Protesters hold ’emergency’ rally in Times Square denouncing US strikes on Houthi militants in Yemen
Nearly 200 demonstrators marched shouting through Times Square on Thursday night in a last-minute “emergency rally” called to denounce the U.S. bombing of Houthi-affiliated facilities in Yemen. Organizations have taken to the streets to speak out against the bombing of Yemen, while also criticizing Israel for its military operation in Gaza following the October 7 […]
United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Tampa after open door light illuminates
A United Airlines flight from Sarasota, Fla., made an emergency landing Wednesday at the next closest airport after its door open indicator light came on, less than a week after the shocking in-flight Alaska Airlines door plug explosion. United Flight 2434 was headed to Chicago when its lights came on, and the pilot alerted dispatchers, […]
Ecuador Declares State of Emergency After Jailbreak by Nation’s Most Wanted Criminal
Ecuador's President Daniel Novoa on Monday issued a 60-day exemption and lockdown across the country in response to a new wave of gang violence that erupted after the disappearance of Ecuador's “most wanted man,” Jose Adolfo Macias. declared a ban. What about Macias? Had disappeared He was released from prison in Guayaquil over the weekend. […]
VIDEO: Gunmen storm live TV studio and take hostages in Ecuador after president orders national emergency over criminal gangs
Surprising footage from a live broadcast studio in Ecuador captures group of armed criminals crowding They were holding people hostage while the government tried to crack down on organized gangs. The men, wearing balaclavas and mostly black clothing, chanted, “We don't need the police!” The feed ended abruptly after a gunshot was fired into the […]
Former NYC emergency management chief Joseph Esposito dies at 73: ‘Definition of public service’
Former New York City Emergency Management Agency Director Joseph Esposito has died after a battle with cancer, Mayor Eric Adams announced late Monday. He was 73 years old. Esposito most recently worked for Adams as deputy director of the city's Department of Buildings, a job the mayor described as “the definition of public service.” “He […]
Red Cross declares blood emergency as donations hit 20-year low
american red cross urgently sounding the alarm Regarding the shortage of “emergency” blood donations, which can mean “life or death” for patients. The Red Cross, the country's largest blood supplier, says donations have fallen by 40%, reaching an alarmingly low level in 20 years. “Every two seconds someone in our country needs life-saving blood, and […]
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Signs Emergency Order Banning Child Transition Surgeries
On Friday, Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed an “emergency” executive order banning transition-related surgeries for children. Mr. DeWine previously vetoed the original bill, titled the SAFE Act, which would have prohibited doctors from prescribing cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs to children. This law also prohibited biological males from participating in women's sports. Under the […]
What to know about Boeing 737 Max groundings after Alaska Airlines emergency
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded more than 100 Boeing aircraft on Saturday after an Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a flat tire left a large hole in the side of the plane. Here's what you need to know about this incident and its ongoing impact. Alaska Airlines flight […]
Alaska Airlines plane damage forces emergency landing in Portland
Part of an Alaska Airlines jet exploded mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing. In response to this horrific incident, Alaska Airlines took the precautionary step of grounding all of its Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft. Dramatic video and photos have been released from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, which was heading from Portland International Airport to Ontario, California. […]
Alaska Airlines grounding fleet of Boeing 737 Max jets for inspection after emergency landing
Alaska Airlines announced late Friday that it was grounding all 65 of its Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after they experienced an “explosive decompression” mid-flight. photos and videos Photos shared by passengers show the plane's window section completely missing and a large hole in the side of the fuselage next to the seats. The incident […]