US: Businesses Evacuated as Vegetation Fire Breaks Out Near San Diego River in Santee

On Sunday, March 29, the Santee Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire near the San Diego River in Santee. Walmart, Michaels, and other nearby businesses were evacuated, though no residential evacuations were ordered, and forward progress was halted. No injuries or structural damage were reported, and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Fung-wong Causes Flooding and Leaves Damage 2

Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 9 in Aurora Province, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people had evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least 18 people were killed, according to reports. This video shows damage left by the typhoon in San Fabian.

Sony Creative recalls additional Thomas train toys

Sony Creative recalls additional Thomas train toys

TOKYO, Japan - A Thomas toy train subject to recall by Sony Creative Products Inc. The company says Sept. 27 it will recall some 15,000 additional Thomas & Friends wooden railway toys because the paint on some of them was found to have contained a lead content exceeding U.S. safety standards.

Toby the Tram Engine locomotive to operate in central Japan

Toby the Tram Engine locomotive to operate in central Japan

Children pose in front of a diesel locomotive featuring Toby the Tram Engine from the television series "Thomas & Friends" at a railway station in the Shizuoka Prefecture town of Kawanehoncho, central Japan, on Aug. 17, 2022, ahead of its commercial operation from Aug. 19.