From cell phones to tablets, lithium-ion batteries are found in items we use every single day. They’re even found in electric bikes and scooters you see on the street too. Firefighters are now warning that certain uncertified batteries pose a major safety risk if they’re damaged, stored or charged incorrectly. And the outcome can be […]
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Anonymous tips lead to arrests of 2 men suspected of arson in Sacramento State campus fires
Several anonymous tips led investigators to two young men arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with fires ignited Sunday near two prominent Sacramento State campus buildings. Two men ignited clothing under a metal bench between the Hornet Bookstore and Student Union, the Sacramento State Police Department has said. Less than five minutes later, both […]
North Korea Fires Fifth Barrage of Cruise Missiles in Past Month
(Bloomberg) — North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles toward waters off its east coast on Wednesday for its fifth such barrage in the past several weeks, ratcheting up security concerns in the region. Most Read from Bloomberg South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the country’s military detected several unknown cruise missiles near waters northeast […]
Two men accused of setting fires on Sacramento State University campus
(FOX40.COM) — Two men are accused of arson at California State University Sacramento and police are asking for help to find the culprits. Around 9:44 p.m. on Sunday, two men lit an article of clothing on fire underneath a metal bench between the Hornet Bookstore and the University Union, according to Sacramento State police. Four […]
Speaker Johnson fires warning shot as Senate prepares to vote on Ukraine aid
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) fired a warning shot at the Senate’s foreign aid package Monday night, criticizing the $95.3 billion supplemental as the upper chamber inches closer to a final vote on the legislation. In a statement, Johnson slammed the package for excluding border security provisions — ”the Senate’s foreign aid bill is silent on the […]
Sac State police searching for suspects accused of setting two fires at university campus
The Sacramento State Police Department is looking for two arson suspects accused of setting fires Sunday near two prominent campus buildings. Two men, both in their early to mid 20s, ignited clothing under a metal bench between the Hornet Bookstore and Student Union, Sacramento State police officers said in a message sent to students and […]
Nikki Haley fires back at Trump for asking where her husband is
During a rally in South Carolina on Saturday, Donald Trump — who is rarely joined by his wife Melania for campaign events — made a low blow at his opponent Nikki Haley’s personal life, and she didn’t take long to respond. Speaking to potential voters, Trump went into a rant about Haley and her husband Michael, saying, […]
Bruno Guimaraes double fires Newcastle past Nottingham Forest
Bruno Guimaraes scored his first goals since September as Newcastle gave their hopes of qualifying for Europe a shot in the arm with an entertaining 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest. The Brazilian had not scored since the 8-0 rout at Sheffield United in September but opened the scoring at the City Ground and then netted […]
Gunman shoots tourist in Times Square, fires at officer; manhunt underway: Police
Gunman shoots tourist in Times Square, fires at officer; manhunt underway: Police A manhunt is underway for a gunman who shot and injured a tourist in Times Square and fired at a responding officer, according to New York City police. Three men entered JD Sports, a clothing and sneaker store, at about 7 p.m. Thursday […]
Navy Fires Commander of USS Howard — Just 6 Months After Relieving Predecessor for Soft Grounding
The Navy has fired the commanding officer of the Japan-based destroyer USS Howard who has been at the post less than six months and came after another fired commander. The Navy “relieved the commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard, Cmdr. Cameron Dennis, Feb. 6, 2024, due to a loss of confidence […]
State lawmaker proposes heat pump grant to help homeowners rebuild in wake of Spokane County fires
Feb. 5—OLYMPIA — A state budget committee on Monday voted in unanimous support of a proposed grant program to sustainably rebuild structures lost in wildfires around Washington. Inspired by the devastation the Gray and Oregon Road fires brought to Spokane County, the bill was born out of a monthslong debate among eastern Washington residents over […]
Fires in Chile, California rains and Spain drought spread pain of weather extremes
Camila Lange, who is 7-months-pregnant, on Monday sat with her husband and dog in what used to be their home in Vina del Mar, Chile. Hundreds of homes in the central coastal area of the South American nation have been destroyed in fires that have killed at least 112 people. Weather and climate extremes — […]