34 h. ago Earthquake swarm strikes California for FOURTH day as officials warn of 72% chance of the 'Big One' hitting

California has experienced earthquake swarms for nearly a week, with the same city as the epicenter each time. Officials warned there is a 72% chance of the Big One hitting between now and 2043.

Events

6 d. ago Superflu triggers 'worst case scenario' for ailing NHS as hospitalisations quadruple in worst

Surveillance programmes that monitor England's outbreak suggest flu hospital admissions are up 55 per cent on last week alone.

Science

7 d. ago Health officials warn of 'growing threat' in update on deadly outbreak caused by lettuce

Salad leaves in pre-packed sandwiches were the likely cause of a major food poisoning outbreak

Events

8 d. ago Massachusetts issues warning after state records first case of incurable fatal lung disease

The confirmation of Massachusetts' first case of an incurable lung disease in a countertop maker led health officials to urgently warn the industry about the fatal risk of inhaling toxic dust.

Events

1 week ago Officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after they’re linked to deadly poisoning outbreak

California officials are warning foragers about a deadly outbreak linked to wild mushrooms

Events

1 week ago California officials warn foragers after person dies from poison mushroom

Several additional people, including children, have severe liver damage amid 21 cases of amatoxin poisoningCalifornia officials are warning foragers after an outbreak of poisoning linked to wild mushrooms that has killed one adult and caused severe liver damage in several patients, including children.The state poison control system has identified 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning, likely caused by death cap mushrooms, the health department said Friday. The toxic wild mushrooms are often mistaken for edible ones because of their appearance and taste. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago California officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after deadly poisoning outbreak

California officials are warning foragers about a deadly outbreak linked to wild mushrooms

Events

2 w. ago Gutting of key US watchdog could pave way for grave immigration abuses, experts warn

Former oversight officials alarmed by dismantling of DHS system that oversees complaints about civil rights harmsThe federal watchdog system at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that oversees complaints about civil rights violations, including in immigration detention, has been gutted so thoroughly that it could be laying the groundwork for the Trump administration to “abuse people with impunity”, experts warn.Former federal oversight officials have sounded the alarm at the rapid dismantling of guardrails against human rights failures – at the same time as the government pushes aggressive immigration enforcement operations.Border Patrol agents in Arizona forcibly removed a detained man from a cell, handcuffed him and then injected him with ketamine to sedate him in 2023, according to a CRCL document confirming the watchdog’s investigation into the allegation. A Guardian reporter had saved that document just weeks before it was scrubbed from the DHS’s website.Guards at a priv...

Events

3 w. ago Yosemite officials warn of ‘highly unusual’ Royal Arches crack

The crack in the Royal Arches is about four inches

Events

3 w. ago The world turns on the BBC: Foreign officials warn they will take much tougher stance on the broadcaster in the wake of Trump fakery

The US President is threatening a $5billion lawsuit after the BBC edit on its programme 'Panorama' made it look as though he had advocated violence.

Events

3 w. ago Ashes war erupts as Barmy Army cops the blame over disgraceful booze

Videos have emerged online showing fans engaging in behaviour that forced officials at Perth Stadium to warn them they risked being thrown out of the ground.

Events

3 w. ago Indian state faces rising bear attacks as officials authorise drastic measures

Forests in the Himalayan state report a surge in maulings as officials warn of shifting bear behaviour

Politics

3 w. ago Blow for Nigel Farage as Reform UK councillor suspended over Whatsapps

County Councillor Tom Pickup was suspended after messages were posted by the X account Reform Party UK Exposed, allegedly claiming the party was hiding an even tougher immigration stance

Politics