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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: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues

Days of record-breaking flooding in western and central Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Thursday, December 11, shows flooding on Old Snohomish Monroe Road.

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China: Cat Perfectly Mirrors Cartoon Kitten on Screen

On November 17, 2025, in Shandong, China, a pet cat mimicked a cartoon kitten on its owner’s computer, turning its head in sync with the animation and delighting viewers.

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China: Napping Golden Retrievers Instantly Spring Up After Owner’s Shout

A video from Hunan, China, captured the moment a factory owner confronted his lazy golden retrievers after discovering they were napping. The dogs, who had ignored the newly installed security alarm system, immediately sprang up and rushed their owner upon hearing his frustrated shouts.

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China: Cat Instantly Starts Grooming in Sync With Owner’s Touch

A man in Jiangxi, China, lightly tapped his cat’s back on October 15, 2025, triggering a perfectly synced grooming reaction. Each touch made the cat instantly lick its fur as if “cleaning” the same spot, creating a funny and well-timed interaction that left the owner laughing.

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China: Man Catches Falling Baby Just in Time at Anhui Restaurant

On November 6, 2025, in Lu’an, Anhui, surveillance footage captured a startling scene at a local restaurant when the owner’s infant suddenly leaned forward in a stroller, causing it to tip over. A man quickly rushed forward and caught the baby just in time, preventing a serious fall.

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China: Corgi Battles Goose in Shandong

On October 6, 2025, in Shandong Province, a corgi visiting its owner’s hometown found itself in a fierce barnyard standoff. When a white goose tried to chase the small dog from the courtyard, the corgi barked back and lunged, dodging pecks and countering with quick snaps. The two animals fought evenly as family members laughed nearby.

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US: Flooding Reported at Disneyland Attraction Amid October Storm in Southern California

Flooding was reported at Autopia ride in the Anaheim Disneyland Resort as a powerful and rare October storm swept through Southern California on Tuesday, October 14. It tiggered multiple tornado watches and flash flood warnings for Los Angeles and Orange counties, including Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood.

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China: Tabby Cat Gets Head Stuck in Owner’s Winter Coat

On December 8, 2022, in Guangxi, China, a tabby cat crawled into its owner’s thick winter coat through the collar and got its head stuck in the sleeve’s cuff. The owner quickly freed the cat by stretching the sleeve open.

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US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Southeast Arizona Amid Thunderstorm Warnings

A dust storm swept through parts of southeastern Arizona on Sunday, July 13, amid severe thunderstorm warnings and intense winds.

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UK: Roads Closed as ‘Extremely Serious’ Wildfires Rage in Scottish Highlands and Moray

'Extremely serious' wildfires raged in Highland and neighbouring Moray in Scotland as of Monday, July 1. Several road closures remained in place, and members of the public were urged to avoid travelling to the areas impacted.

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US: Conner Fire Prompts Evacuations, Power Outages in Nevada

The Conner Fire, a wildfire burning near Pine View Estates in Douglas County, Nevada, grew to 2,000 acres, forcing evacuations and cutting power to dozens of customers along Pinenut Road.

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US: Powerful Winds Cause Tree Damage in New York City

A severe thunderstorm struck New York City on Thursday, June 19, bringing strong winds that uprooted trees and toppled power poles. The storm also caused flooding in streets and led to power outages in some areas.

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US: Rowena Fire Forces Evacuations in Oregon, Emergency Act Issued 2

The Rowena Fire, a growing wildfire burning in Wasco County, Oregon, near the Columbia River Gorge and the border with Washington, destroyed multiple homes, forcing hundreds to evacuate while thousands were under evacuation advisories and warnings. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued an Emergency Conflagration Act on Wednesday, June 11.

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US: 6 Injured in Terror Attack at Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall in Colorado 2

A male suspect was taken into custody at Boulder, Colorado's Pearl Street Mall on Sunday, June 1, after what the FBI is calling a 'targeted terror attack.' The suspect, identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, threw "makeshift flamethrowers" into an event calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, leaving twelve injured.

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US: Fire Reported in Fire Island Pines During Memorial Day Weekend

A fire was reported in Fire Island Pines, Suffolk County, New York, early on Saturday, May 24, during the Memorial Day weekend. The fire is believed to be a structure fire and appears to have been contained. This is a developing story.

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US: Huge Rainbow Spotted Over Frankfort, KY

A huge rainbow was spotted over Frankfort, Kentucky, on Thursday, May 8.

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US: Possible Gustnado Spotted in Penwell, West Texas

A possible gustnado was spotted in Penwell, West Texas, on Monday, May 5, during a severe thunderstorm warning for the area.

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US: Sirens Blare as Arkansas Under Tornado Warning

A severe thunderstorm, with a threat of tornadoes, moved into Arkansas on April 20. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches across a large portion of the state. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Rockwater Village, North Little Rock.

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UK: Fire Tears Through Power Substation in London, Causing Widespread Outages 7

A large fire broke out at North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes, West London Thursday night, March 20, leaving about 67,000 homes across London without power. More than 100 people were evacuated from surrounding properties, according to reports.

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US: Firetrucks Rush to Scene After Plane Catches Fire at Denver Airport

An American Airlines plane caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 13th, forcing passengers to evacuate. In the video, firetrucks are responding to the fire at Terminal C.

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Australia: TC Alfred Brings Rain and Winds Ahead of Anticipated Landfall 4

Winds picked up and rain started falling on the east coast of Australia on Thursday, March 6 as Tropical Cyclone Alfred got closer to the region.

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UK: Poor Visibility At Manchester Airport After Temporary Runway Closure Due To Snow

On Thursday, January 9, Manchester Airport temporarily closed its runways due to heavy snowfall. Although the runways reopened after approximately an hour, the disruption caused delays to some flights. This video shows the runway after reopening, covered in mist with no visibility, accompanied by the sound of an airplane taking off.

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US: Tornado-Producing Storm Leaves 1 Dead, Thousands Without Power In Mississippi

Severe storms swept through Central Mississippi, including Jackson, on Saturday, December 28, killing a high school student, while injuring two others in Natchez. Multiple tornadoes were reported, leaving over 40,000 homes without power in the area.

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US: Drone Sightings Persist Over New York 2

Multiple drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey and New York City since mid-November. A video shows what are believed to be drones flying over New Rochelle on Thursday, December 12.

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Japan: Annual Geminid Meteor Shower Reaches Its Peak

The Geminid meteor shower peaks annually around mid-December, and this year, the best viewing time is expected to be around Friday, December 13.

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US: Pileup Involving 17 Vehicles Shuts Down I-94 In Southwest Michigan

A multiple-vehicle crash shut down I-94 in both directions near Hartford in Van Buren County, Michigan, on Monday, December 2. Michigan State Police reported that one person was critically injured, and they believed driving too fast under whiteout conditions to be a factor in the crash.

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US: T-Rex Enjoys Heavy Lake Effect Snow Over Thanksgiving Weekend

An intense lake-effect snow swept through parts of New York and Pennsylvania over the Thanksgiving weekend. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro declared a state of emergency for Erie County on Saturday, November 30, and activated the National Guard in order to assist with relief efforts in the area.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rain And Flooding To Northern California 2

An atmospheric river storm hit Northern California on Thursday, November 21, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding. Several schools in Sonoma County were closed on Friday due to severe weather.

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pizzeria Owner's Son Takes Employees Hostage In Issy-les-Moulineaux

Hostage-taking in a restaurant, the son of a manager holds 3 people hostage following a fight in the establishment and a family disagreement; large numbers of police officers on site including the BRI who will proceed to free the hostages and arrest the individual in question. Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, France, on November 16, 2024. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Winter Storms Bring Heavy Snow To Southern Colorado

Winter storms hit across parts of Colorado and New Mexico, bringing several inches to Colorado Springs and southern Colorado. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency on Thursday, November 7.