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DARING DON’T

Intense Video Shows Plane’s Emergency Landing on Highway

Miraculously, no one was injured as the plane descended toward oncoming traffic.

Will Neal

Wreckage of a Nigerian military helicopter inside the swampy Igbokoda forest in Ondo State, Nigeria, October 5, 2026. The helicopter crashed while carrying sevaral passengers and crew members. REUTERS/Stringer
‘NEVER FORGOTTEN’

Dozens Dead as Plane Crashes Into Swamp

All 25 people on board were killed after the aircraft plummeted on a domestic flight.

Will Neal

Relatives of Sabin Timalsina, 21, carry an effigy as his body remained missing during his cremation rituals following the deadly flash floods and mudslide, on the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
SAD

Trump Blasted Over ‘Embarrassing’ Disaster Donation

Former insiders say the initial aid contribution fell short, and even the increased sum may not be enough.

Harry Thompson

PEREIRA, COLOMBIA - AUGUST 10: People gather in the streets after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia, killing at least 18 people and causing damage in Pereira, Colombia, on August 10, 2026. The earthquake was felt across much of the country, with authorities continuing to assess the extent of the damage and possible additional casualties. (Photo by Alexis Munera/Anadolu via Getty Images)
‘YOU ARE NOT ALONE’

Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Buildings Crumble

The 7.4-magnitude quake could be felt in at least three neighboring countries.

Fiona O'Reilly

REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
CLOSE CALL

Passenger Plane Comes Seconds From Disaster on Take-Off

A routine takeoff turned into a near-disaster after pilots made a computer error that slowed the aircraft’s climb.

Wiktoria Gucia

Venezuela earthquake
RISING TOLL

Devastating New Death Toll in Venezuela Earthquake

The disaster killed hundreds, and injured thousands.

Will Neal

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Football: Super Bowl XLVI: Celebrity singer Madonna performs with slackliner Andy Lewis during halftime show of New York Giants vs New England Patriots game at Lucas Oil Stadium. 
Indianapolis, IN 2/5/2012
CREDIT: Bill Frakes (Photo by Bill Frakes /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
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FATAL FALL

Daredevil Madonna Performer Killed in Horrific Disaster

Andy Lewis, who slacklined behind Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl, died in a tandem BASE jump in Utah.

Will Neal

TOPSHOT - Police gather in front of a collapsed Jollibee fast food restaurant after an 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 8, 2026. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern Philippines on June 8 killed at least one person and collapsed buildings, police said, as the disaster sparked tsunami warnings across the region. (Photo by Edwin Espejo / AFP via Getty Images)
KILLER QUAKE

Intense Footage Shows Building Collapse After Deadly Quake

The magnitude 7.8 earthquake left at least 19 dead and 12 missing while triggering tsunami alerts in the region.

Will Neal

Jet Li
MEMENTO MORI

Action Star Reveals How Tsunami Nearly Wiped Out Family

Jet Li has opened up about the horrifying ordeal that almost claimed his life and those of his wife and children.

Will Neal

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee.
BLOWN TO BITS

ICE Barbie’s Disastrous Policy Ripped in Scathing Report

A new report from Senate Democrats says Kristi Noem’s directive has held up disaster recovery funds.

Tom Latchem

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem bows her head.
PILING UP

ICE Barbie Accused of ‘Reckless’ Stalling on Disaster Funds

Homeland Security chief is sitting on more than $1 billion in FEMA mitigation money as critics warn delays will cost lives.

Tom Latchem

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