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Tag Archives: Disaster/Accident

29Jan/18

Secret Service issues ‘ATM jackpotting’ alert

January 29, 2018FinanceAlert, ATM, ATM usage fees, Automated teller machines, Automation, bank, Disaster/Accident, Economy, financial services, Money, Payment systems, SMS banking, U.S. Secret Servicesmbale

The U.S. Secret Service this week issued an alert to banks warning banks about an ATM exploit known called “jackpotting.” Continue reading →

14Nov/17

Delhi residents look to move out of smog choked city

November 14, 2017EnvironmentCity: Delhi, City: New Delhi, Country: United States, Delhi, Delhi government, Disaster/Accident, Environment, Environment of Delhi, Geography of India, India, Prime Minister, Smog, States and union territories of India, U.S. embassysmbale

NEW DELHI, INDIA (NOVEMBER 14, 2017) (ANI) – New Delhi residents on Tuesday (November 14) said they wanted to leave the city to be able to breathe easy as a thick cloud of toxic smog continued to hang over the capital for a second week.
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13Nov/17

Earthquake kills 348 in Iran, destroys only hospital in worst hit area – state TV

November 13, 2017DisasterDisaster/Accident, Environment, Iranian Red Crescent, Natural Disaster, Province/State: Kermanshah, Province/State: SARPOL-E ZAHAB COUNTYsmbale

SARPOL-E ZAHAB COUNTY, KERMANSHAH PROVINCE, IRAN (NOVEMBER 13, 2017) (IRINN) – A magnitude 7.3 earthquake on Sunday (November 12) killed at least 348 people and injured some 6,600 in Iran with death toll likely to rise as rescuers were searching for dozens trapped under rubble in remote, mountainous areas, state media said. Continue reading →

07Nov/17

Investigators seek to unlock Texas shooter’s cell phone

November 7, 2017SecurityDevin, Devin Kelley, Disaster/Accident, Geography of Texas, Politics, Texas, United Statessmbale

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES (NOVEMBER 7, 2017) (REUTERS) – Investigators in Texas said they are hoping to unlock the cellphone of Devin Kelley, the gunman in Sunday’s massacre at a church in rural southeastern Texas that has left at least 26 people dead. Continue reading →

06Nov/17

Texas church shooting leaves at least 26 dead, 20 wounded

November 6, 2017CrimeDisaster/Accident, Province/State: Texas, San Antonio metropolitan area, Sutherland Springs Texassmbale

A church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas on Sunday has left 26 people dead and 20 wounded, authorities said.
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05Nov/17

Thirty newborns die in 48 hours at India hospital

November 5, 2017HealthcareDisaster/Accident, Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur hospital deaths, Health/Medical/Pharmaceuticals, Outline of Uttar Pradesh, States and union territories of India, Uttar Pradeshsmbale

GORAKHPUR, UTTAR PRADESH STATE, INDIA (NOVEMBER 5, 2017) (ANI) – Thirty newborns died within 48 hours at a state-run hospital in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state, medical college confirmed on Sunday (November 5). Continue reading →

05Nov/17

Multiple deaths in shooting at Texas church, sheriff tells local media

November 5, 2017CrimeCity: San Antonio, Company: NBCUniv Media, Disaster/Accident, Law/Crime, Mass shootings in the United States, Province/State: Texas, Wilson County Texas Sheriff's Officesmbale

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, TEXAS UNITED STATES (NOVEMBER 5, 2017) (NBC) – A gunman entered a church in a small town in southeast Texas on Sunday (November 5) and began firing, resulting in “multiple” fatalities and injuries, local media reported, citing the county authorities. Continue reading →

22Oct/17

Five former U.S. presidents, Lady Gaga attend concert benefiting hurricane relief efforts

October 22, 2017DisasterBush family, Comic Relief USA, Company: Delta One Amer, Disaster/Accident, Entertainment/Culture, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Lady Gaga, Larry Gatlin, Livingston family, Music, Politics, Schuyler family, Sons of the American Revolution, Texas, United Statessmbale

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 21, 2017) (ONE AMERICA APPEAL) – Five former U.S. presidents, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama attended a concert at Texas A&M University benefiting hurricane relief efforts in College Station, Texas, on Saturday (October 21). Continue reading →

09Oct/17

Cast and crew attend ‘Only the Brave’ world premiere in LA

October 9, 2017FilmsBrave, California, California culture, Central Los Angeles, Disaster/Accident, Entertainment/Culture, Geography of California, Greg Watanabe, Hollywood, Hollywood Chamber Orchestra, James Badge Dale, Jeff Bridges, Jennifer Connelly, Joseph Kosinski, Josh Brolin, Los Angeles, Miles Teller, Only the Brave, Taylor Kitsch, West Hollywood California, Yarnell Hillsmbale

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 8, 2017) (ONLY THE BRAVE) – Cast and crew attended the world premiere of new movie ‘Only the Brave’ in West Hollywood, Los Angeles on Sunday (October 8, 2017).
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08Oct/17

Deadly gas explosion rocks Ghana’s capital

October 8, 2017DisasterAccra, Africa, Business/Finance, City: Accra, Company: Twitter, Country: Ghana, Disaster/Accident, Dutch Gold Coast, Geography of Africa, Geography of Ghana, Grace Lee, Greater Accra Region, Politics, Portuguese Gold Coast, Thomas Svanikiersmbale

A natural gas station in Ghana’s capital Accra has exploded, causing several casualties, according to government officials. Grace Lee reports. Continue reading →