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Hudson River advisory issued after Yonkers Sewage Treatment system failure
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (280+ words) Extreme Heat Warning in effect until 9 p. m. on Saturday Jul 3, 2026, 9: 10 PM A power failure at the Yonkers Wastewater Recovery Facility prompted officials to issue a precautionary advisory Friday urging residents to avoid some recreational activities on the Hudson River. According to…...
Ebola Outbreak: Ramaphosa Backs DR Congo As Deadly Virus Kills Over 400 | Firstpost Africa | N18 G
11+ hour, 58+ min ago (320+ words) A deadly Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, infecting over 1, 400 people and claiming 438 lives since May. Driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment, the virus…...
Two Savusavu restaurants closed after critical issues found during inspections
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (166+ words) Priya Nand " 04/07/2026 Two restaurants in Savusavu were ordered to close after receiving "D" ratings during routine grading, food hygiene and safety compliance checks carried out by Food Health Inspectors from the Cakaudrove Health Office last week. The Ministry of Health…...
Europe Trapped by 'Heat Dome', Over 3, 000 Deaths in France and Spain Alone
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (284+ words) Published 04 Jul. 2026 13: 32(KST) The so-called 'Omega () heat dome' has swept across Europe, with estimates suggesting that over 3, 000 people died due to heatwave-related causes in France and Spain alone last month. French Health Minister Stephanie Rist told local broadcaster TF1, "A total…...
Swimming halted at Fred Henne Park due to elevated levels of bacteria, including E. Coli
11+ hour, 51+ min ago (227+ words) Routine testing of water at Yellowknife's Fred Henne Territorial Park found increased levels of bacteria in Long Lake, including E. Coli, leading to a swimming restriction. People visiting Fred Henne Territorial Park have been told not to swim in or drink…...
Laguna Beach Sewage Spill Closes Beach Through Fourth of July Weekend
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (224+ words) Laguna Beach Sewage Spill Closes Popular Beach Through Fourth of July Weekend LAGUNA BEACH " A portion of Laguna Beach has been closed through the Fourth of July weekend after approximately 2, 000 gallons of sewage spilled into the Pacific Ocean following a…...
Citizens 'left to fend for themselves' as Belgium records 1, 222 additional deaths during heatwave
11+ hour, 36+ min ago (179+ words) Paul Magnette, president of the Socialist Party, has sharply criticised the lack of government action following last week's heatwave, which led to 1, 222 additional deaths between 18 and 29 June. Magnette condemned the federal government's inaction, stating on X that no measures had…...
Donors, Volunteers and AI: The New Power Triangle Behind Crisis Response | International
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (599+ words) Donors, Volunteers and AI: The New Power Triangle Behind Crisis Response Devdiscourse Donors, Volunteers and AI: The New Power Triangle Behind Crisis Response Disasters are becoming more complex, needs are expanding, and aid systems are being asked to do more…...
Wastewater discharged into Metro Vancouver waters after debris jams plant equipment
12+ hour, 15+ min ago (255+ words) HALIFAX - A marine animal rescue group has confirmed the str" ST. JOHN'S - The Newfoundland and Labrador government says f" Seal pups are released back into the ocean from Iona Beach in Richmond, B. C. , Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward VANCOUVER…...