March 16, 2026. The area and the central Japan city of Gifu became the first to see the trees bloom in Japan.

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National Defense Academy commencement ceremony

Students toss their hats into the air at a graduation ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026.

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National Defense Academy commencement ceremony

Students toss their hats into the air at a graduation ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026.

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US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow 2

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

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Italy: Violent Thunderstorm Strikes Rome, Triggering Roof Leaks at Fiumicino Airport

A yellow weather alert was issued as a violent thunderstorm struck Rome on Thursday, March 12, causing widespread flooding and severe traffic disruption across several neighborhoods. Torrential rain turned streets into rivers and caused leaks inside terminals at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport.

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China: Puppy Falls Into Dog Food Bucket, Gets Cleaned by Other Dogs

On March 9, 2026, in Guangdong, southern China, a video captured a puppy falling into a bucket of dog food. Rather than panicking, it stayed inside and kept eating as if nothing was wrong. The owner eventually lifted the puppy out, and the moment it was set down, several other dogs rushed over and began licking food crumbs off its body and fur, even around its ears, while the puppy lay still and let them carry on.

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US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

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Japan to dip into petroleum reserves amid Middle East crisis

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 12, 2026, shows Japan's national petroleum stockpiling base in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The government plans to release part of the reserves in response to surging petroleum prices amid the Middle East crisis.

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Japan to dip into petroleum reserves amid Middle East crisis

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 12, 2026, shows Japan's national petroleum stockpiling base in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The government plans to release part of the reserves in response to surging petroleum prices amid the Middle East crisis.

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Japan to dip into petroleum reserves amid Middle East crisis

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 12, 2026, shows Japan's national petroleum stockpiling base in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The government plans to release part of the reserves in response to surging petroleum prices amid the Middle East crisis.

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Japan to dip into petroleum reserves amid Middle East crisis

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 12, 2026, shows Japan's national petroleum stockpiling base in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The government plans to release part of the reserves in response to surging petroleum prices amid the Middle East crisis.

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China: Whirlwind Sends Unsecured Tent Spinning Into Sky at Hangzhou Park

On March 7, 2026, a camping tent was swept into the air by a whirlwind at Dayunhe Hanggang Park in Hangzhou, China. The unsecured tent spun like a kite as onlookers watched. Park staff recovered it and no injuries were reported.

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UK: Large Fire Erupts at Scrapyard in Grimsby, England

A major fire broke out Wednesday afternoon, March 11, at a salvage yard on Railway Street in Grimsby, a port city in northeastern England. Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky, visible across a wide area of the town.

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China: Two Villagers Haul Monster 100kg Grouper Through Hainan Village

On October 27, 2025, in Hainan, located in southern China, two villagers were seen walking into town carrying a massive grouper tied to a wooden pole. The fish swung heavily between them as villagers gathered to watch. People marveled at the size of the catch, estimating it weighed more than one hundred kilograms. Such a giant grouper was extremely rare in the area. No one knew exactly how they managed to haul it in, but the impressive scene quickly drew admiration from the entire village.

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US: Low-Pressure System Brings Showers and Strong Winds to Southeast Arizona

A low-pressure system moved into southeast Arizona on Monday, March 9, bringing scattered showers and strong winds to the region.

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US: TSA Staffing Shortage Triggers Hours-Long Lines at New Orleans Airport

On Sunday, March 8, 2026, travelers at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) faced severe security delays due to TSA staffing shortages. Security lines stretched through multiple floors of the terminal and into the parking garage, amid an apparent TSA sickout during a partial government shutdown that left officers working without full pay.

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China: Cat Gets Head Stuck in Wall Gap at Shop Entrance

On February 3, 2026, at Yongle Optical Shop in Hefei, Anhui province, a cat was filmed with its head stuck in a narrow gap between a wall and a doorframe near a building entrance. From outside, it looked as if the cat was suspended in the wall, with the hole fitting its head perfectly. According to the video description, the animal likely crawled into an air-conditioner pipe hole inside the wall and became stuck, leaving only its head visible.

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan's Chen Chieh-hsien slides into third base on a sacrifice bunt by Chiang Shao-hung in the 10th inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The flag of Poland is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026. Polish para athletes boycotted the opening ceremony in protest at the attendance of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the parade under their national flags.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The flag of Israel is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The flag of France is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The flag of Ukraine is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026. Ukrainian para athletes boycotted the opening ceremony in protest at the attendance of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the parade under their national flags.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The flag of Ukraine is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026. Ukrainian para athletes boycotted the opening ceremony in protest at the attendance of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the parade under their national flags.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flag is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flag is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026.

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US: SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Creates “Jellyfish Cloud”

An early morning SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station created a glowing “space jellyfish” effect over Florida on March 4, 2026. The phenomenon occurred when sunlight illuminated the rocket’s high-altitude exhaust plume before sunrise, producing a colorful, jellyfish-like cloud. The rocket successfully carried 29 Starlink satellites into orbit, and its booster landed safely at sea.

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US: Highways Turn to Rivers After Powerful Storms Batter North Texas

Severe thunderstorms tore across North Texas on the night of Wednesday, March 4, causing widespread damage and historic rainfall totals. Roofs were ripped apart, highways were submerged, and neighborhoods were left reeling in the aftermath. Torrential downpours led to dangerous flash flooding, especially along Interstate 45 in Hutchins. Footage shared online shows sections of the freeway transformed into what appears to be a flowing river, with multiple vehicles stranded.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

President Masakazu Toyoda of Space One Co. grimaces during a press conference in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026, after the Japanese startup aborted the flight of its Kairos No. 3 rocket. The company was hoping to be the first Japanese private entity to put a satellite into orbit.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

President Masakazu Toyoda of Space One Co. speaks at a press conference in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026, after the Japanese startup aborted the flight of its Kairos No. 3 rocket following previous two failed attempts. The company was hoping to be the first Japanese private entity to put a satellite into orbit.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. lifting off from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. lifting off from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. lifting off from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. lifting off from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

The Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soars after its liftoff from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

The Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soars after its liftoff from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

The Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soars after its liftoff from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soaring after its liftoff from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. lifting off from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

The Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soars after its liftoff from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. lifting off from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.