Another 'atmospheric river' storm renews flood threat in California
Threat of power outages and deadly flooding grips parts of the San Francisco Bay area and Sacramento.
Thu Jan 05 2023
California temperatures soar to new records, adding strain to power grid
Officials urge residents to limit their power usage for the fifth day in a row as energy demand spiked and temperatures continue to rising.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Thousands evacuate fast-moving California wildfire; homes burn
A rapidly spreading wildfire burned homes and forced thousands to evacuate in two heavily wooded counties in Northern California.
Thu Aug 05 2021
California governor declares state of emergency for wildfire
The blaze is burning east of the town of Oroville, about 85 miles (137 km) north of the state capital of Sacramento.
Sat Sep 02 2017
JetBlue says 24 injured as flight hits heavy turbulence
JetBlue Airways Corp said 22 passengers and two crew members were injured when its flight from Boston to Sacramento, California ran into heavy turbulence on Thursday.
Fri Aug 12 2016
NBA's Kings accepts Bitcoin for tickets
Basketball fans will be able to use the Bitcoin for tickets and team merchandise from March 1.
Mon Jan 20 2014
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024