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US: Vehicle Smashes Through Delta Check-in Counter at Detroit Metro Airport

A vehicle crashed through glass entrance doors and hit a check-in counter at Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal on Friday, January 23, injuring six people. Authorities said the driver was in custody, though the cause of the crash remained unknown as the investigation continued.

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China: Driver Sparks Chaos With Fireworks Before Fleeing Police

This is the tense moment that a Chinese driver almost destroyed his own vehicle while setting off fireworks on a roadside before being confronted by police. On January 28, 2025, in Hebei, China, the video captured a man lighting fireworks on a street curb beside his parked car when uniformed officers approached to stop him. Realizing he was about to be detained, the driver jumped back into the vehicle and abruptly reversed at high speed. As the car lurched backward, sparks from the still-burning fireworks shot toward the rear of the vehicle, igniting thick clouds of smoke that rapidly filled the street. The video ended with the smoke billowing across the roadway as the car sped away and the police were left behind in the drifting haze.

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Italy: Terrifying Ocean Surge Slams Coastal Road in Scilla

A video captured a terrifying moment when an ocean surge crashed onto a coastal road in the Italian town of Scilla on January 11, 2026. Two vehicles approaching a seaside tunnel were briefly stranded as a massive wave from the Tyrrhenian Sea swept across the road, flooding the lane. Both cars slowly reversed away as waves continued to pound the shoreline. No injuries were reported.

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UK: Commuter Bus Evacuated After Bursting Into Flames in Merseyside

An Arriva commuter bus was evacuated after it burst into flames on Ormskirk Road in Aintree on Friday, January 16. Authorities confirmed that all passengers and the driver escaped safely without injuries, though the blaze caused significant traffic delays near Aintree Shopping Park.

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US: Massive 37-Vehicle Pileup Shuts Down Interstate 81 in LaFayette, New York

A massive 37-vehicle pileup caused by snow and limited visibility shut down Interstate 81 in LaFayette, south of Syracuse on Thursday, January 15, sending seven people to local hospitals. State police closed the highway in both directions for several hours to allow emergency responders to reach the scene of the chain-reaction crash.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht 2

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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US: Heavy Police Presence, Evacuation Reported at Parkwest Bicycle Casino in LA

Heavy police presence was seen outside the Parkwest Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens, Los Angeles on Thursday, January 15. The building was evacuated and near by roads were closed.

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China: Man and Golden Retriever Fall From Swing in Henan

On December 19, 2025, in Henan, China, a video showed a man attempting to swing while holding one of his golden retrievers, but the swing tipped, causing both the man and dog to fall. Both appeared startled, and viewers hoped they were unharmed.

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US: Fire Alarm Forces Evacuation at Dallas Love Field, Flights Delayed

An HVAC malfunction triggered a fire alarm at Dallas Love Field Airport on Tuesday, January 13, forcing a terminal evacuation, prompting a temporary ground stop, and delaying nearly 200 flights. Officials said no fire or injuries were reported, and TSA screening later reopened after the alarm was cleared.

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China: Students Use Bamboo Pole and Mats to Rescue Stranded Kitten

On December 26, 2025, in Henan Province, located in central China, students rescued a kitten stranded on a platform between the second and third floors of a dormitory building. Several on the third floor used a long bamboo pole to gently nudge the kitten downward. Below, other students held several thick sports mats to catch the falling cat.

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RECAP: U-Haul Truck Plows Into Protesters Supporting Iranian People in Los Angeles

A U-Haul truck plowed into a group of protesters as they rallied in support of the Iranian people in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11. The vehicle displayed a large sign reading, “No Shah, No Regime. USA: Don’t Repeat 1953. No Mullah.” Calor Madansecht was identified as the driver and was later arrested at the scene. No serious injuries were reported.

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US: U-Haul Truck Drives Into Crowd at Anti-Iran Regime Protest in Los Angeles 4

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd protesting against Iranian regime in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11. At least two people were injured, according to reports.

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US: U-Haul Truck Drives Into Crowd at Anti-Iran Regime Protest in Los Angeles

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd protesting against Iranian regime in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11. At least two people were injured, according to reports.

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US: U-Haul Truck Drives Into Crowd at Anti-Iran Regime Protest in Los Angeles 2

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd protesting against Iranian regime in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11. At least two people were injured, according to reports.

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US: U-Haul Truck Drives Into Crowd at Anti-Iran Regime Protest in Los Angeles 3

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd protesting against Iranian regime in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11. At least two people were injured, according to reports.

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), center, and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), right, look on as US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), left, makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), left, and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), right, listen as US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), left, makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) listens as US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), left, makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) looks on as US Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Paratrooper Tangled in Field Goal Net at Armed Forces Bowl

A paratrooper became tangled in the field goal net and fell on Friday, January 2, while entering Amon G. Carter Stadium ahead of the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, but walked away without injuries and no one on the field was hurt.

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US: Massive Structure Fire Reported Near Glendale in Denver 2

A third-alarm fire was reported at the construction site on Leetsdale Drive and Holly Street in Denver on Friday night, January 2, forcing road closures. This is a developing story.

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China: Massive Flock of Birds Forms Stunning “Bird Wave” at Dusk

On December 3 in Dongying, Shandong, a massive flock of birds formed a single, drifting "bird wave" at dusk as they moved slowly across the landscape.

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China: Dog Rescued from Fast-Flowing River in Hunan

On June 20, 2024, two men worked together to rescue a dog trapped in a fast-flowing river following heavy rain in Changde, Hunan. After the animal was unable to climb a ladder placed by one rescuer, a man in a red shirt stepped into the current to lift the dog to safety.

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US: Massive Structure Fire Reported Near Glendale in Denver

A massive structure fire was reported near Glendale and Cherry Creek in Denver on Friday night, January 2.

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China: Quick-Thinking Resident on Floor Above Extinguishes Balcony Fire

On December 10 in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, a quick-thinking neighbor used a firefighting hose from the floor above to extinguish a fire on a resident's balcony. The neighbor also shouted to alert the resident, successfully knocking down the flames before the fire could spread further.

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Netherlands: Historic Vondel Church in Amsterdam Destroyed by Massive New Year’s Fire

A massive fire devastated the historic 154-year-old Vondel Church in Amsterdam shortly after midnight on New Year's Day, causing its 50-meter tower and roof to collapse. While approximately 90 households were evacuated as a precaution, authorities confirmed there were no injuries.

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China: Driver Narrowly Avoids Crash as Truck Container Tips Over

On June 19, 2023, in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, a Chinese driver narrowly avoided a serious crash when a box truck attempted to pass under a height restriction and its container suddenly tipped over onto a city road. Video shows the container tilting and collapsing sideways as a small passenger car traveling just behind reacted instantly, swerving and accelerating through a narrow gap moments before the truck body hit the ground. The container crashed down seconds later, blocking the road, while the car escaped unharmed. No injuries were reported.

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China: Hen Perches on Car Hood in Bizarre Roadside Moment

On December 19, 2025, in Guangxi, southern China, a video captured a bizarre roadside moment when a hen suddenly landed on the hood of a moving car. The bird remained perched on the hood, peering through the windshield and appearing reluctant to fly away, as if unfamiliar with vehicles. The unexpected scene amused Chinese netizens, with some joking that the driver should take the “heaven-sent chicken” home.

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China: Driver Tows Giant Fish Through City Street

On September 16, 2025, passersby in Anhui province, eastern China, were startled to see a white car towing a massive fish. The fish was suspended from the rear window by a rope threaded through its mouth, with its tail nearly scraping the road and its body almost as tall as the vehicle. While some locals speculated the driver was flaunting a trophy catch, others raised concerns over hygiene and traffic safety.

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RECAP: Taiwan Hit by M6.6 Earthquake Off Northeast Coast, Tremors Felt in Taipei

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Taiwan just off its northeast coast late Saturday, December 27, about 32 kilometers from the coastal town of Yilan, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Tremors were felt across the island, including Taipei.

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Brazil: Pilot Killed After Advertising Plane Crashes Off Copacabana Beach

A pilot was killed on Saturday, December 27, when a Cessna 170A banner-towing aircraft crashed into the sea off Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian Air Force has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash involving the advertising plane. This video shows a rescue helicopter flying over Copacabana Beach after the accident.

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China: Thousands of Migratory Birds Form “Giant Wave” in Shandong

A massive flock of migratory birds was captured on video at the Yellow River estuary in eastern China’s Shandong province on December 5. The birds gathered into a dense mass of dark shapes, sweeping across the sky like a moving wave.

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Philippines: Three Injured as Third-Alarm Fire Breaks Out in Pasay City

A third-alarm fire tore through a residential area in Pasay City, Metro Manila on Saturday afternoon, December 27, injuring three people. The Bureau of Fire Protection reported that the fire destroyed around 100 houses, prompting approximately 200 families to be displaced.

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US: Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out at Historic Waterfront Building in Portland, Maine

A massive three-alarm fire broke out on Friday evening, December 26, at Custom House Wharf on the historic working waterfront in Portland, Maine. The cause of the fire and whether anyone has been injured were unknown as of writing.

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US: Rogue Firework Lands on Field Before Ravens-Patriots NFL Game

A rogue firework landed on the field at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium during player introductions before the NFL Ravens-Patriots game on Sunday, December 21. The firework hit near the 15-yard line, but no one was injured.

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China: Rat Crawls Onto Bed as Mother Sleeps Next to Baby

This video shows the moment a Chinese mother was startled awake when a rat crawled onto her bed as she slept beside her baby. In Jiangxi, China, the rat is seen moving along the headboard before the mother wakes up after being bitten and immediately checks on her child.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 5

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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China: Monkey Rushes Across River to Grab Tourist’s Handbag

On December 14, 2025, in Ya’an, Sichuan Province, a video shows the monkey swiftly crossing the river by stepping on a rope at the Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area. The footage captures the animal rushing toward a group of tourists, yanking at a visitor’s bag and refusing to let go. According to Ms. Jiang, who was visiting the riverbank with friends, monkeys on the opposite side noticed the crowd and quickly made their way across the rope with surprising speed. The video ends with tourists trying to pull the bag back as the monkey clings tightly to it on the riverbank.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 4

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 3

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 2

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.