A tanker carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel capsized off the coast of Philippines, leading to one casualty and a vast oil spill, local authorities said Thursday. Sixteen other crew members were rescued. The incident comes amid a deluge of rain and heavy winds as Typhoon Gaemi — known...

Philippines battles to contain oil spill as tanker sinks, leaving one dead

Philippine officials said they are “racing against time” to prevent an environmental disaster in Manila Bay after a fuel oil tanker sank as the country was lashed by a typhoon. Sixteen crewmembers were recovered from the tanker Terra Nova after the vessel sank after midnight on July 25, but one crewmember was reported missing and the body was later recovered.

Video: Philippines Race to Control Oil Spill as Tanker Sinks in Manila Bay

The Philippines is in a race against time to contain an oil spill after a tanker carrying close to 1.5 million litres (400,000 gallons) of industrial fuel capsized and sank off the country's coast, officials say. There are fears the "enormous" spill - which is already stretching out over several...

Race to contain 'enormous' oil spill after ship sinks off Philippines

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Yancey County, NC

ABC News

A man shot three tree workers while they were clearing trees for a power company before being shot himself by police officers during his arrest, police said.

3 tree workers shot while clearing way for power company before suspect shot by cops

Florida State

New York Post

A 45-foot “ghost ship” that was abandoned by its Texas owner during a life-or-death storm washed ashore the Florida panhandle nearly 20 days later – leaving the owner with a financial headache. 

Michael Barlow, 39, and a friend were heading home from the Sunshine State when they were rescued by the US Coast Guard in the Gulf of Mexico after crossing paths with Hurricane Alberto, according to NBC News.

The $80,000 boat was badly damaged in the storm, the report said. 

As Barlow called for help, he was left with a choice.



Florida treasure hunters amazed by discovery in 300-year-old shipwrecks: ‘You...

45-foot ‘Ghost ship’ abandoned during Gulf of Mexico rescue washes up on Florida beach almost 20 days later

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

At times, even after giving our best, we do not get what we deserve. We must then stand up for our rights and speak for ourselves. A group of ten workers did this when they were denied a raise and the basic amenities that they needed at the workplace. They had first made a request but it went unheard so they decided to skip work on one day and meet at a coworker's place. u/UnoriginallyGeneric shared, "So, up until Monday, I was a lead shipper and receiver and forklift operator for a regional health care company. I supervised five people in my department. Unlike many industries, we never shuttered during COVID."

Ten employees get together and quit their jobs after company refused to give them a deserved raise

Indy100

The Boxing Day tsunami of 2004 remains one of the worst natural disasters in recorded history.Some 230,000 people died as the result of the cataclysm, which was sparked when a massive undersea earthquake off the western coast of Sumatra unleashed a series of devastating waves.These crashed over coastal areas across the region, hitting countries including Indonesia, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.And yet, moments before an unimaginable tragedy was about to strike, a startling discovery was made.As the water receded from a beach in Mahabalipuram, India, readying itself to return as a raging tsunami, a group of fishermen found themselves...

Devastating tsunami reveals drowned lost city in India

Sandston, VA

Authorities in Virginia are investigating the death of Autumn Oxley, who appeared on the MTV reality show “16 and Pregnant" a decade ago and died over the weekend, police say. Police said they responded to a medical emergency shortly after 3:00 p.m. Saturday in Sandston, about 9 miles (14.5...

Police investigate death of Autumn Oxley, Virginia woman featured on '16 and Pregnant'

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The 12,000-ton CCG 5901 anchored in Manila's exclusive economic zone earlier this week, ramping up tensions in the region.

Beijing's 'monster ship,' the world's largest coastguard vessel, dropped anchor in the South China Sea

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- As state treasurer, Vivek Malek pushed Missouri's main retirement system to pull its investments from Chinese companies, making Missouri among the first nationally to do so. Now Malek is touting the Chinese divestment as he seeks reelection in an Aug. 6 Republican primary against challengers who also are denouncing financial connections to China.

Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments

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NORAD intercepted Russian and Chinese bombers off  of Alaska marking the first time that Chinese military planes have been intercepted off of Alaska

Russian and Chinese bombers intercepted off of Alaska

Riverside County, CA

Officials in Southern California said they are searching for suspects in a fire sparked by illegal fireworks that has caused more than $11 million in damages.

'Horrendous' wildfire sparked by illegal fireworks: Mayor

Georgia State

Nine people have died and four more are missing after a Spanish fishing boat sank in the South Atlantic Ocean. The 27-member crew abandoned the Argos Georgia and took to life rafts when it started taking on water on Monday, about 200 nautical miles off the coast of the Falkland Islands.

Nine dead after Spanish fishing boat sinks off Falklands

Cyprus, an island country in the Mediterranean, is renowned for its sparkling white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. But those beaches are at risk of disappearing within mere decades. What's happening?. Cyprus Mail reported on the alarming news, quoting Cypriot scientist Dr. Giorgos Zittis from the nonprofit research center the Cyprus...

Scientists issue warning after half of nation's beaches expected to vanish in next 50 years: 'These efforts can be stepped up'

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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 Monsoon rains worsened by an offshore typhoon have left at least eight people dead and displaced more than 600,000 people due to flooding and landslides mostly in the southern and central Philippines.Typhoon Gaemi, locally called Carina, did not blow inland in the Philippines but has enhanced its seasonal monsoon rains. On Wednesday morning, the typhoon was east of Taiwan with 162 kph (100 mph) winds.In the densely populated region around the Philippine capital, government work and school classes were suspended Wednesday after nonstop rains flooded many areas overnight, trapping cars in rising floodwater and stranding people in their homes....

Monsoon rains worsened by offshore typhoon leave 8 dead and displace 600,000 in Philippines

A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.2 hit near the coast of central Peru at 05:36 UTC on June 28, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 28 km (17 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.0 at a depth of 56 km (35 miles). The epicenter was...

Very strong M7.2 earthquake hits near the coast of central Peru, hazardous tsunami waves possible

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Oil tanker sinks in Manila Bay, raising concerns about a possible major spill

MANILA, Philippines -- A Philippine oil tanker sank in Manila Bay early Thursday after encountering huge waves, leaving a crewman dead and 16 others rescued in...

Oil tanker sinks in Manila Bay, raising concerns about a possible major spill

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