Fire shelters are a key defense for firefighters. But they don’t guarantee survival
Fire shelters are a key piece of equipment for wildland firefighters, but their use doesn’t ensure survival.
July 2026
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Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal
Prosecutors say a skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to “do something special” for their engagement.
1.7 million grill brushes recalled after people swallowed loose metal bristles
No matter who works the grill this July 4 weekend, you or your Uncle Gus, check your grill brushes so no one winds up with metal in their meat. On Thursday, Conair recalled 1,719,995 brushes sold under the Cuisinart brand because, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice explained: “Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing an …
California man admits he sent Nancy Guthrie’s family fake ransom notes
A California man pleaded guilty to sending fake ransom notes to the family of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie regarding her missing mother.
Someone San Diego Should Know: Miranda Klassen
With no background in medicine, she became a top educator in amniotic fluid embolism.
Police investigating after injured man dies
Homicide detectives are investigating after the man was spotted roadside on Nimitz Boulevard around 2 a.m. Thursday, police said.
Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources
The Supreme Court declined to intervene in the case of journalist Catherine Herridge, who faces daily fines for protecting her confidential sources.
A grand jury indicts Louisiana’s attorney general in a fight over changes to the local courts
A New Orleans grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on 16 charges for allegedly intimidating officials over a court law.
The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its probe of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election
The FBI is surging 260 analysts to its priority investigation of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia’s Fulton County, according to a new memo.