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US: Fire Breaks Out at Historic Temple Theatre in Downtown Tacoma, Washington

A fire broke out on Tuesday, May 12, at the historic Temple Theatre in downtown Tacoma, Washington, sending a thick plume of black smoke visible across the city. Firefighters brought it under control within an hour. No injuries were reported.

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UK: Apartment Fire in Battersea Forces 50 Residents to Evacuate, Three Hospitalized

A fire broke out on the seventh floor of a 10-story residential building on Charlotte Despard Avenue in Battersea, London, on Monday evening, May 11. Around 50 residents were evacuated, and three people were hospitalized. Some 60 firefighters responded to the blaze, which destroyed a four-room apartment. The cause is under investigation.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani returns to the dugout after striking out swinging in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani returns to the dugout after striking out swinging in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after striking out swinging in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout after grounding out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 11, 2026.

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China: Clever Owner Lures Hiding Hamster Out With Help From Its Companion

On April 11, 2026, in Hubei, a video recorded an owner trying to bring a hidden hamster out from under a sofa. The owner kept two golden hamsters, but one of them had crawled underneath and refused to come out. The owner then came up with an unusual solution. A string was gently placed around the neck of the second hamster, and that hamster was lowered beneath the sofa. Not long afterward, the hidden hamster followed along and finally emerged from underneath the furniture. The owner’s method appeared to work surprisingly well.

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Mexico: Thousands of ARMYs Gather Outside Stadium for BTS Arirang World Tour

South Korean boy band BTS performed three sold-out concerts at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City on May 7, 9, and 10, as part of their ongoing Arirang World Tour. Thousands of fans without tickets gathered outside the stadium, creating a massive celebration in the surrounding streets to mark the group's return.

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US: Jones Fire Near Wickenburg Prompts Evacuations and Highway Closure in Arizona

The Jones Fire broke out on May 11 near Wickenburg, Arizona, burning over 100 acres along both sides of the Hassayampa River bottom, forcing evacuations and closing U.S. Highway 60 in both directions.

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US: Massive Fire Breaks Out at HF Sinclair Refinery in West Tulsa

A fire broke out at the HF Sinclair refinery in west Tulsa on Monday, May 11, sending large flames and thick black smoke into the air. The blaze was brought under control, and the cause of the fire and whether anyone was injured remained unclear at the time of reporting.

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China: Car Crashes Into Highway Barrier After Truck Tire Blowout in Hunan

On April 12, 2026, a car crashed into a highway barrier in Yueyang, Hunan, China, after a truck's front tire blew out as the car was overtaking. The blowout sent debris and air pressure toward the passing vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and swerve across multiple lanes before hitting the barrier.

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Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging against Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider (99) in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after striking out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani lines out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 8, 2026.

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Canada: Another Grey Whale Spotted in Vancouver’s English Bay, Drawing Large Crowds

A whale was spotted in English Bay, Vancouver, on Thursday, drawing large crowds to the shoreline. It remains unclear whether the animal is the same grey whale that made headlines earlier this week after colliding with a jet ski near Stanley Park. That whale was last seen Tuesday, swimming out to sea and reported to be unharmed.

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Mexico: At Least Five Dead in Shopping Mall Fire in Los Mochis

At least five people were killed and nearly 40 injured when a fire broke out Thursday afternoon at Plaza Fiesta Las Palmas mall in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. The blaze, which may have started in a restaurant kitchen, spread rapidly through the building. Authorities are investigating the cause.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on May 5, 2026, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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China: Man Jumps Into River to Rescue Drowning Child in Leiyang, Hunan

On April 25, 2026, in Leiyang, located in central China’s Hunan province, a video recorded a rescue beside a small river. A child had accidentally fallen into the water, and a group of adults gathered along the riverbank to help. An elderly person held out a bamboo pole and told the child to keep holding on so the child would not sink. At the same time, another man jumped directly into the water. The man, wearing a white shirt and black pants, lifted the child upward and helped bring the child closer to safety. The rescue happened at around 4 p.m. and was recorded by people nearby. The rescuer later climbed back out safely. Chinese viewers identified him as a deputy director at a local hospital.

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US: Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre Closes Indefinitely After Electrical Fire

A fire broke out at Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City on Monday, May 4, forcing the iconic venue to close indefinitely. The blaze started around 10 a.m. in the electrical room between the fourth and fifth floors of the century-old building. Firefighters extinguished the fire but reported substantial damage to the fourth floor. One firefighter sustained minor injuries. The Department of Buildings issued a full vacate order to the theater.

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China: Delivery Rider Leaps to Safety as Car Speeds Out in Narrow Alley

This was the terrifying moment that a Chinese delivery rider narrowly avoided a collision after a car suddenly sped out from a blind corner in a narrow residential alley. On April 21, 2026, in Hunan, China, the video captured a tense encounter inside a cramped residential lane where visibility was heavily blocked by surrounding walls and buildings. As the delivery rider was traveling normally through the alley on his electric scooter, a car suddenly rushed out from a blind corner ahead of him after the driver reportedly stepped on the accelerator by mistake while attempting to pass through the narrow lane. The rider reacted within seconds and immediately abandoned his scooter to protect himself. He leaped away while the scooter slid across the alley, allowing him to narrowly escape the speeding vehicle. The footage showed how quickly the incident unfolded in the confined space, leaving almost no reaction time for either side.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 3, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 3, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to the dugout after flying out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 3, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 3, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on May 4, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on May 4, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on May 4, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 1, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 1, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 1, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is called out on strikes in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 2, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 2, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox grounds out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 2, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 2, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.