Pagosa Springs, Colorado faces flood threat as officials warn San Juan River could rise; evacuation orders issued

Officials warn residents in low-lying areas to leave immediately as river levels near a record set in 1911 and fresh storms threaten more flooding. (Representational) (Unsplash)

Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for low-lying areas of Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County, Colorado, as officials warn that the San Juan River could rise to near-historic levels after another round of heavy rainfall. Authorities said the expected crest would rank among the highest ever recorded in the region. Officials warn residents in low-lying … Read more

US to deport over 150 Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan via Pakistan; advocates warn of danger

More than 150 Afghans in the United States may be sent to Afghanistan via Pakistan, according to a media report citing US officials. (Bloomberg)

President Donald Trump’s administration plans to deport more than 150 Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan via Pakistan, US media reported Friday, a move advocacy groups say could endanger their lives. More than 150 Afghans in the United States may be sent to Afghanistan via Pakistan, according to a media report citing US officials. (Bloomberg) Trump’s … Read more

In 2024, scammers posing as federal agents took nearly $400,000 from an Indiana woman; she now shares her story to warn others

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Pakistan ministers warn of energy crisis; Shehbaz government struggles as fuel prices break records

Pakistan ministers warn of energy crisis; Shehbaz government struggles as fuel prices break records

Shehbaz ministers warn of energy crisis as Pakistan fuel prices surge Pakistan is facing a widening energy crunch as disruptions around key Gulf shipping routes push up global oil prices, fuel costs surge and the government weighs measures to curb petroleum consumption.Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government is facing pressure on multiple fronts, with ministers … Read more

From drones to assassins: Russia’s hybrid war in Europe could turn deadly, experts warn

From drones to assassins: Russia's hybrid war in Europe could turn deadly, experts warn

Russia probing Nato’s defences with sabotage; experts fear escalation to assassinations A growing series of suspected Russian sabotage operations across Europe is raising fears that Moscow’s campaign of covert pressure could escalate into attempts to kill senior defence officials and other prominent targets, security experts have warned.Germany has emerged as a particular focus of concern … Read more

Michigan’s AQI hit 616 after Ontario wildfire smoke crossed into the US; scientists warn a warming climate could make such pollution more common

Michigan’s AQI hit 616 after Ontario wildfire smoke crossed into the US; scientists warn a warming climate could make such pollution more common

Michigan’s AQI hit 616 after Ontario wildfire smoke crossed into the US (Image: AI Generated) Smoke from Canadian wildfires can travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometres, turning a distant fire into a serious air-quality emergency. That danger was starkly illustrated when wildfire smoke from Ontario moved into the United States and contributed to exceptionally … Read more

Did US military warn Hegseth over Iran war strain before latest escalation? What report claims

Did US military warn Hegseth over Iran war strain before latest escalation? What report claims

US military leaders reportedly warned Iran that operation has become “too much for too long”, citing strain on troops and readiness. Several senior US military leaders reportedly warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that prolonging large-scale operations against Iran was unsustainable and could weaken the military’s ability to respond to threats elsewhere, including against the US … Read more

Lindsay Clancy trial update: Patrick Clancy’s lawyers warn of ‘real life consequences’ amid swirling speculations

Patrick Clancy, the father of Cora, Dawson and Callan Clancy testifies for the prosecution against his ex wife Lindsay Clancy. (AP Pool)

Patrick Clancy’s lawyers have issued a stern warning as speculations swirl in the Lindsay Clancy case. Patrick‘s ex-wife is facing trial after being accused of killing her three children – Cora, Dawson, and Callan. Patrick Clancy, the father of Cora, Dawson and Callan Clancy testifies for the prosecution against his ex wife Lindsay Clancy. (AP … Read more

Trump weight gain: Experts warn POTUS’ obesity poses ‘strong risk factor,’ claim he’s ‘playing with fire’

Trump weight gain: Experts warn POTUS' obesity poses ‘strong risk factor,' claim he's ‘playing with fire’ (Photo by Mike Kropf / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)

Doctors have warned that President Donald Trump’s weight gain is “a strong risk factor” for his health. He has put on 23 pounds in three years, according to a report. Trump weight gain: Experts warn POTUS’ obesity poses ‘strong risk factor,’ claim he’s ‘playing with fire’ (Photo by Mike Kropf / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA … Read more

America’s Lake Powell reaches record low, experts warn against propping; Utah Governor says it’s not time to let the lake go

America's Lake Powell reaches record low, experts warn against propping; Utah Governor says it's not time to let the lake go

Lake Powell reaches historic low in August Lake Powell has fallen to a record-low elevation, 20 feet lower than it was at the beginning of 2026. The decline is not unexpected as scientists have been warning against this approaching doom. Lake Powell is the second-largest man-made reservoir in the YS by totak capacity, second to … Read more